Wordless Wednesday

The Grossest Thing I've Heard

This is random and so so gross. Glenn told me that while cleaning the USS George Washington's ventilation system, the crew collected 4 tons of dust and debris. FOUR TONS?! That's 8000 pounds of human skin and hair and general nastiness. It's no wonder Glenn (and everyone for that matter) gets sick during the first several weeks of cruise. And a new guy? Forget about it. You'll be down for the count as soon as you climb aboard.

Blech. Sorry for the dry heaving I just induced.

A world apart...

The reality of moving is starting to set in, despite the fact that we don't actually know where we are moving to or when exactly, but it's coming, soon. Maybe. I hope.

I was reading a fellow Navy wife's blog and they are in a similar situation, except replace Japan with Naples, Italy. I really couldn't have said it better myself.

Thanks for allowing me to relate!

New Furniture!

Shortly before my BFF Gizelle left Atsugi, I joked that her house was turning in to a furniture show room. Well... my house is getting closer to that as well. Last weekend was the last Camp Zama bazaar that I was able to attend before we PSC (move) out of here. Sad!

I went without Glenn, my friend Kristy and a purse full of yen- a bad, but good combination! I hadn't planned on buying any furniture, but this piece was at a super low price (much lower than most of the furniture that I've bought- this is piece #6 btw). I have no idea where I will use it in our future house, but I liked how versatile it was/could be. It could be used as a pantry or linen "closet" or even a TV center if I take out the drawers in the middle cabinet. See how I convinced myself???

In Japan, it is called a tansu (chest of drawers) and was designed to hold kimonos. The center cabinet has drawers that slide out and are the size that kimono folds in to. The piece is actually 3 separate cabinets so it makes moving and carrying it much easier. For now, it will live in the corner of the living room until we move.

Now, if the moth ball smell would go away... I could actually store things in it. I think 2 months in a crate across the ocean will help that... :/

O.M.G.

A few Sundays ago, on a beautiful day, Glenn and I headed to O.M.G Burgers. I had read an article in the paper and have seen the owner's car/advertisement around base so we decided to check it out. It was about a 30 minute drive from base with minimal traffic. There was outdoor seating and we could even bring Stella bear. All pluses in my book. Oh and they had the best burger I've had in Japan!

The burgers come with everything on it- bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and this yummy orange mayo sauce. Glenn ordered the 16 cm, I had the 12 cm with fries and unlimited lemonade. Yay America!

I'd like to go back some time and order one of their shakes or perhaps the 30 cm, 8 1/2 lb challenge burger! We need to get Man vs. Food out here!

It's easy to find- make the drive if you live around here. It's like a taste of home!

Rainy Season

Apparently rainy season started 2 weeks early this year. Merde. (That's French for $h!t. I'm classy like that). Hopefully that means that it will end early as well since that coincides with my parents' rescheduled trip to Japan!

Until then, I see a whole lot of this in my future:

I might just have to purchase a deployment gift for myself:

Although Glenn says that my boot count has reached double digits, which apparently is unacceptable, so I may have to choose a single pair...hmmm...touch decisions...

Modern Family

Glenn and I are totally late to the game in regards to this show. Or should I say were late to the game. After a typhoon headed our way over the weekend and ruined our plans, we decided to watch the first 12 episodes of season 2. It is such a fantastic show! Cam is definitely our favorite character, and Luke has gotten much better in season 2. Now if Glenn wouldn't go on cruise soon, we would be all caught up! If you're not watching Modern Family, I highly recommend it!!

The Cheese is Trapped

A friend posted this on Facebook and I thought it was hilarious...



And because you can't have too many favorite drunk internet videos...here is another classic:

Drunk History Volume 5

One Year?

Glenn headed to Iwo Jima island today for their Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) which they can't do in Japan because it is too noisy. He shouldn't be gone for too long, but I always hate it because there is no internet or telephones there. Just a lot of poker, beer and flying. Not necessarily in that order.

I made sure he packed his camera so maybe he'll take some pictures while he is gone.

Glenn told me over the weekend that while looking at his LES (Leave and Earnings Statement) recently that his sea time has has already surpassed ONE YEAR. That means that since Glenn and I have been married, heck, in Japan, he has spent over one year on the ship. That doesn't even include the 2 months he's spent in Guam, or port calls or dets to the States. One year. Dang.

Dirty Pantries

My mom sent me this picture of her fridge this morning. I must say I'm impressed! My mother suffers from Difficultythrowingthingsawayitis and also Icanrarelyseethebackmyfridge Syndrome.

Not to air her dirty pantries, but when I lived there for a short stint before moving to Japan, I cleaned out and organized her pantry. During that time, I threw away a box of cake mix that expired in 1997. We didn't move in to the Minnesota house until 1998. That means, it not only expired a year before, but then it made the journey from Illinois to Minnesota. It's ok though, she has a problem.

It appears though, she has gotten help! Good work, Mom. It's a good thing that your condition is not hereditary or I would have had a hard time living in my 800 sq ft apartment or moving every couple years! Let the purging and cleaning begin! Well...I'm gonna need to see some orders before I get too crazy... Let the orders arrive soon!