it's official

I'm gonna make a really long...REALLY long story short ;)
I'm getting booted from the military...for being 4% over in body fat count. Hilarious considering I do better on my fitness test (run, sit ups etc) then some of the "healthy" people lol. But nonetheless I have no control over the regulations. I was just given the paperwork yesterday which makes it official. I'm still in the military right now...I'll probably still be in for a month or two but it's inevitable that I'm getting out. I keep all my benefits and even get severance pay so I'm not freaking out or anything but I have to admit a little scared for the transition. I know God will guide me in the right direction though. In the meantime I plan to do online courses, and I'm looking into teaching, and or working part time at a scrapbook store. Also planning on teaching some online scrapbook courses since thats fun for me and can help financially :)
So anyways, thats the big news around here...
also took these pictures the other day over at Balboa Park:

And wanted to share this layout that I originally made for my book: "The Doodle Formula" that was a reject and didn't make it inside hehe.

and this one that DID make it in...it's my favorite :)
and yes...it's all pics of sweet Celine N. (shout out to you girl! hehe).

and lastly...
I made this mini album cover for a little project I want to do...an "all about me at 26" album. I know...they are so cliche but I've never done one of these and I want to remember all the experiences, feelings, aggrivations, dreams that I had when I'm old and gray :)

You see the flowers and the lacy ribbon?--they are the brand spankin new "Belle Fleur" line from Prima and you will flip when you see these in person! I also used some patterned papers, and the awesome Board Book by Urban Lily from the Urban Cut line, and the chipboard letters are from Prima Marketing as well.
Hugs, Adrienne

Comments

[Linda]

love love love all your art, including your photos. Beautiful job. Hope you are okay with getting booted out...it could be the best thing. Good luck.

[celine navarro]

i love love love the layouts, my dear!
and you know, about the military stuff, we talked about it and i am SURE you would be so successful being a teacher :) don't be scared, life is good and so many things are coming for you :) i feel it :)

[Sas]

Hey girl .. so wow the Navy is acting crazy huh, girl you have a BOOK out and you are more successful than anyone I know that is active duty and you DID IT ON YOUR OWN...I hate that weight rule, I mean it is not like we as women are built the same and yet we have to suffer from the same stupid rule for the freak'n skinny azz chicks out there, that can eat a popsicle and still lose weight..YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL and dont let the military tell you otherwise...I will still stand strong for now in the AF, but I am looking at getting out, cuz what I do in here I can make 6 figs a year on the outside..so girl BLOW UP and do what you do .. I will still love you .. SMOOCHES

[holly]

hey (a)! Long time no see - finally got over here and sorry to hear about the military issue but know you will succeed. missed you at cha this year - hopefully will see you this summer. hugs!

holly

[silvita]

Sad to hear about your work! Come to NL one big topic in the newes was here that they don't have enough people that would like to work in the army ;-)
You're so talented in so many ways...I believe that you'll find something new exciting soon!

[Donna.]

Sorry to hear about the military boot. That's just so crazy! Ah well, I guess God has different plans for you.

But, on a different note...

I LOVE the photos and new layouts. just BEAUTIFUl!

[Welcome Youngs]

you're fabulous1 you don't need no stinkin' military ;) And i love those pics of that place you visited!

[Michelle]

Love the photos! I hope that God will guide you in the direction that's meant for you. Take comfort in the fact that He's got big plans for you and all you have to do is just be patient and wait for it.

Happy Valentine's Day!

[angie delarie]

Love that layout !!!
Just seeing if u got my stamps yet?
Sorry about the military..there loss!!
Better things are coming ur way!!

[Holly Terra]

Well, That is a dumb rule.
You can like cupcakes and still be a fabulous military woman!
I am glad they don't have this rule in teaching.
Anyway, I think teaching classes sounds fabulous.
They have a HUGE need for one in SYRACUSE NEW YORK.
You can fly here and you can even sleep at my house.
I promise not to stalk you too much and I will allow you 4 hours of sleep after we stay up all night and eat cupcakes and scrap.
XOX
Holly

PS
I'll send happy thoughts and wishes your way...

[Kelly Slattery]

Hey Adrienne,
Sorry to hear you're out of the military, but excited to hear where your path leads :o) LOVING your pics...I'm thinking I need a tri[p to the local museum. Those primas look divine & I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of the doodle Formula!

[D@nielle]

huh that's strict, don't they give you a chance to lose the 4% ? Hope all the new exciting plans will work out ! Love the lo's.

[Janine]

Gorgeous work Adrienne and the pictures are stunning. Stunning!

Good luck with your transition. I have been there in similar circumstances and it can be completely scary at times, but you know, it is funny, somehow, it all works out. You survive, you get through and you make due. And also, the direction you end up in is something way better than where you expected to be. Take heart and good luck!

[Janine]

Gorgeous work Adrienne and the pictures are stunning. Stunning!

Good luck with your transition. I have been there in similar circumstances and it can be completely scary at times, but you know, it is funny, somehow, it all works out. You survive, you get through and you make due. And also, the direction you end up in is something way better than where you expected to be. Take heart and good luck!

[eef]

Hi Sweety, sorry to hear you got booted, but in a way maybe not since this will lead you to a job that suits you more :D Your way too creative for the army anyway ;-) Love your LO's and the blowfish ;-) on the mini album xoxo eef

[Amber Ulmer]

Sorry to hear about the bootage from Uncle Sam's duty... I know God will take care of you girlie!!!! Throwing up some prayers to the Big Guy for ya!! Lots of LUB! And I love your pages... dang.. thats hot!! Those primas!!
xoxo

[corinne delis]

oh love all the goodness in this post! And you are right god is going to show you in which direction your life will have to go, better things are ahead of you I am sure of that :)

corinnexxx

[Lisa]

I'm totally not usually a pink sparkly flower lovin' gal, but I like those Prima ones on your cute little board book. Oh Prima. What would we do without you?

And love your "Doodle Formula" layouts. Even the reject! What crazy person said no to that one!!?? Tee Hee!

[Gillian]

Wow.... booted for 4% over in body fat? that's ridiculous. Do they give you an option to lose weight at all?

I'm sure it will all work out in the end though, you'll find something you can do that you love :) Speaking of things to do that you love.... I got your book in the mail today! It's GREAT so far! So stoked to keep reading and trying out my doodles :)

[Sharmaine]

Oh sad about the news, but glad you see the good side :)
LOVE the photos
LOVE the layouts!!
Can't wait to see more of the album, the cover is VERY cool!