Well, I didn't want to jinx it, but sure enough, I was able to turn a 10 day SRT into a 6 day one... I am so excited! Our AC (pilot in command) was buddies with the stage ops manager and we pretty much got the hookup, heading straight home one of our jets! Right before we left we got to check out a street festival in Landstuhl and local vendors at the Ramstein BX, all for the Christmas season. Being in Germany during fall and the holiday season reminds me of being home in the Northeast... the scent in the air and the bright earthy colors, made me feel like I was home away from home. The crew probably brought a whole store fridge full of German beer, something I am very proud to have contributed to.
I guess I'll be in the office for the week, building tactics binders and NVG driving, since they really can't send me on another mission without having me miss my well earned (I think) vacation. I don't mind it at all, being home. It's nice to finally wind down for a while and catch up on my life here at the states. Phew. Breathe.
Now that I'm home for good before we leave I actually have time to check out sales to grab our first set of Christmas decorations, buy and mail out remaining Christmas gifts, and send Christmas cards! It's just unfortunate that I missed Black Friday (...kidding). Besides getting geared up for the holidays, I am in full swing on finalizing plans for our Heavenly Hawaiian Honeymoon! I'll post an "agenda" when it's all done right before we take off! Phew. Breathe some more.
Until next time.
