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Rachel

Women who behave rarely make history and I plan to make waves...

About Me

Let's see... I love my friends, family, and especially my husband. Every morning I wake up and can't believe how blessed I am to have such a gorgeous, amazing, funny, and caring man in my life. I love you, Chico.What else? I love life. I love to smile. And although my memory sucks at times, I never forget a friend from the past. I mean sheesh... I still wonder where my friends from elementary school are now and how they're doing. It's just me.And I guess I'm starting to learn that life is too short and that I need to relax more and worry less than I have in the past. (As hard as that is to do when you have a shmuck as a president.) Guess I've always felt pressure to do well and make those around me happy...and recently I've learned that you can't please everyone all the time and that in all reality... it doesn't really matter in the end. You have to choose your own priorities & direction.... and look after yourself in this great big world- cause if you don't, nobody will. People are people... nobody is perfect and sometimes those with the most problems in their lives spend their days finding ways to blame everything around them on others or trying to make someone else's life miserable instead of dealing with life and it's curves like the rest of us. I choose not to. I've learned to take responsibility for my own life, made something of myself, worked hard to get where I am....and FINALLY I can say I am completely happy with who I am, where my life is and where I can see the future leading me. Things have fallen together...and after 28 years, I can finally say that I deserve this happiness in my life. Life is good.
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My Interests

My pirate husband, Chico! That's the most important one. Closely followed by my furry son, Major.After that it would obviously be my friends/family and Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Therapy ice cream. I swear that stuff is magical.I also love learning! More specifically about people, cultures, and just life in general. I started to realize this was a passion in college even though those closest to me didn't understand. It's made me who I am now- hence the degree in International Business.Ah crap, and I must not forget to mention that I love to travel. LOVE IT. Love nice swanky hotels (also love to travel on a budget- doesn't matter to me) and taking pictures of all the cool stuff I may never see again. There's so many places I still need to visit. I feel like I'm behind the power curve on this one. The husband has mentioned going out of the country on our anniversary, so I guess we'll see what the next big trip entails. :)

I'd like to meet:

Husband's distant relatives, successful business people in my field, my brother's girlfriend (just to see if I need to kick her butt)....and the list goes on...
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Music:

Just about everything from pop to country, alternative to punk...whatever comes on. It honestly just depends on my mood. And as slow as I'm coming around... I'm starting to like some of the metal... not a bunch, but a little. And of course, I do have a favorite drummer... :)
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Movies:

Hard to say, I'm the one that always falls asleep in movies and I really don't watch very many. I'd definitely have to say comedies, military movies, and chick flicks are my all time favorites though.... when I don't snooze through them. I hate horror movies cause I'm a big weenie.Here's a few: Finding Nemo, Dead Poet's Society, Hotel Rwanda, The Green Mile, Antwoine Fisher & Toy Story

Television:

I'm kinda geeky on this stuff... I like CNN, channels where I can learn stuff, and reality or food channel junk.I hate Fox News... oy.... learned that from my dad. I pretty much dislike everybody on that station.What else? Will & Grace, Prison Break, Grey's Anatomy, Oprah, and the list goes on.

Books:

How-to books... self-help type junk, military history. I just like learning. Recently I've been reading lots of little magazine type things looking for recipes. My pirate name is: Captain Ethel Rackham Even though there's no legal rank on a pirate ship, everyone recognizes you're the one in charge. You have the good fortune of having a good name, since Rackham (pronounced RACKem, not rack-ham) is one of the coolest sounding surnames for a pirate. Arr! Get your own pirate name from fidius.org.

Heroes:

Those who fight to succeed against all odds. Doesn't matter who they are... rich or poor...famous or not.And of course, our U.S. military service members fighting and protecting us overseas. I will never stop praising your courage and strength.

My Blog

Visitors

Well, it looks like people have decided to take me up on my offer....and we now have a million friends and family coming in and out of our house!  YEA!  Now where's MY vacation????...
Posted by Single mother of a dog, husband, and a FES on Thu, 19 Oct 2006 08:47:00 PST

Halloween Party

That's right.... Halloween party at my house.  October 28th (Saturday before Halloween) at approx 6:30pm until ???Wear a costume.... everyone else is.... Bring the kids... we'll bob for apples or...
Posted by Single mother of a dog, husband, and a FES on Sun, 17 Sep 2006 09:24:00 PST

Better late than never *Update*

Ok, so I'm a little slow on the updates now that Lea has arrived.  She's now been here about a week and a half and we're all starting to get back in a groove.  We're still in the honeymoon s...
Posted by Single mother of a dog, husband, and a FES on Thu, 07 Sep 2006 10:25:00 PST

Just call me Mom...

Well, Lea is finally on her way to us from Germany.  She left early this morning from Berlin and landed in New York this evening.  In NY she'll have a two day orientation and then Saturday m...
Posted by Single mother of a dog, husband, and a FES on Thu, 24 Aug 2006 08:39:00 PST

I've added a picture of our daughter...

Lea's picture has been added to my profile if you're interested... 
Posted by Single mother of a dog, husband, and a FES on Thu, 27 Jul 2006 02:53:00 PST

Lea!!!

This morning I received an email from Lea's father and it confirmed that she's coming here to San Diego!  So, all my friends that have German connections one way or another.... you're officially ...
Posted by Single mother of a dog, husband, and a FES on Wed, 19 Jul 2006 08:55:00 PST

We're adding a child to the Allen family!!!!!!!!

Yes, you heard me right.... It won't be just Chico, Rachel, and Major anymore 'cause we're adding a new member!But, before some of you faint or act all crazy sending presents (which I'm sure you'll do...
Posted by Single mother of a dog, husband, and a FES on Thu, 13 Jul 2006 08:28:00 PST

Yea! New stuff!

I love getting new stuff!  Chico and I have been pretty good about saving money and paying bills off, so we rewarded ourselves with brand new patio furniture, a gazebo, and lawn mower.  (Ok,...
Posted by Single mother of a dog, husband, and a FES on Mon, 03 Jul 2006 08:31:00 PST

COME ONE- COME ALL

Well, it looks like my friends and family are finally catching on to my prodding and realize that I live somewhere fantastical to visit.  Jessica just left (boohoo) from her stay here and now pos...
Posted by Single mother of a dog, husband, and a FES on Wed, 21 Jun 2006 11:48:00 PST

Thanks Everyone!

Thanks to everyone that thought of me today!!!  28 seems waaaay closer to 30 than 27 did for some reason.  Not to mention it's the furthest away I've ever been from my family so it was a bit...
Posted by Single mother of a dog, husband, and a FES on Fri, 19 May 2006 10:32:00 PST