Written Soul: Life As a Marine Wife


Hi, my name is Barbie and I've decided to document this exciting and new adventure that I've begun with my husband, Angel. There are so many things going on in our lives right now both wonderful and challenging but we have faith in where we're going and that we're right where we need to be. I wanted to share some of my experiences as well as have my own space to work through some of the everyday struggles that I face not only as a woman and a wife but as the wife of an extraordinary man with a duty, my Marine.

27th January 2011

Just an intro…

      My name is Barbie, I’m 23 years old and I just moved to Southern California with my husband Angel. He’s my best friend and my hero and I don’t know where I’d be without him. He’s a United States Marine and I couldn’t be more proud or excited to stand beside him and follow him on this adventure. Things are pretty amazing in my life right now and I have to give thanks to God for blessing me so abundantly. Two days before Christmas I was reunited with my love after 6 long months apart (due to Bootcamp/MCT/MOS) and we’re now living in our own place and have slowly turned this house into a home. I love trying new things and experiencing every second of this life we were given because you never know how quickly it’ll all slip away.

       Since moving here, I’ve learned so many things about myself and life and what being an adult is actually like. I’m 23 but had never lived on my own fully. I’d always been with my mom or with family while attending a university in Florida. I see independence in a new light. This is my adventure, this is my life…