Wednesday, June 17, 2009

SoCal and Norway

I had a chance to visit Southern California this past week. Claire left for Norway on Saturday, so I decided to head back “home” for a few days.

It was a nice respite from the day-to-day in VA…Had lunch with a friend at a rock’n taco shop, got to spend the afternoon with my Goddaughter, her sister and her parents, my great friends Steve and Stacey…Had a night of poker with my buddies, which included just my second cigar of 2009, was able to go to the church that I helped found back in 2004 and even got to have breakfast with my Bubble-Headed buddy Derek and his wonderful family…then to the OC for some family time.

That was also glorious…plenty of chocolate chip cookies and an ample amount of avocado for consumption…got to hang with Pops, play games with Gma and spend some quality time with mom. Even got to see all the siblings (save the one in MN).

All-in-all a great trip, but one thing was missing…the beautiful woman I call my wife.

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A week without hearing her voice is way to long. I don’t know what I would do if she were called up to active duty and then deployed again…that would personify suckiness!

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Luckily I am now in Norway with my lovely bride. She is working and I am touring, but I do get every evening with her and we do have some free time together.

I really do live a blessed life!

8 comments:

Wonderful World of Weiners said...

Enjoy your time together. Btw, thanks for donating. It means a lot.

Hallie

for a different kind of girl said...

Seriously you do! Enjoy your trip and the time together you get to share it.

Bijoux said...

Amazingly good times. Enjoy!

Kevin Pellatiro said...

Second cigar? Really...

Unknown said...

I can't wait to see pictures and hear about Norway! I've always wanted to see the Norwegian Fjords. I hope you get the chance!

sari said...

It's always nice to visit family, but I wouldn't be able to be away from my husband too long, either. Glad you're able to go be with her in Norway!! Have fun!

JP said...

Safe travels! Don't eat too much salmon and slaw for breakfast!

The Charming Hedonist said...

Mr. Travelin' Man, this is me, jealous. Have fun!