I flew home today to an empty house. It was oddly comforting and sad at the same time. I feel comforted being back in my own environment, but sad that I don't have anyone to share it with.

My H didn't call or text me 'HNY' at all last night, and I didn't initiate either. It made me sad that he didn't think of me when ringing in the new year. I was finally able to get him on the phone about my kids... he said he had a great time hanging out until 5 am with his brother. The whole time I was listening to him tell me about all the people he met- i wanted to ask 'who did you kiss at midnight?' but I never did.

I have spent most of the day trying not to dwell and over-think everything that H says. I'm trying to focus on getting inspired for the New Year. I've decided to create my "12 for 2012".... 12 goals for this year. Some aimed at my R, but most directed for my personal growth.

1. Try a hobby that I've never done before. I've decided that golf will not be too strenuous for my health, but could be fun!
2. Get a job. Already put out some applications
3. Take my kids on a trip, just the 3 of us.
4. Get a diagnosis for my heart/lung condition and take steps towards increasing my life span. This depends on my doctors', but I want to start taking the next steps.
5. Take time for myself every week. I need to remember that *I* am valuable, and I can't take care of my kids if I can't take care of myself.
6. Be proud of myself. I want to accomplish something that I would want to brag about (but would never do)
7. Be able to walk for 3 miles in a row. This will only happen after #4
8. Do something for charity with my kids. I want to stress the importance of giving back.
9. Inspire H to reach out to me. This will be a benchmark for my DB efforts
10. Give my H a hug and a kiss before he gets on the plane for Afghanistan. As of now, I can't imagine that he would let me kiss him, I hope that #9 will happen before he leaves. I want to leave a lasting impression on him when he leaves.
11. Be a source of comfort and happiness for H while he's overseas. I hope that he will find the need to call me and lean on me while he's gone.
12. Find my happiness. Hopefully, #'s1-11 will combine to equal happiness.


M-31, H-31
T-9, M-7
S-6, s-20mth
sep 8/1/11
ILYNILWY 11/29/11
Creating separation papers.
Discover H has feelings for BFF, she does too 1/11/12
H moves out 1.20.12