Y’all, I am a suburbanite. Give me manicured lawns, perfectly spaced houses, and all that jazz any day. Northern Virginia is kind of my nightmare. Traffic everywhere, people everywhere, buildings everywhere. I’m not going to do anything crazy like overcorrect and move back to Greensburg, but I definitely appreciate suburban America. Mac and I have…
As you’re celebrating the unofficial start to summer, please take the time to think on the true meaning behind Memorial Day. This day is to honor those who laid down their lives for the United States of America. Remember those who died in defense of our country and those who have committed their lives to…
1. What is your favorite handbag you own?I don’t own it yet, but I’m going to treat myself to a Longchamp tote. 2. 3 things you would buy right now if money was no object?A one-way ticket from Afghanistan to Washington, DC. Virginia Tech season tickets. A luxury getaway cabin nestled in the…
Right now, I’m an Army wife in limbo. My husband is deployed from a unit that is stationed overseas, so we’re not in a traditional Army situation. And to be honest, I miss it. I miss FRG meetings, shopping at the commissary, and going on post to eat dinner with Mac while he was…
If y’all haven’t noticed, I tend to blog about my weight loss journey around once a week. I try to be open and honest here about this part of my life (even if I’m not overly specific. I’m not quite to sharing my numerical weight yet). Part of my motivation is accountability for myself….
I was watching “The Patriot” the other day, and I noticed that one scene makes me cry without fail. I don’t cry at most movies, but a few always cue the waterworks. 1. The Patriot: when Susan runs after Benjamin begging him not to leave again 2. Armageddon: when Harry grabs the detonation device and…