My personal memories of Star Wars stem from a Minot party back in the day. At the party, Episode 6 was on, I watched it, and I was hooked. Since you were wondering, a Minot party is a gathering hosted and attended by Air Force folks who lived in Minot, North Dakota. Can’t say we’re not cool. Disclaimer: I am in no shape, form, or fashion a hardcore Star Wars… View Post »
Lil Troops giveaway
I was recently contacted by a company called Party Animals to review their Lil Troops figurines. I received two samples in exchange for an honest review. The Lil Troops Series 1 features five troopers: the Desert Trooper, the Infantryman, the Rescue Pilot, the Recon Scout, and the Urban Trooper. I received the Infantryman and the Rescue Pilot. Sadly, Lil Troops doesn’t have an artillery-turned-signal officer yet. The toys are 3 inches tall… View Post »
Confessions of a professional military dependent
Having spent my life as a military dependent (Air Force brat then Army wife and an Air Force grand-brat for good measure), the military life is pretty much all I know. 1. Every single BX and PX smell the same. It’s that Anthony’s Pizza and Robin Hood Sandwiches. 2. Commissaries aren’t as cool as adults. I used to think that a trip to the commissary was awesome (largely because my… View Post »
Burger birthday
A year ago today, Mac and I took a break from unpacking our apartment in Georgia to grab lunch. We went to a shopping center in Evans that happened to have a PetCo, so we stopped in to see if they had any animals. An hour or so later, we walked out carrying this little fluff ball. Her original name was Missy, a truly horrible name for a… View Post »
Sunday Social: more favorites
1. What’s your favorite scary movie?I’m a huge scaredy cat and don’t watch scary movies. 2. What is your favorite weird TV show you think no one else watches?I have a weak spot for TLC shows. Extreme Couponing, 19 Kids and Counting, Sister Wives. But I don’t watch Honey Boo Boo or the Amish show. I do have a limit. 3. What is the song you can sing all… View Post »
Summer thunderstorms
Growing up all over the country, I hold onto little things from each place that I’ve loved. One common love is a good thunderstorm. Funny enough, I used to be terrified of storms. I remember a particularly bad one in Colorado Springs. We were driving from dance class to the video rental place, and the route involved a rather steep hill. While sobbing because I was so scared, I looked out… View Post »