I’ve been waiting until I uploaded pictures from the Obama speech to post about it. But since I am pretty lazy, it hasnt happened yet. I don’t really have the energy right now to get into the politics of the speech, but I will say that it was very good. Whether you like President Obama or not, you have to admit he is a very charismatic public speaker. D and I very much enjoyed the fact that we got to be there. The downside? Sitting in the sun from 1:00 – 4:00 pm in July. We went through security, then just sat there waiting for a few hours. At one point I wanted to kill the person that decided to have the speech outside… in the sun… in JULY! Oh, and have I ever mentioned that I am a fair skinned natural blonde? No? Well… yes I am. So is the hubby. I was literally FRIED. Right now my arm has a lovely farmers tan look, and my ear, nose and part in my hair are peeling. But they were worth it. It was a very cool opportunity, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. But maybe next time with some sunscreen. 
In other waiting news, D found out from the detailer that his security clearance could take another month. They are just swamped right now. Its a (teensy) consolation to know that there is another recruiter in the exact same boat. He was supposed to get orders about the same time as D and is still waiting on his clearance too. We are keeping our fingers crossed that we hear soon. And that next month there will be better orders to choose from. I really honestly would not mind going to Norfolk. I loved it there when I used to visit D before we were married. But I understand that he would like to live in a new and different part of the country. But if it comes down to it… I would gladly live in the Virginia Beach area. Maybe Im secretly pulling for VB, because then we would be able to actually drive home to visit family. Its a 10 – 11 hour drive, but still much closer than Florida or San Diego. But still I have to wait.
Part of the wait that is killing me is not knowing what is going on with my work situation. I used to love my job. I love creating flyers, and tweaking websites and planning events. I love being a go to person (as long as you don’t take advantage). But lately Ive been in a slump. Ever since I told my boss about D’s (our) decision to stay in the Navy, and that I might be moving soon… things have changed. D says I’m being phased out. Maybe that’s true… maybe I’m phasing myself out. For a while I was so heavily relied upon for so many things that it felt like a huge burden. How were they going to function without me? Well…we had some layoffs and reorganized things. I’m not as busy as I was, and I have more time to get things done. I like a little room to breathe, and for things to not be so hectic. But I have a little too much free time, and a little too much room to breathe. I shouldn’t be complaining. No one is asking much of me lately. And I’m getting my tasks done that need to be done. But my heart isn’t in it anymore. But I could be leaving in January(ish) or later, like June. So if Im here for another year, then I need to figure something out. Because this limbo that I am in, is diving me mad.
limbo sucks and waiting sucks. waiting and limbo doubly suck.