Processing...

Colt has now been moved to Camp Stanley for processing. Processing consists of a variety of things: financial briefings, shots, reviewing paper work, etc. He will be there for one week and then will be moved to his final duty station, Camp Casey.

Colt is enjoying Korea, his friends, and the down time they are having so far. His days (as of now) consist of briefings, working out, eating at chow, and attending different activities during his leisure time. The camp they are at now has activities such as basketball courts, racket ball, bowling ally, movie theater, restaurant/bar, library, etc. This is his first weekend in Korea and so far him and his friends have been working out, shooting pool, and playing basketball. Tomorrow they are going to see a movie and plan on bowling at some point. It is great to know that although they are in a new foreign country they still have American culture all around them.

Because it is officially the weekend Colt and I have been able to Skype a lot more. I am really enjoying being able to Skype with him for long periods of time, and especially twice a day. I am soaking it all up and not taking one moment for granted because I know its only a matter of time before his "real work" starts and we will only be able to Skype once a day. The positive thing is the fact that they do not have curfew like they did in basic. Therefore, Colt is able to Skype me every night and will continue to be able to Skype me at night all year.

It puts a smile on my face to see him and his friends goofing off, laughing, and joking around with one another when we Skype. Nothing brings me more joy then to know that even though he is thousands of miles away he has people that support him and help occupy his time. There is nothing like having a strong support system to help lift your spirits and help you realize that everyting is going to be okay.

Colt has informed me that he plans on starting college while he is in Korea and will be taking classes all year while he is there. I am so excited for him that I don't even have words! Although this time a part is unbearable, it is amazing to know that we are being productive and fulfilling our goals in life. While Colt is in Korea working and studying, I am also here at home studying and working my Arbonne business. Considering I only have one year and one semester left before I complete my Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications, I am thrilled and beyond supportive of Colt deciding to also get his education. I am proud of him in more ways then words can describe.

Him and his friends are already beginning to consider taking trips to tour the country during the weekends and there days off. The USO provides monthly calendars of different events and trips that are going on in Korea for affordable rates. Ski trips, tours, dinners, and many other trips are available to them through the military USO. I am really encouraging Colt to take as many trips as possible so he can become accustom to different cultures and diversity. I love culture and the world and I am so excited that he is able to experience these things during his life. Nothing to me is more admirable then someone who is open minded and has experienced the world and all there is in it. Most of us get so use to the one place we live and the one culture that we live in that we never take the time to explore the world. I am so glad he is having the chance to do that.

I am so excited that I am going to be able to experience that with him! I have officially set a date for my first trip to Korea, February 21st-March 7th. I have come to learn that the military is unpredictable so you can never set anything in stone. So my prayer request for today is that I am able to take the trip to see my husband, and that no conflicts arise over the next month in a half. So there it is, I finally have something to look forward to! I finally have a date to count down to... February 21, 2011!