Things to do TODAY!

1. Download the song You & Tequila by: Kenny Chesney. Soooo good!
2. Take the stairs! Quickest way to burn calories.
3. Download the song Ain't Nothin Bout you by: Brooks & Dunn. It will definetly make you think about your man!
4. Go for a brisk walk with a friend. You have chance to burn some serious calories & vent. What could be better? Exercise also relieves stress & anxiety. Keep in mind, stress & guilt feed of one another as well. Remember this for deployment ladies! If that's not incentive enough, imagine your man's face when he comes home & you look fit, healthy & happy! That's reason enough for me!
5. Get enough sleep! Go to bed early & get up early.
6. Check out militaryonesource.com & try to find a CD or booklet to order. They have so many amazing resources for military families! Take advantage of it! Civilians WISH they had this kind of support available!
7. Set priorities & make compromises. What would you like to get done this week? What should you get done this week?
8. Act as if you're happy, successful & fulfilled, even when your man is gone. Over time, you really will be. :)
9. Clean out your fridge! Freeze anything you can that may be going bad or about to expire. For example, eggs? Beat them with a little bit of milk. Freeze them in an ice cube tray & then transfer to bags & keep in the freezer until ready to use. 2 cubes = 1 egg. Vegetables? Peel 'em, cut 'em, freeze 'em. When you're ready to make soup, you have stuff already prepared to throw in.
10. Start a military scrapbook for your man. Not only will it help you cope while he's away, but it will give him something cool to look at when he gets back & will maybe be able to add to after deployment.
11. If you haven't already had pictures done with your man or your family, it's starting to get pretty close to deployment ladies! Don't worry about the money. Make your Operation Love appointment today. It's FREE & they send the album overseas to your marine!

Hope you can try at least one of my ideas! Enjoy! :)