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Where I Find Myself

Filed Under: Uncategorized // April 30, 2013

The premise of my blog is about me trying to find myself i.e. my purpose and when to settle where… Despite not knowing these things just yet (AKA I’m stressed and suffering from a “quarter life crisis” lately) I am still myself and I am not “lost.” If ever I do feel it though, as temporary as the feeling may be, I find myself in:
– Faith, family and friendsI’ve put these 3 together because they comprise my support system. I am not as close to God as I hope to one day be but my faith in him does not waver. He has never let me down. I am a firm believer that He has a plan for me and my life will work out accordingly; “whatever’s meant to be will be.” I also don’t know where I would ever be without the support system that are my amazing family and friends. They are my biggest cheerleaders – and sometimes critics, but that’s okay – and they’ve helped me in ways they’ll never even know.

– LoveFor whatever it’s worth, I am a lover. If I am feeling stressed or overwhelmed, I focus on the love in my life. Really, if there’s any negative feeling, I do this. It helps because it allows me to focus on the big picture in life. I am a firm believer that as long as I have love, I will be more than okay. Although Timmy fits in to the previous category, as well, this is where he fits more. He’ll never truly know how the unwavering love we share helps me.

Yes, this is a Christmas picture. I love Christmas all year round 🙂 – Positivity

– BooksI love to read. Aside from law-school related reading, you can currently find me enthralled in: Front Cover

– TravelingI’ve lived in and visited many a city. I’ve made acquaintances and friends across the world. Sometimes I feel the most myself when I am somewhere I’d never been before with people I’d never known.

Arashi Beach, Aruba – LearningI’ve been in school since I was 4 years old. Before that, my mom home-schooled me for Pre-K. I am about to graduate law school in a few short weeks and I already thinking about how I will continue learning. Of course, life provides the most valuable lessons and I will learn new things at work everyday. Knowing this helps my fear of being without institutionalized learning subside.

So now you all know where to find me if I am missing from my blog 🙂 Where can you be found? Linkup: Just Because post signature

Another {Good} Weekend Come & Gone

Filed Under: Uncategorized // April 29, 2013

This weekend was pretty productive 🙂 I. On Friday, I went out with my some of my best girlfriends (whom I’ve known since I was 10/11-years-old) to Yuca Bar for one of their 25th birthdays. We ate lots of tapas, taste tested a Caipirinha, and drank lots of white sangria while laughing and catching up. We then decided we’d like a late-night snack so we got waffles with nutella at the food truck, Wafels and Dinges before hailing our $80 (yikes!) taxi. Girls nights are always good nights.

II. Since then, I’ve been holed up inside trying to teach myself the laws, policy and math of Federal Income Tax. Ahhhhh – I say I’m moving at a turtle’s pace, but that’s better than nothing…

III. Tim and I also decided to do the Caveman Diet, AKA Paleolithic Diet, together. We start TODAY! (We originally were going to start Saturday but decided that wasn’t the best idea…)

In other words, we can only eat what cavemen ate. Tim did it when he was deployed to shed a few pounds, and now that my neck injury is pretty much keeping me from doing any high intensity workouts, I figured I’d try it out, as well.
We hope to last ~20ish days 🙂 Wish us luck! Linkups: Weekend Shenanigans, Monday Mingling post signature

Why I Blog

Filed Under: Uncategorized // April 26, 2013

As an outlet because my other half is 6,000 miles away

Missing Him, “See you soon.”, Living For the Next Time We’ll See Each Other

To vent when I’m upset

What a Pain in the Neck!, What the ?

To express my happy thoughts

Triumph Tuesday, Thankful, Happy ~9008th Birthday to Me!

I started blogging when I was younger on Xanga but I don’t even remember what I said on there. Then, my high school sweetheart and I broke up my 1st year of law school. At the suggestion of a good friend, I turned to tumblr, which I still use. I recently found that I wanted a space with more mature military spouses (I feel like one of the older milso’s on tumblr) where I could express myself. So I turned to blogger while Timmy was deployed last summer. I was missing him. A. Lot. I only wrote a few posts over the last half of 2012, though. When 2013 began, I decided I’d give it another try and I am so happy I did. I love coming here to write my thoughts and feelings and being able to connect with the amazing women whom I have connected with. Thank you all for reading & sharing your thoughts 🙂

5 things

Filed Under: Uncategorized // April 25, 2013

My lovely friend and one of my favorite bloggers, Julie at Becoming a Navy Wife, invited me to join in on the fun and share 5 things about myself then tag 5 more people to “spread the love.” I haven’t blogged about myself much this week so this is fun for me 🙂

NUMBER ONE:

I’ve visited Disney almost every year of my 24-year-old life! I am amazed that it never gets old and that each year it just makes me feel younger and happier being there. I LOVE Mickey 🙂

NUMBER TWO:

I didn’t really learn to speak Spanish until the 6th grade. My mom did not want to speak it or watch it at home so as not to confuse my English growing up. I caught on pretty fast at school and, fast forward to college, was even asked if I was from Barcelona when studying abroad there 🙂

NUMBER THREE:

I love, love, love to dance. If we’re out, you can most definitely find me on the dance floor!

NUMBER FOUR:

I think communication is one of the most important things in a relationship, second only to trust, and I can’t do without it. That could explain why the best start to my day during my & Timmy’s LDR is a morning FaceTime session 🙂

NUMBER FIVE:

I am a bit scared of heights. But I don’t like to be scared of things, which is why skydiving and other thrill-seeking activities, i.e. shark caging, are favorites of mine.

I nominate the following 5 ladies to join in on this fun:Becca @ Faith, Love and Babies Rachel @ Professional Army WifeLindsey @ Lounging with Lindsey Jen @ The Adventures of Our Army Life Jane @ Pursuit of Poppiness

What the ?

Filed Under: Uncategorized // April 24, 2013

Did you know there are schools in this country that still hold segregated proms? Well there are. Despite it being 2013. Why? Ignorance? I don’t know – it’s beyond me.

How are we supposed to have a truly functioning tolerant democracy if such segregation – be it induced by administrations, financial status, self-imposition, etc. – exists? (As for self-imposition, why on earth would anyone ONLY want to interact with people who are the “same” as them? BO-RING if you ask me.)

I will be forever grateful to have grown up in diverse education and living situations. I can’t imagine not interacting and being friends with people of other races, religions, and ethnicities. It’s always made for the most interesting conversations and interactions.

That our country has made great strides since unfortunate times in history, I am happy and proud. That some parts/ individuals of our country are stuck way back in time, I am sad. And quite frankly, frightened by!

Linkup: Wednesday Walkabout, Wildcard Wednesday