What a great visit!

Jorge returned to Wisconsin today.  )-:  We had such a nice time together.  I was able to take Friday off from work (what a nice surprise) and we were able to enjoy a lot of relaxing, quality time with one another. 

Barry came over on Saturday and my tenderloin was a hit!  I sent him home with all of the leftovers so he was quite pleased.  Jorge and I had salmon on Sunday evening.  That was super yummy.  It was fun to cook in my little kitchen with Jorge at my side.

We also picked out a Nook for me on Sunday.  I kept lamenting about running out of books and how I was almost panicking about what I was going to do in the field.  I've been inhaling books lately and can go through 2 novels in 3 days!  Spending 3 weeks in the field (minus the weekends of course) will give me a lot of time to read, and I knew I couldn't bring that many books.  I am pleased with my Nook and need to spend a bit of time trying to figure out exactly how to work it.  I've already put several books on it.  Did you know that there are over 1 million books you can download for free?  That's amazing to me.

I take my PT test tomorrow.  That should be fun.  I just want to pass and get it over with.  It's going to be a long day, though.  The PT test is at 0445.  When I'm done, I have to shower and get to work.  Then, at 0900, I have to take my photo for my promotion packet.  That is in my dress blues.  After that's done, it's back to work until 1900.  I get to work on Wednesday, also, so I'll be pretty tired by the time that 12-hour shift is done.  UGH!

So, here's a little timeline for all of you.  I am leaving on the 10th (assuming I get my orders by then).  I report on the 11th.  I will make sure I get a mailbox when I'm there and will send my address.  We will go to the field the following Monday and return on Friday.  I can still receive mail in the field, so don't worry about me not getting things.  I should be done on the 20th of September.  I'll keep all of you posted as things get closer to my departure date.

I hope everyone had a great weekend.  I know I did!  (-:

Take care!

--DV