Everything is about to Change...For better or Worst

**CHANDLERS WISH** · 08-19-2010 01:15 AM

Like a flower that blossoms, and one day beems in it's fullest, having taken a while to grow.

Like a catapillar that sheds and turns into a beautiful colourful butterfly.

Yeah, yeah, you laughed didn't you? The point being, it sucks growing up doesn't it, all things change in life but you are moving onto the most exciting part of your life yet, the change will be magical...

You will still be able to communicate to your brother and your sister. You'll make new friends and you'll see different parts of the World, as others have stated and you will have a husband, then no doubt, a child.

I think you wrote a thread about this didn't you? About what to do for 2 months.... re-view those answers as well if I am correct

Sweet, you dared to dream a dream so what other dreams do you have? What goals do you have, passions... And, start them, whilst he is away....

CW

**BabyGirl** · 08-19-2010 08:11 AM

Hi B.C. Congrats on the upcomming wedding.

I also have moved serveral times to different states, for different reasons. Work, Family, Marriage. I am 55 next week, and have lived in California, Oregon, Washington State, New Mexico, Arizona and Kentucky. I now live back in Washington State.

Each place I moved was different, different people, different weather, different cultures. When your Hubby ( in Jan) is going to be Stationed, you will have a month (at least) to prepare ( usually)..

The 2 months he's in training is a good time to broaden your horizon, look into the possible places he, you, will be stationed. Study and plan for each general area. West Coast, East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, Great Lakes. Remote Islands, Alaska, Hawaii, Virgin Isles. Guam. Yes we have CG in all of those places.
When you do find out where he is going to be Stationed, research the area.

We are blessed with the internet , unlike when I was younger and moved. Find out the weather patterns or Seasons, search the attractions or historical things about the Town or City.
If you are working in a particular field, Apply for jobs online at those companies that fit your expertise. Do this as soon as you know what Town or City you are moving to.

My Brother in Law was in the Coast Guard in the 60's & 70's, He moved several times while in the Service. Once to a very remote Island in the North Puget Sound that had a Lighthouse on it, where only 3 families lived. I got to visit with my Sister and Bro in law for 2 Summers. What an Experiance. It was Lonely to me ,being the only teen on the Island, going To "Town" only once a Month for supplies.

I was Bored and Lonely for the first two weeks, Then I found my hobbies and was more tranquil with myself and my life.
I learned to love reading, fishing, boating, nature studys, drawing, painting writing poems were the main things that kept my " Sanity" . There was nothing on the Island but 3 houses and the Lighthouse. No Stores, no Phones ( Marine Radio, C.B. Type only) .

Just be prepared to find something in your new "place" that will make you more rounded and Peace with being alone with yourself. If you aren't Stationed on a remote Island . Know there will be other Coast Guard wives and families to interact with and other branches of the Miltary, If stationed in a Metro Miltary area.
Depending on what type of service your hubby will be in , in the CG. You may have may times he will be gone for days or hours or even weeks. So learning your area and your ability to fill those hours or days, is Important .

Imagine your Hubby's Stationing as a Lottery, you will Win a New Life in a New Place.

**BasketCase** · 08-20-2010 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by CHANDLERS WISH

I think you wrote a thread about this didn't you? About what to do for 2 months.... re-view those answers as well if I am correct

CW

Erm I think I mentioned it in the one about my wedding. If memory serves me correctly.

**CHANDLERS WISH** · 08-21-2010 04:51 PM

Erm, internets huh, how to take a comment

Meaning sweet, there were some other answers there, so don't forget to review those it may help, in any event, bumbing again in-case, anyone else has some further suggestions

**Olympia** · 08-21-2010 08:12 PM

Make a list of things that have little or no cost to do...for instance:
Journal writing, drawing if you like that, make a scrapbook, paint, garden, read or join a book club(local librarys have these), bike ride, go to the park and swing... Volunteer at local library or hospital, etc... you will meet people and join in the community. Start a club on base,(chess, coupon clipping, make-up, any interest of yours...) make a post at the commisary or join one that may be listed there... You already will have common ground with the ladies there, GO with it! (wives of officers and soldiers.....)

**BasketCase** · 08-21-2010 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by Olympia

Make a list of things that have little or no cost to do...for instance:
Journal writing, drawing if you like that, make a scrapbook, paint, garden, read or join a book club(local librarys have these), bike ride, go to the park and swing... Volunteer at local library or hospital, etc... you will meet people and join in the community. Start a club on base,(chess, coupon clipping, make-up, any interest of yours...) make a post at the commisary or join one that may be listed there... You already will have common ground with the ladies there, GO with it! (wives of officers and soldiers.....)

I acually am going to make a scrap book. ") of the wedding photos