The person behind the keyboard
Imagine a tall slender beautiful bombshell. The girl everyone wants to be like. Sweet on the outside, but tempermental when you least expect it. Stupid… no, that’s a bit harsh… ooh, say not-quite-wired for contemporary conversation. Ok, do you have her in your mind? Are you already tired of her and want to move on? Good. That would be me. Not ugly, not a model (BUT MARRIED!). I have half a brain — enough to have two college degrees, but still actually working on my bachelors after having graduated high school <cough, cough> years ago. The most important thing is I’m a happy-go-lucky Air Force wife, mom to 3 great kids, and feel like the luckiest person in the world. In the past 18 years I’ve lived in Ohio, Okinawa, Germany, Alabama and Arkansas; and will be moving to Las Vegas this summer. I’ve traveled to/through countless countries and have countless more stories fighting to get out of my head and onto the page. I’m studying Anthropology and might just teach some day. I like to write and would like to freelance in the near future since it’s a super job for the military wife who’s constantly either packing or unpacking household goods. I’m a top-notch photographer who’s been published a few times — but still don’t have the confidence to be knocking on [imagine angels singing] National Geographic’s door. Anyway, that’s me. How do you like me so far?
Jul 25, 2008 @ 16:24:02
I just came across this while looking for directions other than … just stay on the 6. Doesn’t work so well if you accidentally veer off! I just got back from spending 4 hours lost in France and never made it to “easy” Ikea before we had to make it back!! Anyway, funny story!
Jul 26, 2008 @ 04:38:05
No. A6 will take you to waaayyy too far. Try A6 to A620 go through Saarbrucken and take the Saarlouis exit. Pass McDonalds on your left (if you go there, don’t order “9 McNuggets” aka nein McNuggets (and don’t let your husband order because THIS WILL happen)) and IKEA is on the right. Also, a word of caution… I know they’re good, but don’t overdue it on the hotdogs w/ sauce and fried onions — they’ll fight you back on the way home. Now, if you’re feeling adventureous, you can take A6, hang a right onto A8 toward Neunkirchen (this takes you around Saarlouis) and then head south on A620. Then use the same Saarlouis exit. That’s the route we took. We’ll call it our personal “literary tour” of the ultimate IKEA experience. Just don’t forget to hang a right back on to A8 on your way home… or you’ll wind up in Luxemburg! Anyone else getting lost in Germany might find http://www.mappy.de helpful. (also available in .fr and .com). Thanks for the response.
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Mar 26, 2009 @ 14:16:43
Well i have to argue with your description of yourself. I have known you for years and your total beauty is more than most woman can wish for. Your talents are great! Your husband and children are amoungest the luckiest people out there to have you in their lives! I have become a huge fan of your photography. If you ever venture back to your old stomping grounds I would be honored to go do a photoshoot with you!
Nov 06, 2010 @ 07:17:57
Vince, you make me blush.
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As a fellow photographer, I thank you with all of my heart for the kind words — having seen your work, I’m sincerely humbled. I’ll get a note out to you next time I’m home. We’ll hit a cemetery or two (or just Starbucks)
L.