Back in January 2010 I was just coming out of a bad relationship with a controlling and manipulating man-child. He was a career firefighter and a waste of breathable air. After 3 months with him, I found out he had been cheating on me. I want to say I was heartbroken, but I was relieved. I swore I would never date another firefighter again. I decided to try out dating sites again.... (I had tried E harmony and my closest match was 3 hours away from me. You’re telling me that there is no other sarcastic, fun-loving, with ok looks within 25 miles of me?) I signed up for a site called Plenty of Fish. I received A LOT of responses. The first message was always nice, and then the second one would come. So what position is your favorite? My response was always “Upright on my couch eating ice cream alone” NEXT!! As I was scrolling I came across a profile. I KNOW THIS GUY! Yet I don’t know him. I know I know him from somewhere. ...
11 months into a journey I genuinely don't talk about much to outsiders, I just put my head down and drive forward. No one truly knows this story and I'm sure a few jaws will drop and a few will say I had no idea, but let me back up on June 15th, 2022 a day I thought would never happen...Happened. Ok, let me set the scene. Wink and I were on vacation in our favorite city New Orleans with our friends Masshole Meemaw and Peepaw. That morning we had planned on going to the Death Museum (rather fascinating actually) and walked to a few other sites we wanted to take in as our week in New Orleans was quickly coming to a close. As we wandered the city on a very humid day I was laughing and just taking in the sites and smells praying that I could just hold on to the memories of this trip for the rest of my life (memories are a weakness of mine and that's connected to another journey for another day). As we entered Jackson Square I noticed Peepaw pick up...
The Traveling Tribe… This tribe is made up of 5 beautiful, inspirational, talented, and empowering women who are all in different stages of life! The tribe is composed of 4 married ladies (all fire/police wives) and one that is almost married. Some are small business owners, one is a medical professional and also a kickass firefighter, one just left a retail job with over a decade in the field, and another is counting the days till retirement (well all of us are in some way shape, or form), but one definitely can see the light at the end of the tunnel and it ain't no train! A few ladies have been divorced, we have all had our share of heartbreak, dealt with mental health issues, lost a job or two, some attended college, some raised kids, a few have overcome medical issues, had financial struggles, fought demons and some are still fighting, and one is just a crazy plant lover, and we have all learned a lot along the way. While we have only been officially a tribe since 2020...
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