Do you have that song stuck in your head now? Haha, my day is complete! Stephen went this past Sunday to get his physical, which is required to complete the LMRA/visa process. I feel as though we have stepped back in time to when Internet was a rare privilege rather than a foregone conclusion of how you live. My postings have been silent due to not having Internet at the new place as we are still waiting on his visa and CPR card to be completed. Only with a CPR card can you actually go into a binding contract with a company, except when renting a villa or flat – for that just your word and signature and oh yes of course do not forget the monies. Therefore, to solve this dilemma we go to base, hang out, and use their free WiFi. We usually partake in Starbucks (which is half the cost as it is back home, although not always guaranteed to get it right, but cheaper nonetheless) or lunch while we ‘hang out’.
Micah has made some friends. He spends his mornings with me watching Gilmore Girls and then is off to base to use the computer, gym, play basketball or go rock climbing. He spends his evenings with friends yet again and typically, they can be found in the pool. I do believe he has spent more time with friends here than back in the states. The gym, rock climbing and the theater on base are free. I am very glad that we decided to move to the new villa, even if it was the more expensive choice as I do not worry about him walking to base or hanging out with his friends.
I spend my days doing laundry, only twice a week (a lot less when you only have three people at home) and catching up on movies, reading or watching shows that we have. We have watched all of our seasons of NCIS (need to buy more now lol), and the first season of Gilmore Girls and have sweet friends that let us borrow the 2nd season. I have tried Alias, but it has not really caught my attention enough to finish it. We do have better cable here – yay for Food Network, and a plethora of Olympic watching choices.
We have met a wonderful family, the Hughes. They have three children and we get along with them great. We have been invited over for barbecues and games – though Stephen was uninvited for our next game of ‘Scene It’ as he took all the awards this past Friday. I promised to leave him home the next time haha. It has been nice to meet some people that we enjoy hanging out with and get along so well. They are a veteran of the island and have a lot of knowledge for us – the do’s and don’ts and they also have a car and have graciously taken us along for shopping and a couple of outings. Not sure if we will buy a car, but renting one might be on the agenda soon – we shall see.
Speaking of let’s get physical, I started a workout this week. Thanks to Celeste who invited me to go with her. We work out for an hour (me for 45 minutes since I am working up to it), head back for a shower and then get dinner started so it will be ready when Stephen gets home. I have slept very well these past few nights and I look forward to the results in the future as well. Are you singing the song in your head still? I hope so that way I will not be alone (Stephen is humming it now so I at least I am in good company). Happy Saturday!