I wouldn’t call myself a paranoid person. But I definitely have a reasonable level of situational awareness. As a woman who frequently lives alone, I feel I have to be aware of my surroundings to protect my safety and security. I double check the locks in my house before I go to bed. I carry […] Read more…
Mil Spouse Friday Fill-In
I’ve missed the last couple of Wife of a Sailor’s Mil Spouse Friday Fill-Ins, but I’m back! Here are this week’s questions… 1. If you could be a fugitive from the law for whatever reason, what would your crime be? (from It’s a Hooah Life)Wow, I’m such a goody goody, I don’t think I could […] Read more…
Lessons of the Day
Lesson #1: Do not schedule both a dentist appointment and a doctor’s appointment on the same day for the same child. Lesson #2: Do not leave your umbrella in the car during said appointments. Lesson #3: Do not assume you’ll have time to go home for lunch between appoinments. Lesson #4: Do not allow your children to bring their […] Read more…
Top 10 Reasons Why I’m Terrified About Going Back to Work
Two weeks ago I posted a top 10 list about why I’m excited to go back to work. But as excited as I am to return to the work force, I’m also suffering from some major anxiety as the start of the school year gets closer and closer. I try to be optimistic about most things, and […] Read more…
Transitioning
A few days ago, as I sulked on the shuttle that took me from the la-la land of an all-inclusive resort in Jamaica to the airport that would transport me back to reality, I realized that I haven’t posted anything on my blog in several days. I also realized that it’s been quite awhile since I […] Read more…
Stages of Deployment: What Is Normal?
My latest Blue Star Families post… At one point or another, most of us have relied on scientific theories to reassure ourselves that we’re normal. Specifically, stage theories break down events into categories and describe appropriate behaviors for each. These theories exist for most life-changing events: marriage, pregnancy, child development, even grief. I figured […] Read more…
