Life As Of Late

I have chuckled to myself on multiple occasions when I think of my last post about Jake and his military service. Why? Because the day after sharing that, I had a future-military-wife breakdown of sorts. I even tried to fool Jake into believing that I took that post down. Jokingly, of course.

Jake was offered a different position within the Air Force—a position that seems, to me, a lot more dangerous with potential more deployments. Initially we were offered four hours to decide. FOUR HOURS.

I don't make decisions well under pressure. I get stressed. I get frustrated. I just want to get out of the situation and not decide. I'm the kind of person that takes months to decide certain things. I make charts. I make lists. I think about every potential outcome. Four hours does not accommodate that process.

While we were able to extend our deadline over the weekend, that initial pressure resulted in a version of Karianne that was not exactly supportive about the military career decision.

Using that extra time, I found my own personal calm, and we made the decision. I know this field is something Jake is passionate about, and I too am excited about the various opportunities we'll experience as a couple and family.

As Jake's graduation date creeps closer, we are getting more and more information about his career, training, and where we'll be for all of that. I didn't expect to find out ANY timeline details until early 2015, but, while things can DEFINITELY change in the coming months, right now we are looking to head to Pensacola, Florida in the early summer of 2015.

Yes, that move makes me nervous. Even though I never planned to stay around Provo—or even Utah for that matter—I've been living here about ten years on my own, and I'm comfortable. I know the area. I know all the good restaurants. I have my connections. I've built up my careers in this area (communications, Annesali, Zumba/UJam)...and I know our imminent move means I start back at square one (at least in some regard).

That said, I'm excited. I know Jake is excited. I need these type of changes to push me out of my comfort zone and offer opportunities to grow and experience different things in life. So here's to 2015...and exciting changes!