The thing about Military Spouses, let me tell you.... They. Are. AMAZING! Seriously. Every single military wife/spouse I have met is such an incredible person and friend to have. Everyone told me this going into our first station that "The military life is great, you're going to love it! Its such a supportive community". I…
Military Life
Investing in The Little Things
Recently I realized that I kind of stop noticing Brendan when I come home at the end of my day. I don't mean that I totally forget I am married or anything, but I stopped asking "How was your day?" or greeting him like I used to. Now, I work about 30 hours a week,…
Update on the Byals. 8.2.17
I'm sure you're all wondering where the heck I have been lately! Well, busy, and not busy at the same time. We have now lived in Pensacola for 7 months, crazy! Time has flown by and it has been much more enjoyable than the craziness that entailed in Virginia. I can tell you now that…
Displacement
Displacement. This word has been in the back of my head ever since we moved the first time. Displacement. The dictionary definition of the word is "The moving of something from its place or position." As a military spouse, you kind of feel displaced for awhile. At least I did. And its a weird feeling.…
Not My First Military Move
Well, it's been a little while since I have posted last. But here we go again. It's a new year, a new month, I turned 24 (ah!), and at the end of this January month Brendan, my husband, and I will celebrate our 1 year anniversary!! Oh my time sure does fly by fast. Since…
Military Life: What I’ve Learned So Far
It's officially December. Do you know how long I've been waiting for it to be December? A long time. Well, actually 6 months but, it feels like a LOT longer. I have been wanting to think and write about what I've learned about being a military spouse so far. Thinking about it, I realized how…
Feeling like you have a Purpose
What does it feel like to have a purpose. Is it one purpose your whole life or is it built of many smaller ones with some larger ones in between? What happens to those purposes when you start a career, get married or have kids? What is your purpose? Preparing for our move to Virginia…
The Feeling of Relief
One of my favorite new sounds now is the opening of the door when Brendan walks in. Sitting on the couch, or cooking dinner, patiently waiting for his arrival, I suddenly hear the sound of keys in the lock, wiggling the door handle and the peel of the rubber on the inside of the door…
Independence 101
When it comes to decision making I am the worst. My whole life I've always relied on others and their input and guidance to help me with decisions. It's always been my dad, or my brothers and now my husband, Brendan. I don't do the car insurance stuff, or the financing, deciding how much money…
I am Married to the Marine Corps
Let me tell you one thing, I am married to the Marine Corps... and my husband. A quote I heard shortly after we moved for TBS was this, "When you marry a Marine you marry the Marine Corps, and get used to the Marine Corps coming first." Kinda like when you marry someone you marry…
The Short Wife 