A little of this, a little of that

HEALTH
So it's been awhile since I discussed my health... it's not something I like talking about, but it's a part of my life. I did really well for a week completely off all medications (minus melatonin to sleep) then the night before the movers came I had a panic attack. After the move, I still wasn't taking medications and I even stopped taking melatonin... life was normal, for a week. Sunday night I had a huge panic attack... so I went back to the doctor today.

As much as I didn't want to be on medicaton, as much as I don't want the risk of addiction... I will be starting an anxiety medication tonight. I will be seeing the counselor every 2wks and then the doctor again in 1.5/2mo for a follow up. I need to allow the medication to work properly while getting my eating, sleeping, and excercising back on track. After the 1.5/2mo they will re-evaluate, and decide if my dosage can be weaned.

I won't be on the medication forever, the way the doctor put it was "we need to help you through this season of your life."

TECHNOLOGY
Our phone contracts were up for renewal... so we got the iPhone 4, it's so technologically advanced for me! I am excited that I don't have to scroll back through texts to keep up with conversations (yeah my prior phone was that awesome), the apps are crazy-there really is an app for everything, I'm also excited to try the facetime thing. Any of you have an iPhone 4, what do you think?


NATURE
I am ridiculously spoiled... last night I walked down to the beach. Literally, front door to sitting on a piece of driftwood and watching the waves=7min. It was perfect.


GIVEAWAY
I know I keep bringing this up, but I really want to have some awesome items to give my readers on my birthday week. If you are crafty, love baking, or have an etsy shop... please click on the image below to learn more:

Monday: Pick-Me-Up

 ...it's a holiday weekend, we've successfully:

• moved
• unpacked
• organized
• organized some more
• ...and some more...
• picked up essentials
  (towels, cleaning supplies, replacement furniture)
• cleaned

I really hope we get to go to the beach/relax today!

Putting my feet up...

Our new house!

 
We moved into our base house on Wednesday! Since then it's been non-stop unpacking, flattening boxes (our garage MUST be a fire hazard!), organizing, down-sizing (it's amazing what you have that you don't need!), buying new things because we didn't have so many bathrooms before - not to mention hubby got a new grill - and the movers broke bookshelves, so of course they needed to be replaced!

Needless to say, my feet hurt. While the major items are put in place, there is still MUCH to be done, I'm sure that any of you who have PCS'd know what it's like making your stuff fit in a new space.

I figured it was time for a break, hubby has "Pirates: At World's End" playing while he's setting up the new bookshelves so I've plopped myself down on the couch and put my feet up on the table.... ahhhhh.

While scanning the blogs I follow, I ran across the cutest fall frames...

I want them, so cute!

They caught my eye because I am currently trying to figure out how to decorate the bookshelves once my husband is done assembling them. Aren't they so festive and fun... I may be in Hawaii, but I will not give up my passion for decorating for the seasons and holidays! The best part about these two beauties... they are up for grabs! Nope, not kidding... Tay from Our Military Home is giving them away this month. Head on over and enter... there are SO many ways to win!

I guess I better stop procrastinating... but while we're on the topic of giveaways, I'm still looking for donations for my birthday giveaway palooza. You can find all the information by clicking the image below. It's going to be a fun celebration of my birthday and a great way for your blog/shop to gain followers, not to mention you may even win something yourself!

Okay... back to organizing... 

Have a great holiday weekend!