For 7 years I was the girlfriend of a Sailor. He moved up in ranks steadily and the commands he worked in welcomed me to some extent but truth be told, being a "girlfriend" affords very little in the way of knowledge, privileges or connections within the Navy community. And rightly so, in my opinion. … Continue reading Tough Role But Someone Has To Do It
Category: Spiritual Renovation
Birthday Weekend
The best part of my birthday is that it falls around a 3 day weekend so I usually get three days to celebrate. Ok who am I kidding, I celebrate for about a week, I'll be honest. This year, our first in Japan was a really great time. It started out on Friday, we went … Continue reading Birthday Weekend
Soul Regeneration: From Taker to Giver
For many years I slaved worked in a business that took homes from people who couldn't afford to keep them, sometimes it felt like it was sucking the soul right out of me. The first few years I actually had a conscience about it. That faded as the years rolled on and the stories became … Continue reading Soul Regeneration: From Taker to Giver
Unexpected Visitors
In the office yesterday a coworker called me into her office and asked if I smelled anything like cologne. Nope, sure don't, why? She had a very strong scent invade her desk area that reminded her of her Father who has passed on. I said well he's just visiting you, enjoy it while it lasts. … Continue reading Unexpected Visitors
What! No Streamers, Baloons or Kazoos? Cake?
How can it be that a full year has passed since I started this blogging thing? It's not that I don't believe WordPress and it's little notification, it just doesn't feel like a year. When I think back, the blogging started when we found out we were moving to Japan and I had to weed … Continue reading What! No Streamers, Baloons or Kazoos? Cake?
July Sugar Detox and Mind/Body Rehab
Starting Monday, July 1st, 2013 and continuing till July 21st I will be doing a sugar detox. What is that you ask? Well basically it is cleansing the body of sugar and carbohydrates and breaking the cycle of cravings and bad go-to snacking habits. With trying to rid myself of type 2 diabetes this detox … Continue reading July Sugar Detox and Mind/Body Rehab
Diana’s Music Appreciation Month
Silence is usually the order of the day when I'm alone. I am not usually one to play music while online or in the background at home though I don't mind it at all if the husband puts it on. It's just not normally something I think of during the day. The conclusion I just … Continue reading Diana’s Music Appreciation Month
Tapped Out of Inspiration
The well feels dry... for commenting on other blogs and even on posting on my own. Life is still happening, things are going well, having fun in Japan and enjoying my husband immensely. No immediate complaints really. Sure, there are things in the reserves that still pick at my nerves regarding my family mostly but … Continue reading Tapped Out of Inspiration
A Moment
All it takes is a moment such as today, June 20th. One day. There are a few of them each year, a few days spread throughout the year that reach up and grab me by the throat threatening to squeeze the life right out of me. Every year it changes though, not so desperate or … Continue reading A Moment
Shinagawa Shinanigans and Snacking Adventure
Last night I took the train up to Shinagawa (Tokyo) to meet up with some ladies for food, drinks and such. I was having such a good time I didn't think to take any photos so I'll just paint a picture lol. I met them at an oyster bar ( there were 8 of us) … Continue reading Shinagawa Shinanigans and Snacking Adventure
Life Notes 