Almost Half Way.

Well I think we are almost half way done. I have been to 3 different places so far and they are all starting to look the same. I have now been to Hong Kong, Sasebo (Japan), and Busan or Pusan depending on who you ask(Korea). We are on the boat for about 3 and a half weeks before our next port which will give us all time to save up. I know I don't have any pictures up yet but it is difficult when you can't use thumb drives in our work computers so it may be a bit longer but I will work on it. Well some news for the family. I have decided to try for orders in Whidbey Island Washington and if I get them I will be re-enlisting for another 3 years. I am really excited about it and was ready to get out but I am a little scared to right now with the economy the way it is. I also just took my exam for E-5 and should know by the end of may if I got it. Hope all is well with the family. Love you all.

One down

Hey just wanted to update everyone. I am doing good out here on the ship. We are one month down. We are getting ready to pull into our first port which I am very excited about. I will post some pic's after we are back underway and leave there. Yesterday we had Strike Group photos with a couple of forgien ships which was very cool. I will have more pictures later but her is the one I do have. There is a sub out in front of us on my right and a foriegn ship on my left. I think it's a Japanese one but not 100%. Hope you all enjoy the pictures as I get them on.

One Last Weekend

So it was my last weekend before going to the Boat so my boyfriend came down to see me before I leave. Thought I would share a picture.

2009 Deployment

Just wanted to let everyone know that it is down to a few days left here on solid ground. For all that don't have my email I can be reached @ carla.nielsen@cvw9.navy.mil in the ship and my mailing address will be
YN3 Carla J. Nielsen
CVW-9 Staff
Unit 25118
FPO AP 96601-4407

Hope to hear from you all soon.

Thanksgiving Weekend

So I promised an update so here we go. I did get a chance to go home for Thanksgiving and for Kayla Jo's baby shower which was loads of fun. I spent a lot of time cleaning and rearranging furniture but had fun doing it because we all know Amands is in no condition to do it. I did spend a month before that out on the ship and 4 days in San Diego which was nice because I got to spend time with my new boyfriend. We spent one day at Sea World because I haven't been there since I was little. Yes I have a boyfriend and yes he is in the Navy just in case any one is wondering. At least he has a job. I know I am so proud myself I found a good one with ambition. I am not going home for Christmas though because of duty and I am going to Washington to see my boyfriend before I deploy. I am planning an being very lazy except when he takes me snowboarding, which I can't wait for. Anyways, I will keep you up to date as much as I can but Amanda will have most of my info and how to reach me if anyone would like to and yes Uncle Scott I will you a ships babeball cap and mail it to you but send me your box number and the zipcode. Here are a few pictures from Sea World and one of me and Nathan. Talk to you all soon.

Crazy

OK I know I haven't updated this in quite a while. I have been so busy with work. With all the work-ups on the ship and getting ready to sail halfway around the world has been keeping me more than busy. I promise this weekend when it is quiet and most of my friends are out of town for the holidays I will have time to do more work on this. Right now I don't have any pictures with me so I can't post any but this weekend should prove fun. I will keep you all up to date as much as I possibly can and Amanda will be helping me as much as she can. I would love to know how everyone is doing. So drop me a line and I will be in touch.

Fun in the Sun

Well I am finally off work for 2 weeks enjoying Vegas and Family. Today we went to the pool and had lots of fun learning how to swim. Now we are just relaxing for the rest of the day before we go to my sisters for dinner and to play with the dogs. So far this trip has not been what I expected. The Jeep has been overheating so Laura drove up to get me. Guess it's time to start working on getting something differnet.