Monday motivation ...today I had the pleasure as a mentor to speak with a mentee who wanted advice on the things she wants to do in life. At first I was not sure how to help. The more I listened to her passion, the more I was excited for her. She asked me how I began my journey and how she should tackle it. I told her to prepare for those who won’t believe in the same things. I also told her to never let anyone’s negativity bring her down. The only one that keep your dream al

Monday motivation brought to you by son from Southern California.... It was not as warm as we would have hoped but he jumped into that water anyway. He has been waiting for the ocean for two years. Nothing was going to stop him. Although those waves got the best of him a few times, he still got up and tried again. Take the risk. Don’t let fear get the best of you. If you want something bad enough, go. get. it. What is stopping you ? . . . #beachvibes #newport #southerncalifor

Parent Tip Tuesday... Let’s talk about this. When I had my kids at age 25 and 28, I was a new little Army Officer still trying to figure out life as a dual military family and spouse. I tried so hard to be the “perfect” parent. It wasn’t until later that I realized thad shit doesn’t exist. I never hired a nanny until 14 years into my career because I thought I could do it all. After going through 4 of them I had the talk with the kids. When dad isn’t home, this team of 3 can

Hey there. It’s Thursday and you are almost to the weekend. Let me re-introduce myself. My name is Annette and I am the CEO of A Wild Ride Called Life. I am also a Retired Army Combat Veteran, Military Spouse and mom to a college sophomore and a high school junior 🤦🏻‍♀️ I am also living with PTSD, Anxiety and depression. I share my story to people all over the world to show everyone that it is ok to NOT be ok. I ain’t crazy. I am just a human who has a mental illness and I

When the PA says “welcome back” every time he sees me it means I am here far too often. Today I am getting my new hip checked out. They need to make sure it is working properly. Never did I think I would have had a hip replacement at the age of 43. Even though it hurts when I get up and walk too far, at least I am still here right? I’m not gonna lie. I am a little tired of this crap. The one year anniversary of the accident is coming up and I am not sure how I am going to fee

Mom of teenagers —-> outnumbered. Y’all- raise your hand if you have ever felt this way or actually feel this way right now 🤚🏼🤚🏼. I absolutely love my military brats but I swear this shirt says it all right here. Like, I need all the colors for every day of the week. Who can make me more ? 😂 How are you getting through it? Do you run away? Scream? Just get that whole entire bottle of wine? I’m so not judging. In fact, let’s do it together 😂👊🏼 You are not alone. Even t

Fun facts that some of you probably didn’t know... *Both of my parents are from Lima, Peru 🇵🇪 * I was born in New Jersey but was actually raised in Simi Valley, CA * I wanted to be a singer and on @americanidol; actually took voice and piano for 5 years * I performed in high school plays (@lareinaregentsofficial ) and I was both nervous as hell yet loved it at the same time. How I ended up in the @usarmy is a whole other story that will be told at a later date. Who knew rig

You guys. My insides are bursting. These past few weeks have just been tiring yet humbling. I am working so hard at working along side some amazing people who want to hear our story. I am listening to all of you. To us. I want this to be huge. I want us to make a difference. We may be a small little website but we have big hearts and we are being heard. Thank you to all of you for continuing on this journey with me. You help me. Because of God, my family and all of you, I am

It’s been such an emotional roller coaster lately. Today I was asked “do you ever wonder why he kept you here?” This referring to the car accident that happened 10 months ago. The event that replays in mind daily. The intricate details that will never leave my head. I remember about 90% of it. My answer- “sometimes I am not even sure”. Why me? I am sure we ask this quite often when we experience happiness, sadness or grief. I don’t have the answer. My eyes still fill with tea

And off she goes. I miss her already and it’s only been 3 days. Pray for us. We may have shed some tears. She’s growing up so fast. I am proud yet sad at the same time. I worry about her all the time but I know that she is ok. Being a mom is one of the hardest yet the most joyful things in life. Not sure how she is going to be 19 when yesterday she was 5 😭. I am so proud of her but this sending her off back to be a grown up is for the birds. I don’t like it. . . . #armybrat

Another month down and another pre op checkup. Although I am a little tired of having to make the drive, I know that I am being seen by some great doctors. I am making progress but the hopes of being able to run or even lift anything more than a 5 lb weight is still not hopeful. All those things I took for granted are now yet just in the distance. As of today there is no running or training for that Army 10 miler that I was hoping to not miss out on again....I left with tears

The days are going by so fast. We have been trying to get the girl into all her required medical and dental appointments. This week we need to update her military ID. Before you know it, she will have to leave to go back to school 😞. Having her home will now be bittersweet because we know that she will have to move on to do big girl things. Raising an independent and strong willed child is not an easy thing to do. You want to protect them but you also want to make sure they