Ramblings of an Army Wife

The years go by...

2009-09-05T00:42:46Z

Today is my wonderful husband's 39th birthday. It seems like only yesterday I was a single gal of 27 going to meet the love of my life in CA, equipted with a divorce and a 5 year old child. He was a single man of 28 when we started to live together. Here we are, 11 years later and two more kids richer. I am thinking about a song - I might mess up with the words but it seems to sum up our existance with one another - "& even tho we aint got money - I'm so in love with you honey"
On the flip side - my ex husband's birthday's in a few days and I want to wish him a happy - what to do?

Sending a friend to war

2009-08-17T01:21:43Z

You know, I have been on the other end of this. I have been the greiving wife, crying my eyes out & oblivious to the others around me. Today I went to see a friend off who had no family to be there for her. I saw mothers crying for their children, Very pregnant wives (a lot of them this was their first child) crying for their husbands, most of whom will not get to see their first child until that child is a year old, little kids confused as to why & what is going on. I was heartbroken. I was heartbroken for those people, myself (selfish me!) and to all of those who do not understand what the experience is like.

Back at ya Ann

2009-06-13T13:30:00Z

Friends - I would love for you to take this! But you sure don't have to. :)

1. Your Middle Name:

2. Age:

3. Single or Taken:

4. Favorite Movie:

5. Favorite Song or Album:

6. Favorite Band/Artist:

7. Dirty or Clean:

8. Tattoos and/or Piercings:

9. Do we know each other outside of LJ?

10. What's your philosophy on life?

11. Is the bottle half-full or half-empty?

12. Would you keep a secret from me if you thought it was in my best interest?

13. What is your favorite memory of us?

14. What is your favorite guilty pleasure?

15. Tell me one odd/interesting fact about you:

16. You can have three wishes (for yourself, so forget all the 'world peace etc' malarky) - what are they?

17. Can we get together and make a cake?

18. Which country is your spiritual home?

19. What is your big weakness?

20. Do you think I'm a good person?

21. What was your best/favorite subject at school?

22. Describe your accent

23. If you could change anything about me, would you?

24. What do you wear to sleep?

25. Trousers or skirts?

26. Cigarettes or alcohol?

27. If I only had one day to live, what would we do together? (If you have no idea, just say something crazy, it'll entertain me!)

28. Will you repost this so I can fill it out for you?

For Ann

2009-06-13T13:29:24Z

Friends - I would love for you to take this! But you sure don't have to. :)

1. Your Middle Name: Louise

2. Age: 38

3. Single or Taken: Very Married

4. Favorite Movie: Don't have just ONE

5. Favorite Song or Album: True Companion

6. Favorite Band/Artist: Don't have just ONE

7. Dirty or Clean: Clean

8. Tattoos and/or Piercings: Both

9. Do we know each other outside of LJ? YES

10. What's your philosophy on life? Live by God

11. Is the bottle half-full or half-empty? can't have a bottle

12. Would you keep a secret from me if you thought it was in my best interest? No

13. What is your favorite memory of us? Getting thru HS

14. What is your favorite guilty pleasure? Bubblebaths (keeping it clean here)

15. Tell me one odd/interesting fact about you: my left side of my body is bigger than my right

16. You can have three wishes (for yourself, so forget all the 'world peace etc' malarky) - what are they? my family (my kids & hubby) to always be healthy, no more deployments but still in the military, and to travel like normal Army folk!

17. Can we get together and make a cake? If I'm in the area

18. Which country is your spiritual home? someplace exotic

19. What is your big weakness? the ones I have to fight

20. Do you think I'm a good person? YES - no doubt

21. What was your best/favorite subject at school? English

22. Describe your accent Northern - Very apparent here where I am

23. If you could change anything about me, would you? only what you would want to change for yourself

24. What do you wear to sleep? tshirts

25. Trousers or skirts? depends

26. Cigarettes or alcohol? I have an addiction to both - trying to fight the demon of one right now

27. If I only had one day to live, what would we do together? (If you have no idea, just say something crazy, it'll entertain me!) Go to a broadway show then coney island!

28. Will you repost this so I can fill it out for you? sure!

clumsey all around me

2009-06-04T21:53:54Z

My husband's clumsey, my daughter is clumsey, and ALL MY CATS

a great sonnet

2009-05-30T13:41:37Z

Sonnet Written From a Warrior's Hand

By: Joseph Bromley
copyright 2009 Joseph Bromley

Of all the gifts I've ever given
the best I save for you
A free land for you to live in
and peace of mind so true

I Know this gift you will have to share
and I pray you share it well
For this gift I've claimed with utmost care
was paid for with time in Hell

Make no mistake, I am at War
Loaded weapon in my hand
Remembering who I fight for
while I sit here in the sand

So rest sound upon this fact tonight
My family, you ARE my will to fight.

The dawning of an Era...

2009-05-23T00:23:35Z

My DS went to his first Prom!!!! I am happy, shocked, dismayed, horrifed, OLD....LOL. I got pics and he looked SOOOOO HANDSOME!

I thought this was silly

2009-05-17T21:39:43Z

hey - watch it - it IS funny!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmMgZPnIxss

Birds VS Mice/rats/voles

2009-05-11T01:58:22Z

Why is it that I save a bird from the cats, but not a rat? Why did I today catch my cat from killing a grackel, and "punish her" and then let her sister kill mice? & SAY "good girl?"

to all the misunderstood vegans out there!

2009-04-08T21:58:46Z

Poor Tofu - sooooo misunderstood!

DENVER – Kelly Coffman-Lee wanted to tell the world about her love of tofu by picking the letters for her car's license plate. But her tofu fondness ran into a snafu at the Division of Motor Vehicles, which blocked her plan because they thought the combination of letters could be interpreted as profane. Her suggestion for the plate on her Suzuki: "ILVTOFU."

Department of Revenue spokesman Mark Couch said the letters could be misinterpreted.

Coffman-Lee, 38, said tofu is a staple of her family's diet because they are vegan and that the DMV misinterpreted her message.

Ramblings....

2009-04-01T21:56:10Z

I am quite the poster (child LOL) lately! What I tried to post earlier was my generated slogan which was "Wait 'till we get our Mynx on you!" I liked it - Kinda cool for those of you who know the old me!
It never ceases to amaze me what people will do to get an "April Fool's" day joke over on someone. For example: A supervisor of mine had another supervisor call his wife acting like the police. Said their storage shed in the back (which stores antique motorcycles, etc) burnt to the ground. Then, as she is getting upset & crying & carrying on he says "APRIL FOOL" and hangs up....I don't want to be him tonight!

let's see if this works...

2009-04-01T21:41:11Z

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A Simple pleasure....

2009-03-31T21:59:01Z

Today, at work, I walked down the middle of the hall - and then to the left. He He! Why, do you ask, are you laughing at that? It's simple really. I work in a prision. Inmates have to walk on the right side ALL THE TIME! In the halls they have to shut up & walk to the right. I am not an inmate, so the simple pleasure of walking to the left or in the middle, makes me appreciate all I have. This is not to say that I don't have empathy for those who are incarcerated, just that I see how much can be given up with just ONE stupid mistake. For example: you walk out of a store with a item that was hidden (how many of us have done this?) and didn't catch it until you were loading things up in your car. This could be as cheap as a newspaper. Did you go back & pay for it / return it? No? Petty larceny. And some of our judges are mean enough to keep you in jail without bond until your court date - two+ weeks away. Sentence that you can get from it? up to 3 months in prision. (At least in good ole Virginny!)

Another year older.....

2009-03-29T14:10:33Z

Yea - yesterday was my birthday. 38th. BUT......I HAD A BIRTHDAY PARTY! No, no adults, just me & the girls. We had a fantastic time! First we did our clean-up, then Walmart & Michael's. Stopped off & bought Chinese take out (can' t beat feeding shrimp with Broccoli & House Mei fun to 3 people for $12.00 & I had leftover for breakfast!) Came home, checked email, then we blew up balloons & had a balloon fight, wore tiara's, played games, did crafts & watched Mulan! What a nice birthday! What made it even better was the fact that my DS called me before he went out with his friend & they texted me to wish me a happy birthday. My DH also called, and I received a text from his General out there! I did get the regular calls from mom & dad (singing) and my sister & nephew (singing) and both my best friends (singing). Gad zooks I am loved!

Today is church, then my DD is going to her friend's. I will be doing yard detail with Obaby. Hopefully I can get to my flower beds today, then next weekend it's the veggie patch!

I am a firm believer.....

2009-03-09T14:33:07Z

of the phrase "things happen for a reason"! I had been very upset that Mike was coming home very early into his tour for R&R. I am not, however, upset now & thankful to God that he was here in a very difficult time period for us. He came home on 2/24 to O being sick, and had the chance to spend the next day with her. Then we had SNOW, bad enough that the daycare was closed that Mon., and I had to be at work, or lose a day of vacation - which on Tues could have been 3 days or our lives (heater went out & the repairman was actually surprized that we were alive - we had co1 in our house & our alarm did not go off! So after that ordeal - what was next? I have a broken tooth & he will be taking me to good old Doc Brown who will put me to sleep & remove the b$@#&%d! He will be going back to the sandbox on 3/12, so hopefully all will be done by then.

Just when I thought I had heard it all!

2009-02-21T19:51:18Z

A few more stupid kid names - starting with the dumbest:

Pimp
Marijuana
Nir an Done
AlFreddie
Hay Wood

Yes - I had a woman call up looking for her son. When I asked his name she said Pimp. I thought I was hearing wrong so I asked her to spell it. She said "is you stupid? P-I-M-P" Oh - and btw - good old Marijuana is a male, and he is white. I'm guessing their mommas had no sense.

an oldie but a goodie!

2009-01-23T01:36:25Z

www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5I2KFENjS8

to remind people how our government really works!

snagged!!!!

2009-01-21T23:56:08Z

I LIKE this one!!!
Create-a-meme
Snagged from all over

The first five people that respond to this post will get something made by me. It will be about, or tailored to, those first five people who respond.

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
+ I make no guarantees that you will like what I make.
+ What I create will be just for you.
+ It'll be done this year.
+ You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a mix tape. It may be fic, or a poem. I may draw or paint something. I might bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!
+ I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

If I don't know you IRL or I don't know where you live and I have to send you something you have to be comfortable enough with me to give my your addy. If you choose to do this and I do decide to send you something in the mail I will let you know of course.

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you have to put this in your journal as well!!

HAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY M!

2009-01-17T22:47:21Z

It is with a heavy heart that I say this to my DS! He is now old enough to get a license! I am officially getting OLD! "JANE - STOP THIS CRAZY THING!" In all actuality I am very proud of him.

Christmas......

2008-12-20T17:18:44Z

Well today I'm cleaning instead of going to arcadian's christmas party.....Sigh......no dill dip.......! Of course it's not like I can jump in the car & go - I would have had to leave at 6am to make it..........

DS is coming down Monday by TRAIN!!!!!! I'm scared/nervous/excited about his trip.

Well better finish - then to bake COOKIES!!!!!!

Why I never studied Art

2008-11-24T22:32:16Z

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Art<br />
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Philosophy<br />
Religion<br />
Economics<br />
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Ok Halloween is over.....

2008-11-01T12:47:53Z

Why is it that after Halloween I feel like it's time to "hunker down" for the winter. Is is some remnant instinct from long ago? I feel like this is the only weekend I have to clean the entire house & weatherize it, pull out the winter clothes, and get my pantry stocked. Unfortunately I can't do all that in one weekend - especially when DH is going to "the field" for training on Sun. It was supposed to be today - thus no Halloween party for us this year!!!! But keep an eye out - When Mike comes home from Iraq we will be renewing our vows with the full wedding we never had!!!!!

he he beat my hubby!!!!

2008-10-29T23:14:21Z

http://www.helloquizzy.com/results/the-halloween-trivia-test/?fromCGI=1&var_Evilocity=20

Skanked from Arcadian 72

2008-10-22T22:04:20Z

1. Do you like blue cheese? Nope

2. Have you ever smoked cigarettes? Yes.

3. Do you own a gun? maybe :)

4. What flavor Kool Aid was your favorite? punch

5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointment? Nope

6. What do you think of hot dogs? Yes, when camping & I can BURN IT!!!!

7. Favorite Christmas movie? Christmas story! "you'll shoot you're eye out!"

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Coffee

9.Can you do push ups? Yes, not many tho

10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? all of it, especially that from Iraq

11. Your favorite hobby? sex

12. Do you have A.D.D.? Just diagnosed

13. What's one trait you hate about yourself? There are alot - and I am getting over them

14.Middle name? Louise

15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? Yuck I have to cook dinner soon, K is yelling again & I wish I could get over this damn cold!

16. Current hate right now? Judges who give child molesters pr bonds.

17. Favorite place to be? Wanna be at the beach..

18. How did you bring in the new year? Watching Twilight zone.

19. Where would you like to go? Europe.

20. Name three people who will complete this. No clue.

21.Do you own slippers? yep.

22. What shirt are you wearing?pink blouse

23. Do you like sleeping on satin? Nope!

24. Can you whistle? yep

25. Would you be a pirate? I AM A PIRATE

26. What songs do you sing in the shower? I don't sing in the shower.

27. Favorite girl's name? I like my girl's names

28. Favorite boy's name? My son's

29. What's in your pocket right now? no pockets right now

30. Last thing that made you laugh? My co- worker Nickelberry who is a perv!

32. Worst injury you've ever had? Do c-sections count?

33. Do you love where you live? yes

34. How many TVs do you have in your house? two

35. Who is your loudest friend? John

36. How many dogs do you have? 0

37. Does someone have a crush on you? No clue.

38. What is your favorite book? Wicked

39. What is your favorite candy? ewwww

40. Favorite Sports Team? Green Bay Packers

41. What song do you want played at your funeral? Who wants to live forever by Queen, Followed closely by amazing grace done on bagpipes

Ironic..............

2008-10-04T12:18:41Z

A little tidbit from my day:

READING, Pa. (AP) ― A Pennsylvania man wanted in the strangling death of a woman whose body was found the trunk of a car is in custody after he was caught napping at a Virginia highway rest stop.

Officials say Virginia state troopers checking a report of a suspicious car found 32-year-old Julio Lastra sleeping in a stolen vehicle at an Interstate 95 rest stop south of Richmond.

Lastra is charged with first-degree murder in the Sept. 25 strangulation of Marisol Rivera of Frystown. Her body was found in the trunk after Lastra crashed a car in the Harrisburg area and fled a week ago.

He's being held in the Riverside Regional Jail at Hopewell, Va., awaiting transport back to Pennsylvania.

This man is in "my" jail. I had to process his paperwork yesterday before the PA State police swarmed (and I do mean swarmed)! Some of the detectives were talking about his charges which included murder, necrophilia, and tampering with the body....and I got to stand less than feet away from him! To tell the truth - I only knew about his local charges at the time I saw him - which was grand theft. Now guess who get's to process his Extradition paperwork????