Share The Music

I have had my iPod for several years now. It was put to very good use during workouts, long trips, to help me sleep through a roomie's snoring, and many other times just for the sake of listening to good music to brighten my mood. During my trip to Germany I decided that it was time to give the husband my collection of great music. If an effort to continue supporting iPod and ensure that I wasn't left in silence I downsized to a fantistic little iPod shuffle! It still fits about 16 CDs on it and is so tiny I hardly notice it is on me during my runs. The only down side for me is that you can't see which songs are playing and you must go through all A-R songs to get to my favorite Shade songs. I currently have it loaded with songs from my hubby's collection, but will soon remedy my issue with it by loading only my very favorite CDs on there. I can honestly say I usually listen to a Playlist I've created called "Country You'd Listen To", "In Flight" (with favorites and a few comedy excerts about flying), "ZZZZzzzz" (for before bed), and Dave Mathews the most. So 45 out of every 50 listenings I don't utilized the size of the larger iPod. So I think I will never miss it. And I sure won't miss the bulk of it since I'm in the mood of having mini things. Meanwhile, giving the husband an invaluable gift of iPod luxury and every song, audiobook, comedy moment on my computer for him to enjoy and learn to sing for me. And I am happy to report that I have already heard a quality version of "The Taliban Song" over the phone the last time we spoke. Give me a song and make me smile; Play me a song and make me happy; Sing me a song and melt my heart. (Thanks Boo!)

Ode To Sweaters

If you haven't noticed, it's getting chilli outside at night. This means a change in season and a change in wardrobe for all of you who can wear something other than ACUs. If I were home this is what would be on my new fall sweater "it" list:)

Say "YES!" to the sweater dress.



The perfect "going on a date" sweater!






A sweater wrap to cover up a tiny top you just won't give up wearing.

It's been a while...

It's been a while since I've really written. Of course, I've been with the hubby for 15 days and when I returned they sent me back running full speed. Sounds fun huh? It's okay. I just had such a wonderful time with the husband I guess I'm still able to day dream about the time we spent together. And now I can actually visualize where he is when he is talking to me on the phone -- that really helps. I know what my house looks like and the main street and I've even been to his work and met a few colleagues. They all sounded like hoodlums on the phone with techno music in the background, but I thought they were all nice or at least nice enough to be on their best behavior for me. The funniest thing out our new home is our upstairs neighbors. We are on the second floor and there is another level above us. Our neighbor has two dogs. I never hear music or stomping around, but not matter what time it is or how loud our music is in the house you can hear the toenails of their larger dog where ever it goes in their house. Sometimes we were talking and made noises that even called the dog over to where we were in the house! It was funny. It was almost like I had a play dog while I was there. I miss dogs so much. I need a mini yorkie when I get a chance to settle. Since you can take dogs most anywhere in Europe in parks, stores, restaurants, etc. it shouldn't be any trouble at all to have a little furry friend there.

Together Again

This pictures shows William & me eating dinner at one of the restaurants in the resort. We had spinach/artichoke dip for a starter and steak dinners with pepper sause complimented by red wine. --A lovely dinner with lovely company!

Euro-Trip

Thank goodness for R&R! Ahhhhh....
I feel so much better now that I am with my husband. We stayed in Heidelberg for the first few days then began our travels around Europe. It has been unbelievable!
Just so you can properly envy a husband and wife together in-love and traveling abroad, here are a few links to give you a visual of what's going on:

Shopping in my favorite store -- Zara!

Sunbathing in the French Riviera!

An overnight stay in Milan, Italy!

Dinner in Switzerland!