SEABEES of NMCB 5 ROLL CALL GWV 90/91

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A Mystical Journey - Bound by Love

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Choked Up Today & Feeling Ever So Small

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I'm getting there, one scrub brush and garbage bag at a time.

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ell here we are, half way through another month, and getting closer and closer to my cleaning goal.  I'm wondering if I needed to hire a cleaning crew. (Smile). It's not the high piled cluttered mess it once was. I have achieved greatness when it comes to overcoming that mixed up deal. The last three weeks have been very busy, but it was great to have my husband home for a weeks’ vacation, and to also spend time with family from Michigan. Our trip to Las Vegas, which I hope you read about in my last few blogs, was wonderful and we are now planning a new trip to California this summer. So with all this planning, and blogging, and home repairs being done, it is a wonder that the laundry still gets washed, the dishes are done and put away, and even the beds get made, which usually was never something anyone considered except for myself. My kids and husband are like, why bother mom we are just going to get back into them later. My thinking is that it keeps dust and animal hair off the sheets. They were cool with that, and now make their beds. That was easy. I keep throwing things away that I don't need, and really, never needed in the first place.  My goals for our home are having the bathroom painted and the ceiling molding in before summer is here. My downstairs closet is a wreck - BIG TIME! I'll be sure to get you before and after photos, which is what I planned on working on for my next blog. I liked taking pictures as it holds me accountable for my actions, while at the same time in tracks my progress and gives me a guide if say a room or closet gets messy again, I can review the before and after photos to get me back in gear to clean.

Another project that I would like to get completed is to have my living room painted. I'm thinking a medium to light sage. Something that is calming. As for my bathroom, I have no idea. One day I'll figure that one out. So all in all, things are not as cluttered as we once were. Nothing falls when you walk about it. I LOVE THAT! No piles to see tucked into corners. You can walk into our bedroom without fear what is lurking in the closet or stuffed into our dresser drawers. That is a big accomplishment all on its own.  Now one thing I forgot. With it being spring and we eat outside a lot, I need to take in the considerations of getting the flowerbeds weeded, the patio furniture removed of its green dust from new leaves on the trees, and the yard is mowed, which my older son does. Thank goodness.  I have gotten rid of all my large sized clothes. I have told myself that I don't ever want to be that overweight woman I once was. I am finding with the weight loss and the lack of clutter chaos around, things feel very fung shui, did I spell that right? I'll know in a minute when I hit spell checker. 

Tomorrow my plan is to get all my floors washed. On a Tuesday...nothing going on, it could happen. Wish me luck.  So for now, let me get back to my latest project - Finding the men of my husband’s battalion unit from 21 years ago. I like research, and getting into this project, I'll either love research projects or never touch one again.  So for now, here’s wishing you all a great day and happy house cleaning. Blog you later - Gaters, smile. Stacey

Their Past, Their Present, But What About Their Future!?

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YOU WANNA KNOW? YOU GOT IT!

Join me on Monday April 16, 2012 and find out exactly how I'm doing with my question to be clutter free. We are eight months away to my big reveal. Will I meet my goal? What troubles, if any, have I conquered along the way. Find out how the last four months have been and why lies ahead in my clutter monstrosity.

While you have a free weekend, can I suggest an outstanding and inspirational book to read. "Through the Barracks Window" A True Story.

Now on Amazon and Barnesandnoble.com

You'll be glad you got it and it helps raise money for our wounded soldiers in our Armed Forces.

Have a great weekend and we'll blog you Monday.

Can a dream really come true - Twice? The Final Saga

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COULD A DREAM COME TRUE - TWICE? Part Three

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Could A Dream Come True - Twice? Part Two

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Could a Dream Come True - Twice? Part One

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Things Just Happen

Sorry for the delay. Found out yesterday that my Internet was down. I assumed is was because I didn't pay a bill. Yet I knew that I had.  Much to my surprise after four days of having blogging withdrawals. Comcast calls me and says...I had never been disconnected.  "SAY WHAT?" The customer service lady was very polite and simply said, "Did you check your modem?" Honestly they had never come into my mind, maybe because it was located downstairs and I never realized that you had to reboot it.  Again to my surprise she indicated that I didn't have to as long as it was plugged in.  Bet you'll never guess what was wrong...It was not plugged in.  About 8 days ago, my son was downloading music from his laptop to his Ipod. He needed extra plugs and unplugged the Internet and phone connection. It worked on a battery and then suddenly died. UGGGGH. So, how about this. I am going to shoot for my three part mini story to begin publication on Monday, April 9th, 2012. It will be something to look forward to after people celebrate the holiday, whether is be the big arrival of the Easter Bunny, and/or the Celebration of Jesus Christ  rising from the dead, and/or a way that that may be celebrated in your home. My choice to also wait on the publishing on my mini blog series is for another wonderful reason, I am enjoying time with my husband, kids, and family from Michigan. We have been seeing a lot of historical sights. Sunday we went to Gettysburg and today we are heading to the Smithsonian in DC.  So, let me let you all go for now. Have a wonder day and I'll blog you later.

Gettysburg, PA