So it Begins Again...

2012 is here and my husband is not.  It's ok, that's normal for us.  We spent a good 8 days together to start the year, and then he was off again to the airport.  He is competing in the Brunswick Ballmaster Open in Helsinki, Finland, which is the first event for the 2012 World Bowling Tour.  Last year he finished 2nd in the WBT finals and the ranking points roll over to this year, so it's important for him to continue competing in these events, not to mention, it's a great event to bowl in preparation for the second half of the PBA season.  Enough about where he is and what he's up to, this blog is really to give you insight to the life of a tour wife - me!

So, here's just a little background info: I met Sean while I was at a college bowling tournament in 2006.  We were introduced to each other by a mutual friend and began dating 4 months later. After I graduated in 2008, I moved to Wichita where he was living and began working for Enterprise Rent-a-Car.  November 15, 2010 he popped the question and in December we made the move to Chicago, where I grew up and most of my family lives.  While I enjoyed earning a paycheck, I was completely miserable that I couldn't travel to watch Sean bowl, and when I did, I was flying out Friday after work and returning late Sunday night... not enough time to make up for the 2-3 weeks we spent apart at times.  I decided the car rental business was not for me, so I quit and began our August wedding planning instead.  Sean also wanted me to travel with him throughout the year, and that's what I did.  If there are any jobs out there that would allow as much flexibility as possible for me to travel whenever, wherever (other than a consulting job like Mary Kay), I'd be interested in hearing about it.  As of right now, I'm enjoying taking care of our home, our dog, and being available to watch my nephews and little brother whenever need be. 

So what do I do with my time?  Well, this is the beginning of a new year, and I have made a couple resolutions. 

1. Volunteer at least once a month
2. Create a workout plan and stick to it!

I've gotten a little late start to my resolutions due to family parties- and they continue through this weekend.  No excuses though.  I am competing later this month in the Mini Eliminator and the WTBA International Bowling Championship in Las Vegas, so I am practicing daily to get into shape for those tournaments. This weekend I'm heading up to Lake Geneva, WI with my family to celebrate a couple birthdays and spend some quality time with everyone.

Not to switch topics, but I also created this blog to share with other wives or girlfriends of men (or vice versa) who travel a lot for business or have a long distance relationship, some of the ways to cope with the absence of my other half and also tell me how you deal with the separation.  As a newly married couple, we could always use the advice.  Skype is our best friend when he's overseas.  Just today, after 2 days of him being gone, I finally got to see him on the computer and I just felt better.

As random as this post may seem right now, it will get better, I promise.  Feel free to comment,  I'd love to hear your opinions!