Army life

  • One week

    A week ago, we packed up our stuff and headed down here to Augusta. In that time we’ve unpacked everything (in only two days). Adopted a cat. And decided we really could part with our Rock Band gear. We still have some tweaking to do like replacing the bookshelf that broke so we can put away…

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  • Then and now

    Wednesday was our last day at Fort Bragg. Some days, it feels like we just moved here. Between June 2010 and June 2013, I’ve had three jobs, we got engaged, we dealt with a year-long deployment, we got married, we had a wedding, and we’ve managed to survive living with three other men. So enjoy some…

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  • Our Army moving announcements

    We’ve decided to send out moving announcements so that people have our new address. I know we can do email, but I like the personal touch of mail. I found some cute designs. I think this will be the selection for this move, and I’ll print them out as postcards. And this will be for…

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  • Sunday Social: Anniversary

    Today, Mac and I celebrate our first wedding anniversary! How did you come up with your blog name?Well, I’m in a sorority and I married an Army officer. Yeah, pretty easy. What is your favorite thing about blogging?Meeting new people! I love checking out new blogs and making new bloggy friends. What is one thing…

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  • How does your garden grow?

    Last spring, I decided to plant a starter garden and test out just how green my thumbs are. I should’ve but didn’t plant one in 2011 because we had just planted sod in the backyard. I didn’t plant a garden this year because we’re moving. Once we get to Augusta, it’ll be too late to plant most vegetables….

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  • Separation anxiety

    Mac was deployed for 368 days. We spent about 8 months apart before he even came home for leave. Even after all that, I still don’t like spending nights without him. I travel for work, and this occasionally requires overnight trips. He’s still in the Army, so he regularly goes to the field for training….

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