Have you ever noticed that it seems like most big changes come all at one time? As a military brat, maybe you don’t even notice anymore. Change for us comes quick and often and eventually you just learn to go with it. You move to a new place, get a new school, make new friends, you have a new house, new room decorations… what happens to all of the old things? Well, some things just fade away. That is not to say letting go ever becomes easier. Just because you are used to the change doesn’t mean that eventually you learn to glide through it like a sharp knife through butter. But no matter what, something does stay with us through every move. The memories and the character you build from each assignment are roots that plant you in each new place, but also get swept along wherever you go.
My Dad was always adamant about capturing our family moments on video. As my sister and I got older, it was admittedly a bit annoying to be filmed brushing our teeth while we got ready for bed… but now those videos are golden. I have a hard time remembering what each place I lived in looked like, or what it felt like to be there. But when I watch these videos, those memories come back to me. All of a sudden I can smell the musty forest that stretched out behind our house in Stafford, VA. I can feel the Wyoming wind burning my cheeks in the winter.
In the past two weeks the flood gates of change have swept through and started pushing me into a new phase of life. One big change is that I will be going from a brat to a spouse, as I just got engaged to a military man… something I swore I’d never do. But I am thrilled, and can’t imagine a more worthwhile way to build a future.
I have also put all those years of video to good use. Last week I launched my new video production company, UpRooted Productions, LLC. The name is symbolic of the military lifestyle. Frequent moves make it difficult to plant roots, but sometimes when you can capture your memories on video, they help you to keep the memories, and find some roots that go wherever you do.
Finally, the documentary, Silent Soldiers, is complete! Tomorrow I will be launching the video at 12 PM on this page as well as on uprootedproductions.com. My goal is to turn this into a full length documentary or a series about military families. Now is where you become very important. The military community is one huge network. I encourage you to share this with all of your friends and family, and help spread the interest. Later this year I will be starting a Kickstarter and will be needing as much support as possible for it to be a success. Additionally, share your stories with me! I want this to be a way to share the story of the military family, and you are the biggest part of that. As always, thank you for your continued support on this venture. Enjoy this teaser for Silent Soldiers and check in tomorrow at 12PM for the online release!
My Dad was always adamant about capturing our family moments on video. As my sister and I got older, it was admittedly a bit annoying to be filmed brushing our teeth while we got ready for bed… but now those videos are golden. I have a hard time remembering what each place I lived in looked like, or what it felt like to be there. But when I watch these videos, those memories come back to me. All of a sudden I can smell the musty forest that stretched out behind our house in Stafford, VA. I can feel the Wyoming wind burning my cheeks in the winter.
In the past two weeks the flood gates of change have swept through and started pushing me into a new phase of life. One big change is that I will be going from a brat to a spouse, as I just got engaged to a military man… something I swore I’d never do. But I am thrilled, and can’t imagine a more worthwhile way to build a future.
I have also put all those years of video to good use. Last week I launched my new video production company, UpRooted Productions, LLC. The name is symbolic of the military lifestyle. Frequent moves make it difficult to plant roots, but sometimes when you can capture your memories on video, they help you to keep the memories, and find some roots that go wherever you do.
Finally, the documentary, Silent Soldiers, is complete! Tomorrow I will be launching the video at 12 PM on this page as well as on uprootedproductions.com. My goal is to turn this into a full length documentary or a series about military families. Now is where you become very important. The military community is one huge network. I encourage you to share this with all of your friends and family, and help spread the interest. Later this year I will be starting a Kickstarter and will be needing as much support as possible for it to be a success. Additionally, share your stories with me! I want this to be a way to share the story of the military family, and you are the biggest part of that. As always, thank you for your continued support on this venture. Enjoy this teaser for Silent Soldiers and check in tomorrow at 12PM for the online release!