This is the last of this link up and I'm a little sad. This was a really fun one and thanks to Whiskey Tango Foxtrot for hosting it! I'm going to tell a secret about my very last photo. It's just me. I mean the REAL me. Mousse in my hair, moisturizer on my face, chapstick on my lips and that's it. No makeup (because chapstick is really just moisturizer for your lips), no hairstyling (in fact it's still a little wet in that picture), just me being me. It's a little intimidating to post but it's real. And I like real.

If you want to learn a crazy thing about Japan go visit me over at My Life as a Sailor's Princess where I'm guest blogging today. And of course, meet the Sailor's Princess while you're there.

Do you ever have so many things swimming through your brain that you sometimes forget it all? I know, it sounds nutty but that's how I'm feeling. I have a pile on my desk of everything I need to do in the next few weeks and it's overwhelming. I'm a very organized person and it's been an adjustment for me to live in a house with someone who isn't- even when he's cute! Luckily the being cute really helps Aaron's cause so he never gets in trouble for being unorganized. I just have to stay on top of things. I do notice when he has a day off (so about once a month!) our home is much messier. Not because he makes more of a mess but because when he's around I find I want to clean less and spend time with him more. It's not a bad trade off.

Tomorrow my friend Ashlee and I are spending some time at the Arts & Crafts Center here on base. They have some really fun things and we're excited to go jump right in. I love being crafty and I'm making a goal to do more fun projects and make my un-paintable military house a home!

Also, tomorrow I'm buying a guitar. Wish me luck with that one.

I recently found an awesome blog called Linky Here that's basically a directory for linky parties. It's pretty cool, they organize the parties by day, by theme, and by season so you can find the link up that fits you. If you host a linky party go add yours to their directory so people know where to find you!

Okay, enough of the random. I did a little guest post today over at The Ellie Life. I wrote about sharing your story through blogging {click to read} and I'd love to hear your thoughts on the subject.

And since every post is better with pictures, this was Twink waiting in the car for his mama.

In a lime green hoodie.

It's another Monday. This was a good one though because Aaron got a surprise day off. Of course he worked all weekend so it was his only day off for a while but we'll take it either way. We snuggled and played games and ran around with Twink. It's my idea of a perfect day. To end it all I'm linking up with Mo @ New on U for a few confessions.

• I confess that I just cried through the entire episode With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept. OTH #316. It breaks my heart every time.
• I confess that I spoil my puppy. A lot. He has more toys and eats more treats than any puppy I know. But he's so cute I find myself doing it without even realizing it. Aaron is just as guilty of this.
• I confess that I need to spend more time writing on my own. REAL writing. Not blog writing or silly writing. But I love blog writing so much.
• I confess that at this moment I am craving Cadbury Creme Eggs but instead I'm eating chips and salsa. It's not quite the same thing but I'll make do. 

Happy Monday Everyone!

Today I'm hosting Miss Ellie on my blog and I'm very excited about this. She's only 15 but don't let that fool you, she's got some pretty big dreams. She's recently started her very own organization with the ultimate goal of making a difference in young women's lives. She's here today to talk to you about her mission. Enjoy!

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Hello to all you hello, also I love you readers! My name is Ellie Coburn and I blog right over here. 

I'm a new blogger, and would just love your support over there. We are currently in the middle of a little giveaway.  Interested in a large ad space on my blog + some store credit to the fabulous forever21 store? Click here.  Ironically enough though, I am not here in light of my little blog. I am here to share with you...my cause.  Earlier this month I started a non-profit organization called Speak Now. today I am here to tell you a little about the cause.  -Our Mission-

-What that means-We at Speak Now see many young women who are actively ready to change the world or pursue their dreams. In the fear of being outspoken or being told that their ideas are inadequate or wrong, many young women hold back. it is out goal at Speak Now to give voice back to these women and encourage them to soar with their fabulous voice.  -Goals-Short term goal: Successfully reach our "Facebook drive" goal.  Our Facebook drive is simple. Get 1,000 supporters on Speak Now's Facebook page as a backbone for the foundation. Sort of like our cheer team. The very best thing about Speak Now, is that for each like we receive on Facebook 10cents goes to our cause. That's right, a dime for a click!  So head on over to our page and like away!  Long term goal: Ultimately we hope to open up a safe house in southern California for teens to come and feel loved. This house would be a sort of "welcoming committee" to young women who want to feel bold and beautiful. It would be a place for them to educate, create, and inspire. With the pressures off....we hope to create an environment that inspires these girls to collaborate with inspirational speakers and thinkers. The "Speak House" has a tentative goal of being up and running by the summer of 2018.  To help, please head on over to the Facebook page to get started and instantly donate a dime. To stay involved with Speak Now and other events you can become a gfc follower on my blog! You can also find my blog, The Ellie Life on Facebook and Twitter.  We hope to see you around! 

For more questions or information on Speak Now just browse the sites provided or contact me at: eacbells@yahoo.com  Have a most wonderful day!