The Big 2-6

In one week I will be turning 26, and I’m starting to feel OLD , I mean older. As I reflect on the frustrations, joys, and blessings of the past year it’s time for me to update my bucket list. I accomplished many of the personal goals I set for 25:

I paid off all my debt and student loans
I’m financially stable
I finally got my driver’s license!

As I begin an amazing journey in the Air Force I’ve decided to include some professional goals for the upcoming year.

So here it is:

My Fabulous 26-year-old Bucket List:

1. Count my blessings
2. Be a loving daughter, auntie, girlfriend, friend
3. Start a Thrift Savings Plan
4. Buy a new car
5. Run a 5k, 10k marathon
6. Finish my CDC’s ASAP
7. Embrace a healthier lifestyle
8. Learn everything I can about my job
9. Enjoy great friends, wine, food
10. Get a Master’s in International Relations, 2 years
11. Take time to reflect in nature
12. Nurture my mind, body, spirit
13. Learn conversational German
14. Never forget my passion of writing
15. Visit the ancient ruins in Greece
16. Run at least 3 times a week
17. TRAVEL, TRAVEL, TRAVEL
18. Try something new and spontaneous
19. Update this BLOG
20. Plan a Caribbean getaway!
21. Keep in touch with the ones I love
22. Drink sangria in Spain, cappuccinos in Italy
23. Volunteer, get involved in the community
24. Be more SPIRITUALLY inclined
25. Soak up the sun, somewhere in the Mediterranean
26. Smile every day, laugh until it hurts

Willkommen in Deutschland

Yes, it's official I'm headed to Germany! More to come......

Finally at Peace

I don't know why I've been putting off writing this blog for so long. Writing has been a therapeautic escape for me but for some reason I couldn't write. But this morning, I had the knawing urge to write.

I'm currently sitting in a Starbucks on Keesler Air Force base deep in thought and reflecting on the past year. For the first time in months I can truly say I'm happy and at peace.

For many of you who know, this year has been totally transformative. I went from being unemployed, frustrated, stuck in a dead-end job to making the best decision in my life by joining the United States Air Force. This decision was not easy; it took alot of patience, prayer and uneasiness to finally take the leap. After eight-weeks of military training, away from my loved ones and friends I realized I need to appreciate the many blessings I already have in my life.

I give most of this credit to my loving boyfriend who inspired me to join the service. I've seen through him that with hardwork, perserverance and motivation anything is possible.

I feel like my life is starting to begin and I'm excited for a promising future in the Air Force.

Basic training!!!

Hey guys,

I'm officially enlisted in the greatest Air Force in the world (straight from the brochure). I'm really excited for this new journey. Pumping iron and running to prepare myself physically for 8-1/2 weeks of intense training. More to come.....

Ask an Arab

Why I heart NPR: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123806794. Yay, to video. Some of these people ask pretty dumb, silly questions.

Why not ask an African??? I would have alot to say.

Loving thy self

Current book I am reading: The Mastery of Love by Don Miguel

I'm learning how to capture the love within myself and let it grow infinitely. I can't believe I am reading a new age self-help book. But its making me more positive.

More snow, I can't take it anymore

I officially survived the "Storm of the Century" in D.C. In the five days I was trapped in the house I gained five pounds, discovered the whole 'Jersey Show' craze and took many long baths. What is it about the snow that makes people want to binge eat?

I finally went for a run yesterday, only to be peeved by all the dog s*** un-melted by the snow. Seriously, people c'mon. Ah, Capitol Hill.