Survey About US!

1. How did you and your spouse meet?
- My freshman year of highschool. He was a sophomore. We both had P.E together, & everytime we would be running around the track, he would like FLY by us & make numerous laps around us. & i was like danggg that guy is FAST. & apparently he sat at the same table as me at lunch... but some reason, i dont remember it, he swears up & down he did. LOL. but anyways, back then, Myspace was the big hit, & I was looking around, & then i was like waittt there is speedy! that was his nickname from me & a couple girls in my gym class. & So i added him. & then one day... we just randomly started messaging each other. & started meeting up in the halls & talking & we were both pretty shy, so next thing i know, he had wrote me a letter, & said dont read this until you get home... & i was just like ohhhh ok... sure! Well he left, & I couldnt wait til I got home to read it because i was still sitting there waiting on my mom. & he had asked me out! I was soooo excited! :) because we both just connected so well! & then, when i got home... he had called me, and i told him yes over the phone. i know we are corny! & guess. what I still have that 1st letter he ever wrote me! 6 years later! :) 

2. How old were you when you two met?
- I was 14

3. How long have you been together?
-Together, on & off for 6 years as of tomorrow. & married a little over a year.

4. Where are you and your spouse originally from?
-Both From North Carolina.

5. How did you feel about him joining the military?
- I honestly always used to say, i would never marry into the military. Because i seen what my aunt went through. & my uncle was never home, because he was stationed on a sub! but when we first started dating he straight up told me... that he wanted to join the navy. & i just ignored the fact, and let it go. & then the last time we started dating, he had told me that he had been on a waiting list to join. & a month after we got back together, they called & said they had a opening. & then i promised him i would stay with him & be behind him & support him the whole way. :) & I did.

6. Where did your spouse go to Basic Training?
-Great Lakes, IL.

7. Has your spouse ever been deployed?
-Yes. Half of one really, it was 4 1/2 months. Soon as he got done with A-school, he came home for 2 weeks, & Then was flown out to his ship!

8. Ever been to his promotion ceremony?
 -Nope.


9. How long have you been a military wife?
-A little over a year

10. Did you marry him before or after he joined?
-We were together when he joined, but got married after he joined.

11. How did your husband propose?
-way too long of a story. what you need to know, is that it was us. it fit us perfectly.

12. Where did you get married?
-Since we didnt have much time, & didnt have time to plan for a big wedding, we got married at the courthouse, & had a few family members with us!

13. How old were you two when you got married?
-We were both 20.

14. Did he wear his uniform on his wedding day?
-No.

15. Where are you and your spouse currently stationed?
-Norfolk VA.

16. Do you live on base?
-Nope.

17. How long were you married when you had to go through your first separation?
-I havent went through since we have been married, since his ship is in the shipyards. but i know it will be coming soon. but we were engaged through our first one.

18. What is your favorite base so far?
-I'd have to say Norfolk. Because I've only been to this one & Great Lakes.

19. Do you think your spouse looks good in his uniform?
-Ohhhhh Yea!

20. Do you think military life is more advanced than civilian life?
-I don't think so, but some wives would.

21. Do you like the benefits you receive as a military dependent?
-Yes. Esp When I was pregnant. other than that, i dont use them.

22. Do you have a lot of military wife friends?
-Nope. I have a few, & actually 1 has moved away, & another is leaving soon.

23. What is the hardest part of the military life?
-Not knowing what can happen next.

24. Do you own military wife stuff?
- I have 1 shirt, & a keychain. My hubs bought them for me.

25. Do you support your spouse as a member of the military?
-Yes. I will always stand behind him. ((: