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Say It

Filed Under: Uncategorized // October 9, 2013

I think it’s wise to tell you loved ones how you feel. How important they are to you. How much you love them. Or even just that you love them. In my family, we don’t hang up the phone, leave the house or go to sleep without saying “I love you.” Same goes with Timmy and me. It’s important to express yourself because life is a cluster of precious, fleeting moments. None of us (at least no one I know) can definitely tell the future. What we have and what we do know is now. And who we have are the people in our lives. I don’t ever want the people in my life not knowing how very much I care about them. There’d be no good in that. And my loved ones are beyond good to me. ——————————————————————————————————————-P.S. Pardon my blog’s appearance – my image maps are unfortunately not working right now.

My Magnificent Feathers

Filed Under: Uncategorized // October 4, 2013

My fortune the week after taking the bar exam

On Monday, I received news (bright and early, i.e. 5am HST) that I passed the Illinois bar exam!!! The 8 week-long 12 hour days of studying. The 11 days of not leaving my house. The countless tears. The emotional breakdowns. It was all worth it.

I have what I need to get where I need to be — I am more than capable. I’d doubted myself too much in the past. Realizing that all took time. Just like my journey will. But I am excited. And I {think} am ready. But for now, weekend fun+relaxation here I come 🙂 Happy Friday!

For Military, By Military

Filed Under: Uncategorized // October 3, 2013

As a blogger on the issues facing the military community and its families, I am well aware of the uncertainties our active and veteran service members are feeling at this time – particularly from the threat of downsizing. Many military members across our country will be making hard choices in the days ahead that could have a permanent impact on the financial security of their families. No one who has honorably served this country should be forced to decide between quality of life for their families and their long-term financial security. And yet, that’s what many will be asked to do when they will have to opt to pay for higher-cost commercial life insurance or to go without. And this is but one of the many choices these folks will have to make about retirement, survivor benefits and more.
AAFMAA, a mutual aid association created by members of the military for members of the military, allows military veterans not to have to make the above choice. It provides low-cost life insurance, survivor services, and financial planning to those who risk everything for this country. Not many veterans know about AAFMAA, though, and that’s why I am informing you all about it today.

All AAFMAA Life Insurance Policies Include:

Competitive rates for service members and military spouses
Survivor Assistance Services for members’ spouses
No war, terrorist or aviation clauses, exclusions or surcharges
No coverage limitations based on deployment status
Coverage available up to $1,000,000 ($800,000 term)
Continuation after separation or retirement from the Military (as policy allows)

– See more at: http://www.aafmaafacts.com/#sthash.Qu5A8QVk.dpuf

AAFMAA was found in 1879 after “Custer’s Last Stand.” It has 90,000 members and more than $1 billion in assets. All Active Duty, Retired, Guard, Reserve and Veterans (residing in Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, or Virginia) of the American Armed Forces are eligible to join.

AAFMAA offers SpouseLink.org, an invaluable online tool connecting and strengthening the broad network of military spouses who hold these families together. For advice, the latest news from the military community or just a sympathetic ear, SpouseLink.org is the place for military spouses. – See more at: http://www.aafmaafacts.com/#sthash.Qu5A8QVk.dpuf

AAFMAA offers insurance, financial, and survival services for veterans and their families. One product that is very popular among service members is the CAP Loan. It is a one-time $4,000 loan with 1.5% interest to qualified members. Details are here if you are interested: https://www.aafmaa.com/BrowseProducts/CAPLoan/CAPLoanInformation.aspx

An especially unique aspect of AAFMAA is its invaluable online tool connecting and strengthening the broad network of military spouses who hold these families together, SpouseLink. For advice, the latest news from the military community or just a sympathetic ear, SpouseLink.org is the place for military spouses! This post, for which I have received no compensation, has been brought to you on behalf of AAFMAA.

#1 Pinkalicious Wednesday Blog Hop for Hope

Filed Under: Uncategorized // October 2, 2013

Welcome to #1 Pinkalicious Wednesdays Blog Hop for HOPE! Hope you can help spread the word by Tweeting about this blog hop 🙂 Tweet

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Hello all, Jess from DIY Bride, and Jackie from City Girl Finding Her Place in the World have teamed up to create a new Blog Hop, and we are proud to introduce our #Pinkalicious Wednesday Blog Hop for HOPE! With October around the corner we decided to make this blog hop dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Jess-“A year ago, I lost my only and favorite aunt Linda to Breast Cancer. It was a devastating loss for me, and I miss her everyday. To keep her memory alive, I decided to start this blog hop for HOPE with my new Blogger Bestie Jackie from City Girl Finding Her Place in the World.”

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City Girl Finding Her Place in the World: Blog / Bloglovin’ / Twitter / Pinterest / Instagram

*Now it’s time for a GIVEAWAY to help spread awareness!! All proceeds for this bag will be donated to Susan G. Komen, and your support goes a long way!!

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*Show us your Breast Cancer support and link up your blogs!! Any post will do, but if you have stories, or awareness facts about Cancer, these posts are greatly appreciated!! We look forward to seeing what our blogger friends are up to this week!! There are co-host spots available, if you are interested in being a co-host, email Jess at lilmadjesse85@gmail.com

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Liebster = Beloved

Filed Under: Uncategorized // September 27, 2013

Did you know that? I didn’t!

I’ve lost count of how many of these I’ve done but my excitement of a Liebster Award nomination has not diminished. Thank you very much to Lauren for nominating me this time, providing me with lovely blog material today! 1. If you could have dinner with any famous human, who would it be? (explain, you know you want to anyway) President Obama. I’m a supporter of his – for the most part – and would just love a firsthand account of what it’s like to be him, and to be the POTUS.

2. Be realistic, where do you see yourself in a few years? (a few could be 2, 10, 20, whatever)

I haven’t really a clue. But I hope to still be happy, healthy and living a life full of love with T. And thriving in a career I enjoy would be nice, too.

3. What is the one thing that can instantly make you happy, like turn your whole day around?

Love. Witnessing it, feeling it, giving it.

4. What is the news headline you’re following most closely lately?

Hmm probably the possible government shutdown

5. If the concept of a bank account/bills didn’t exist, what would you buy yourself?

A penthouse in Manhattan and/or a mansion in Miami. Maybe a private jet that I can travel the world in.

6. Chocolate, vanilla, or twist?

CHOCOLATE.

7. How do you relax? Share your favorite tip…

Grab a cup of coffee or hot chocolate (my go-to Christmastime drink) and curl up with a good read or watch a movie. Probably with a blanket.

8. Tell me three things you love about being you. (no skimping, THREE!)

One: My Latina heritage

Two: My big heart

Three: a) My loving family – does that count? ‘Cause they’re the bomb diggity and I’m lucky to call them mine. If it doesn’t though, then b) My curves – usually lol

9. White or Red wine? Or is liquor quicker?

None of the above. I am proud to say I have chosen not to drink anymore and I feel much healthier because of it!

10. What makes you feel most accomplished, or what do you feel has been your biggest accomplishment so far?

This is a bit hard. I think my biggest accomplishment has been graduating from Penn State with honors, and from a top NYC law school and being employed by one of my top choices upon graduation. What’s made me feel most accomplished is having been asked to speak at a college orientation event my brother attended. Perhaps more than that, though, is simply hearing from others that my family, especially little brother (it’s more expected from parents and significant other I think lol), speaks about me a lot to them.

11. What inspired you to start blogging?

Honestly, the loneliness I was feeling while Timmy was deployed last year. But I didn’t actively blog until this January when I decided to blog more regularly.

I nominate all of my readers for this award because you’re all the best! Have a belove-ly weekend!