Tag: military life
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With the end of the year comes reflection about what has gone well (and what hasn't!), and setting our sights on how to make...
I Wasn’t Made for This Life
“What do you want to be when you grow up?”
A question I am almost certain that all of us have been asked at least...
Loss in a Strange Land: Miscarriage While OCONUS
Have you ever had the darnedest time answering a simple question?
We were at our last duty station for an unusually long time (a...
I Am A Teacher: The Last Career I Thought I Would...
I’m a middle school teacher. I have a lot of things displayed in my classroom, but this is among my favorites: Anyone who deals...
October Book Club: Final Flight Final Fight
When you hear the term WASP, what do you think of?
If your first thought was not about the Women Airforce Service Pilots, don't fret....
The Third-Culture Kid: What Is It And Are Your Kids A...
What is a Third-Culture Kid? Are your kids a part of this?
In 1950, American sociologist Ruth Useem coined the term third-culture kid. This described...
Mama’s Gotta Work: An Opportunity for Military Moms to Work Remotely
This has been the craziest year. We all became homeschoolers, whether we wanted to be or not. We’ve seen fires, murder hornets, and the...
Remote Work Is Here To Stay – Let Instant Teams Academy...
There have been many takeaways from 2020, and not all of them are negative.
My favorite takeaway has been the increase in remote work opportunities....
Redefining Failure
“I need to withdraw from the program.”
These are words that my brain would not have even considered in 2019 because I thrive on craziness.
To...
Your VA Loan – Should You Refinance?
As a military spouse and real estate agent, the last several months have been an absolute whirlwind.
While most industries have been negatively impacted by...
The Frustrations of a Military Spouse During Election Season
Let's get something out of the way: this piece is not political. It is about politics, though. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science that I...
Military Life, PTSD, and Substance Abuse: How Do I Help?
The military lifestyle is unlike any other.
Moving every few years provides service members and families with the ability to see the world. It...