I Hate It Here

Out of all the places I've ever been, Fort Stewart Georgia is hands down the worst. This place is like the breeding ground of terrible soldiers, especially when it comes to NCOs.


Cody has this one huge piece of shit NCO, Sgt Stewart, who constantly singles him out for every little thing. He has literally been out to get Cody since day one. This piece of shit is like four feet tall and has the this  giant Napolian Complex. So he's constantly an asshole to those around him.

It's Been A While

It's been a while since I last posted. I've been crazy busy with getting ready for our PCS. Plus we went on vacation!

We went to Universal Studios in Florida and St. Augustine, Florida. It was so much fun!

We got to visit Harry Potter World. We both had a blast. We got Butterbeer, ate at the Leakey Cauldron, got out wands at Olivanders and rode the Hogwarts Express. It was so much fun. You really felt like you were in the books!

We got our picture in Toon Lagoon with Bullwinkle!

We became Minions! 

 One of my favorite places in Universal, was Seuss Landing. It was like you were walking in all of Dr. Seuss' books. It was so colorful and fun.

We went to St. Augustine Florida. It was gorgeous. I love the oldness of the town. There was so much to see and do.

 There's even an old Spanish fort!

It was so nice to be able to get away, just the two of us!

I'm So Excited!

I'll be starting a project soon that involves a book that I have been wanting for so long. I'll finally be getting it. As soon as I start the project, I'll let you all know! So stay tuned! :)

6 Things A Strong Military Couple Does

Military relationships take a special type of person. I often get asked how to survive being married to someone in the military. So here are some things that a strong couple does within their relationship.

1.) Understand the Contract 

Your spouse signed a contract to serve in the military. This means that "the mission comes first." Your spouse can be called away at any moment and you just have to accept it.`A strong military couple has to be able to adjust to whatever situation the military may throw their way. You must learn to adapt and overcome the fact that sometimes the military will take priority over your personal life.

2.) Trust and Faithfulness 

For any relationship this is very very important. There are so many negative stereotypes that accompany military marriages. Time apart is a common thing in military relationships. This can lead to loneliness. Keep true to your spouse. Don't give him or her a reason not to trust you.  Also, strong couples don't go through each other's phones. Once you start digging through each other's phones, all trust goes out the window. The military will put distance between you, so it's important you maintain that trust.

3.) Enjoy Other Interests.

Strong couples know that it's okay to have their own interests. You don't have to do everything together. Let him go out with the guys and you can hang out with the girls.

4.) Don't Become a Social Media Couple. 

We've all seen it. Those couples who have to constantly post about their relationship on Facebook. It's almost like we know what is going on in their lives 24/7. If you have to constantly live on social media telling the world how much you "love" your SO, you probably aren't maturer enough to even be in a real relationship.

5.) Know When to Leave the Military Life at the Door

It's normal for the military life to spill over into your everyday life. But a strong military couple knows that their life isn't ALL ABOUT the military. They know when it's time to leave the boots and uniform at the door and talk about things that matter in their lives.

6.) Don't Compare Your Relationship to Other People's Relationships.

If you start comparing relationships, there will always be a winner or loser. A strong military couple doesn't focus of the relationships of others. They focus on their own and how to make it stronger.

The Truth About Military Relationships

I get asked almost daily what it's like to be married to a man in the military and why on earth I would do it, since we're apart so much. I always give a generic answer like "It's hard at times but I love him." Well here's my real explanation.

Being married to someone in the military has been very difficult at times. This lifestyle has brought with it many ups and downs. We've spent more time apart than we have together. I've cried so many tears and fallen asleep countless nights with only the tears on my pillow to accompany me. I've had scary Skype encounters while my husband was deployed and I've had to move and unpack and entire house by myself.

It hasn't all been bad. The military has offered me the opportunity  to make some great friends, travel and learn new things. It's also taught me that I'm so much stronger than I ever knew I was.

Although it may seem as though the bads outweigh the good, I would never trade this life for anything. You know why? The time we've spent apart is never permanent. Our love is so much stronger than it has ever been. I realize how lucky I am to have such a brave man in my life. And I also know that even though deployments seem to last forever, it's worth it in the end. I get to have my first kiss all over again. And it's the most amazing, magical feeling in the world to be able to walk hand in hand with my husband again after 9 (or more) months apart. To know that I will be waking up next to him every single day.

Military relationships are not for the faint at heart. There will be lonely nights, Skype dates, and goodbyes. But they are also full of love, passion, support, promise, faith and amazing homecomings. If you allow them to, they will teach you so much.

Butterbeer Recipe!

I'm a HUGE Harry Potter fan. I grew up with the characters. If you're like me, you always wanted to go to Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. Heck I still do. One of the things I've always wanted to try is Butterbeer. I've looked all over the recipe trying to find a recipe that I feel tastes like what the books described. I've found many recipes although none quite lived up to what I had imagined. So I tweaked one of the recipes I found.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 tsp water 
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp apple cider vinegar 
• 1/2 tsp rum extract
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup heavy cream, divided
• 6 tsp butter
• 4 12 oz bottles of cream soda (very cold)

Directions:

• In a small pan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Boil until mixture reaches 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer. 
• Add in butter, salt, apple cider vinegar and 1/4 cup of the cream. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. 
• Once the mixture has cooled, add in rum and vanilla extracts. Mix well. 
• In a bowl, pour the remainder of the cream and 2 1/2 tbs of the brown sugar mixture. Using a hand mixer, beat until thickened. It should be frothy looking. 
• Divide the brown sugar mixture between 4 tall glasses. Pour is 1/3 cup of cream soda and mix well. Pour cream soda into the glass until almost full. Add the froth to the top. 
• Now watch your favorite Harry Potter movie and enjoy your delicious Butterbeer. 

The Best Icing Recipe Ever!

Lately I've had a thing for baking and decorating cupcakes. I've been creating my own recipes for not only the cupcakes, but also the icing. Here is one of my favorite Icing recipes! It's perfect for any kind of cake or just to eat! I hope you enjoy.

Ingredients

2 egg whites (be sure they are room temperature)
3/4 cup of light corn syrup
1/4 cup of sugar
1/4 tsp of salt
2 t vanilla extract


Directions

1. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and salt on a high speed until foamy. I highly recommend using a stand mixer. You can use a hand mixer, but it'll take longer. 
2. While the mixer is still running, add in sugar slowly. Beat mixture  at  medium speed until soft peaks form (when you lift the mixture out, you should have little points in the mixture that bend at the top).  
3. Bring the corn syrup to a boil in a small pan, on medium heat. Once syrup is boiling, remove from heat. 
4. Slowly add the corn syrup to the egg mixture while the mixer is on high. Beat until stiff peaks form. This will take about 5 minutes. 
5. Add vanilla. Mix well. 

I recommend using this frosting quickly. It doesn't store well. Do not put plastic wrap over the iced cake. It'll make a mess.