The fun begins.....

So, it's time to start clearing and getting the move under way. Wish me luck with it!

Jenny-May

Long time, no blog...

So, I have recently joined the world of Facebook and seem to be spending most of my extra time there. It's amazing to me - I have gotten back in touch with lots of friends that I haven't seen or talked to in over 17 years! I've also been able to reconnect with several old friends from my years in the Army. I love being able to chat with them and catch up on things...for hours at a time, it seems! lol

I have also gone back and forth on whether I was going to buy a house because the unit I'll be going to was up in the air for a while. Supposedly all is well now, though and I'll be able to buy the one I was initially interested in, I think. So, wish me well with that process. Kinda scary - the whole first time buyer thing. I'm excited though and looking forward to it.

Well, it looks like I'll be heading out of Maryland around the 6th of April on my way back home to see everyone and pick up Sasha and Daddy on the way to Texas! I'm hoping to come up with a plan to get everyone together when I get home. So many of us have recently gotten back in touch through FB, that it seems like we should all get together in real life so we can see each other! So, for those of you who are still at home, let me know if you have any ideas how we could do that and where!

I had my last crop in the area this weekend down in Huntingtown. It was bitter-sweet since I've made so many wonderful friends and built relationships through my business. I'm really going to miss everyone here. For the first time, it's going to be a really tough move for me, I think. It's always hard to say goodbye to friends I've worked with, but starting and building my business here has given me many added friends that I wouldn't normally have found. Then after that crop, I stopped by another one that I have done for over a year and have since passed on to a downline. The ladies there had a card for me that they had all signed. It was very sweet of them and, of course, it made me cry! Yes, I'm an emotional person, I admit it! lol

Anyway, I'm really glad I was able to see them and say goodbye. It meant a lot to me. I hope to make it back to the area sometime in the future and be able to see as many of the wonderful friends I have here as possible. As much as I'm thrilled to get out of here and get to Texas, I really am going to miss everyone!

Until next time,
Jenny-May

Happy Sunday!

Howdy, all! I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend and enjoying yourselves. I made it out to see the movie today. I must say, he's just not that into you, is probably going to be one of my all time favorite movies. We laughed so hard at parts that I'm going to have to rent it or buy it when it comes out on DVD so I can hear all that we missed today because the whole theater was rolling! I thought it would be a great movie, but the cast was wonderful! When I saw the previews I thought i would be an amazing mix of actors and it didn't disappoint! It was definitely an AWESOME movie and I'd recommend it to everyone. Yeah, it's a great chic flick, but guys, it would be a great date movie, too! She'd love ya for it! lol

Anyway, I'm off for now! Take care and be safe, everyone!

Sending my love,
Jenny-May

Happy Valentine's Day...

I just wanted to drop by and wish you all a Very Happy Valentine's Day!! I hope you all are spending a fun filled day with loved ones! I'm actually just relaxing - was going to go to dinner and hang out with a few girlfriends, but I have a bit of a headache that I've been fighting all week, so I'm staying in. Hoping to feel better tomorrow so Kristin and I can go and see "he's just not that in to you" - we've been talking about it for a few weeks now, so I'm looking forward to finally getting to see it!

Well, I wish you all lots of love!
Jenny-May

It's been a while...

So, it's been a while since I posted. During the week it usually isn't much of a thought and last weekend I had a 3 day crop to go to, so I didn't have much time then either. I hope everyone is doing well and keeping warm. We are finally having some warm weather here and it's kinda nice. I HATE the cold weather! I'm so looking forward to San Antonio and things being warmer. Of course, come this summer I might be rethinking that, but I'll survive!

I'm still looking at the whole home buying thing. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna do it - might as well just jump in with both feet and do it, huh?! So, wish me luck with that and say a little prayer that all goes well!

With love to you all,
Jenny-May

San Antonio bound......in April!

Well, I FINALLY got word that I'm definitely going to San Antonio and will be heading that way in April. So, it looks like I better get things figured out about what I'm going to do for a house! Looks like I might finally become a home owner! Kinda scary, actually! I think it's time to put in in God's hands and see what He comes up with. I sure can't figure it all out on my own!

So, I'm looking forward to going back to Texas, where it's much warmer than here and I feel at home. The people there are so wonderful and friendly and make you feel so welcome! It's the one place since I left home that I really felt like I belonged and was at home. I'm looking forward to getting back to that! And once I'm set up, let me know if you're ever planning to come to the area!

I'll post more soon!

HUGS to you all,
Jenny-May

Howdy, all!!!

So, I haven't really been around much lately....life happens, ya know! So, my trip to San Antonio was great and I think I might have found a house to buy once I get orders and know I'm going there. I really loved the layout of it and the friendly atmosphere of the area. The sales rep, David was great and he introduced me to a wonderful realtor, Joyce, who has been a huge help. Now I'm just waiting to talk to branch and see if I'm still going there or not before I buy a house! lol - that would be just my luck, too!

Life here in Annapolis is more of the same. Though, tonight I'm actually heading to dinner and a movie with my friend, Kristin. Should be fun as we are going to see Bride Wars. I'll let ya know how it is! I'm really looking forward to it actually. I don't even remember the last movie I saw in the theaters and it will be fun to have some girl time! YAY!!

I'll write my review tonight or tomorrow!
Later,
J-M

Back in Annapolis now...

and I already miss the weather in San Antonio!! I just wanted to do a quick update that I'm back safe and sound and will post more tomorrow!

J-M

So, I'm down on the River Walk at the Crowne Plaza, until tomorrow when I move to the Best Western. I'm not overly impressed with this place, so I'm gonna head somewhere a bit cheaper when I'm on my dime! lol Last night I met up with 2 friends that I wasn't able to spend much time with in San Angelo and they happen to be here in San Antonio for a conference. So, we headed down to the River Walk and had dinner at a Mexican restaurant. Then we headed back to the hotels - they walked me towards mine and then headed to theirs.

So far, so good with San Antonio, but tomorrow I will venture out a bit and see what the area is like and see if I can find an area I want to live in. Wish me luck! lol

J-M

Bein' back home....away from home

So, my trip to San Antonio yesterday was pretty uneventful and my foot did pretty well. I was able to sit in the front row on the plane and the distance to the wall was perfect for me to prop my foot up so I could keep it elevated. Then on the drive to San Angelo, I propped it up on the dash and drove with my left foot. I'm sure vehicles wondered what was going on that I passed or that passed me, but it turned out just fine. The swelling wasn't too bad when I got here, so it must have worked.

It was great to spend time with my adopted family, the Benes' family, Lonnie, Becky, Hannah and Mary Francis. I even got to see Doodle, John and Janet - Becky's Mom, Dad and sister. I also made it into town soon enough to go to Hannah's basketball game, which was very cool to see. I don't remember seeing teams play that well in the 7th grade. The girls did a great job! I was very proud of Hannah!

Tonight I went back over to their place for dinner and just visited with them for a while, as last night we didn't really get to visit too much. It was really wonderful to be back where I feel at home and am part of another family. We're all hopeful that we'll be able to see more of each other once I'm settled in San Antonio. It's funny because when I called them last week to let them know I was coming to town, I said to Lonnie, "I'm coming home next week." That's exactly how I felt when I was driving up from San Antonio. I felt like I was going home. I always knew I loved my time spent here before and that I would always have my "other family" here, but it was a pretty cool feeling I must say! So, whether I end up in San Antonio, Austin or back here in wonderful San Angelo, I think I can safely say that Texas will most likely be a large part of my future life!

Well, now it's time to get a good night's sleep.

Niters all,
Jenny-May

Heading to Texas...

So, after being sick in bed all week, I finally went back to work today...and found out I'm going to Texas next week! lol  So, just a quick note to let everyone know that I'll be in San Angelo Mon-Thurs and San Antonio Thurs-Sat(or Mon). It's just a quick trip for work and I'm hoping to stay in San Antonio a couple of days to check out the area I'm supposed to be moving to in April.

I hope this finds everyone well and enjoying the new year and that it's getting off to a GREAT start for you all!

TTYS,

Jenny-May

Howdy again!

So, I'm finally stopping by just to say a quick hello and let you all know I am alive and well....well, alive anyway! lol I seem to have caught quite a cold in the last few days since getting back to MD. Needless to say, I haven't done much since I got back home. I did, however, go out last night just quick enough to grab some milk, OJ, and cold medicine! Of course, the only "shoe" I could fit on my right foot was a house slipper. I'm sure that was quite comical for everyone at the convenient store as I "crutched" myself around in one croc shoe and one slipper! lol Oh well, I hope I kept them entertained! lol I am at least down to just one crutch when I need it. When I'm walking around the house, I usually don't use it, so I'm doing much better! Hopefully tomorrow will be a good day, as it's my first back to work and then I go back to the doc in the afternoon. Pray that all goes well and the stitches come out easily!!!

TTYS,

Jenny-May

Happy New Year!!!

Just a quick note to wish you all the Happiest of New Years! I watched TV until almost 4AM and then went to bed. Lots of excitement for New Years Eve, I know.....but that's ok. I'm a bit limited in what I can do right now, so it was just fine with me. I hope you all had a bit more excitement to your celebrations! Now that the holidays are over, I guess things can go back to normal! I'd be pretty happy if the weather would go back to being warm, but I guess I have a couple of months before that's going to happen! Bummer!

Well, I wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Sincerely,

Jenny-May

HOME at last....THANK GOD!

So, what an adventure the last two days have been! I got lucky in Galesburg, as it was only a one level train, so I only had 3 steps to hop up. However, when I got to Chicago, what I thought would be a 9 hr wait turned into a 10 1/2 hr wait because we were delayed due to "the train not being released from the yard," whatever that meant...seemed a bit crazy to me.  Anyway, we finally got underway about 2045 last night and got into DC around 1500 today. I made the last trek to Baltimore and got home around 1730. It felt so good to FINALLY walk in the door to my house! Now, I'm loving the thought of sleeping in my own bed for the first time in 3 weeks!!! YAY!!!

A huge "Thank You" to my family and Barb who helped me through the last 3 weeks! I couldn't have done it on my own, so I truly appreciate all of the assistance I received!

God Bless you all,

Jenny-May

Time at home coming to an end...

Well, tonight is my last night at home and then I start the fun trek back to the east coast to Maryland at about 0600. Then, I get to sit in Chicago for about 9 hrs at the Amtrak station to wait for my train to head to DC tomorrow night. That should be tons of fun. Wish me luck that I can check my luggage and have one less thing to worry about. lol

Well, I've enjoyed spending time with my family this trip, but didn't get to see Mom very much. Unfortunately she got sick and couldn't come out much and I am not very mobile, so a trip to her house didn't work until the last day after the rain had FINALLY cleared out some of the snow and ice. I guess she'll just have to come to see me when it warms up! :-) Not being able to drive anywhere or get around has made it impossible to see any friends, either. Stacy probably thinks I've completely abandoned her since I haven't seen her and Brandon and Rebecca the last two trips home. I still love ya, Stac! It's just been a tough couple of trips! I promise next time we'll get together. Baylee wants to play with Rebecca again, anyway, so I promised her we would in the Spring when I come to get Sasha.

As for the rest of you, sorry I didn't get to see you all! Hopefully we'll be able to do a get together when I'm home in the spring so we can all catch up! In the mean time, take care of yourselves and let me know what's going on in your lives!

Love to you all,
Jenny-May