arline jernigan

I was talking with a friend yesterday, and she asked me how it was being an airforce brat. How has it affected me?

I was stumped at first, because I have tended to only focus on the negative parts. Meaning, that we moved a lot, and the itinerant lifestyle was difficult for me. I was painfully shy, so when I finally made friends, it seemed like we had to leave. To this day, it is much easier for me to leave then to be left. Another thing that was hard, was that my dad was gone a lot of the time, especially when I was very young. Work seemed more important then we did. I tend to be a bit of a loner in many ways, and fear commitment.

But the good news is, that when I do choose to commit, I am very loyal.

I love to form deep connections with people, and friendship is something I value immensey, and don’t take lightly(there is ofcourse lightness and fun in my friendships) When someone reaches my heart, I am again very loyal and love them deeply.

I embrace the richness of my experience, and my past has shaped me. I have learned a lot, and everything has helped me to grow. I am still growing, and I know that will never end. That is the fun of being human.

I am glad that I am able to change my perspective (lord knows I need to do that a lot)

I also want to say that I love my family very much, have a great connection to my dad these days.

Things are good, and I am happy.

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