so random

Gary has been very busy since he started his Army reclassification course in Dublin, CA this February. He's still serving the military as a cavalry scout, and because we (okay, I) would like him to have a non-combat designation, he signed up for the Human Resources Specialist position with the Reserve. He needs to get certified for this, so for almost four weeks now, the husband has been driving back and forth everyday to get to his early morning class and back home to me just in time for dinner. He's been so caught up learning all these Army regulations and taking qualifying exams everyday that we didn't even realize he's almost graduating next week. So proud! :D

Which leaves me home alone on weekends because, yes, he has school Saturdays, even Sundays. And really you would think boredom would squeeze productivity out of me, but besides doing the dishes and picking up clothes from the floor, I just can't help releasing my inner slob. This morning, knowing that I was in no shape to whip up breakfast from scratch, I opened myself a can of clam chowder and jammed a slice of leftover pizza in the turbo broiler. (Yes, we have the very Filipino turbo broiler, which has got to be the best kitchen invention ever. Gary and I have been brainwashed by this contraption into believing anything cooked in it is Top Chef-material. Thus, my household's star dish is tinurbong manok, a recipe I inherited from my parents. I'm glad Gary loves it as much as I do; so much so that I think we will pass the love for this dish on to our future kids.)

After my makeshift meal, I turned my attention to the computer, which Gary rebooted last night. As I type this, I am re-installing all the programs that we lost last night, especially messenger and the webcam. It is Sunday in the Philippines, and I'm waiting to see Chok strut his stuff.

Speaking of the Philippines, Gary's parents are going home this Tuesday, and Gary and I are soooo jealous. Looking at all the balikbayan boxes, it seems like yesterday when it was us heading home. I don't think we'll be able to go this year because I still have to earn my leave, and Gary has Army duties. We want to go to the Philippines during the Christmas season next time. I miss the shallowness of Mall of Asia. The great bargains at Greenhills. The laid back atmosphere of Subic. The at-homeness of Hermosa... :D For Gary he just misses sitting at my Auntie's store, sipping on Pop with a straw, killing time :D

So yeah, this is pretty much it for now. Between waiting for my Sephora delivery and contemplating how I'll survive lunch, I think I'll hit the bed again. Ciao bella!