Annoyed Army Wife

Whoa...where does the time go?! I was planning on getting this post up Sunday night, and here it is Monday night and I'm just getting to it!

I would like to introduce you to this week's Date of the Week! Friends, meet "The Annoyed Army Wife" from our "Military Blogs" category! Here's what she has to say about her blog:

I'm a newly-minted 30 something married to a doctor in the Army. I'm not always a willing and excited participant in this Army lifestyle, but neither is my husband. OccDoc, my husband, is in Afghanistan for his first deployment which will last for 6 - 12 months, we never know with the Army. I got my education (BS in Psych and Ed.M. in Adult Education) before I met OccDoc and most of my work experience is in corporate training, but I reinvented myself about a year ago by going to massage school and am now a practicing massage therapist. OccDoc and I are trying to conceive baby #1. We're finding out that it's much harder than the nuns in Catholic school/CCD class lead us to believe. And this deployment thing is forcing us to take a hiatus. This blog is just a collection of my thoughts, my own little cathartic dialogue that goes on incessantly.

If you had to choose one material possession that you could NOT live without, what would it be?

Our bed. It's a Sleep Number with a memory foam topper. I love our bed. As long as I can sleep, I'm a happy person, so I would never think about giving up my bed.

What was the best job you’ve ever had?

Best job? How about a weird job? I worked as a manhole repairer in high school and through college. Yup, you read that right. Manhole repairer. My coworkers were great people, but that job really propelled me though college and prevented me from ever considering dropping out. I'm currently a massage therapist, it doesn't pay the bills (that's what my husband is for), but it's a no stress job with free massages as a benefit.

When you were a teenager, what was the worst trouble you got into?

I was pretty good at covering my tracks, so I never really got into major trouble. My dad did, however, know all the police officers in town, so every time I got pulled over the police officer would address me by name before asking for my license and registration. That always freaked out my friends.

I love finding out these little intricacies about people!!

Now, onto The Annoyed Army Wife's three favorite posts!

What it Means to be an Army Wife...to me: A very touching, honest post about "being married to the army". Made me teary, hearing how they feel touched when someone thanks them for their service and sacrifices. We are a family that tries to thank our service men and women (and their spouses) when we can...we are incredibly grateful for our military!

Our Fifth Date and First Kiss: A cute tale about her first kiss (it's hot!!) with her husband...and how she learned he was in the Army!

Talking with the Animals: An amusing post about her phone conversation with an animal communicator! And all the things her pets said!

Alright guys, you know the drill...head on over to "The Annoyed Army Wife", and tell her Mama sent you! ;)

Confessions of an Untenured Teacher

Hi everyone...I'd like to introduce you all to our Date of the Week! I realize it's Friday...but Sarah's info has been sitting in my inbox since the day before tragedy struck our family. So, I'm giving her some extra "Date" time!

Friends, meet Sarah, from "Confessions of an Untenured Teacher". Sarah's blog is listed in the Education/Homeschool category...and here is what Sarah has to say about her blog:

Sarah writes about her adventures and misadventures as a special education teacher! Join her in laughing and crying over her students, colleagues, and administrators!

Following are the "interview" questions I asked Sarah:

What is the best job you've ever had?

Teaching. But it's more like "only" job I've ever had (I don't count tutoring or babysitting!). I may complain about the school administration every once in awhile, and I may be jealous of people who can go pee whenever they feel like it, but at the end of the day, I like to think that I'm being paid to make a difference. Oh, and you can't beat the summers off!

What has been the greatest moment of your life so far?

I have so many "greatest moments" in my 28 years! But here are some of the big ones:

Kissing my husband for the first time (at our wedding!)

Getting - and surviving- my first year as a teacher

Buying our first house

Bringing home our first puppy (I'd always wanted one!!)

Making my first Etsy sale

What would you say your passion is?

My passion is creativity--both inside the classroom and out! I am most excited about teaching when I can be use my creativity to create fun lessons. And I love creating handmade paper goodies for my shop!!

When I'm not exercising my creativity, I'm passionate about reading good books, seeing new sights, connecting with friends and family, and eating delicious food!!

Sarah choose the following posts as her favorites from "Confessions of an Untenured Teacher"...

OMG! Homophones!...Kids are too funny! This post is about what one student wrote for the word "weight" in regards to her mom! Hilarious!

And then I choked down the giggles...Okay...Sarah's posts are making me want to go back to school and become a teacher! This post is another account of how a kiddo responded to a question...adorable!!

Brace Yourselves...Kids are so dang funny! This post is an incredibly cute post about how one of her student's "broke it to her" (via palm reading) about when her second child will die. Seriously cute!

Okay friends, that's Sarah and "Confessions of an Untenured Teacher"! Head on over there...and tell her Mama sent you!