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It’s said that we only have a few seconds to make a strong first impression when meeting someone new. Is that also true when it comes to reading the writing of a stranger? Let’s find out as I introduce myself to you as a new Experience Blog Contributor with Army Wife Network—and I think I’ve already used up those few seconds of time…
“You can’t do it.”
“If you fail, you are going to be a failure and an embarrassment to your family.”
“Remember how you didn’t pass the other certification you were studying so hard for? This is the same. You won’t pass.”
Welcome to my mind and the negative thoughts that I hear while I am studying for a certification in finance. These specific negative voices or lies can be very powerful if you give them the power. If no power is given, they are just simple thoughts that can be quickly replaced by positive thoughts. But it is hard.
Located at the foot of Franklin Mountains lies Fort Bliss, Texas, the hub of the US Army 1st Armored Division. It is the home of training future Sergeant Majors, as well as the home of the 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, 5th Armored Bridge, and 93rd Military Police Battalion. The area always seems to be growing and changing, so there may be many more things you find when arriving at Fort Bliss and surrounding El Paso Area. Enjoy the breathtaking views of mountain ranges, the near year-round sunshine and the many things to do offered in the area.
Most days, I arrive at my job rushed and frantic in spite of my best efforts to get up on the first alarm and my best intentions to not check my email before I even roll out of bed.
I am a work in progress on both accounts.
But when I enter my classroom every morning, my eyes automatically connect with three posters that I have strategically placed to inspire my students when they walk in the room. My students need to see the words on the three posters. They have faced much adversity in their young lives, and sometimes they just need some encouragement.
The evening before he was set to have 24-hour staff duty, my husband asked me, “What are you going to do with your 24 wife hours?”
I had absolutely no idea.
Think about your own life for a moment. How often do you get any set period of time that is established as yours? Only yours.
You aren’t tied to anyone else’s demands, expectations, or even their company. No kids, no work, no obligations to anyone other than yourself. For 24 whole hours.
What would you say? What would you do?
Still at a loss, I started to actually think about his question and how I have this time that is most definitely all mine. Will I make it different than any other day? Would you?
Army.com recently reported on a dual military couple, Lt. Gen. James Richardson and Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson, who have overcome challenges in a unique dual-serving status.
James and Laura Richardson have been married for 33 years. Laura is the first female general to ever command U.S. Army North. Both Laura and her husband, James, have risen to the rank of Lieutenant General. A feat not easy with separations due to deployments and duty assignments.
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