Hello, Gorgeous! As Blush & Camo has grown I have gotten to meet and know so many Blush Babes. Our community is expanding into a tribe of total #Girlbosses and since I love you ladies so much I like to be honest and share important events happening in my life!
Today’s post is a little different. I’m taking a break talking about style tips and sharing some more personal details behind the scenes of Blush & Camo!
BIG LIFE CHANGE
As many of you know, I am an Army Officer by day and a fashion blogger at night! Two weeks ago I found out I was on the promotion list to Captain and will promote to this rank May 2017 (insert emoji praise hands here!). Since I was on the promotion list the Army has a course called the Captain’s Career Course (CCC) and I will be attending this for six months. Unfortunately, this class is not in Seattle.
This means I will be moving from the Seattle area to South Carolina in exactly 1 WEEK (aghhh!!). Oh, and the mover’s are coming to pack up and take all my stuff tomorrow!!
I have been stationed in the Seattle area for the past three years (this is my first duty station) and have truly made the Pacific Northwest my home. The blogging community here is absolutely amazing and the blogger babe friends I have made in the area are some of my favorite relationships. I started my blog here (in my kitchen to be exact!) and will always consider myself a Seattle blogger at heart. I am beyond sad to leave, but am excited to start this next chapter in my career!
I knew this move was going to happen as soon as I arrived in Seattle (the Army moves families every 3-5 years so it’s expected to moved every few years). Since Chuck and I are a dual military couple making our timelines match is NOT easy (especially when we weren’t married!). About a year ago I started thinking about both of our timelines and the best way to make them work. Chuck is already a Captain in the Army and still needs to go to the CCC.
So, after doing some research, we decided that we both needed to go to the CCC around the October-November 16′ timeframe and hoped that I would make the Captain’s promotion list that just recently got published! We applied for our course dates over a year ago and got accepted into our first choice course dates (YAYY for research and getting everything to work out!).
The only problem is Chuck will be going to a different CCC which is located in Georgia and I will be stationed in South Carolina. This means we will be doing long distance for about 7-8 months which I am not looking forward to. Doing long distance is something Chuck and I are used to (over half of our relationship as been long distance due to Army requirements that come with our jobs) but every time we do long distance it doesn’t get any easier.
Chuck’s schedule this year, as well as us both going to the CCC, adds up to us only spending 4.5 months together in 2016. I know some military families have spent 12 months or more apart, so I will happily take our 4.5 months together:).
Since Chuck and I knew this timeframe a year ago we kept this timeframe in mind when planning our wedding and honeymoon. That is why we spent almost three weeks in France- that was one of the only times we will have quality time with each other this year.
I am both nervous to move to an area where I don’t know anybody (if you’re a blogger babe in South Carolina I would LOVE to meet up!!) and start this new chapter. I have no idea where the Army will station Chuck and I after both of our courses are over, but we have a few places in mind that we prefer and hope work out.
I keep reminding myself to not stress to much about the move or worrying about where we will end up, so long as it’s at the same place (there’s a VERY good chance we will be stationed together after both of our courses!).
The Army is definitely a journey and there is never a dull moment! I wanted to let you ladies know of all the exciting new life events happening in the next month or so. And, if you live in the SC area let’s meet up!
Gorgeous! Very comfy and stylish look!
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Thank you so much Rachel!
xx Julianna
OH my Gosh, First of all congrats on making captain (soon)! Two my dad went to the university of South Carolina ( GO GAMECOCKS) a long time ago of course and commissioned from there! You will absolutely love SC, it’s gorgeous with amazing food and shops! It will fly by!
Thank you so much Kristin! Sending you lots of love! I went and saw a Gamecocks game the last time I was in SC and it was so much fun!!
xx Julianna
Best of luck girl!! Your blog is awesome & I always look forward to reading it!! ❤️
You’re the BEST Britt! Thank you so much:)!
xx Julianna
What an amazing read, I actually didn’t know you were an Army officer by day!! That’s so incredible! Congratulations on the move, I really really enjoy your posts <3
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Thank you Shveta! Sending you tons of love today and you’re always so sweet!
xx Julianna
Congrats on your new chapter!!! You and chuck are a perfect couple! I cant wait to hear more about your move.
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Thank you so much Bella! You’re always the sweetest and I hope you’re having a wonderful day:)!
xx Julianna
Wow! What a big life change! I hope that your travels and promotions treat both you and Chuck well. I feel very fortunate to have met you during your time in Seattle, and I hope that one day you find your way back. No matter where you are you will always be a valuable resource
Xo
Rachael
http://www.compasslanechic.com
Aww thank you so much Rachel and I’m sending you tons of love today! Your comment means so much:).
xx Julianna
Congratulations on all the big news babe!!! I’m so happy for you and proud of all your amazing accomplishments. <3 Hugs, Kait
http://www.baskinginburgundy.com
Thank you Kait! Wishing you the best week and sending tons of good vibes babe!
xx Julianna
Congrats on the promotion Juliana. We just moved from the Seattle area, and I miss it so much!, all the best in your future as captain, am sure you’ll love South Carolina. You adorable as always..those Jeans are gorgeous!
Thank you so much Jackie! The promotion won’t officially happen for about 9 months, and I totally feel you about missing the Seattle area. Sending you tons of love!
xx Julianna
Oh man! Sounds like a tough year girly. Distance is tough. Thank you (and Chuck) for your service to our country! I appreciate all you military men and women. I know you will excel in this next stage of life- congrats on the promotion! 🙂
You’re always so kind beautiful! Sending you tons of love and I hope you’re having a fabulous day!
xx Julianna
Oh wow Congratulations on becoming Captain!! Long distance would be so hard, I can’t even imagine, but time will fly by!! All the best Julianna!!
Xx Madeleine
http://www.lilyandblush.com
Thanks beautiful! I still have to wait about 9 months before I make Captain but I am excited to start this next step! Sending you tons of love today:).
xx Julianna
Congratulations! So excited for your new adventure. Can’t wait to follow along!! xoxo
Thank you so much Jennifer! That truly means so much and I’m sending you tons of love!
xx Julianna
Congrats on the promotion; that’s so exciting! My boyfriend and I have been doing long distance for the past 2 years, so I definitely understand the difficulties there!
Also, I live in Charlotte! Obviously this isn’t SC, but it is right on the border. (About 1.5 hrs from Columbja for reference)
Shannon
Thank you so much Shannon! Chuck and I joke that we have our “long distance relationship” and then we have our “actual relationship”. Long distance is hard, but totally worth it for the right person:)! Sending you tons of love babe!
xx Julianna
oh no Julianna! I’m sorry you and Chuck have to do long distance that is tough but CONGRATS on your promotion! I’m excited to see your new adventure in SC.
xo, Christina
https://www.christinabeex3.com/
We are totally used to it, Gorgeous! You’re always so sweet and I hope you’re having a week as fabulous as you are!
xx Julianna
CONgrats on the promotion! I thought blogging was your full time gig– hello superwoman! We are in the process of moving too. So stressful!
xo, tara
https://brunette-ambitions.com
Thank you SO much Tara! You’re too sweet and I’m sending tons of good vibes your way today!
xx Julianna
Wow! That’s so exciting! But also nerve racking. It’s too bad you and your husband can’t take the course in the same place, but atleast you’ll only be a few hours away. 🙂 congrats again to the both of you!
Liz
http://Www.lizzieinlace.com
Thank you so much Liz for the kind words! Only being hours away is amazing:). I hope you had a weekend as fabulous as you!
xx Julianna