Introduction

Today I was reading some blogs written by some incredible young women. As often is the case, we (meaning the older generation) are inspired by those we are supposed to inspire (the younger generation). I am not certain what the purpose of this blog is. I don't live in some exotic country, nor am I a college student preparing for the future. I am a Navy wife with two kids and two dogs. We live in base housing in Hawaii and I work for a non-profit agency. My kids are in high school, so I'm no longer needed in the classroom. In the few months--okay ten--we have left here, I am determined to make the most of this "living in paradise." I play mah jongg, bowl, golf and participate in a book club. I am determined that this will be THE time I get in shape and lose the 40-60 pounds I've gained over the 14-15 years since the kids were born. Perhaps no one will ever read this. Perhaps someone will read this and a connection will be made. Perhaps I will discover something about myself and the world through this exercise.