tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001921828737718078.post6601257018006024573..comments2023-07-14T08:01:13.905-04:00Comments on .Boots in the Doorway.: Spouses Clubs~Cheryl~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06851270305433489559noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001921828737718078.post-58825079099011093552010-07-29T01:10:10.239-04:002010-07-29T01:10:10.239-04:00I wish everybody were as thoughtful as you hon. Iv...I wish everybody were as thoughtful as you hon. Ive been to my share of events and have always felt left out and noticed people alone or feeling the same way as me so id talk to them so they wouldnt feel alone too. Eventually I stopped going to events altogether due to never feeling welcome or comfortable. Im glad your experience was positive hon I think its great youre involved :)A_Sailors_Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17037059842298526219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001921828737718078.post-20734454064812897792010-07-25T13:07:36.846-04:002010-07-25T13:07:36.846-04:00I'm a newbie here. Haven't had a change to...I'm a newbie here. Haven't had a change to get to know anyone yet. I'm not even sure if there's an FRG in my area. I've talked to the ombudsman to my fiance's boat, but that's it. I've joined a few sites, and following blogs. Started my own as well. I don't feel so "alone" anymore. Love your blog. I'll keep reading. <br /><br />lettersfromassailorssweetheart.blogspot.comWelcome to my Bouncin Padhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08396736109235131404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001921828737718078.post-50300939342220556302010-05-11T23:32:46.546-04:002010-05-11T23:32:46.546-04:00My husband just commissioned in Dec. after 5 years...My husband just commissioned in Dec. after 5 years enlisted. I relate a bit. I enjoy your blog :)SHILLIG4FAMILYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03000541184230953376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001921828737718078.post-34262135534158286392010-05-10T01:39:43.727-04:002010-05-10T01:39:43.727-04:00I'm totally with you!! I think there should be...I'm totally with you!! I think there should be a "newcomer's welcoming committee" with any spouse club! I haven't even been able to go to a function or meeting yet, and I was desperate to make new friends so I emailed the manager of the OSC thrift shop on base to see if she needed volunteers. It's hard to make that initial step to put yourself out there, but I'm glad I did! I've met a lot of great women this way :)<br /><br />And I totally agree that it is what you make it!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362812055877443802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001921828737718078.post-38671300999608342582010-05-08T00:57:11.140-04:002010-05-08T00:57:11.140-04:00Okay, so my husband is prior enlisted now an big b...Okay, so my husband is prior enlisted now an big bad 33 yr old 2LT. And I TOTALLY know how you feel. I feel like a totally intruder at officer functions. everyone so far has been really nice so far though. but I just feel different. I have kind of adopted the "if you can't beat 'em -join 'em" attitude. I volunteered for the FRG (yea!-FRG) and am going to a girls night out next week. I will keep you posted. I am new to your blog, but it is so very nice to know I am not alone!The LT's Wifeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920953938237422422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001921828737718078.post-80160540025314485682010-05-07T16:22:19.720-04:002010-05-07T16:22:19.720-04:00As a Navy wife I know exactly what you mean. It is...As a Navy wife I know exactly what you mean. It is hard moving to a new place and having to start all over. I am quite shy so it takes me a bit longer to make friends. But you are right. It is all about your attitude and what you make of it. You can't always depend on everyone else to make things happen, you must start it yourself. :)<br />I am now an official follower of you. I only follow blogs I intend to regularly read so I look forward to upcoming posts :)<br />http://reflectionsofanavywife.blogspot.com/Lainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10908436103293843647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001921828737718078.post-42679056615257571402010-05-07T13:44:20.846-04:002010-05-07T13:44:20.846-04:00I'm glad it turned out to be a good thing!! My...I'm glad it turned out to be a good thing!! My ex-husband was Army and I never had a good experience with spouse things. My husband now is a Marine and it is a completely different experience! I dont know if it is just the women or that my husband personality or the Army/Marine differnce. I'm glad you stayed, we can be each other's biggest supports!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033554933698248094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001921828737718078.post-1480161410036532142010-05-07T10:40:20.531-04:002010-05-07T10:40:20.531-04:00I loved this post! What an honest story about how ...I loved this post! What an honest story about how A LOT of us feel! People aren't as catty or clique-y as we feel but I think that entering into a foreign group of women can feel absolutely intimidating. Just a friendly smile or a "hi, welcome" can make that transition a WHOLE lot easier...and we'll probably find that we like each other too!Reihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040310005715478604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001921828737718078.post-39134138034911944012010-05-06T19:31:54.230-04:002010-05-06T19:31:54.230-04:00very similar to the discussion i had with my teen ...very similar to the discussion i had with my teen today: everyone feels awkward sometime, you just gotta push through it.Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482921819634524614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001921828737718078.post-83107501502389065762010-05-06T14:47:20.591-04:002010-05-06T14:47:20.591-04:00well, first of all, not every officer is an pilot....well, first of all, not every officer is an pilot. ;) I am glad you have stayed there because I do that too (now). It's sure not easy to make new frineds but we have to keep trying. :)Mirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16615593477213270134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001921828737718078.post-50525039601168956252010-05-06T12:49:29.278-04:002010-05-06T12:49:29.278-04:00I'm involved at our enlisted spouses club, but...I'm involved at our enlisted spouses club, but I had no idea there even was such a thing until after my husband was deployed and 4 weeks in I get this thing in the mail about a key spouse...yeah no idea what that was or why I would call them. A link at the bottom of the paper said something about the enlisted club so I went online and sent a message and I am so happy I did. I love it. I am glad you stuck it out!!LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16698966025464878637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001921828737718078.post-85772945132308968702010-05-06T12:43:26.249-04:002010-05-06T12:43:26.249-04:00I think sometimes its hard to remember we are all ...I think sometimes its hard to remember we are all in the same boat. Believe it or not I have not made any friends here and we've been here for over 6 months. I keep telling myself I need to go to the club meetings and call the Readiness Center and start getting involved. Its just taking that first step.<br /><br />♥ Mrs. S.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07873052963009039201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001921828737718078.post-41243125470780318192010-05-06T12:11:05.344-04:002010-05-06T12:11:05.344-04:00So happy to find your blog! WE have a lot in commo...So happy to find your blog! WE have a lot in common!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10386093942594618757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001921828737718078.post-36023219057640440702010-05-06T11:46:08.484-04:002010-05-06T11:46:08.484-04:00Hey there!
New follower here! Just thought I woul...Hey there!<br /><br />New follower here! Just thought I would stop by and say hello and introduce myself! I'm a future Marine wife and I'm always willing to meet new people! <br /><br />I've always wondered about those spouse clubs and how they work. I guess I'll have to wait and see when I get married and start living with him! I can't wait to read more from your blog and to get to know you better. =)<br /><br />-CarmenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com