A Season of Change: Part II

Welcome Back!

Last Wednesday I introduced the topic of change and my personal story of how I’ve had to cope with change over recent years.  I must admit, the timing of this blog post couldn’t be more appropriate this week, as I am currently dealing with several huge changes in my life.  In order to fully explain, I need to pick up where I left off with my story on Wednesday’s blog post, A Season of Change: Part I.

A Season of Change: Part I

Well, it's official!  Fall is in full swing.  This past weekend, my sweetie and I kicked off the season by exploring a corn maze and picking out some pumpkins for the front porch.  Looking back, it’s good we went on Saturday because on Sunday a storm moved in providing us with the first heavy rainfall of the season. 

I love fall.  It's hands-down my favorite time of year.  I love how the weather suddenly cools off and the leaves begin to change from green to brilliant shades of orange, yellow and red. The drastic weather and visual changes that come with the season mirror life in many ways. 

Happy Birthday U.S. Army!

Good Morning & T.G.I.F!

Fun Friday is finally here!  I thought today I would share my fun experience I had this past weekend at the Army Ball in Monterey, California.  It felt like prom all over again, only with adults & happy hour, which made it way better!

I must admit, prior to being invited, I had no idea that this annual celebration existed.  Guess that’s just the way it is when you’re living the civilian life.  However, it was interesting to learn that the first army was established during the Revolutionary War on June, 14 1775.  As far as army life goes, it is considered to be “The Event of the Year".  In fact, every June soldiers across the country celebrate this special occasion with formal balls and plenty of pomp & circumstance along with it.

My first time at the Army Ball was a great experience.  Not only  was the food excellent and the music & dancing fun, but more importantly it gave me a better idea of what our army is all about & the sacrifices that the soldiers make for us each day, especially during this time of war.  I felt proud of my soldier (well actually, I guess I should say Major in case he reads this Lol!) and proud to be an American.
For more information on the history of the U.S. Army & birthday festivities please check out this link: http://www.army.mil/birthday/235/

This week I encourage each of you to thank a soldier for serving during this difficult time in our nation's history.

Happy 235th Birthday U.S. Army &

God Bless America!

Special thanks to Major Fuoco who not only invited me as his date, but also served as head of the Army Ball Planning Committee for the 229^th Military Intelligence Battalion.

Job Well Done Major!