Jelly Beans and M&M's

Heads up!

With Halloween coming up, I just wanted you all to know... please don't ever mix Jelly Beans and M&M's in one bite.

I speak from experience, please don't let the kids have this combo.

As my family couldn't stop laughing at me for coughing and tearing up, I was having trouble swallowing. Now, looking back it was funny, but my throat is killing me right now and it's hard to swallow.

The reason:

When I chomped down on the Jelly Beans, they usually form to my throat and slide on down, but the M&M got stuck in the squashed Jelly Bean and couldn't break down. So the shell actually got caught and scracthed my throat and it took me forever to get the bite down.

Now, make sure you get the kids out there and trick or treat until they drop. You'll make lasting memories, but please stay away from this combo. Ha Ha!!!!!

Have a great Halloween!

Finished!

At last.

I can't believe it, but I just finished my written exams for the PhD that I've been working on the past three years.

The degree (when I finish) will be in Organizational Leadership from the University of Oklahoma.

Although I live in Germany, I can still take classes at my local Army Education center.

Spouses - I suggest when you find a moment, please visit your installation's Ed Center. There is never a good or bad time for education. Each day that passes is one day less you will have to get your degree. It can't hurt to at least see what they have to offer.

Remember - Don't "just survive" during the deployment -- ---- --- THRIVE! You can do it.