Veterans Day

I am a proud veteran. I served in the UNITED STATES ARMY MILITARY POLICE for eight years, active duty.  When I enlisted at the age of eighteen the first war in Iraq was going on and I wanted so badly to do what I could.  As soon as I got to basic training I remember seeing the front page of a newspaper saying the war was over and I was devastated. Now what?  I was sent to Germany for three years, at my age I was actually going to be able to drink lol.   I was stateside for the remainder of my service where I served in an Honor Guard Unit.  The reason I only spent eight years was I did not want to leave my two young children for someone else to raise.  I knew that it was only a matter of time before I was sent to Korea.  So I got a civilian police job in Atlanta.  

I am the proud mother of a United States Army Scout, Marcus Davis, who is stationed at Ft. Carson Colorado.  My other son, Jordan, was injured while in Marine boot camp, twice and had to take a medical. Their father, Perry Davis III, was also a military police officer.  

I thank God everyday for our veterans, and those currently serving.  Without these selfless people we would not be afforded all the luxuries we take for granted.  I think that every American has a duty to visit a Veterans hospital and see with their eyes the sacrifices these men and women have actually made for us.

Take a moment today to give thanks for your freedom, because it is a priceless gift.

Do you have veterans in your family? 

Do you respect our veterans?

What do you do to show your appreciation for your freedom?

I love new stuff, great finds!!!!!

What a great day!  Had my monthly visit to the Veterans Hospital (I suffer from major depressive disorder and PTSD). Always nice talking to the older veterans.
Since I was out I made a few stops:
 
     WHOLE FOODS- I love this place the selection is amazing.  While browsing through the sports          nutrition area I came across BOBOS OAT BARS absolutely delicious and a great deal on CLIFS KITS ORGANIC  bars. They were $1.00 but I had .50 cents off coupons so score on those.
     SEPHORA- I always feel so girly when I go in. It is fun to try out new scents and see what the latest trends are. Picked up a SMASHBOX full exposure eyeshadow kit.  I really only wear neutral colors and very rarely. I am more tomboyish than the average bear, lol.
     ACADEMY SPORTS- I really have too many running shoes BUT I saw these awesome ASICS GEL NOOSA TRI shoes and needed them (if I say needed it justifies it)   The shoes have various triathlon related pictures and phrases. Adorable

     Have you tried Sweet Revenge?  Tastes almost like cotton candy!!!! 
Now what to make for dinner?

Do you ever go on mini shopping sprees?
How often do you wear makeup?
What do you like to splurge on?