by Lauren Lomsdale | Feb 16, 2016 | Blog
You just got orders for your next duty station: Europe.You are most likely in one of two camps. You can’t wait to pack your bags, see the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and drink a Guinness in Dublin.You are wondering how you are going to fare so far from the...
by Lauren Lomsdale | Jan 29, 2016 | Blog
“Sometimes the hardest part of the journey is believing you are worthy of the trip.” -Maya AngelouDo you ever feel anxious because you are being pulled in many directions, but none of these directions take you to where you would like to go?At the end of a...
by Lauren Lomsdale | Dec 26, 2015 | Blog
It started with the ring of a hotel room phone. I didn’t think anyone even knew who I was yet. Apparently my all-star-volunteer reputation had preceded me to Fort Bragg. Before we were even settled, someone from post was calling to ask for my help — again, without...
by Lauren Lomsdale | Dec 16, 2015 | Blog
The holidays are here! For the next few weeks, the barrage of food, alcohol, parties, and stress is constant. We are insanely busy so workouts, healthy eating, and normal routines take a back seat. By the time January rolls around, we’re up a pound or two, our...
by Lauren Lomsdale | Oct 30, 2015 | Blog
As military spouses, most of us pride ourselves on our ability to adapt and cope with change. An overseas move doesn’t faze us. We take deployment orders in stride. Expect the unexpected, we tell ourselves. Life as a military spouse is an adventure! We experience the...
by Lauren Lomsdale | Sep 12, 2015 | Blog
Making yourself a priority At first, I dreaded my 4:50 a.m. alarm and wished I could just roll-over and go back to sleep. Now, as I sit in my chair sipping tea and watching the sunrise, I cherish this early morning me time while my husband and dog sleep soundly in the...
