I am a 30 yr. old married mother of 2. I have moved alot in my life, starting at an early age, finished high school with honors, started college, but never finished, had a career, left it and joined the military. Got out of that due to family reasons. My insights may seem harsh on some subjects, but I feel my opinions may be the same as others, and that could make us all feel better.

My passion is ...

laughter

I know too much about ...

health problems

My parents always told me ...

do as i say, not as i do

My childhood ambition ...

lawyer

My favorite memory ...

birth of my children and my marriage

Why I write ...

to release built up tension

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

prison break, ellen, radio

My first job ...

room service at hilton hotel

My best moment ...

basic training graduation

My inspiration ...

my father and want to better life for my kids

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Marriage

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As I look back upon my marriage, I see it as more of the biggest compromise of my life. Now, I couldn't tell you if this is a good thing, or bad thing. In the beginning, 6 1/2 years ago, it was all fun and games. The excitement was high, the love was passionate and the tension was low. What more could you ask for? Children. Not always planned as many people know, as the first was not for us. This is were the BIG compromise began and almost broke. As I see it, it takes a long long time to build a "marriage." In the beginning you do know know how much strength you can or can not give...

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