In My Own Words, Lifestyle

End of An Era

It's an end of an era. With DD 214 in hand, Alex is leaving the Marines to go home for good today. It may not officially be a military love-story, but there's love and it's a story. The Sergeant is done.

Experiences, Style, Travel

So Long, Jacksonville

So Long, Jacksonville! I flew in for the first time EXACTLY five years ago today. I'm flying in for, likely, the last time. I was not immediately smitten, but I've grown to love it.

11..., Lifestyle

11… Reasons I Don’t Hate Nicholas Sparks

11... Reasons I Don't Hate Nicholas Sparks. I'm sure he's lovely, but his writing is crap and formulaic. His settings, however, are idyllic. I do love North Carolina, so we at least have one thing in common.