by Brittany on February 8, 2010
in FRG
I’ve posted in the past about how much I love my FRG and how an FRG can be really good if the people put the effort into it. My husband has been a part of his current company for a little over three years now, which means I’ve been active in the FRG for those three years (two of which consisted of deployments).
And now I’ve done the unthinkable … taken over as FRG leader.
When I committed to doing this, I sort of had a “oh crap” moment. What was I thinking?? I know all the work our previous FRG leader put into it. She was FABULOUS, and oh so awesome at what she did. So there’s that to live up to. However, FRG’s are typically more active during a time of deployment, and since we’re past that, with no deployment on the horizon, I’m hoping that it will be a little less low key.
But, we will see.
In all actuality, I’m somewhat excited about it. Our company is small in the grand scheme of things and typically very close-knit. My only hurdle thus far has been getting our CO to cooperate on even the tiniest level. Yes, CPT X, I don’t mind taking over the FRG, but how about you ask me first before telling everybody else, including the Colonel, that I will be doing so. Kthx. And then there is the matter of you know, getting names, phone numbers and email addresses. So yes — this may be a bit challenging, but I have the support of the FRSA and can walk in there and am not afraid to lay some smack down if need be!
So, we will see. I hoping that some great things will come from this and that overall, it will be an excellent experience. Any of you out there in Internet land ever run your FRG? Any great advice that you think I should know??
This year in Nashville, apparently, there is a blogging get together called Blissdom. Since not everybody can make it, Ann Marie over at Household 6 Diva had a fabulous idea of doing an online sort of conference, giving others a chance to get to know some new bloggers.
So, if you came here via BlogHop! Welcome!
My name is Brittany. I am 29 years old, and married to a wonderful man, currently serving in the Army.
Some quick facts about us and this blog:
- My husband is currently a SSG, starting his eighth year in the Army.
- He is working on finishing his Bachelors degree so he can become an Officer. We’re Army lifers.
- We have been together for almost five years. This means I am still relatively new to this life, although getting more and more used to it.
- With that said, I am still learning. I like to write about my experiences as an Army Wife. However, I do have a life outside of my husbands job, so you can bet that you’ll get to hear about all of that, too!
- I recently started a photography business, and am doing that on the side. I work full time in Marketing & Advertising for my day job.
- I am firm in my beliefs, but am always open to another’s point of view.
- I love to write! And I love to hear from my readers. So if you like what you see, don’t be shy!
Thanks for stopping by! You can read much more about me here. And, if you would like to follow me in your online blog reader, you can subscribe to my RSS feed here.
Don’t be a stranger!
I found an excellent weekly photo project called You Capture, and decided that I wanted to start taking part! This weeks assignments was “Faces.” S0 … here you go!
This was from a photoshoot I did before the Holidays. This little lovely belongs to my friend, Kelly!
My BFF, Kim, on her weddng day! I think she was tired of all the serious poses!
I love this horse!
Next week’s challenge is WORK … I already have some good ideas for that one 
Technically you are supposed to shoot photos during the week leading up to posting — but I cheated [and it's only my first day! Fail!] but this week I promise I will be posting shots that I take during the coming days!
Alright, we’re crossing a line and going in to personal territory here — hold on to your hats!
Last week I went to my primary care physician and asked for a referral to have my boobs chopped. That’s right, these suckers are going away. And I am SO EXCITED.
I was a C in the eighth grade. A frickin’ C. And it only went up from there. Even when I was in the best shape of my life, I was a DD in high school and College. It sucked and still does suck, because I am so far past THAT right now. It’s been a topic of conversation among family and friends (Brittany has big boobs! Weeeee!) — funny at times and uncomfortable at others, so there is a slight self-consciousness that comes along with it. Not to mention the constant back pain, the permanent indentations in my shoulders from my bra straps, etc …
So, I made an executive decision about my body, and I’m having them reduced. And I’m saying it again, I am so excited.
The way Tricare works with this is that I had to get a referral to see a plastic surgeon. This happened last Thursday. Friday I got a call from the on-post hospital saying that they had reviewed my request, and would be referring me off-post (which is fine, really.) Today I called Tricare and got my authorization number, and found out who the doctor would be. I’m waiting to get my evaluation appointment scheduled with him, and then after that he has to write a letter to Tricare stating that it is medically necessary for me to have this procedure. Once Tricare approves that, then I can schedule the actual surgery.
This, my friends, is a perfect example of how Universal Health Care works. It’s not instant, but it works. Granted, this isn’t a life or death situation, but if it were, I’m sure the process would be much different. And it’s FREE. I don’t have to pay for it, so this progressive liberal/borderline socialist is OK with that!
But I digress. The real issue here is that I’m THROWING A PARTY! Once I get the surgery actually scheduled, we will be throwing a “Ta Ta to the Ta Ta’s” Party! My darling husband will be wearing black, he says, because he will be in mourning. We’re going to have Hooters cater it, boobie straws in all the drinks, and it will be an all around good time. Jealous? You should be — because it’s going to be total awesomesauce.
Either way, I’m excited (have I mentioned that yet?). I’m not going rediculously small, but smaller than what I am now. It will be nice to wear smaller shirts, buy cute bras, not wear three sports bras when I workout — but mostly just feel better about MYSELF and my self image. Anyways, updates will come when applicable.
And of course pictures from the Ta Ta party!
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Update #1: I got a call back from the referred plastic surgeon, and they scheduled me for THURSDAY. As in the day after tomorrow! So I will be jetting out of work early, right after lunch, and making a two hour drive to see this guy (who happens to be a Army Reserve and who is also on staff at the Veterans Hospital!). Hooray for having an awesome boss who told me to “do what I need to do!” to make this surgery happen. Woot! So, this may all happen sooner than later! AWESOME.
by Brittany on January 28, 2010
in Politics
I’m throwing this out there, and it really should be no shock to anybody who knows me or reads this site regularly, but I’m going to say that Obama KILLED it at the State of the Union Address last night. He was well-spoken, articulate, fierce and blunt. I always enjoy listening to him speak, and understand his points, where he’s coming from, and the direction that he’s trying to take this country in.
With that said, Chez over at Deus Ex Malcontent has written an excellent piece (as always) that accurately portrays how I feel in regards to what happened last night. Basically, he said it WAY better than I could. My favorite part, in particular, is this little snippet (emphasis mine):
One of the things I respect most about Barack Obama is what perpetually infuriates the extreme elements within both parties: They call him a centrist who in trying to please everyone can’t please anyone. While I fully understand the dangers of taking the middle road, especially when your political enemies in the opposition party will always attack you because that’s what they’re programmed to do, deep-down most Americans want a president willing to represent all Americans. Granted, those who hate Barack Obama, the true lunatic fringe given a resonant voice by Fox News and talk radio, will likely never change their minds about him; the guy could reanimate the dessicated corpse of Ronald Reagan and together they could save a busload of unborn Christian fetuses from going over a cliff while singing I Love This Bar in two-part harmony and the Palin Nation still wouldn’t stop calling him a socialist, Marxist, foreign, terrorist-loving whatever-the-hell. But the fact is that — and how many times can I say this — pipe dream or not, this country cannot rebound from its current crisis without some form of bipartisanship. It just can’t be done.
Obama realizes this, and hopefully he convinced at least a few of his critics, and even more of the average Americans who don’t already have a preconceived partisan opinion, to do the same. And if he didn’t get through the the people in the former group, let’s hope the ones in the latter finally speak the hell up and put them in their place. Because our country can’t afford to be hamstrung by stubborn ideologues for even one more day.
The train has to leave, with or without you on it.
Anyways — check out the full article. And go Obama. Major WIN last night from this girl.
