Who Am I

My name is Brittany, and I am married to an Army Soldier. I’m a lifelong lefty liberal, born in raised in Hippie-Land USA, aka the lovely Seattle, Washington. I wear my Birkenstocks regularly, drink coffee like it’s my requirement to stay alive, and listen to music like “Death Cab for Cutie” and “The Dave Matthews Band.”

I am a rare breed in Military Wives, in that I work full time. Prior to meeting my husband, I graduated from Eastern Washington University with a degree in Communication Studies, followed by two years at the University of Denver and a Masters in Public Relations. I met my soon to be hubs shortly after graduate school at my sisters wedding. We were engaged after only five months! It’s been blissful ever since! [Also, for the record, don't get me wrong -- I have absolutely nothing wrong with stay at home wives/moms ... it's just not for me.] I love my job in the marketing and public relations industry, working on post for an Army contractor. My personal and professional life breathes military!

I love working, and I love my career. As mentioned, I’m also extremely liberal, and even more opinionated. This lifestyle, as you can imagine, clashes greatly with the military life that I am currently living in. I am married to a man whom I love dearly, and who has been in the Army for almost six years now. I love it ["it" being the military] for what it is, and let there be no question — I support my husband, his job, and his fellow soldiers.

I started this blog as an outlet for my life. I’m still relatively new to military life and I wanted to express my views on what I was experiencing. I hope that my outlet will be useful to other new military wives out there. But, I am not JUST an army wife. While I will try to stick to military related issues, I also lead a life outside of the Army, so my daily life will trickle in now and then. I have nothing to hide, and am very opinionated, as you will see. If I know you, I will probably write about you at some point. I will not, however, say something that I would not say directly to some body’s face.

I have many obsessions in this world. Peanut Butter being one. Dooce.com being another. Good music, good friends, and good wine are also on the list. I am obsessed with lavender. Obsessed! Cleaning supplies, shampoo, soap, candles, laundry detergent! Anything lavender, I will buy it! I’m crazy, not very organized, not at all spontaneous, and a serious planner. I love politics, and will write about how our current government is affecting my life. I also hate chocolate, unless it’s in a peanut butter cup. Then I will choke it down But … this is who I am and I’m happy with it!

I invite you to share with me your thoughts, comments, etc. But please remember this [my mom said it best growing up]: If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. You may not agree with what I always have to say, but please remember — this is my place to vent my frustrations, joys, shortcomings, life lessons, and happiness.

Thank you. And enjoy. And PLEASE … feel free to pester me at Brittany@myarmywifelife.com.