I actually learned that there is a term for this situation in the expat community: orphan spouse. It refers to spouses that spend a large chunk of time apart thus creating a living separate lives feeling. Yes, we have friends/coworkers to fill the void, but it is not the same as having your spouse there to share the day-to-day stuff. Thank goodness it is temporary and mrC only has these longer trips once in a while.
A big part of my survival when he's out of town is to keep busy. Besides all the normal day-to-day stuff that needs to get done, I try to wear myself out with as much fitness as I can. That way I'm too tired to start feeling sorry for myself (this works most of the time).
Monday - AWA hike and rooftop lunch at Beef and Liberty ---> this will be a great place to take the kids when they visit next month.
Tuesday - REST day. My new exercise bands came and I'm super excited to use them.
Wednesday - I went to a NGO Workshop at the AWA office to learn more about what the American Women's Association does and then ran some errands.
Thursday - My very own Turkey Day 5k and GRIT class
Friday - I finally made it back to Bodystep class after about a month of conflicts on the calendar.
Saturday - More GRIT ---> this class is so challenging but that is why I love it.
Sunday - Walk to plaza for some shopping. After three fitness classes in three days plus running a 5K, my body was ready for a rest. I did some foam rolling and stretches, but really gave my muscles a day off.
And just like that, another week is done!
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My husband has also been traveling a ton this year. It is easier now that the kids are older but I guess you never get used it. Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI think the holiday makes it harder. Thank you!
DeleteI think it wouldn't be so bad if you were here in the US, but being away overseas would be hard! I give you a lot of credit for seeking out activities and companionship.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely easier when there is family around!
DeleteThe first day I'm alone I enjoy it - eating what I want, watching what I want, hogging all the covers - but then I do miss my husband! I've never loved fitness bands, but I try to do my PT exercises with them.
ReplyDeleteThe bands take up less space in our tiny apartment and do the trick on days I don't have time to go to the gym. After a couple of days, I'm ready for him to come home ;)
DeleteYou always seem very busy going to different functions in addition to working out and doing other fun physical activities. I think you've come up with a great system to combat the occasional orphan spouse syndrome. It's great your fitness bands are marked. I have some and can never remember the order of their strength. Thanks for linking!
ReplyDeleteThe labels are nice! I don't use bands often, but that will definitely help.
DeleteWhen my hubby was in the Guard, I grew to hate the drill weekends. Of course, those weekends were the toughest when our kids were little and I felt trapped in the house with nowhere to go LOL And, back then, I was not a runner so I didn't have that as an option for "me time." You seem to always have a variety of stuff to keep you busy though ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat job keeping busy during an "orphan" week. I feel you on that front. When we lived overseas my hubby would be gone for 6 weeks at a time sometimes. You definitely have to carry on and do what you need/like to do. That's a nice set of bands!
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