Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Mil Spouse Blog Hop!


Ok so I know I'm a few days late on this but I figure better late than never... So heres a little info about me...My name is Brittney and I'm 23 years old. I'm currently awaiting the return of my hubby from his first deployment and its definitely been an experience! I love my sailor with all my heart and can't wait until he is back home and in my arms!! :) I am getting ready to move across country (2700 miles to be exact, from Ca to Va) and will admit I'm pretty nervous about moving somewhere new and completely starting over! But I will say I'm pretty darn excited! And now a little about me and my family...I am one of four girls and I love my mom and sisters dearly!! My mom raised us on her own and showed me what it means to be a strong woman. I love music (all kinds, but especially oldies and big band/swing) and have always LOVED to read. I'm fascinated by history and am currently going to school to become a teacher. I'm almost done with my associates degree and am only a few classes away from transferring to a University and starting my upper division courses...I'm excited and just want to get it over with already!! Lol! I have always loved all things vintage, especially the clothes, hair, makeup and just the style in general. My mama always told me I have an old soul...when I was growing up I always asked for Frank Sinatra cds as well as Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday for my birthdays or Christmases...lol. Theres just something magical about the music from that time period, no one makes music that sounds that good anymore. I also love to shop and fashion has always been one of my passions. I love seeing new styles, or vintage inspired pieces and putting outfits together. I worked as a manager at a womens clothing store for three years and I think thats where it all started...I've loved it since the day I started there. I'm still new to being a mil spouse and i guess you could say I'm still learning the ropes. My hubby and I haven't been that fortunate when it comes to our experience with the navy and sometimes its hard for me to remain positive and keep my head held high. Hubby left October 2009 for bootcamp and we've been apart ever since....its been SEVEN long, lonely and excruciating months. We were supposed to be able to move and ACTUALLY BE TOGETHER once he graduated a-school but as soon as we recieved his orders we found out he was being deployed asap to the Middle East. Needless to say my heart was broken and I went through the deepest, darkest, depression of my ENTIRE LIFE!!!! The only thing that helped me get through it was my Lord and savior Jesus Christ and my supportive family and friends. Without them by my side I don't know where I'd be. I am happy to say that I am doing much better now and feeling more comfortable with my responsibilities and sacrifices a mil spouse has to deal with. We are nearing the half way point in this deployment and I'm so relieved that its almost over!! We still have a ways to go but counting the weeks makes it seem less far away. And having this blog has helped me enormously...I've met so many sweet and inspiring women who encourage me to keep going and be strong. I am very thankful and it helps me to read about other Mil spouses going through some of the same things I'm going through. Well thats all for now and I'm glad to have shared some of my story with you! God Bless and have a wonderful day!!

XOXO,

The Navy Wife

12 comments:

  1. Thanks for linking up on the blog hop! Hope you get a chance to meet some of the other awesome mil spouses out there. My husband is deployed right now too, so I'm right there with ya! I'm your newest follower, and i look forward to reading more!

    Wife on the Roller Coaster

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  2. Thanks for hosting it!! Im excited to find some nice mil spouses to follow too! :) and im now a follower of your blog too!!

    xoxo,

    the navy wife

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  3. Following your blog via the MilSpouse Blog Hop! I look forward to reading more!
    Heather (http://heatherashleydz.blogspot.com)

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  4. THANKS HEATHER!! I'm gonna check out your blog too!! Im now a follower!! :)

    xoxo,

    the navy wife!

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  5. Following your blog from the blog hop! Can't wait to read more about your fantastic journey!

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  6. Hello! I joined the blog hop a week ago but I finally have the time to check out the other bloggers on the list... I'm a new follower! Very cute blog!

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  7. Hi! I'm here from the blog hop! I look forward to reading your blog!

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  8. Thanks Ladies!! I cant wait to share my stories of this CRAZZYY life as a Mil Spouse! I'm gonna check out all your blogs too and follow you as well!! you ladies rock!

    xoxo,

    the navy wife

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  9. I found your blog through the milspouse blog hop and look forward to reading more. :)

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  10. found your blog via the blog hop! and i'm looking forward to reading more!

    kaylee @ www.thoughtsbykaylee.blogspot.com

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  11. Hey there! Found you on the blog hop! I'm another Navy wife, looks like we have a ton in common besides that too! I look forward to reading more about you, stop on by my blog too!

    http://thelifeofanetswife.blogspot.com/

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  12. Thanks Ladies! I will be stopping bye your blogs too and begin following!! :) I'm glad to have so many new followers and am looking forward to reading more from you all!! Lots of love<3!!!

    xoxo,

    the navy wife

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