tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409951974308358346.post2040001185711628794..comments2023-05-02T08:58:14.998-04:00Comments on Sarah Says: SupportiveSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05898183986391868376noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409951974308358346.post-40528669989375690502011-05-24T17:45:28.198-04:002011-05-24T17:45:28.198-04:00Oh and yes, it is beer pong in the picture! It...Oh and yes, it is beer pong in the picture! It's actualy double beer pong - two people on eaach team each with 6 cups. It gets more people involved that way!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05898183986391868376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409951974308358346.post-9192733134362929792011-05-24T11:58:11.364-04:002011-05-24T11:58:11.364-04:00Kristina! Thank you for all your kind words! I t...Kristina! Thank you for all your kind words! I thoroughly enjoy school, so it doesn't feel like a job, but it does take a lot of my time (probably because I am a perfectionist) and I tend to get consumed in it which isn't a good thing all the time. <br />I love being a supporter! I was always the "mom" of the group. I like to take care of people; it's part of who I am. <br />And the bushes, well, I had no idea where to start, so I attacked with the motto that I could always cut more off, so I better start with the pieces that were a foot longer than the rest of the bush! :) It kind of just came to me as I went and believe me, it's not perfect.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05898183986391868376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409951974308358346.post-51400906500586943882011-05-23T10:01:45.990-04:002011-05-23T10:01:45.990-04:00First- Great job on trimming the bushes!!! I am ...First- Great job on trimming the bushes!!! I am proud that I can do alot, but I have never had to trim bushes and I dont think I would know where to start! :)<br /><br />Second- You are a great supporter! It is a difficult job being the wife of military, but you take care of your home and family so hubby can have a peaceful mind while gone on missions- You are an amazing woman!!<br /><br />Third- WAY to go, working on your masters!!! I did not go that far with college so Im not sure what all you are taking on, but my sister just finished up her thesis and I am in AWE of you two ladies!! Both military wives and working on your education! Amazing and inspiring!!!<br /><br />ps- Are you all playing beer pong?? Love that game!! I miss the military life!!Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02179128605427159298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409951974308358346.post-85722070469015411042011-05-19T21:24:54.956-04:002011-05-19T21:24:54.956-04:00Hey Gals! Dependent is a term used for spouses an...Hey Gals! Dependent is a term used for spouses and children of military members. It is strictly a term used to indicate that the person isn't a member of the military, but receives the same benefits without serving the country. A lot of military "dependents" don't work because they move around so often and some companies don't want to hire military dependents because they know they will lose them within a few years (generally). It's a shame, but it's the reality. The negativity towards dependents never crossed my mind until I lived in a military town. It's shocking and sad how common it is. <br /><br />My career plans after grad school are to work either as a teacher or with the Fed for a few years and then I am seriously considering going for my PhD. My personal plans after graduation are to have babies!! <br /><br />Thank you Ania! It is amazing what the human heart and body can get used to. I never imagined myself marrying a military man and being apart from the love of my life, but I am and we make it work. As I said in my post, I have grown a ton these past years and I am better for it. Luckily, I love yard work, but note to self, NEVER have bushes; they are evil in my mind. :) I am a traditional girl who does "girl" things and thinks boys should do "boy" things, but sometimes tradition is turned upside down and it still all works out. Live and learn!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05898183986391868376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409951974308358346.post-82870917410781391412011-05-19T19:51:19.454-04:002011-05-19T19:51:19.454-04:00I admire you, girl! I know I could trim bushes or ...I admire you, girl! I know I could trim bushes or cut grass if I needed too, but I am glad I have my husband to do that (when we buy a house that is). I'm content doing the shopping, cooking and most of the cleaning and sharing the other chores. I'd feel burnt out if I had to do it all. You are SO strong!Aniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495635759197523482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409951974308358346.post-52331246080263927882011-05-19T18:05:38.867-04:002011-05-19T18:05:38.867-04:00I read that article you posted and was astonished....I read that article you posted and was astonished. I never heard of military wives being spoken of negatively. Where is this coming from (media, etc) and exactly what does "dependent" mean? Does that refer to wives getting medical insurance from their spouse? Personally, I consider the military to be the same as any other job (but harder), so so what if a spouse wants to be a stay at home parent? It's a full time job caring for a house or kids. I can't imagine how tough it must be for some military parents away from their spouse and family. It's got to be so difficult! <br /><br />What are your job plans after school?Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17321079714068819379noreply@blogger.com