6 months ago today, Patrick and I celebrated 2 months together.

6 months ago today, I had my first of many break-downs involved with being an army girlfriend. I had just realized he was leaving in a week. What made it hit me right then? We shared our first kiss the night before. My first kiss. To this day I wonder if he realized how important that was to me. Especially since it happened where we met, where he first asked for my phone number, and where he asked me to be his…

I work two jobs Target and Mcdonnals so that I can pay off my school debt. I've been working at Mcdonnalds since Aug. 2011 and Target is going on my 3rd week. The last two mornings I've been sent home from work at Mcdonnalds. Yesterday was for well nothing actually. I was trying to talk to my Asst, Store manager about how one of the managers on Sunday night had been sexually harassing me. Instead he walks away in the middle of what I am saying and shrugs it off I say maybe I should just…

    When a loved one deploys it is a very sad ordeal.  It is tough to think of the holidays they will miss and all the memorable times they will miss out on.  So, I decided to share these holidays and memorable times with my boyfriend, Mike, before he left!  How you might ask?  Well, I threw him a surprise "All Holidays Party"!  I took it upon myself to let Mike share all the holidays with our family and loved ones even though they weren't technically on the holiday.  I don't like the fact…

Hey girls!!

I just got this from my hubby and thought I would share it with you.... It is so funny I hope you girls like it!

http://m.examiner.com/military-marriage-in-richmond/what-not-to-say-to-a-military-wife

"When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on" FDR

1.  Remind yourself that he is missing you as much as you are missing him.

2.  Think about how much he is worth the wait, and how good it will feel to be in his arms again.

3.  Sit down and write him a letter.  Not on the computer, but a real letter in your handwriting.  Just think how happy he will be when he gets mail!

4.  Remember, these moments of weakness come and go, but tomorrow is a new…

Conner is leaving on April 16th and I dunno how I'm going to cope with it! What is it that all of you do to stay strong? What is it that all of you do to keep your selves busy!? I want ideas or advice because Ive never expierenced anything like this. :( Feel free to tell me stories about deployments, basic or anything I'd love to hear it all. <3

People fall in love for many reasons! What are the some of the things that you love about your SO? Do you love the little things about them? What is it you miss most when their gone?! I love everything about Conner whether its how he treats me, his personality, or all of the common things people mention about their loved ones.But on the other hand I love the little things as well, things no one but me would ever miss.  Sometime's its the little things I come across that make me love him…

Hello Everyone! 

         Given the high demand of those who would benefit from a Mobile App, creating an App for CamoConnect is now in process.  I will tell you when the App will be made available, should be within the coming weeks.  It is looking like it will be available for the iPhone and the Android, plus it will be free!    

         Also, if you have not noticed there is a new link for "Mothers Connect" and "Fathers Connect".  Feel free to tell your husband, fiancee, or…

Does anyone's boyfriend, fiance', or husband have any disgusting habits that really annoy you, but once they're gone you miss those habits?

Personally, my fiance' does some of the most disgusting things ever! He dutch ovens me (which he has the WORST gas problem EVER), he wipes his boogers on me, he snores really loud and he ALWAYS wants me to rub his head so he can fall asleep.

These annoy me a lot when he's home, but once he's gone, I really miss these things. Even the really…

It's almost been 2 months since my husband left for deployment and day by day it does get better. Not saying I enjoy it or want this to happen again anytime soon after he returns....but I'm coping well. Which is good considering that I'm pretty alone here. My husband's unit is stationed pretty far from our apartment and a good majority of the ladies and gentlemen in the unit are local to the units location.So I don't have much contact with other wives and husbands of our soldiers in this…

Do any of y'all have tattoos? Or any of y'all planning on getting a tattoo?

I wanna see!!!!!

I have 1.

My DF and I have matching tattoos. We got them while he was on leave (2010)…

   When I created this social network I was unsure if it would serve the purpose of support for which I intended.  After a few short weeks I am so honored to be able to connect with you all.  I have never seen loved ones of…

This is for those of us who would rather wear dog tags than diamonds.

For those of us who still sleep with stuffed animals, just because he

got them for us.

This goes out to those of us who never lets go of her cell phone.

This goes out to those of us whose heart swells with pride every time

the national anthem is played.

This goes out to the proud women who stand tall behind a United States

soldier.

We sit and we wait, for a letter, or…

Why Military love is the best/strongest kind of love <3

1. Your SO is gone for months of training 
2. You may only see your loved one a few times a year but when you do see them you fall in love all over again
3. As much as you'd love to see your SO everyday its almost better to see them once in a while because it just makes seeing them so special
4. You look forward to any/every…

I am a military girlfriend. I hold no formal recognition with the powers that be I am at the bottom of the chain. I hold no Military ID card; I am not a dependent or a parent. The man I love may face unspeakable dangers and I am at the mercy of those who possess this recognition for news. I understand this and accept this. I have promised to be here for him upon his return no matter how long he is away. They may say I am insane for making such a commitment, but I hold onto our promises and…

I like to see that our military loved ones are able to have a good time when they cant be at home!

After 23+ years involved in the Military life, the most important thing I have learned is this - KEEP EVERYTHING!

Documents will be lost, misplaced, needed...

If you own a scanner, I suggest scanning everything that you ever receive (or download).  Take advantage of external storage sites, like Google Docs.  The documents can be accessed through any internet connection, and be saved privately (you have to change the settings to do this).  You access it with your own account,…

If you are wondering if the emotions you are experiencing as you go through a deployment are "normal", stop worrying - they are!  Every person will have a different range of emotions, different reactions - and life goes on around you as you go through all this.

Here is a helpful article from military.com that might help you.

Pre-Deployment Phase (6-8 weeks prior to deployment). Feelings in this stage may include fear, anger, denial, resentment, excitement, and…

Have any of y'all ever heard of Swag Bucks?!?! If you haven't heard about Swag Bucks, then you are missing out.

I do Swag Bucks when I'm not working, and it really helps me pass time while my SO is gone.

What is Swag Bucks?