The Jeep.

It was a bittersweet weekend for us (mostly me). We sold Aaron's Jeep.  We wanted to get rid of it while in Guam, but I didn't see it coming this quickly. This Jeep has sentimental value to me since this was his car when we first met. We had a long distance relationship, so on weekends when he'd visit me I'd see him pull around the corner in that white jeep making my heart flutter. Or when I'd visit him in Panama City, FL, while he was in Dive School, we'd ride around that beach town with the top down drinking Sonic Limeades. I can't believe that summer was almost 4 years ago!  We had so much fun dating and falling in love.  It was def sad to see the jeep go, even though alot of  positive things will come from us selling it.  I'm a cheese ball and I know I'm being cheesy, it was sad to see a little part of our history go though.  On to new chapters, I guess.

 (unfortunately this is the only pic I had with the Jeep in it on our computer)

It's been way too long

But I've got really good excuses (like 50 of them!). We finally made our move to Guam and things are starting to fall back into place. It's been one heck of a ride getting out here. I only need a little more time to catch my breath, relax, and get back to normal myself (I'm sure I was pretty close to a nervous breakdown at one point!!) I will def post a more detailed blog soon including lots of pictures too! I've missed all of you guys & can't wait to get back into blogging!

XOXO,
Britney

Update

I figured I should post a quick update on the status of our move. I could go into a really l-o-n-g story about how things have been playing out, but like I said it's really l-o-n-g. So I'm gonna sum it up best I can. After the Navy decided they were going to change a few things in our orders, we finally received the correct revised orders about 2 1/2 weeks ago. We had already notified our apartment managers that we were expected to leave the area at the end of July. Once the new orders came through we saw that we needed to actually extend our lease through August. Well...(not to my surprise) they informed us they have already rented it out to a guy who will move in 15th of Aug. No worries, we scrambled around making quick plans to adjust to this new curve ball thrown at us. We were able to schedule the movers on short notice, decided I had to move down to Alabama 3 weeks early while Aaron finishes up work here, and now I'm in the process of going through our things & preparing for the movers to come next week! I'm excited about being back home to spend time with my family & friends down there before taking off half way across the world. I'm also sad to be leaving all the wonderful friends we have made here. It just doesn't seem real...this has been our home since Aaron & I got married. We have alot of sweet memories here. Virginia Beach will always have a special part of my heart. I feel like I've been in a whirlwind lately with all these little things on my mind. I know everything works out they way it's supposed to, I just can't believe we're already here at this moment. It really did come quick. So we're on to new things now, can't wait! ( I posted a picture of the island we are going to be living on)

It's Official...We're Moving!!

Our orders have FINALLLY arrived and we'll be setting sail on a new adventure to Guam!

'Where the heck is Guam' you might ask, we'll it's over in the south pacific close to the Philipines. Guam is about a 6 hour flight west of Hawaii, approx. 4 hours to Japan and a hop, skip & jump to other places like Thailand, Australia, New Zealand. Let's just say it's far far away from Sweet Home Alabama! We've known for some time that Guam was a possibilty which is how I've been able to let it sink in. We will be stationed there for 2 years and we are so lucky because Aaron already has family stationed in Guam. They have 2 years left with orders as well. I definetely have felt more at ease knowing there will already be familiar faces on the island (which is about 26 miles long!!!!). Through my research it seems Guam offers alot of outdoor activities. It is a hot spot for some beautiful diving, hiking, and waterfalls! It's a mixed culture with several influences like Filipino, Spanish, Micronesian. One thing I keep coming across is how good (& fattening) the food is! Which means I'll be hitting the gym frequently since I plan on living in a swimsuit year round, if it's as hot & humid as I think. I'm nervous & excited about this entirely new world we are about to step into! Then again...when am I ever going to get an opportunity like this?! Aaron & I are both under the impression it's what you make of the experience. We are planning to take as much advantage as we can!