I am sure y'all will be happy to know that I haven't had a breakdown, and am dealing with things a little better today!
I have answered the rest of your wonderful questions. This round is more about fashion, so it's your chance to learn about my other weakness...besides Mr. Marine!
What is the outfit that makes me feel empowered?
I am not always the most secure woman, but when I put on a black dress and a pair of really high stilettos, I feel like I own the room! I have never been one to wear extremely slinky dresses. I prefer the ones that are classic and romantic with a bit of sexiness.
What is my favorite store and why?
This question was easy. I live for Nordstrom! I can go in there and find a few things I "need" every time I enter the store. I can find cheaper brands, all the way to my favorite designer labels. I can get my make-up, my stilettos, my clothes, my yoga pants, my swimsuit and more stilettos all in one place...it is my dream...and Mr. Marine's nightmare (though he shops there too)
In fact, when I was in college in northern California, my mom and sister would come out for the big sale, and we'd spend the weekend in San Francisco. And we just got back from Chicago, where we stayed across the street from Nordy's. Not to mention, the Houston Galleria should have a parking space reserved for when I come home...oh wait, I just valet it!
What is my favorite dish to cook and why?
Umm...I like to cook Ranch Chicken and it is my favorite dish because it's the only dish I can cook! I am a terrible cook. My mom is an amazing cook and so is my sister. It skipped me! Luckily, I married a Marine who put himself through school by cooking at the Athens Country Club...yay me! But I don't totally suck, cause I can bake up a storm!
What are my favorite designers: cheap, affordable and expensive?
I am going to do designers/stores.
My favorite place to grab a quick something that I know will not survive more than one season is...
As for my affordable fave...I am a jeans whore! I am always in my jeans so my fave designer jean is...
Now...for the things I try on, fall in love with, and then leave the store without! I love DVF! She designs for the woman who wants "wow" but with practicality. I adore everything about her! I got my first DVF dress just after I got married and I love it! It can be dressy or casual..perfect!
*Don't worry Vera...you are my other fave designer!
Would I suggest other newlywed couples (married less than 3-4 years) getting into the armed services?
This is a tough one. I think each couple is different. But when I took my vows, I said "for better or worse" and I meant it. It is a very tough life, especially for the spouses. Our husbands leave, we don't always get to communicate with them and we are in constant worry of that knock at the door. But at the same time, I have made some of the best friends through the USMC. We lean on one another so much that "the third wheel" feeling civilians get when they are the one with another couple doesn't exist. We take care of each other and that is remarkable.
As for a newlywed...this life will make you or break you. That's a promise. Mr. Marine was having some issues "having to answer to someone" (as he put it) after we got married. Then he deployed. He came home with an appreciation for the woman who waited for his call every. single. night (even if it never came). He respected my commitment to him and our marriage. It was like he fell in love with me (and I with him) on a whole other level because of this life.
So I would say, if a spouse wants to join the military, discuss it. It has to be a mutual decision or it will just breed resentment. It isn't all bad...but I am not going to lie and say it's easy! But life isn't easy, right?
Do I think Mr. Marine and I will go back to "civilian" life anytime soon?
I hope so! I desperately want to get home to Texas. I love being part of the USMC family, but I miss my family (especially now). However, if we stay in, he only has 12 yrs left until he'd get retirement. So, in this economy it might be worth it. He is looking at either going to Law School or getting an MBA, and they will pay. We'd get out with additional income, plus he'd have a career path.
Can you tell I am trying to convince myself of the advantages...cause I really want to get out!
What is my favorite pair of shoes?
I adore these shoes...They are 4.5" high and I feel so great when I wear them. I usually wear them with jeans and a feminine top. I have a clutch that goes very well with them!
However...I am in serious "need" of these shoes for summer!
Where are we stationed?
We are living it up in the Heartland of America. We aren't stationed at a base so we are city people right now! No one cares he is a Marine. In fact, we live in a VERY liberal place so let's just say that the wooden yellow ribbon in my yard gets some strange looks.
Where have I lived in the past?
I have lived in Virgina, California, Texas, North Carolina (Camp Lejeune) and now Missouri. This is the first time in my entire life I haven't lived within 30 minutes of a beach.
Where do I want to go next?
I wanna go home...
Houston, TX
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