My Mission

Today I had an AF assignment to develop your personal mission statement. I thought, really? Those stupid sayings that every 0-4 and above makes us memorize? But once I starting listing my goals, my role models,etc. It became my own. It is important to convey your beliefs to your people. They know where you stand, and know how to be followers. I wanted a mission statement that can give back to those who will be my subordinates. And one that shows I have their interests at heart when I make decisions. Without followers, leaders aren't worth jack. Where would Britney Spears be without fans? So I drafted my mission statement:

"My mission is to be an educated, competent leader who provides opportunities for success and development for those working around me"

I feel inspired by myself, hehe. I hope I get a good grade...

In other news, Brad is on his way to the airport RIGHT NOW! As I am typing, he is sitting in a Checkered Cab going to the airport. WOOHOO!

- Stephanie

Number 34...

I was just reminded of reason number 34 why I'm not re-enlisting in my beloved corps. I've got a list that I keep track of in my head that consists of about 426 things which seems to grow daily as I near the end of my contract. If you want to know more, mark down this day and ask me again on October 25th and I'll try to explain Marine Corps logic to you the best I can. I'll tell you right now though, it's mind boggling how these things work sometimes.

-Brad

Movin' On Up

Today Brad and I gave the 30 days notice that we are moving. Okay - we're really only moving apartments within the same complex. I'm super excited about our new humble abode. The floor plan is the one shown above. Fireplace, garage, balcony...livin' large. We will be moving in on April 3rd and here's the best part. Not only will Brad be there to help, but my FARAWAY GRANDPARENTS are coming too! It will be quite a family affair. Toodles.

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Aaaaaand, we're back!

New place, new name, new blog. I decided to hijack Stephanie's blog, formerly "Memoirs of a Blonde Geisha", and turn it into something beautiful. I give you: The LORD's blog! I can't stress to you the kind of wonderful, supportive, beautiful, ambitious, hard-working, intelligent and all around amazing significant other I have. So I won't even try. Now let's get down to the nitty-gritty...

God: We are both devout Christians who put God first in our relationship so that our marriage is able to be built on a solid foundation. At the end of each blog I vow to put a "bible verse of the blog" just for you! You can go ahead and put that in your pocket and take it home with you.

Politics: Steph and myself are lifelong members of the GOP. That's "God's Only Party". Now being that I am Active Duty I fall under certain rules and regulations when voicing my opinion (which I can get into at a later date) so the REALLY good stuff might not show up until after October 25th this year. Steph will have to start shutting up soon enough too. I have a feeling this task will be a challeging one (just kidding babe!).

Football: Although Stephanie isn't really into it, I am a big fan of the Oakland Raiders, University of Southern California Trojans, and San Jose State Univeristy Spartans (<---that's where Steph goes). At some point starting in July or August of this year, we'll get more into this. Trust me.

That's the base of the topics we will cover for an undetermined amount of time. Those that read my last blog on my now deceased Myspace page know the kind of wild ride your in for. Okay, maybe it wasn't that extreme. But I'm sure if you stick with it, you'll start to understand more of the inner workings of this relationship, life and friendship. Or you might be distracted by more important things, like tv...or going outside for fresh air...or cereal. Hope to entertain you soon enough!

-Brad

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Ephesians 5:15-16

"Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise, but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil".

Ode to Bradley

I think I should mention in a public forum how thoughtful Brad is...today he randomly decided to make my blog into an "ours" blog - something I have wanted to do for awhile but haven't had time. I am sooo excited to share our happy times and sad times with our friends. Thanks to the hubs for taking the intiative. That's not all he's done recently (maybe he's starting to sense the warm Cali air and it's getting to his head...) either way, here's a things-that-Brad-has-done-that-made-me-happy list:

- Made our blog!

- Drove 5 hours (both ways!) to take me to the bible study in Virginia when we were in North Carolina, just because I really really wanted to go back

- Paid my credit card bill...it made me happy :)

- Fixed my taxes that I royally screwed up

- Helped me pick my AF job

- Made travel arrangements for "A Weekend to Remember"

- I saved the best for last...

While in Alabama, I had to do an un-Godly amount of AF work. While I was at the computer center, he took ALL of our luggage (read: my luggage) and not only brought it upstairs (when he could have been doing lots of other stuff) after driving all day in the massive rainstorm (italicized because it really was massive) and organized and unpacked all of my stuff...yes - i'm one of those people. When I came up to the room, it was perfectly set up just how I would have done it. I almost cried.

I am sure I forgot some stuff...but Brad always forgives my shortcomings and has really made a huge effort to start our marriage off strong.

I LOVE YOU, BRAD.