That's why things like the military life and moving cause extreme anxiety. I hate the unknown. You can't plan for it which means you can't prepare for it.
This move has about maxed me out. I move next weekend and I couldn't wait that long to purchase new furniture. I've stalked Lejeune Yard Sales for weeks. I have found my living room set and bedroom set and thankfully the sellers are gracious enough to hold them until I get down there.
I have had our cable set for installation for a week now. I just set up water and electricity to be turned on before I get there. My last thing is internet which is proving to be a little challenging.
I have to hold myself back from ordering a mattress online. I mean who does that really? I keep telling myself it's absolutely necessary to lay on a mattress before purchasing one. But it's hard to deny the incredible post Christmas sales.
I still need to get a coffee table/accent tables, dining room table, mattress, and washer/ dryer set. I'm trying my best to hold off so I can have something to shop for while I'm down there. I get a huge thrill when I shop. Mainly for pieces like these because I go to thrift stores and search for gems. I hate paying full retail for furniture. It just doesn't make sense to me.
Anyways, the only thing I will be buying new is our mattress. I'm hoping to score an awesome deal on a washer/dryer set from LYS but so far it's not looking good. I might have to break down and purchase those new as well. But mark my words every piece of clothing I have will be worn before I give up the hunt!
On the other end of things, I mentioned how you can't plan with the military life. Which is completely true. We are discussing when we want to try for our second child and both agreed we wanted to immediately until we realized the horrid timing we would find ourselves in. Since he would be getting out next March we would only have a couple months to try and then we would have to put it on hold until after we moved. Which would turn in to several years since I would want to settle down into our new town and new career.
Well, this brought back the discussion of reenlistment. Not solely so we could continue baby making, but I expressed my hesitation about being the sole working person for the family. Once he gets out he planned on attending college again and since I will already have a bachelors I would be the one working.
So anyways, we are now discussing reenlistment. Part of me wishes I kept my mouth shut and never said anything because if he reenlists he is staying in until retirement and that means a lot more separation over the years. But the other part of me loves the military family and support. I know if I need support my girls have my back. I feel guilty for suggesting it though. I almost feel like I'm willing to let him risk his life so I don't have to be the sole provider. Incredibly selfish of me. But to be fair, if I was in his position I would want to stay in. Military retirement is an incredible benefit that they all deserve. It's a hard life but it's a rewarding one.
But it's nothing I can plan. All is out of my control. Which I'm semi alright with. If I don't have control of a situation I don't have to plan for it. It's when things are my responsibility that I get anxious and stressed.
Anyways, this was a long post just to say I love LYS for allowing me to get my furniture ahead of time. I guess I needed a little vent session.
2 comments:
good luck finding the appliances! I have been the sole provider, and while it wasn't ideal, it wasn't bad! However, we've been talking seriously about whether or not he'll reenlist too. It's such a huge decision! It took a while but we decided we weren't ready to leave the mil community. I dont even know how to be in a normal civilian life anymore lol
Re-enlistment is a huge debate. There are perks and there are huge downsides (aka deployments). Good luck with the move and with deciding!
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