I, like many of y’all, have an account on LinkedIn. I was looking through the profiles of several women I know from the Junior League of Fayetteville and came across one woman. She is a fellow Army wife and has not been employed since moving to Fayetteville. She has her volunteer experience listed as work experience (even though LinkedIn has a section for you to list community service separately). It is actually… View Post »
Sunday Social: music
1. What is your all-time favorite song?Crash Into Me by Dave Matthews Band. 2. Who is your favorite singer/band?Dave Matthews Band. Sensing a trend? He actually performed a free tribute concert on campus after April 16 and donated the proceeds from merchandise sales to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund. 3. What song reminds you of your childhood?Strangely enough, “Breathless” by The Coors. It just makes me think of middle school dances…. View Post »
Guest post: Debunking myths about post-military job searches
Today, I have a great post about debunking myths about the post-military job search from Emma over at Smile As It Happens. Enjoy! Emma is a mid 20-something year old with a passion for life, love, fitness, and helping others. She loves to be active and get involved in as many sport and community activities as possible. Emma is currently studying to become a Career & Life Coach, and loves… View Post »
More meal prep
We’re still having issues at our apartment with food spoiling really quickly. Half of a ten bag pound of potatoes started molding in less than two weeks! I managed to salvage the other taters and prep some food for freezing. And forgive the iPhone photos, no camera cord in sight. I also lay everything flat to freeze it evenly. Hash browns: you make fresh hash browns by grating the potatoes… View Post »
Who?
Or Mac’s new favorite commercial. Whenever I talk about my friends, family, and sisters, he always asks me, “Who?” In his defense, he generally meets my people in groups like at bars or family holidays. Needless to say, this is hilarious to us.
Sunday Social: trips
1. What is the best trip you’ve ever been on?I really loved going to London in high school. But I also love road trips. 2. What is your best idea for a girls’ weekend trip?I have to say my girlfriends really helped me through the end of Mac’s deployment. We went to Blacksburg for almost every game and traveled to a few others. Nothing like Hokie football and your favorite… View Post »