In the Army, one thing is constant- the tenures every two years! As they say, change is the only thing constant. We can either make a real hullabaloo of it or embrace it gracefully. It is in fact, fun and the excitement is infectious. We at the Army are trained to behave and act in a…
Married to the Olive Green
From Quarters to a Home #AtoZChallenge
Getting an Army accommodation in a station is by sheer luck. You may get it in a week’s time or in nine months’. You may have to live in a temporary quarters till then and literally live in and out of the military boxes, neck deep in bubble wrap & cardboard boxes! More so, you might…
Partiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeessss #AtoZChallenge
Given an option between going out and being at home, I would rather choose to curl up with a book and a mug of coffee. But there are days when I love to wear my nine-inch heels, flaunt that little black dress and pretend to like people and their company. And I tell you, in…
Offr’s Mess #AtoZChallenge
Did you mistake by offers mess? Na, it is called Officer’s Mess. Officer’s Mess stands tall in the traditions of our Armed Forces. It is a wonderful institute that houses all the major historical events of the Regiment. It possesses mostly the marks of the great achievements by showcasing the many silver trophies, mementos and…
Nail it! The NDA Visit! #AtoZChallenge
Ever since I stepped in to a military school, I have been hearing about NDA. I became so obsessive with it that a visit to NDA had found its place on to my bucket list. So, when my husband asked me if I would love to watch the Passing Out Parade of the Cadets in…
Must-Haves in an Army Wife’s Wardrobe #AtoZChallenge
Few things in an Army Wife’s wardrobe is integral and imperative. It is definitely, not a Gucci handbag or MAC lipstick or a Dorothy Perkins dress. These are some essentials that would help you survive the theme parties, the official parties, the ‘whatever’ parties or the unexpected guests at home. a. My bet is always…
Ladies Meet #AtoZChallenge
Ladies Meet as the name suggests is an official meeting of Officers’ wives. In earlier days, with no telephone and no other means of frequent interactions, the ladies often felt left out, especially with their husbands away guarding the frontiers. Such meets thus became a means of solace and comfort and also to meet ladies from…
Know your Heroes #AtoZChallenge
Go to an Army station and you will be welcomed by many heroic quotes by the brave men who guards our frontiers. Never once have I not experienced a tinge of sadness and pain. The sacrifice that each of our soldiers, staying far away from their home and family cannot be compared with any other….
But, what about your Job? #AtoZChallenge
We, the Army Wives are bound to be asked this question, at some point in life. May be as early as the first week of our marriage, three years or at least in ten years. The question is inevitable. As I mentioned before, when we sign up for being an Army Wife, other than the…
If You Are Given a Chance… #AtoZChallenge
A thought came to my mind last night, while travelling back from work. Yeah, don’t ‘Whoa’ me. I know it was a Saturday and I was working till 11.30 PM. And for the record, I still am in office right now on a Sunday night. That was when I decided to pose a question to…
