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New to the group :)
Hi everyone, I'm Alejandra :D
I've been on this site for a couple months now, just browsing and I didn't have the courage to sign up until a while ago. Umm, where do I start?? Well, I guess I can start by saying that I am in a relationship a Navy sailor named Andrew. We've know each other since 2nd grade and we were friends all through out grade school and high school. And a year after we graduated, we started dating and we've been together for almost 2 years now and we recently got engaged! We kind of had a head start on having a long distance relationship because I moved from AZ to NM :(
Gosh, I hope this isn't too long lol. When Andrew came to me and told me he wanted to enlist, I was nervous. But I was excited because I knew how happy he was to start a career. He leaves really soon, within a week and it's really starting to hit me that he's leaving. With that being said, I'm really excited to meet other Navy gf/fiances and wives and share our experinces with each other :D
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Permalink Reply by TamE on
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Hi Alejandra
I am also new to the site and have a similar story. My bf and I have been together since high school and he left for boot camp last month on the 15. I am use to not being able to see him because we attended to different colleges but really miss talking to him!!! The site has been very helpful thus far and cant wait to attend his PIR on March 15!!
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Permalink Reply by navygf on
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I was so afraid someone wouldn't reply, I'm glad you did lol. It's nice to be able to talk about how this experience is going, although you've experienced more than I have already. Has your bf written to you while in bootcamp? I'm worried that when my fiance goes, he won't have enough time to write.
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Lol that's how I feel about the site glad I saw your post. I am still definitely a newbie. I received a phone call from my bf this past Sunday and he let me know that he'd had written me and letter and received the letters I sent.
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I didn't know they could call during basic. I know for sure I won't receive a call from him when he arrives, he'll be calling his mother. Has your bf adjusted well to basic?
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From the conversation we had it seems like he is adjusting pretty well. He had to have dental work and said he division was on hold until more recruits arrived. He told me to write him everyday as well.
By the way my name is Tamera. Nice to meet you Alicia. -
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It must be good to hear that he's adjusting well, especially because so many get homesick. Did your bf have his wisdom teeth pulled? My bf has his and is waiting until he goes into bc to have them removed.
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Yes it was his wisdom teeth, he had all four removed. Yea it is I'm glad he is doing well,when we talked he just asked me to write hime everyday.
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Permalink Reply by LoveYourSailor on
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Hi! Nice to meet you! I met my Sailor in 9th grade, had crushes on each other.. moved away from each other, met again, started a long distance relationship after high school (19 months), and now he's in A School for the Navy. It's so great to meet more navy gf's, fiance's and wives. Congrats on your engagement! Looking forward to sharing good news with you.
PS. If I haven't said already, My name is Alicia D
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Permalink Reply by brittini_hunter on
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Hello Ladies!! I'm new to the site as well, My husband arrived to bootcamp on 1/30, exactly one week after my birthday, needless to say I have had the saddest two-weeks ever. Tam05 how long was your boyfriend gone before you recieved a call? I keep my phone attached to me at all times, I'm so afraid that I will miss his call
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A week he left on 1/15 and his mom and I received his first call on 1/26. He has called me three times since he has been at BC. I am not sure why he has been able to call this much. I know he had to have a tooth pulled but am not sure if that has prevented him from participating in the regular routine of BC.
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