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The Differences of Lady Soldierhood, What I Learned From Canada & the Hygiene Excuse.
by terra on March 7, 2012 · 4 comments
in Lady Soldier Adventures
In February I had a chance to work with a group of Soldiers from the Canadian Army. They come to Virginia each year to make use of our usually mild weather (although it snows each time they visit), and to use some of our military training facilities. It’s always an experience when they come and [...]
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Being an obsessive planner, Euro Trip 2012 & how to operate in a whirlwind.
by terra on March 5, 2012 · 17 comments
in Going Places,The Life and Times
I’m a planner. That’s a well established fact. I make lists. I check things off. I plot. I scheme. I plan. I plan everything, from parts of my work day, to traveling adventures, to the order in which I intend to prepare for my day. Order puts me at ease, lowers my anxiety and helps [...]
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February: The month of anticipation and almost birthday monthness.
by terra on February 29, 2012 · 7 comments
in Monthly Bytes
First, thank you all your kind comments and support on my last post. The kindness, love and support I’ve found through blogging constantly amazes and inspires me. – March is my birthday month. February has been so full and busy that I’ve hardly had time to think about the fact that I’ll be turning 28 [...]
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Another Soldier Died Today.
by terra on February 27, 2012 · 25 comments
in Deep Thoughts
I’ve been in the Army for a while now. Almost 9 years. In those 9 years no one I’ve personally known has ever been killed in the wars. Until now. Maybe you’ve seen the news, maybe you haven’t, but on Saturday two U.S. officers were shot and killed inside Afghanistan’s secure Ministry of the Interior. [...]
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Farm raised, near meatlessness, and the best damn tacos I’ve ever had.
by terra on February 21, 2012 · 7 comments
in Heart of a Foodie,Things you should know
My eating habits have been known to confuse people. I tend to order vegetarian options while dining out, not because I’m a vegetarian, but because I really like vegetables and because I didn’t grow up with the concept of meat being a mandatory part of my meals. I did, however, grow up picking fresh tomatoes [...]
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