Unfortunately, I am not standing on the beach, gobsmacked, watching a great red ball of heat slowly dissipate below the horizon. This was after another wonderful Darwin sunset. Today, my view looks ...
A snippet of army wife life: reuniting
I massaged my temples and closed my drooping weary eyes, hoping that I might be able to reduce my dishevelled appearance when I landed in Darwin. A four hour flight lay ahead of me (as a point of ...
Reflecting with lots of love…
With life often feeling like I am on a jet propelled treadmill, running from one event to the next, seldom do I take the time to really reflect on how much I love my husband and how thankful I am for ...
Military wives – learning to live with your husband again
I want to be real with you. Although my life in the blogosphere may be portrayed as dandelions, rainbows and all things sweet, my life in the real world sure has its fair share of difficulties. For ...
He’s home again
My man came home last night after a 6 week army course and I couldn't be happier. He cooked me a BBQ for dinner. I tucked my cold feet in between his thighs instead of heating a wheat pack to warm ...
Super Spartan Race Brisbane
To be honest, I am a little surprised that actually completed the Super Spartan Race! I've never completed an obstacle course before, let alone willingly swimming through ice creeks and ponds or ...
The Joy of Letter Writing
'A letter is a living soul, it is so faithful an echo of the voice which speaks in it that sensitive spirits count it among love's richest treasures.' - Old Goriot by Honore De ...
ANZAC Day 2013
ANZAC Day Dawn Services held on the army base at each unit are quite different to those services held in town. Our service began with a section attack, with the noise of riffles and machine guns ...
ANZAC Day, a day to be thankful
‘What will I buy for dinner?... Oh that’s a cute dress…I wonder if it will be in fashion for long, is it worth purchasing now? Maybe I should get my hair cut this week and buy that next pay if I still ...
This is why I love being an army wife
The 2/14 Light Horse Regiment (QMI) Regimental Ball Mostly because this beautiful man is in the army. Isn't he a babe?! The Banner Party commenced the formal ceremony for the ...
