Oklahoma City, OK, and LONOKE, ARKANSAS!!!

My stay in Oklahoma was fabulous. Thank goodness for some good things about the military, I got an awesome discount at the Marriot. I felt so under dress walking up in there with the bellboy carrying my ugly bags. I was getting that, 'who is that?' Many people were gawking at my baby, the stang, so I just this girl from Cali can still cause an eye brow to raise once in a while. My room was so awesome that when I walked in, I gasped, and said 'wow' before I knew it, so much for trying to act cool and bad ass woman in front of the bellboy. I tipped him, slammed the door, locked in securely took off my clothes and proceeded to rolled around on some of the softess sheets I ever felt. I felt like Pretty Woman (minus the hooker part) when she first arrived in the penthouse. All I could say was that room was Bangin'. I washed my baby (my car), got a schlotszky's and watch 'Night in the Museum' (freaking hilarious) .Tried to get on the internet, but they wanted 10 freaking dollars, hell no, at least in the Holiday Inn it's free. I loved Oklahoma City, everyone was really nice, and such a clean place, definitely major kudos. One incident, got lost looking for a walmart, while having to pee really bad, and the phone ringing off the hook.

Lonoke, Arkansas, Wow, another small town, but with some gripes. Went to Mickey D's for a salad and the service was awful, but something happened in my presence which made me understand. While this girl was taking my order, i can hear the manager talking in a real stern voice to some of the employess, and boy was she pissed. All the employees looked like they got their asses handed to them on platter, so now with the wild woman behind the counter, it was distracting on how the service for my order would be. First, my salad was ready, but the girl getting my order was dragged aside to be yelled at, so i sat there for about 2 min before someone else came over and put it in the bag. Second, I asked, hey, where's my salad dressing, she handed it to me. Third, I asked, hey, where's my fork and knife, and my bottle of water while your at it. Everyone behind the counter was so on edge and distracted by the mad manager, they were forgetting to make sure my order was complete. Talk about drama in Mickey D's in Lonoke, Arkansas, it happens every where.

Taking a bubble bath in Santa Rosa, New Mexico..

Yup, that's where I'm at right now. Santa Rosa is a small desert town. When I arrived, I had just missed the summer rain storm, but with the heat, there was no evidence that any water was ever on the ground. I drove through the town, and most of the buildings are vacated and boarded up. The only thing that's keeping this town barely alive is the local hotels, gas stations, and restaurants that cater to travelers such as myself passing through. I could see how this town was booming back in the day, with the city hall fountain, now crumbling; the local high school fountain shop, now boarded up; the jail house, now with rusting bars, and the police station is a crumbling mobile home. What happened to this town? I went to one of the restaurants to order food, all the employees were older folks, and seemed sad, so I joked around and hung out a bit longer just to hopefully show that I care and want to make their day. I hope there will be a day when this town will come alive again, I can tell it has so remarkable memories. I see it as a very lovely town that I would love to visit again one day.

Next stop, Oklahoma city. I have to take these breaks since I haven't been sleeping very well without my sweetie by my side. Love you all. Sanity

I'm so happy...

My wedding was wonderful, it was everything I ever imagined and more. My family and friends are so wonderful and I'm so blessed. Kevin is my soulmate, through and through, and I love him more than words can say.

Sweet Good-bye my dearest friend...

I love you Jetta.

I had to put Jetta to sleep today, and it's been a very difficult time. Here I will tell you a story on how Jetta and I came full circle:

I was living in Alameda and decided that I wanted an animal companion. I went to the animal shelter and had set my heart on a female Rott named Angel. Well, Angel turned out to be a bit agressive when I took her for a walk, so when I return to the shelter I was ready to leave when I saw this beautiful black dog, with white paws and white chest jumping up and down and wagging her tail like crazy. I then realized this was the dog I actually came in for. I took her out and she was so loving and full of personality, I couldn't wait to get her home. When I got her home, she immediately bonded with my youngest kitty jade (check out the 'strange love' pic).

After two months of getting to know each other, I decided to work at Oakland Vet Hospital. I started talking about my wonderful Jetta, and showed the vets and staff her picture. They all said they remember seeing her somewhere, then one girl said that Jetta was the dog they found running down MacArthur (very busy street) one hot day. They tried to find her owners to no avail, so when they ran out of room in their kennel, the doctors decided to put Jetta in the animal shelter instead of a couple of other dogs since her awesome disposition, she would have a better chance at finding a home. they called the Oakland shelter and they said since Jetta has some pitbull in her, they were going to put her to sleep immediately. So the doctors decided to pick a street in Alameda, and then took her to the Alameda shelter since they have an almost no kill policy. They also were keeping tabs on Jetta in case they needed to rush in to save her. Now after a total of four months, she's back and happy as ever. I didn't know taking the job at the hospital i would come full circle with my wonderful Jetta.

Jetta was with me during Ren Faires, South Cali, Mississippi, and wild hiking trips. She would place her beautiful head on my tummy when I was pregnant to be close to our wonderful baby. And she would comfort me when I was sad with a huge lick on my face. She was the fastest dog in the dog park, and the most popular since she loved when the other dogs would chase her. She would let you know when she wanted out or in the back door, it wasn't barking, it was talking, I called it Jettanese.

For the past few months she has been in pain due to surgery she had to help her hip dipslaysia about 7 years ago. The socket in her hip has now deteriorated, and she had trouble climbing the stairs. Despite the meds I was giving her, she began to cry a lot due to pain and discomfort, and her back legs would give way underneath her. Last night I almost had to take her to the emergency hospital because she was crying so much. I had to double up her meds to make her sleep, which didn't happen until 1:30am, but caused her to vomit when she woke up, and she was still in pain. I then decided to go through with it since I didn't want her to suffer anymore. I got to hold her while the doctor gave her the injection. She was looking me in the eyes as usual, then slowly she lower her head down onto my arm like she always does when she goes to sleep. I placed my teary cheek upon her head, and hugged her. I placed my hand over her face and shut her eyes. For a half and hour, I stroked her head, while humming and thanking her for all the love she bestowed on me. I told her that now she can run, eat whatever she wants, and feel no pain, I told her she was now free. Jetta was gone, my sweet girl.

I miss her so much, 12 years of happiness, comfort, and companionship. I love my baby Jetta, and I miss her dearly. As I sit her typing I wait for the moment when she pushed the door open and hustles into my room with tongue hanging, with her ears up at attention, looks me in the eyes and barks...my response to reach out and rub her ears, but now, no more. My heart is aching, but I know Jetta would want me to be happy. And I will since she has taught me unconditional love, and she will be in my heart forever.

RIP my girl, until the day we meet again...
Love,
Sanity

Love your enemies...I mean it dammit!!!

This sign is in front of the Washoe County Court House, yup, the place where we picked up our marriage certificate.

We Eloped!!

Yes, I'm a married woman now, and never been happier. We didn't tell anyone when we took off to Reno to get hitch. Kevin and I have been together over a year and a half and never once took a trip by ourselves. It was awesome, it was the best time ever. We plan on going back there on our one year anniversary that is if I'm not out on the boat cruisin the Carribean. Yes, I still have to leave everyone behind, so i'm bumming about that, but we can make it work. We believe everything happens for a reason.

We are still have our special day ceremony with family and our closest friends since we still have the condos at Lake Tahoe. We're just going to go through the special moments of vows with our children, family, and friends since we are all now connected together through marriage.

Love you all,

Mrs. Sanity Denicker

CGC Forward, here I come

Yes, it’s definite, I’m going to sea, and I’m bummed because I have to leave my family here in California since the CGC Forward is homeported in Portsmouth Virginia. It sucks since I really have some home issues with my son which I’m needed here. I’ll try to make the best of it though, especially since I can make YNC off the ship, and hopefully retire as a CWO in a few years.

I’m also going to miss Kevin terribly since we won’t have much time as husband and wife before I head out. I’m also going to have to sell my horse (tough, tough decision), but I just can’t be there for Seeker like I want to be, he deserve more than that. Most of all I’m going to miss my boys, Skyler and Justin. Those two are my joy, and they brings smiles to my face every single day. I love them so much. And I’m going to miss my dear friends, I love you all so much.

So if you have time, let’s do something fun before I leave... the crazier the better.

Smooches,

Allie

Karate Kitty!!!

Just needed a good laugh, and now passing it on....love you all.