There are many parts of military life that I can’t escape despite my status as an ex-military wife. And while I may have over a decade of military life experience under my belt, my status change has greatly altered how those parts affect me. Simple things, like taking the kids to the clinic on […] Read more…
A Roller Coaster Begins Where Another Ends
Four years ago I decided to start a blog. I wasn’t quite sure I had anything profound to share or even if I had the motivation to sustain a blog for an extended period of time. But I loved writing. And I felt that something was missing in my life, whether it was a lack […] Read more…
Traveling with Kids…Oh the Humanity!
I love my children very much. And they’re generally well-behaved, well-mannered, all around pretty good kids. But as much as I love them, I DO NOT love traveling with them, especially when my husband isn’t traveling with us. I’ve done my fair share of traveling with the kids by myself, and it’s always left me stressed, exhausted, and […] Read more…
Sh*t Civilians Say to Veterans
I was trying to come up with a top 10 list for today, but my brain has been burnt toast since I ran a half marathon over the weekend. For some reason, my thoughts keep going back to a YouTube video I saw a couple of weeks ago, Sh*t Civilians Say to Veterans. I passed the […] Read more…
Wife on the Roller Coaster Meets Military OneSource
I’m thrilled to share that I’m a guest blogger today on the Military OneSource Blog Brigade! Check out my post called Moving Day Memories. ***If you’re a military spouse blogger, and you’re interested in guest blogging at the Blog Brigade, click HERE for the guidelines and latest topics.*** Read more…
2nd Place Winner in the MilitaryBases.com You’re the Expert Writing Contest!!!
You ever wonder what it’s like to PCS to Japan? Then check out my post at Militarybases.com called “An American in Japan.” (And if you’re feeling chatty I’d love some comment love!) I entered this post in their You’re the Expert Writing Contest, and it turns out I won 2nd place. Very exciting! Arigato gozaimasu. Read more…
