December 2011
2 posts
The Daily Life
Live your life with NO regrets. Stay out of trouble but live a little and for goodness sake, have some fun. Try to not be so self conscious and care what others think. You will only be your current age once. Life goes by so quickly that one day you will wake up and wonder where all of those good years went to. Take a chance. Try something new. If you’ve got it, flaunt it. Shake your money...
“So what we go out. So what we don’t eat. We’re just havin fun. We...”
– Whiz Khalifa
March 2011
35 posts
Daughter has Lupus
My daughter is 14 and has Lupus. She is going to participate in The Walk For Lupus Now on May 1 in Raleigh, NC. Please visit walkforlupusnow.kintera.org/Raleigh/rileyhart. No donation is too small. It’s been a long hard road for her since being diagnosed. You can’t fully understand unless you’ve been there. By donating to The Lupus Foundation, you will be helping thousands of...
A relationship isn't strong without
Fights/Arguments
Problems
Time away from each other
Tears
Sacrifices
Irritation
Heartache
Because people think that a relationship is perfect when they always get along and never fight. But really you need those things to make a relationship strong, you need those things too see how much both of you can with stand and if these feelings are just butterflies or if they really mean something...
Curious.....
If you had children between the ages of 5-10 years old, would you be interested in having them attend an etiquette class that was fun and appropriate for their age? I’m thinking of starting my own business and think it would be great in a military town but have no idea. And remember we’re talking the basics like introductions, table manners etc… Please send me any of your...
Tell your love story
How did you meet your Marine and if you’re planning on getting married if you aren’t already, what are your plans?
My husband and I were actually a blind date, to The Marine Corps Birthday Ball, set up by mutual friends! He called me and we talked for hours two or three times before the actual date but it was a true blind date. After that first four hour phone conversation, I told my...
Experience advice...if you're interested.
This is going to sound VERY strange but here goes and please remember it’s just a thought, no judgements etc… And the final decision is ALWAYS up to you. If you are newly married to a Marine or have a Marine boyfriend, try to wait until he is at least a Sgt. before you have kids. The number of military families on welfare etc…is astronomical. If you wait until he is a Sgt. you...
Best advice
what is the best piece of advice anyone has ever given you?
Thank you!
For those of you who follow me, thank you. I hope you find my blog not only interesting but helpful at the same time. If there are certain questions you have or topics you would like me to blog about, I welcome your input. I will do my best to keep you informed.
Starting tomorrow, look for links to other websites that you might find useful and others might advertise what is happening in my local...
“Others can stop you temporarily - you are the only one who can do it...”
– Zig Ziglar (via itookadeepbreath)
Duty stations
My husband and I have always been stationed for the most part on the east coast. Part of that is because of the airframe he flies and the other is because we asked to stay on the east coast in order to be some what close to family. Well, now that we’re getting older and most likely don’t have many movies left before retirement, I’m beginning to second guess myself. When else...
Stay involved
Speaking from experience, stay involved as much as you can. The military offers so many program and events to attend so you should pick which ones suit you best. Throughout the years, I have found it so helpful to stay involved and that in itself kept me in the loop.
You may receive an invitation to go to a coffee. Boring, right? Wrong! Coffee’s are no longer the traditional stuffy...
Neighborhood woes...
Living in base house has it’s ups and downs. However, when the neighborhood bully happens to be a Col’s son and bullies kids with parents of a lesser rank, it sucks! Can’t wait for moving seasons and hope they are the first to go. The only thing better that could happen is that the entire officer housing area become acutely aware of the entire families lack of character and...
Neighborhood woes...
Living in base house has it’s ups and downs. However, when the neighborhood bully happens to be a Col’s son and bullies kids with parents of a lesser rank, it sucks! Can’t wait for moving seasons and hope they are the first to go. The only thing better that could happen is that the entire officer housing area become acutely aware of the entire families lack of character and...
Yesterday at the hospital there was this guy...
wowriley:
Not even kidding.
Yes, he definitely looked like Ringo!
“Insanity is doing something over and over again and expecting different results.”
– ~Einstein
January 2011
4 posts
Set Goals!
Instead of making a New Years Resolution, try and make a list of goals you would like to achieve this year. Short and long term goals are great. Make a list of what you would like to improve about yourself this year. Read that list everyday and you will start to work towards achieving those goals. One item on my list is to live a greener life. Since physically writing that goal down and...
Etiquette Class for Kids
I have no experience teaching etiquette but since being married to a Marine, I’ve wondered if an etiquette class for children would be successful. I’m a nurse by trade but have always wanted to go into business for myself and am interested in etiquette. I would want the class to be fun and not at all what you think of when you hear the word “etiquette”. Just because...
“I think you have great potential. You must believe in yourself. Confidence,...”
– Chicken Soup for The Soul
I can’t remember which one because I’ve read a lot of them!
“Heavenly Father, please give me wisdom in daily protecting my children. Whether...”
– A daily devotional my daughter gave me for Christmas! Love it but my love for her is not measurable! Cheesy, I know but I can’t help it!
November 2010
8 posts
Hmmm...
Since when did it become ok to criticise others on a blog? Do you really have nothing else better to do than put someone in cyberspace down? How low. I can’t imagine how meaningless your life must be. I almost feel sorry for you. Wait, that split second has already passed and I’m over it. Watch your back. Start getting on my kid and this momma bear will attack. Idiot
Meetings
Please remeber the importance of organization while conducting a meeting. Taking time to attend a parent meeting for my child’s youth sports team was not only disorganized, there was so much background noise from parents and kids talking that I could not hear and understand what the meeting was actually about. When you have the floor at a meeting, make your presence known and take charge....
Hear ye hear ye!
Just because your husband is a full bird and has command doesn’t neccessarily mean that everyone wants to hear you talk. Chances are the rest of us think that you like the sound of your own voice. We don’t look up to you and vow if our husband’s make full bird we will NOT be like you. In one way, maybe a thanks are in order. Thank you for setting the example of what NOT to do! If...
“Good manners are free, but forgetting them often costs you dearly.”
– Traditional Southern Wisdom
Try to be a lady
A lady NEVER eats behind the wheel of her car. I’ve tried this and to tell you the truth, if I never ate behind the wheel of my car, I would NEVER eat! It’s not as easy as it sounds.
Move on
When you’ve given your time and talents to a group or organization that appears to function in a capacity totally opposite of what your input has to offer…it’s time to move on. Make sure that you not only are a positive influence but also have the best interest of said organization in mind. When it appears that others don’t hold the best interest in mind…move on. When...
“GET RICH QUICK…count your blessings!”
–
A church sign in coastal North Carolina.