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Wordless Wednesday: Looking Back

New Years Eve, 2008

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Random Thoughts on Monday

Have I mentioned that I am up to my eyeballs writing my long paper?

Ok, ok...I've mentioned it once or twice. The first draft is due Friday, so once that is off my plate, I will be around a little more. Also on Friday, I leave for Washington D.C. to take two high-school students to participate in a national moot court competition. It should be a great experience for the kids and a fun little break for me.


I've already planned a lunch date with the lovely Reina in D.C. on Saturday and can hardly wait! I told her I was going to wear something extra cute for our date so we could take lots of pictures! I really love that blogging can bring me together with people from all over the country!


Is anyone else watching Army Wives this season? Are you hating it as much as I am?


SPOILERS * SPOILERS * SPOILERS


The season started off great, with all the endearing characters and a good blend of excitement mixed with realism. Something about Pamela leaving and the new General and his wife arriving that have spun everything into this weird, sniveling, politicking place that I just can't get on board with. Sure, when you get too many women in one group, there is bound to be some smack-talking and game-playing and, yes, there is some truth to the whole "play politics to get ahead" thing, but can't we just keep things out of that soap-opera-y place? And since when does wearing a miniskirt mean you can't run an FRG?


Whatever. It is TV and the writers want it to be interesting. I guess I shouldn't expect much from a bunch of Hollywood writers who are trying to sell TV rather than portray military life in an artistic way. Ok, I'm moving it on since it is just a show.


I'm off to do some more writing. If I'm not back in a few days send a search party!

Oh, and don't forget to enter my giveaway before it ends on Friday. 

Saturday Share

Another Saturday I will be typing away furiously at Caribou...My first draft deadline in Friday, so it's definite crunch time. Wish me luck!

MAKE: Chalkboard labels to organize everything

DO: Fight writer's block with these 50 Tips from Amy Lynn Andrews

Great for bloggers or writers!

READ: the March issue of Matchbook Magazine

LEARN: The best ways to search Google...and actually find what you're looking for!

WATCH: Jennifer Lawrence, the star of Hunger Games, talk about positive body image

Oh, and ENTER my blog-a-versary giveaway!

Adapt and Overcome: A Guest Post

Today, I wrote a guest post for Dani while she is on Spring Break (lucky girl!)

 My post is about learning, from a young age, how to adapt and overcome and how that has carried with me into Army life. I really enjoyed writing this post and it has been a while since I wrote something really reflective.

Please check it out and tell me what you think!

Thank you!

Drunk on You

I woke up this morning and sent Al a text informing him that the countdown reached 40 days and we would soon be together. By the time I was out of the shower, he responded: 

Al: It was three years ago today that I realized I was crazy in love with you?

Me: How do you remember that stuff?

Al: I don't know. Ginko biloba. {He's a funny guy...}

Me: Was that the weekend we went 4-wheeling out at the farm?

Al: Yes

Me: So, was it my demand for a helmet or the fact that I passed-out drunk on your parents bathroom floor that hooked you?

{Yes, I did that. No, I'm not proud of it.}

Al: All of it.

Me: Well, I'm glad that three years ago today you realized my greatness.

Al: Me too.

In honor of that "anniversary," my song today is Drunk on You by Luke Bryan.

2 Years!

I cannot believe I have been blogging for 2 years!

This lowly blog started as a private online journal designed to give me an outlet as Al deployed and I embarked on my journey through law school. Two years later, my blog has connectd me with wonderful women around the country, some who have become close real life friends and given me exactly the support system I needed. Now, I am ready to graduate law school, join my husband in Colorado and start the next phase of my life!

As a HUGE thank you for your readership *ahem* friendship and continued support, I am hosting another giveaway!

Spring Relax Package
Feeling Good book
1 nail polish (color TBD, at my discretion)
Package of peach iced tea
Spring pen and stationery set


The giveaway will end on 3/28 and be announced on 3/29. Please follow the Rafflecopter below to enter - and HAVE FUN!

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Poll

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And stay tuned tomorrow for a giveaway to celebrate my 2nd Blog-a-versary!

Prayer

I am so glad this week is over. 

After my Monday meltdown, it was especially difficult for me to trek through the week and stay focused. Thursday and Friday were spent studying for my Saturday exam. There was a moment, on Friday afternoon, where I actually considered running away. That moment came after I took my third practice test and got the worst score yet - the more I studied, the worse I did. It was that moment where I thought about just getting into my car and driving to Colorado and forgetting about my stupid dream to become a lawyer. 

Surely, I'll find a new passion, right?

As I looked back down at the pages and realized that I couldn't possibly learn another thing, I closed my eyes. I took a deep breath and told myself everything was going to be OK. Then I put the books away and did something I haven't done in a long time. I prayed. 

Now, I pray semi-regularly, but almost always for other people. I will send up a prayer for a family member or a friend who needs strength, healing or guidance. I will say a prayer when I see an accident or hear a horrible story on the news. 

But I rarely pray for myself.

What makes me think I can do everything on my own? 

So, for the first time in a long time, I knelt next to my bed, bowed my head, and prayed. 

I felt silly kneeling next to my bed with my hands folded. I didn't really know where to start or what to say. I spoke out loud at first, and then in my head. And a few times I just sat in silence hoping He just knew what I needed to say. Even though I was a little rusty, I'm also quite positive that didn't matter. 

I know He heard me. I know I'm better for it.

Tomorrow is another Monday. God help me, literally.

Winner, Winner!

Congratulations to Nicole for winning the "You Love a Man in Uniform" giveaway!

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Thank you all for entering!

Stay tuned this week for a follow up giveaway as I prepare to celebrate my 2-year Blog-a-Versary!

In the meantime, enjoy your St. Patty's Saturday and have a green beer for me.