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An American Waking Up in Okinawa
When I wake up, the day in America is ending. My Facebook news feed is flooded with emotion filled events. I’m instantly pulled into the thoughts and feelings of each person and the day they’ve already lived. My first instinct… Continue reading
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When United Becomes Divided
Our hearts are breaking, it’s not hard to see. For what is united to you, may not be united to me. When we start disregarding the love of our Land, That we built up and fought for, hand over hand.… Continue reading
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Raindrops
I am a raindrop, put into the sea. Causing a ripple, affecting you and me. Though it starts with me, it flows through you. Affect your thoughts and movements too. And with you, the next, affecting the same. Each movement… Continue reading
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Celebrating New Years Twice
Being 14 hours ahead of my family in Ohio, I got the unique experience of celebrating New Years twice. For my Okinawa New Years I had the honor of going to a Filipino party. The American friend (me) was invited by… Continue reading
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When Car trouble isn’t Trouble at All
The TLC I did on my car wasn’t enough. I went to take the little lady to school and Funcargo wouldn’t start again. So I said the Serenity Prayer and took the kids to the park for an hour. The… Continue reading
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The Fast and the Furious…Okinawa Style
Let me start by saying I’ve always been a hot mess when it comes to driving to a place for the first time. I have a horrible sense of direction. If getting lost was a job I would be the… Continue reading
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Things to Know When PCSing to Okinawa
My move to Okinawa? Well, I was not mentally prepared… at all. I like to consider myself a fairly organized person. That being said, there are many steps involved in this military moving process, loads of pitstops along the way, and… Continue reading
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If I Were Blind, Would I See?
As I See: What are you? I am a black and white, soon to be 32 year old women. So you’re a color? Well, I guess that’s not what/who I am, but I feel like that’s how others see me.… Continue reading
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The Yellow Ribbon Project
The heart of a military spouse is strong and unwavering, but when we’re expecting a child with our Love who is deployed, our heart can sometimes feel lost. Military wife Jenna Bush has founded a new organization called The Yellow… Continue reading
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