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From the beginning..

Just Jane — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:35:08 +0000

Im blogging again. Im going to switch topics this time. My mom will be home this week.. When I think of a topic Ill start blogging immediately, for the minimum 3 times a week for a fact! Until then, check back laterr.

Springg.

Just Jane — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:28:37 +0000

Spring break is when I usually welcome the change of seasonsburst of energy that Ive been storing all winter. This year I had the flu! Kinda suckeddd, A LOT! I went to Minneapolis to visit some cousins I havent seen in some time. I lost my voice and had a 102. tempature by Sunday morning! The whole sickness hit me out of nowhere. I was sleepy, but too hot to lay down. & to top it off I never learned about our new “military” insurance so to not bother my mom and worry her. I just drank Theraflu and popped Halls for 5 days!! Lol. WIthout telling her. Absolute worse Spring Break ever. (Except that I spent it with some close family members) Me and my mom argued a little. She was upset I didnt tell her I was sick!? I figured if I could handle it then why worry her, guess I was wrong. BLAH. The day I left was funny though. My cousin Dontrel called to see if I was safe and I could barely talk so my voice was really annoying. On top off that I started to cry because I didnt wanna go. & my Trel started to laugh at my me so on top off squeaking, I was crying and laughing!! Made my throat hurt 10X worse and miss him 20X more. Im just glad I got to go and got better. As for my mom July needs to hurry because her being in Texas upsets me. She’s just too far. & in case I got sick again she can be here. Lol : )

NERVES!

Just Jane — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:56:57 +0000

I am CONSTANTLY accused of being the “bossy” sibling. Which most of time I am, so I dont get upset when anyone calls me that. I would like to let I be known I am not purposely bossy, after being the “authorized represenator” (and I quote my mother) for EVER, old habits die hard! Soo evey since my mom left (in October) I’ve been writing her more than ANYONE. Keeping her updated on everything in life that could possible concern her. Her husband is taking his heart medicine, her youngest daughter is being more social, youngest son’s address to where he has decided to move to next (since he can’t stay in one place) and making sure her 3 grandkids still have all 10 fingers and 10 toes! Other than me and her sister nobody speaks to her directly, but will call my phone so I can relay a messgae. Interesting? Uhh! SO anyway, since October I have only asked my mom for 2 major things! To let me put $600 in her bank account until SP and to fill out her taxes ASAP so I can continue my education, but although she said “Yes Love.” Did that happen? NOOOO! She wrote a check for $450 to my big brother because the little got the big one’s car towed! & now there are 7 days until the FAFSA has to be turned in and the taxes are NOT filed. UGHH!

but, the fact remains! I AM BOSSY and DEMANDING! I love my mama to smitherrings but this ARMY mess upsets me sometimes. If she were home I couldve sat right under her until she did them. Now, I have to blow her phone up and focus on that and midterms this week or I will be dropping out to work at Chic-Fil-A! & I dont even eat meat!!!! : ( Ughhh.

Bittersweet (AIT)

Just Jane — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:10:18 +0000

After graduation my mom went to Texas for AIT where she should be further trained on being a combat medic. She’s stationaed there for about 16 weeks!! Which means: my sister will be done with middle school and I’ll be done with my first year of college and my braces will be off before she even comes home. All goes all she’ll be home on June 3rd. A day before Jimi (my sister) turns 14 and three days before I turn 20 !

Forgot to post this the other night which is fine because I have breaking news. They have postponed the medical field on their training for a month. Arghh. So moms will still be there doing army things: running, screaming, sweating, etc.. I was wondering if this will cause her to stay a month longer or if they will just cram 16 weeks of training into 12 weeks? Cramming seems unlikely but I’m hoping they will. So she can come home =)

-untitleddd .

Just Jane — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:58:40 +0000

Visiting the base and seeing the army up close kinda helped me decide how I feel about the army. Usually when someone that I know of joins I have mixed feelings. Yes, they claim its a step forward and could be productive but for the most part Im scared for them.. Most stories that I hear dont end to well. Most movies that Ive seen soldiers come back to upset spouses or lovers, they are disabled or have addictions, or sadly some just dont come back. I am not against armed forces, some one has to risk their lives for our country. I am proud of everyone that has served, will serve, and even considers it an option. They are brave. I’ve bowed my head for fallen soldiers and said the pledge with pride but honestly Ive never really felt a loss when they announce that someone wont come home, until yesterday and today. (hope that doesnt sound harsh!!!) Watching so many people interact and smile with each other gave me mixed emotions. I was so proud of everyone!! They took a big step in joining the strongest team on Earth but I couldnt help but think if war was to break out tomorrow they’d all be gone. Which lead to the thought that theyd all have to go, which means someone would have to give their life.. Seeing them all in one area made me put faces to all the soldiers that arent here now. Not anyones face paticular but for a second I got afraid for all the soldiers I saw. Some were my age, younger, my moms age, and older. I got a afraid. & having someone in the army that I love personally helped feel at least 1/10 of what others may have felt. The soldiers who gradiated stood on the field and saluted us all while wifes, grandparents, children, sisters, brothers, uncles, and/or boyfriends searched for their soldier. Although some didnt even have family to greet them. The ones that didnt waited until everyone cleared and boarded a bus together, I dont know where they went but I felt sad for them. – My mom introduced me to a lady (last name Leonard). She has a husband and a 9 yr old daughter back home. He is a cartographer for the US Army and although he wasnt the reason she joined he’s happy for her (he says).. The day before family day she called him to be sure he made flights for her daughter to come down and he told her he wanted a divorce! I couldnt imagine how she felt. Having not being with her family for about 10 weeks and him just springing the news like that. Goodness.

Uhmm Im pretty sure not a lot of people share my thoughts or agree but fyi blogging is new to me and while Im still trying to get the feel for it Im happy I started, I may continue after this semester even. Well I hope no one is offened by my thoughts because sometimes its hard to get your own words to reach others the same way you think them, without sounded cold or heartless. I tried. I have to finish packing now so Ill re-read and maybe try again later. WAL

On Base..

Just Jane — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:49:38 +0000

My mama’s stationed in South Carolina (specifically Fort Jackson).. It’s a huge base!!! Today was the first day on the base.. It was the day before graduation, “family day”. Driving within 15 miles of the base was hectic. Parking was a little better. Finally getting into the stands with all the other soldiers was pretty decent..

There was a head sargent giving orders and cracking jokes before we saw our soldiers. All drill sargents were introduced and each of their companies and platoons or packs were screamed out.. My moms in the wolf pack! Standing in the stands watching the sargents and officers was interesting. They were so organized, it seemed fake. Like watching the toy soldiers your little brother plays with come to life! After listening to the Star Spangled Banner everyone in the stands stood waiting for the soldiers to come out, after several minutes they didnt. Randomly several booms and cracks and smoke bombs went off in the woods across from the bleachers & if you squinted hard you could see those same little toys turn into real people the closer they got! IT WAS SOO EXCITING! We were cheering and everyone was trying to point out their soldier. After all the commotion they all settled into their platoon and stood in place until everyones family came to get them off the field.

Although today the soldiers couldnt leave base we had a good time. We went to the PX, which is almost a WalMart/TJ Maxx type of store.. They have everything! Lol. At retail price of course (the goverment has to sale things at wholesale price). There are places to eat on base like Burger King, Subway, Charley’s, etc.. like your avergae food court. There are Sprint and AT&T stores, sunglasses booths, Nail Salons, Barbershops, bowling alleys, a movie theatre, and almost anything else you could think of. Walking around I was starting to think life wasn’t so bad on basem until my mom told us she hadnt even seen all of those things until today!! The soldiers arent allowed to do much. I couldnt imagine. Lol.. TOday was a good day. Everyone was soo happy with their families. Although there were sad things too. Ill share them later because tomorrow is graduation & we’re getting there ealry so that we can leave asap! She can actually leave base after they graduate (for the day)! : ) At least its something though! Night..

Longg nightt

Just Jane — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:19:38 +0000

I wear contacts. I prefer them over glasses because I dont have to worry about them falling off..
How does that relate to my mom being in the army (which is the topic of my blogs)?
Well, since my mom is away I had to go get my own contacts when I ran out. I decided to go to WalMart. I had saw the type of contacts I wear there and it seemed quick & convienent.

IT WAS NOT!
I forgot to ask about insurance last time I spoke to my mom and it came up once I was in the optometrists office. Come to find out the insurance that I have through my mom beig n the army isnt very popular! No one accepts it. UGH!! Going through the process of hunting for my information without my mom being there was crazy difficult.. I ended up paying cash for everything. Which put a dent in my pockets, but at least I can see! Lol.
At the end of dealing with my eyes my Aunt told me that if I wouldve went to a base with my military card it wouldve been much cheaper and faster. Smh! If I only knew before.. Paying for the conacts and another examine (because contact prescriptions only last a year) couldve been avoided. Well ig the moral of this blog is.. Make sure any medical information needed is handled prior to your parent or gaurdian leaves to serve & protect!
I can only imagine how confused I wouldve been to deal with the insurance change and a medical emrgency at the same time.

A Second Startt

Just Jane — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:25:47 +0000

Had no idea where I was going with the blogging activity, but now I do! Yay.

I have decided to focus on being a student with a parent in the military.

Sounds wayy worse than it is.

The time apart sucks, MAJOR! & I am definitely learning how it feels to be on your own.

Hmm.. Last time I saw my mom was Halloween and the last time we spoke was 2 weeks ago for 2 minutes 47 seconds (I kid you not!)! I have a few friends who think I should enjoy the freedom more than I am, although I understand why I completely disagree. Me and my mom have an unusual relationship if I had to compare it to my close friends and their mother’s. We are sooo close it’s ridiculous. Lol! I can tell her anything and I do.. (let your mind wonder on all the secrets yu have and imagine knowing that your mom k nows, and thats my life) My mom has 4 kids. Vernon (22) Me (19) Tracy (18) and Jimi (13). & we are all soo different you’d think we came from different houses, but when we are all together with our Mom, you can tell we’re related. *secret: Im the favorite : )! Lol & yu can askk anyone they’ll tell yu the same.

With her being away & me being at school I get awfullyyyy lonely! Most students probably get homesick. I get mamasick! At this point its been sometime since we’ve been apart so we have a nice little system of writing going. It takes longer than I like. If I send a letter on a Mon I wont get the response letter for abolut 8 days! But it doesnt matter because we each send each other letters about 3 times a week. Today I didn’t get one, maybe I will tomorrow! If so I’ll let you know how it goes.

Blahh./

Just Jane — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:42:57 +0000

I can’t think of a topic and the ones I did come up with are too “simple” UGHH- My first blogging experience sucks alreadyy. I’m in class right now actually… We are talking about the essay “Americanism”. Very touchy topics have come up. I think we (the class, actually 1-2 students) are taking it too deep. Smh! Doesn’t bother me. I like observing the students. Anywayyy this topic reminds me; just last Thursday I experienced racism (first time, ever) and it was crazzyy! My friend and I were walking on the side walk and two white guys rode by and slowed to a stop so one could scream at us that, he “hates niggers”.. We were shocked! Couldnt believe it.. Why they went out of the way to say that, we don’t know. What makes them hate black people, still have no idea. I prayed for them that night. That’s all for now. Tired of typing.

Hello world!

Just Jane — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:58:47 +0000

Hello World. I am new to this blogging thing. I hope it’s as fun as I hear. I’m not sure what to blog about right now, so I guess I’m just going to ramble until I hit a topic that I feel I can turn into 16 decent entries to pass my Eng Comp 2 class.

I’m a freshman at Vincennes University right now. While I can’t wait to graduate and go on to a bigger university I’m happy I started here, it’s a great stepping stone! Uhm, at this point in my life I pretty much hang around the same people every day, blah! It probably wouldn’t be boring if the options on campus were a little broader. Oh well, that’s why I can’t wait to go home now. I usually hang with my family and best friends when I go home for break. Not really thinking about filling the boyfriend spot right now. Home hasn’t really been feeling like home though so I guess I’m glad to be at school, most times. Oh and since this is a paragraph about school, I’m majoring in Predentistry, for some reason I want to change to Biotechnology, but I haven’t yet. I am still indecisive on the two. Enough with school now!

Mike. He’s my top bffl! : ) we have a very close friendship. A lot of people don’t understand it, sometimes we get looks like we’re together or other friends tease us like we are more than “best friends”. Whatever though. Mike is 2 years older than I am, I’m not sure when we became so close but I’m glad we did. What I do remember is one day he called me really late at night and didn’t want to talk; he just asked if I’d be his best friend. I said yea, and every since we’ve been inseparable, even when he left me and went off to school! Lol. We have so many memories together and I know there are tons to come in the future. Right now he’s going through a hard time and he has come to the conclusion to withdraw from VU and enlist in the army, ACTIVELY! So I’m a little upset but I support him no matter what.

Janae. She is my closest friend. So close we just say we’re cousins. Everyone believes us and our families accept it. Lol. Up until two months before graduating high school we’ve always done everything together. Since sixth grade, we took school pictures together, cried together, met boys, cut classes, first jobs together, kicked out of school together, learned the hard way together, started dating together, even prom.! Getting pregnant though, she did on her own. Ughh. That kind of put a damper on our plans to start college together. While she says it doesn’t bother her, every time I go home I feel bad for leaving her or maybe not pushing her harder. It may sound silly, but I’ve always been the headstrong one in our friendship. If there’s any doubt, I can make it okay to do anything. Someone else might enjoy this control, but I hate it. At times she looks to me for help or guidance and it’s hard, because I am sometimes lost myself. Anyway, we are still “best cousin friends” and I stay with her family whenever I go home on breaks. This leads me to explaining my family.

My mom is in the army reserves. She just joined this year. Odd, I know but I’m very proud of her. She has wanted to join since hs and hasn’t had the chance until me and my brother graduated hs (May 2009). Me and my brothers and sister and REALLY proud of her! We miss her a lot, but everyone is dealing with it in their own way. My oldest brother Cotton (23) hasn’t lived with us since he was about 15, but his kids are very close to their grandma. Him and his 3 kids, (Violet, Vee, Vari) live in Gary, they visit A LOT! They’ll move back for good when my Mom comes home. My brother Duck (18) has an apt with his friend and our little sister Jimi (13) stays with her father. The closer summer gets the more excited I am for all my family to be back together! I get soo lonely without them at school with me. Lol!

So between the 2 friends I talked about, my family (Indianapolis and Gary), and few other friends not mentioned that pretty much described my complicated life in a rather short, but very long first blog entry. I think I decided what I want to blog about this semester, so prepare to read a MUCH SHORTER entries from now on. Writing this was tiring! : ) & I am sleepy now. Goodnight.