Today I drove up to Karen's place and let me say, driving in my spiffy new car was much better then the rental I drove last time I went north. I didn't feel like I was taking up a whole lane this time. I don't know if you know this but it seems like every other road is Peachtree. Seriousely, someone told me there are over a hundred different variations of Peachtree. It's ridiculous! Then today I noticed a parkway called Sugarloaf! Hello!!! How in the world am I supposed to get into shape if all of the streets are making me think of food?!?! I thought I was going to gain weight from the fried chicken, I wasn't thinking of the roads! I did pass a peach farm/market on the way to Karen's. I totally wanted to stop there on the way back to check out their produce and I wanted to buy some boiled peanuts. I love boiled peanuts but unfortunately it was raining cats and dogs and I didn't have an umbrella. Fortunately, I can stop there next time but ya'll know I have no patience. Who wants delayed gratification, I want it now!
I stopped by my new apartment this morning, I like it even more today! Of course, I also noticed I am going to need to get either some curtains or blinds for the living room before I can walk around in my undies. Bummer! But I did notice my light fixtures are cool in the kitchen, yay! I also noticed that within a mile of my house there is a grocery store, Target, Nordstrom's AND a Borders! Why do I need a car, I'm never leaving my neighborhood. Oh wait, I do have a job I have to drive to and let's be real, I'm not walking in this weather, LOL.
Today, I'm bringing you Military Barbie. As many of you know, way back when, I was in the Army. I know, me! But I was actually a pretty good soldier in that I was good at doing what I was told to do. I went from my parent's house to Uncle Sam's and since I was a very obedient daughter (my how times have changed) I was a very obedient soldier. I actually had a great time in the Army. After 5 years though I was ready to get out. Sadly, I had no problems with the Army itself. I just hated running and we did a lot of running. I did not want to spend another 15 years running and I figured if I re-upped for 2 more years then I might as well stay for 20. I worked as a video documentation specialist so while stationed in Korea I worked at AFKN which was the military tv station there. My field was mostly men. Oh darn, LOL.
Here I am with the guys in my department. I can't remember why we were dressed up, we were usually in BDUs but at least I look good in the pictures and really, that's all that matters. 
7 Mannions Speak :
You looked so cute! And that smile is megawattage as usual!
Hey Leiha, taking a break from all the copious amounts of exercise I am doing!
Nothing as obnoxious as a reformed potato,ah?!
Firstly, congrats on things coming together. New car, great looking apartment, Borders down the road, sweet. Proud of you matey, taking life by the scruff of the neck...
So you were in Korea? In the Army?
Is that where the whole Kimchee thing comes in? Gotta say, Kimchee is not my favourite thing. Korean BBQ, yes, fermented, stinky cabbage? No!
If you ever make it to HK one day, we'll eat our way from one end of the island to the other. Food here is awesome, there is nothing you can't get if you want it.
Finding it is an adventure too. Not to mention identifying it...
I'm with you on the small car thing too. I hate driving big cars, I always feel I'm going to hit the kerb, or stray over the line.
Take care, Joanie x
Look at that tiny waist! You looked hot! But whenever I think of you in Korea I think of the picture of you being carried over someone's shoulder home from the bar with your long hair almost draging on the ground. :)
Yeah! Where's that picture Leiha? I wanna see that one!
Joanie x
Yes! Your "tens of fans" would appreciate the pic of Miss Leiha tossed over a manly shoulder! *G*
OMG! Look at you! You look great, chick!!! Yes, we wanna see THAT pic! And some of you in your BDUs preferrably with an AK.
Thanks Jenna!
Joanie, I was once a reformed couch potato and I hope to be one again soon so you go girl! I love kimchee but it is definitely not for everyone, LOL. I also love korean BBQ, if we ever meat we have to go eat it. Are you trying to lure me to HK? You know traveling for me is all about food, LOL.
The funny thing Nancy is I thought I was fat then! Which is why I'm determined to enjoy my body now, LOL.
As for the picture that Nancy is describing, IT DOESN'T EXIST. Nancy is picturing something I told her but there was never any picture of said incident. There is a pic of me within seconds after the incident but for some reason I don't have it in my photo albums. It could be because being tossed over someone's shpulder is not easy on the stomach when one is drunk, LOL.
Nes, I will get that pic you want up for you soon. I have to find it first, of course, LOL.
Should I have made my pic black and white? I would love to see GI Lina, you would put me to shame, LOL. Life and age has taken it's toll on my face. Now I look at least 20*EG*!
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