Gonna give this a shot

Well, I'm already part of an online journal community, have been for years. But I've recently found that I read quite a few blogs here on blogger.com, so why not give it a shot? Right. We'll see how much I keep up with it.

I suppose I will start with the basics. I'm Tonja, nice to meet ya. I blow out the candles on January 30th...turning 28 this year. Wow, climbing that 30 mountain quick! I've been married since I was 18 years old. My husband, James, is an amazing man. He's a loving husband and father. I couldn't ask for anyone better to hold my hand in this crazy world. We have a beautiful five year old daughter, Shelby. Five...wow. Time sure does fly, I tell ya! James is in the Marine Corps and has been since early 2005. He's currently on his 3rd deployment to Iraq and we're counting down the days 'til he's home with us. Not too much longer now!

Hmm, let's see...I was born in Huntington, WV. Moved back and forth from there to southern Ohio for awhile. Now I'm living in sunny, southern California. Quite the change, I know. But this is where James was stationed, so this is where we are for awhile. We've been here since late 2005. I've made a few close friends out here, but could really get out more and make some more friends. Gets pretty lonely at times. And it doesn't help that 2 of those friends are moving very soon. :( It also doesn't help that I'm a bit of a shy person. That's something I need to work on this year.

Well, my demon spawn...er, I mean beautiful daughter...is calling my name. I must end this!

~Tonja~