My Deployment Project

Every deployment deserves some well defined goals. Setting goals and working toward them is a common way that many military spouses keep their routines, move forward each day, and well, simply destract themselves from the realities of seperation. I'm a big fan of this tactic. Not only is it good for keeping busy, but hopefully, goals are achieved and daily life improves. Many wives get fit, lose weight, learn to better manage their lives, or simply become more social with other spouses.

Last year, while dear hubbie was suffering in Ranger school, I set out to learn how to sew. It was fun, creative, and productive. And now I am able to make clothing to sell. I set a fun goal and now it is paying off. I was able to not only fill my days with something fun and pass the time while he was away, I learned a new skill that is continuing to better my life. Deployments can be a great time for self improvement.

Well, this deployment I've had a different goal in the back of my mind, and I'm glad to say it is time to get down to business. We are already a third of the way done. I better hurry up. My goal this year is to turn my house into the Container Store! Okay, that may be extreme. What I want to do is create easy efficient organization in as many areas of my home as possible. My dearest friends are thinking, "um...SJ your house is organized." I know, the lack of kids does have a small perk. Also, my personality type doesn't allow for disfunction, but there is a bigger picture that needs to be understood to really follow my logic.

Last week we received news that really intensifies the need for my deployment project. We're PCSing! (civi-talk: Permanent Change of Station - the Army is moving us.) Is that big enough?

Let's not get ahead of ourselves. One big important detail - We have 15 months left in our current home. I was really shocked that we found out the move date so far in advance. I new it was coming, and my timeframe estimate was pretty accurate. I must be learning the to think like the Army, but usually the Army isn't so forthcoming with details.

So May 2014 will send us to a new house to organize and make home for a short time. When I say short, I mean short. We will be in the next home for only 6 months before moving again.  Hopefully, you are starting to see the need for extreme organization.

The simple fact is that a military family moves....a lot. Mike and I are in our 5th home. We've been married 5 years, and we have actually lived here for 20 months. This is our longest stay yet. We need a home that is ready to move at all times. That is percisely what I'm setting out to achieve.  It will not be easy, but it will be on a budget and will be completed....before we move.

Please follow along as I create Our rePostable Home.