Sarah Palin for VP? - Many are cheering for another woman taking center stage, and many are worried that this is a woman who's been promoted for the wrong reasons and is going to be blamed when things don't go right.
Have you ever thought about joining the military? I can't say that I ever have and here are some of my reasons. Please feel free to comment and add yours!
TMWC is your place to talk about what's on your mind and for many of you (and us in the civilian world), Sarah Palin has caused quite a stir. Men and women on both sides of the political fence, those who've served and those who've observed, are both questioning and celebrating John McCain's surprise choice for VP. The blogosphere and the media are buzzing with opinions and facts alike - with many excited to see a women taking center center and many others claiming that she's not ready to be commander in chief. Many are cheering for another woman taking center stage, and many are worried that this is a woman who's been promoted for the wrong reasons and is going to be blamed when things don't go right.
Let's keep the confessional a place for your personal lives -- but feel free to talk about your political views here. We want to hear from you - the women who serve and the women who stand behind the men who serve. But please remember to play nice - - no doubt there will be a wide range of opinions here. Healthy debate encouraged!
I was reading a great new site today, Firstwivesworld.com and came across an article talking about the toll that war can take on a marriage. It wasn't the strain and stress of having to be a single parent for Sharon, the wife of an army pilot and mother of two that tore her marriage apart -- it was the fact that her husband returned from Iraq a "changed man." Would love to hear your thoughts on this!
Wanna make your soldier do a double take when he returns from Iraq?
TMWC is partnering with Capessa.com to give a few lucky ladies the chance to give their husbands a welcome back surprise that will be sure to remind him just how great it is to come home. The women we select to participate will be filmed for a series of online videos that will be published in the fall.
Requirements:
- We're looking for women whose husbands are coming home in October.
- We're looking primarily for women in the Los Angeles or San Diego area, although women from all locations are welcome to audition. *If you are applying from outside of SoCal, we would love if a group of 3-4 friends in the same city applied together.
- Please send an email to us explaining:
o Your name
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o Why you want the makeover
- Written submissions are great, but you can also include photos and and/or videos to further enhance your submission.
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Michelle’s reason’s she would never make it in the military
I know I can’t be the only person that has sat down and thought about what it would be like if roles were reversed and I was the one in the military instead of my husband. After a few minutes of thinking about it, I come to my senses and realize that I would never make it. I mean NEVER make it. There are many reasons why I wouldn’t but I thought I share my top 5 reasons why I would never make it in the military. Please feel free to add on yours!
1. I hate getting screamed at. I am very emotional and if someone yells at me, I will cry. It’s an absolute given, ask my husband. I will cry at the drop of a hat which in turn, will make the screamer even madder and want to scream more, which in turn turns into more crying!
2. PT. Not happening. For one, I hate to run. Period. I can’t imagine running more than a mile without keeling over. Now don’t get me wrong, I go to the gym but some days that is a challenge (the going part). I don’t think I would be a fan of mandatory exercise while someone is yelling in your face (see numero uno.)
3. Those silly uniforms. For one, they are not flattering on any woman I have ever seen. If I wanted to look like a man, I would dress in a suit. I might look good in green but I have to draw the line at the hideous boots and the ever so flattering, well, uniforms, all of them. Some things just aren’t made for females, especially military uniforms.
4. Having to be up at zero dark thirty. I am not a morning person by any means. If I have to be up before 6:30, someone better watch out because there will be hell to pay. If I have to get up because I need to go run, the whole world better watch out for reasons 1 and 2 above. Also, if I get up early, I must nap. Last I heard, they didn’t allow naps when you were at work (one of the best reasons to be a SAHM!!)
5. Last but not least, in all seriousness, I just couldn’t do it. I couldn’t be away from my kids for extended periods of time. Heck, I leave them for a few hours once a month and always go pick them up early because I miss them. There is no way on this green earth I’d be able to leave them for weeks, months and years at a time. Props to all of you that do!
So there you have it folks. Thank goodness I never had any desire to join the military. If I had, I probably would have made it one day before they sent me home. For those of you that have done and it and will do it, kudos to you! You have dared to venture into a world I adore, but I prefer to be on the other side.
There are two really interesting projects I read about this weekend that made me think of all of you - a new documentary series called In Their Boots and a special on Nickelodeon called "Coming Home: When Parents Return from War." Many of you are living these stories and have shared morsels of them here on the site -- I hope you continue to do so in a supportive environment where sharing your real stories can help you and others.
Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama have taken time out from the campaign trail to join mylifetime in saluting our dedicated troops and their loved ones. Watch the video messages from these two candidates and PLEASE tell us what you think.
Now that Obama is the official Democratic nominee, and it's down to these two men with VERY different views about the war...how are you feeling about the future of our country? Please join the discussion here. We really want to hear from you.
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It’s almost summertime! This means we’ve had almost six months to either fail or succeed on our New Year’s Resolutions. I am kind of scared to even look at mine, this year has been interesting to say the least. We’ve embarked on our 3rd deployment, this time for a year, my youngest has turned 3 and is now in preschool and my oldest is now a self proclaimed vegetarian. I sit back and look at everything my family has done and experienced but I have been putting myself on the back burner. So let’s take a look….(I’m kind of scared!)
I first started with saying I will not go psycho on my kids this year. Well, I’m not in a mental hospital and I still have my kids so we’ll call that one a success!
My second resolution was to run a 5K by R&R. Yeah, I don’t think that’s going to happen. Not at all. I have been slacking on my gym going and especially running. The bike looks so enticing. I can sit and read my magazine instead standing and making more of an effort…can anyone say lazy? Ha ha.
My something new. That got put by the wayside about 2 seconds after New Years. I haven’t picked up my knitting needles since my husband has left and I really have no desire to. I’d rather read a book or sleep.
Finally, taking care of myself. I am still doing that. I still put my issues off because one, I don’t have the time, two, I can’t find a sitter or three, I really don’t think it’s that important. But I’m learning that I need to be “me”. It’s a slow process but this one will be a success come December.
So overall, I guess I’m doing okay. Usually I throw them all out the window by February so I’m doing okay! Kindergarten has started so I still have that resolution biting at my heals but I know I’ll be okay. I think the main lesson for me learned is to not over do it, start small and grow from there, no room for disappointment there!
This weekend we mark the 142nd Memorial Day. It is a day to remember the fallen hero's of wars past and present. I was going to make a tribute to those that have fallen but had a hard time trying to capture what I wanted to share. I did some searching and found an amazing video that reflects what Memorial Day is about. I know all of you are not religious but I thought the song in this video fits quite well. So while you are all getting together this weekend to barbecue and hang out with your friends and family, please remember those that are missing their loved ones. Please take a moment to remember the ones that have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
I'm so excited to share the news that we have a new guest blogger on TMWC -- the talented Sarah Smiley, navy wife, author of Shore Duty - a syndicated newspaper column and of the memoir, GOING OVERBOARD: The Misadventures of a Military Wife.
To me, Sarah's writing truly embodies all that is shared here -- warm, funny, insightful and most importantly, honest dispatches from the homefront.
Despite a hectic home and work life (not to mention a move in the very near future!), Sarah's going to chime in every now and then, joining the conversations sparked by the confessions and sharing her experiences as a wife, mother (and a daughter) in the military.
Welcome Sarah!
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