Well, hello again.

[incyr]

It's been a while, hasn't it. Not actually sure when the last time I posted was - I'd have to go check. But damned if it hasn't been years. Mostly, not much to say, I guess. Life goes on - same job, wonderful girlfriend, moving around a bit. Doesn't seem like there's much to say, really

Comments

[ironekilz]

It's kind of hard for me to think about being here for 4 months too. I keep thinking that in a few days I'll be packing up and heading home. When I finally go to bed tonight will be weird for sure to not be sleeping beside you. I know it's a lot easier for me right now though since I'm surrounded by people and new things. It's a little like I imagine you must've felt on travel for work: missing me, but it's an unfamiliar place with plenty to keep you occupied so it's not as lonely. I know it's hard, but definitely try and think of something to keep you occupied outside of work. Making something or learning something new is always good. I know before I decided to go back to school work was depressing me and I felt awful, but then with classes it wasn't as terrible even though work was still unfulfilling. Know that I love you and I will see you this weekend.

[tracykitn]

There's definitely an adjustment period when someone's going to be gone long-term like that. Four months is really no time at all, though, and you'll probably only just be finally starting to get used to it when it's all over & things are getting back to "normal" -- for whatever given value of normal. The closest thing to advice I can give is to just try, as much as possible, to carry on as usual with whatever your regular routines are. I mostly did that for the kids, but found that it helped me, too. But it's also good to schedule in time for the things that are just for you that the two of you don't really enjoy together so it kind of gets pushed to the back burner a lot of the time.

Y'know... either that, or get a pet. ;)

Just my $0.02, with roughly 3 years of deployments over the last 7 years under my belt.

[thunderclap8]

I can totally understand the apprehension here, both about the months alone and stuff at work. On the plus side, at just 90 minutes away I imagine you can see her on some weekends and whatnot. And you're right, it really is an impressive feather in her cap. It says something that you're not selfish enough to try and deny it for your own comfort.

[jadesfire55]

Hi again! I haven't been posting much either but I'm still reading.

Sorry about the job situation. That has to be frustrating.

[entelein]

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