Love, and Libraries, and Snakes – Oh My! February marks the one year anniversary of my arrival to Fort Campbell, Kentucky. I packed my bags, got in my car and made a fifteen hour long drive from Texas to Tennessee. Looking back, I had no idea what the land of the 101st Airborne Division had in store for me. I, however, am delighted to say that I am part of a wonderful team and could not be more excited to be this issue’s guest editor. Many of the articles featured in this issue revolve around topics close to my heart such as National Library Lovers’ Month, Chinese New Year and Inner Child Programming. Speaking of hearts, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Do you know what your plans are yet? If you are still scratching your head on what to do, make sure to read William Corlew’s humorous article on page 6. As for me, I will probably spend the holiday rocking out to Irish punk band Flogging Molly in Nashville. I am definitely one true romantic! During winter, I personally look forward to cramming in as many indoor activities as I can before spring comes along. For me, it’s time to clean out my closet and reorganize my home. On page 22, Tara Goodson offers plenty of tips on how to get your home and closet in order. If you have the itch to explore downtown Clarksville, the Customs House Museum is a great local place for Family fun. As much I love an excuse to hibernate, I look forward to warm weather. Here’s to hoping that Punxsutawney Phil won’t see his shadow on February 2. I can’t wait for an early spring!
Editor Jessica Ryan
Contributors
Ben Alejandro Eden Barnett CynDe Clack William D. Corlew, III Fort Campbell Public Affairs Charlene Frasher Tara Goodson James Moore Adam Slyfield William Vallee
Publisher
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Creative Director Sears Hallett
Jessica Ryan, Guest Editor mwrlifeeditor@fortcampbellmwr.com
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National Library Lover’s Month Check out R.F. Sink Library’s amazing services to promote lifelong learning.
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Valentine’s Day: What Are Your Plans?
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Local Fun for the Entire Family
Will you spend your Valentine’s Day doing the same old, same old? Historic downtown Clarksville offers arts and culture for the entire Family at the Customs House Museum.
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14 USO Ten-Miler and Fun Run
Register for the second Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour event.
18 Healthy Habits by Char - Endorphins = Elation A natural way to feel happy and healthy is easy to achieve.
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20 Year of the Snake
Discover the rich history, traditions and customs celebrated during the Chinese New Year.
22 Organization. What’s That?
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Organize your home and life with these simple tips.
24 Be Smart on Social Media How much do you share online?
26 Five Easy Steps to a New You
Just because the New Year has passed does not mean it’s too late to get a start on a new you!
27 Inner Child Programming
How will you release your inner child?
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Spotlight on MWR
National Library Lover’s Month by James Moore
February is National Library Lover’s Month. The Robert F. Sink Memorial Library’s mission is to promote lifelong learning. The library staff provides an amazing variety of services for all age groups ranging from preschoolers to Active Duty Soldiers to Retirees. Let’s find out what’s going on at R.F. Sink Library this year:
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Let’s begin with books. The R.F. Sink Library has over 80,000 volumes in its collection. Nearly all of them can be checked out for 28 days. The online catalog can be accessed through the Fort Campbell MWR website. The new smartphone application Millennium Airpac will do the same thing.
Log into www.mylibraryusmobile.fmwr.net to see what’s on the shelves. Once you establish an account, you can reserve items that are checked out. R.F. Sink Library also provides the interlibrary loan service, which enables the library to borrow titles from other libraries. In addition to books, R.F. Sink Library provides magazines and newspapers for in-house use and a plethora of movie DVDs, musical CDs and books-onCD for check out. Soldiers can use the computer lab in the reference room to assist them with unit readiness by completing evaluations, preparing counseling statements, filling out leave requests, finishing mandatory training, downloading enlisted record briefs, clothing records and other professional resources located on Army Knowledge Online (AKO). The library collection has a variety of books designed to assist Soldiers in their professional development. Soldiers can also use the computer lab in their educational endeavors. There are nineteen computers with four scanners. Free proctoring is available for service members and their Families who are taking online classes. The Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) provides access to several hundred databases enabling users to search articles from numerous newspapers and journals. This service is available to registered library users and can be accessed from home. Once a library account has been established, call (270) 798-5729 to verify the account and to get the KYVL password. Gale Databases and Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) FirstSearch are great resources for term papers. The Peterson’s site offers practice tests including the SAT, Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), General Education Development (GED), Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and Officer Candidate School (OCS) along with the Resume Builder software. AKO has more databases for
students. The library staff will help patrons set up an AKO account so they can access these resources. There are three full-time reference staff available to demonstrate how to use the online databases and answer questions. If you would like to schedule a visit or just ask a question, call Reference Librarian Jackie Downs at (270) 956-3344. Teaching children to love books and get excited about reading has always been central to the R.F. Sink Library’s mission. It’s no surprise that the library offers plenty of kid-friendly activities throughout the year. Every Thursday there are two story hours for preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Story Hour is followed immediately by Children’s Craft Time. Children’s Services Technician Dee Bonnell helps young library patrons with their special craft projects. Throughout the year, volunteers Darlene Jackson and Miss Dee present story times and provide
activities to celebrate holidays such as Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. During June and July, the library staff offers the Summer Reading Program for six weeks. Open to kids entering kindergarten through children beginning fourth grade, the program emphasizes reading and prizes. The series culminates with a pizza party. Other events during the year are the Buddy Birthday Party, which is offered in conjunction with MWR Marketing, and National Children’s Book Week. There are educational databases for kids too.
caregiver’s lap and interact with them during the event. After the program, children are encouraged to play. It’s easy to see how all of these activities are designed to show that reading is important and that the library is fun! Public Services Librarian and Programs Coordinator Jennifer Johnson said “we believe that if you get a child hooked on reading early, he or she will be a library user for life.” National Library Lover’s Month celebrates all of the special resources, programs and activities available at the R.F. Sink Library. This month’s activities will include a very special event. Tell Me a Story is the result of a partnership between the library and Military Child Education Coalition. Limited to 120 Families, the event takes place at the Family Resource Center on Sunday, February 24. A special guest will read to the group. Afterwards, each Family
These include Tutor.com, Tumblebook Library, Tumblecloud for Teens, Tumblecloud for Elementary and Middle School, Junior Edition K-12 OneFile, Kids Infobits and Novelist K-8. All of these are available through AKO. Baby and Me Lapsit is designed for the library’s very youngest patrons. Geared for little ones from age zero to three, this program promotes early literacy. The program runs around twenty minutes and is filled with short books, songs, action rhymes and more! Some stories and rhymes are repeated each week, and new ones introduced gradually. All of the children and adults sit on the floor. Children stay in their
will receive a copy of the featured book. In order to attend, you must register in person at the R.F. Sink Library. Don’t miss out on this Fort Campbell tradition! The Robert F. Sink Memorial Library is open seven days a week: Friday through Monday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. The facility is closed on federal holidays. For more information, call (270) 798-5729 or 798-7466 or visit the website at www.fortcampbellmwr.com/education/Library/index. Don’t forget: it’s all free at your post library!
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Valentine’s Day:
Keeping it Together
What Are Your Plans? by William D. Corlew, III At last, it’s finally arrived: Valentine’s Day. Unlike some days in February, Valentine’s Day doesn’t just leap onto the calendar – it occurs every year. You’ve waited patiently all year long to prepare for this occasion. While pondering over your plans for this year’s cupid carousing you’ve probably done what most people have done: absolutely nothing! So, here is the not-so-usual scoop on Valentine’s Day: communication. Before we get started, here are a few facts about Valentine’s Day, courtesy of history.com: • 141 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second-most popular greeting card giving occasion. • Over 50% of all cards are purchased in the six days prior to Valentine’s Day and more than half of the total US population celebrates Valentine’s Day by purchasing a card. These facts, coupled with the sobering recovery from the previous holidays and the reality that “you just didn’t see it coming” (better known as procrastination), reveal that couples do not communicate well. In my quest for information concerning the way we communicate our feelings on Valentine’s Day, I discovered that the majority of people show their affection to their loved ones by giving a card, flowers, candy (specifically chocolate), jewelry, evening apparel (let’s keep it PG here), dinner and a movie. If most people express their feelings in this similar fashion – it is not original! But aren’t our relationships are unique? Furthermore, the way you celebrated last year’s love holiday is probably the same way you plan to celebrate this year’s as well. Additionally, the perfect gift you choose for your mate may turn out to be very wrong. An incorrect size may communicate an opinion of weight loss or “who, exactly, did you buy this for?” A box of chocolates may communicate that you are trying to derail your mate’s New Year’s diet plan. Receiving four dozen red roses and 2000 helium filled balloons at work really communicates: “Where did you get the money to make this purchase?”, “How do I fit this in the car?” and “How do I get the focus off me and these balloons inscribed ‘Be Mine’ at the next staff meeting?”
According to ehow.com’s “How to Plan a Romantic Evening for Valentine’s Day” article, these tips are their recommendations for Valentine’s Day and my responses follow their suggestions: Make Your Gift Highly Personalized: However, do not mark this occasion by receiving matching tattoos. Tattoos are painful, expensive, and will take up too much time from your evening. Plan It Together: This is great for communication. However; this will not work if you and your darling are both the “whatever you want to do” type. Instead, make the event special by each of you coming up with one unique idea, set limits (such as money, time, etc.) and reveal the idea spontaneously.
Nevertheless, whatever the two of you decide to do, make your decision together. Even if you plan to surprise your sweetie, let them know that you plan on surprising them. It will still be a surprise, because they will not be sure about what the surprise really is. Not only for Valentine’s Day, but every holiday, and every day in-between, use this unforgettable guidance by author David Augsburger: “An open ear is the only believable sign of an open heart.” Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program offers communication classes on a regular basis. Please call (270) 412-5500 for more information.
Make It A Surprise: This screams disaster if you planned an evening for two and your sweetie invited your co-workers over for a surprise Valentine’s Day get-together (especially after the flowers and balloons surprise earlier). Make reservations and arrange for transportation. Tell me where in the local area you expect to find a cozy, quiet table for two or an inexpensive chauffeur who actually knows the best scenic routes on a weekday evening. Traffic congestion is terrible - especially if everyone is going out around the same time for dinner. Instead, set up a romantic area at home and plan a special menu for just the two of you. You can even go as far as getting a toque and apron to make the event even more special. Cook it yourself or even hire an in-home chef to do the work and depart discreetly. (You still have to clean up!) Have The Appropriate Soundtrack: This may be difficult if you and your mate’s official first date song is “Welcome to the Jungle” or “Just Bust a Move.” Instead of music being the evening’s focal point, do small things leading up to Valentine’s Day. Make your partner a coupon for things they usually do, but you absolutely hate doing, or leave them a personal message expressing your feelings.
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Off the Beaten Path
Local Fun For the Entire Family by CynDe Clack
If you’re looking for a great indoor activity to do with your Family, check out the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center. Located in the heart of historic downtown Clarksville, the Customs House Museum is the state’s second largest general museum. You and your Family can explore an entire city block featuring gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history. They have some of the best hands-on activities you’ll find in a museum. Children and adults of all ages will have a great time at this local landmark. The building that the Customs House Museum occupies has a long history. The building’s construction was completed in 1898. It was originally designed for use as a Federal Post Office and Custom House to handle the large volume of foreign mail created by the city’s international tobacco business. The Customs House Museum’s permanent exhibits include Memory Lane,
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With a great place like the Customs Explorer’s Gallery, McGregor’s Market and Kitchen, Raceways, House Museum and Cultural Center just and the Bubble Cave. In Memory around the corner, you can spend a great day Lane you can see a rebuilt 1842 with your Family and not have to deal with log cabin, a historic Printmaker’s long car rides or overnight stays. Active Duty military can purchase a Shop and Tobacco Shop. Wagons and carts reveal transportation $30 membership package which includes free before the automobile. These admission for a year, this includes your Family, areas are packed with fun, children under age 18 (so you can bring your learning and fantasy – where child’s friend also) and two additional adult children can learn through play. guests per visit. If you have out-of-town You will also find the Challenges Family visiting, they are welcome to come and Champions Sports Gallery with you free of charge. Special discounts, which highlights amazing athletes exclusive invitations to museum events and who have come from Mont- more. For additional information about gomery County; the Postmaster’s membership packages, call (931) 648-5780 or Office; and the Lucy Dunwody visit www.customshousemuseum.org. Boehm Porcelain Collection which houses dozens of beautifully detailed birds and flowers and is one of the largest displayed collections in the southeast. During February, the museum will feature Miranda Herrick, an artist from Nashville; Black History and Women’s History Month exhibits; Eat Well, Play Well - an interactive exhibit encouraging healthy food choices and staying active; and works from artist Pat Halbeck. Beyond the Abyss: Phil Crouch & the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center 200 South Second Street, Clarksville, TN Bathysphere Adventure exhibit will remain (931) 648-5780 through February 17. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Finally, get “all aboard” to see the Open Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. fantastic model trains. The Customs House Museum boasts one of the largest model Second Saturday of every month is Free Admission Day. Adults: $7 • Seniors (age 65+): $5 railroad layouts in the region. The volunteer Teachers and College Students (with I.D.): $5 engineers “ride the rails” every Sunday Children (age 6-18): $3 •Children Under age 6: Free afternoon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Game Time
by Adam Slyfield College basketball is one of the purest sports in the world. No paychecks, no commercials, or agents - just student athletes across the country battling all year just to make it into a tournament with 66 other teams and ultimately become the NCAA Division I champions. March Madness, the most exciting tournament in sports, has some of the greatest stories of teams making deep runs or game winning, buzzer beating shots. These Cinderella stories draw us to the game, but with underclassmen leaving early for the
dreams of being drafted by a NBA team, becoming a superstar and receiving a multi-million dollar contract, college basketball has suffered. It all started in 1971, with Spencer Haywood. Haywood joined the American Basketball Association (the National Basketball Association's rival league at the time) with only two years of college experience at the University of Detroit. He played only one season with the Denver Rockets (known as the Denver Nuggets today) before jumping to the NBA and signing a six year, $1.5 million dollar contract with Seattle Supersonics. At the time, the NBA's rule was that every player had to be four years removed from graduating high school to be eligible to play in the league. The NBA threatened to disallow Haywood’s contract and disciplined the Supersonics organization.
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Haywood then filed an antitrust action against the NBA and won. He later won an out-of-court settlement which allowed him to play for the Supersonics permanently. The ruling then let players who graduated from high school and provided evidence of hardship to the NBA to be eligible for the NBA draft. Since 1974, there have been 42 players drafted straight out of high school into the NBA, the first being Moses Malone. More recently, Lebron James proved that you can be a great player without having any college experience. It is very rare, though, for a high school player to make an immediate impact on the league. But the question that always comes into play is how can you stop someone from being drafted and earning a paycheck, especially in sports when an injury can end your career in a blink of an eye? College athletes are not paid (legally anyways) so they have the right to join the NBA and make a living. The problem is that they leave college basketball in a state of unrest and unfamiliarity for the schools and fans. This lessens the sport by taking away the star players every year and making it that much harder for a school to win back to back championships and have a college dynasty. There have only been seven schools to win back to back champions in NCAA basketball history. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) won ten titles in twelve years under legendary coach John Wooden - the last being in 1973. Since then there has not been another repeat champion until the Duke University Blue Devils in 1991 and 1992 followed by the University of Florida Gators in 2006 and 2007. This feat is hard to accomplish, but staying together will develop team chemistry and improve a school’s chances of beating a team full of freshman who have never played a game together. In 2005, part of the NBA's collective bargaining agreement was an age limit for which players could declare for the NBA draft - nineteen years old and one year after completion of their last high school class. Why
does that matter? Since John Calipari, the University of Kentucky’s coach, took over in 2009, seven underclassmen left early to join the NBA and the entire starting line-up entered the NBA draft after winning the championship last season. Are those like Calipari to blame for exploiting the “one and done” rule - treating college basketball as a one year way stop on the road to the NBA? Is this unfair to the schools who recruit these young people for years just to have a player for one season? And how about the fans who root for their school with passion and pride? They can't have a favorite player for longer than one season, because the entire team is different every year. College basketball will continue to lack star power and repeat champions until this one and done rule is changed. We will still watch for those buzzer beating shots and schools you've never heard of making runs at the NCAA championship, but you will need to pay attention to the rosters to know who is returning to stay current with your favorite team. Kudos to those student athletes who stay and finish their education; hopefully others will follow their lead to improve themselves and the sport of college basketball.
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Tech World
Mobile Payments by Eden Barnett
It used to be a big deal when everyone started to do their banking online. Very rarely do most of us set foot in a physical bank anymore. At this point in our lives, phones are mobile computers, and banking can be done anywhere and at any time. What used to be simply a device for talking to another person long distance can now be used for limitless amounts of things. People can even start paying for items with their cell phones. Here are some of the applications (apps) I found that can help make your purchases mobile.
Google Wallet is an app on the Android market that literally has the slogan, “Make Your Phone Your Wallet.� You can actually load all of the cards in your wallet to the app on your phone, whether it is MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover. It can even load your reward cards from your favorite stores.
If you are as tired as I am of carrying all of your store cards in your wallet, or loaded up on your keychain, then Google Wallet is definitely for you. There are also safety features installed to keep your information secure such as needing a pin number to get into the program. To work Google Wallet, all you do is log into the app, click on the card you want, and tap it to any contactless point of sale terminal, which more places are starting to carry. Your payment will then appear shortly on the transaction record on your phone. Square Wallet is the second app I found for mobile payments and is available for both Android and Apple operating systems. Square Wallet, however, is more than just a wallet. Just like Google Wallet, you can load all of your cards to one place on your phone. You can also keep track of your favorite places and even search for new ones on the Square directory. If your friends have favorite places that they like
to visit, Square Wallet also offers the feature to buy gift cards. The coolest thing about this app, however, is earning rewards. You can discover new places and earn discounts for shopping there.
The last mobile payment app that I'm going to discuss is called Level Up. This app definitely focuses on the reward aspect of using their service. It is completely free, and you earn rewards each time you use it at a certain location. First time at a place? Reward! Been back five times since? Reward again! I love this app simply because it costs you nothing and gives you discounts that you wouldn't normally get. Just load your cards on to it, scan your Level Up code, pay and save.
We are living in a time of great change, and it wouldn't surprise me if the future didn't have physical credit and debit cards in it. This is only the beginning of mobile payments. If you are a little bit tech savvy and not afraid to try new things, then these apps are definitely for you. Not only are they convenient, but they can be fun and help you save money. Google and the Google logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc., used with permission.
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USO Ten-Miler and Fun Run
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by Ben Alejandro Held on Fort Campbell, the United Services Organization (USO) Ten-Miler race and Fun Run is an incredible opportunity to run with some of our nation’s heroes. The race is open to all runners, as well as those that would like to run and/or walk the course. All participants will also receive an official USO Ten-Miler and Fun Run t-shirt to commemorate this year’s event. In addition, units
can set up HOOAH tents in the Division Parade Field. In support of our Wounded Warriors, the portion of the race that was run on the troop trail parallel to Market Garden Road in 2012 will now be run on the actual road! The course will also include water stations at Mile 2.5, 5, and 7.5. This will give the opportunity for all to participate and enjoy this event. In addition, awards for first three men and women runners will be presented on at 10 a.m. on the race day. Certificates for age group winners will be mailed. Due to course conditions, dogs are not permitted. USO Fort Campbell Director Kari Burgess stated, "We're really excited to participate in the Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour, especially about offering the one mile Fun Run. Last year we had a lot of feedback from Civilians that were so proud to run among our Fort Campbell Soldiers; we're looking forward to providing that opportunity once again, and hoping more people get involved now that the one-miler is an option." For active duty military - to get the password for the discounted price, please email your name, rank, and unit (company, battalion and
brigade) to Kari Burgess at kbbrown@uso.org. Race registration closes on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 11:59 CST. For more information about the USO Ten-Miler and Fun Run, call the Fort Campbell USO Office at (931) 542-3078 or visit www.facebook.com/USOFortCampbell. Additionally, you can access the link for registration from the Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour webpage, hosted on www.fortcampbellmwr.com. Date: Saturday, March 23, 2013 Start Time: 8 a.m. Address: 47th Street at Desert Storm Avenue Registration Fees for Ten-Miler: Active Duty (Individual Price); $25; Civilian, Retired, Dependent (Individual Price); $50 Fun Run; Free Registration link: www.active.com/running/fort-campbell-ky/ uso-ten-miler-race-2013 Training link: www.halhigdon.com/training/ 51126/15K-10-mile-Training-Guide
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Healthy Habits by Char by Charlene Frasher
Endorphins = Elation
Everyone wants to feel good and happy. What people don’t realize is that you can have that - endorphins can boost your energy and make you feel good at any time. Endorphins are neurotransmitters or chemicals that pass along signals from one neuron to the next. Neurotransmitters play a key role in the function of the central nervous system and can either prompt or suppress the further signaling of nearby neurons. There are several ways in which you can naturally release endorphins such as falling in love, exercising and eating certain foods. Did you also know that releasing endorphins can reduce pain and depression? Endorphins block pain, because they're responsible for our feelings of pleasure. A lack of endorphins may lead to certain forms of mental illness such as obsessive-compulsive disorder or heightened sense of rage or anxiety. If endorphins overdo their job or the brain
misreads the endorphins’ cue, a person could be flooded with “fight-or-flight” hormones at the slightest hint of trouble or worry. Endorphins are produced throughout your body and requested by the brain. Many things can trigger their release. The primary triggers are stress and pain. What else besides stress and pain signals your body to release endorphins? • Exercise: The “runner's high” really exists, but you'll need to work for it. Heavy weightlifting or intense aerobic activity that includes periods of sprinting or increased exertion will trigger the greatest response. I am a firm believer in this concept as I never feel better than when I am pumping iron and kickin’ it on the treadmill. • Meditation or controlled-breathing exercises: Tai Chi, Pilates and yoga are believed to trigger endorphins. This type of release is a different level of euphoria. It is not a “runner’s high” but a great sense of being lifted and calmness. • Chili peppers: Capsaicin, which puts the burn in chilies, also signals the body to release some fire-quenching endorphins. Bonus: heat in food is a natural fat burner!
• Ultraviolet light: This may explain why some tanning bed users achieve something similar to a “runner's high.” Overusing a tanning bed, however, can pose health risks. I personally knew a woman who became very depressed while living in Alaska. Her doctor told her to spend time in a tanning bed daily in order to release endorphins. She became addicted and unhealthy as a result. What he could have told her was to exercise daily and eat chili peppers. You can get healthy and feel happy through daily exercise. Studies show that regular exercise can reduce stress, boost self-esteem, improve sleep and ward off anxiety and feelings of depression. Regular exercise can also strengthen the heart, lower blood pressure, increase muscle tone and strength and reduce body fat. It is astonishing that a simple thing like exercise can naturally release so many amazing benefits. Take a run or take or go outside and play. Release your own endorphins to find your cheerful glow.
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This & That
by Jessica Ryan
In 2013, Chinese New Year starts on Sunday, February 10. Also known as Lunar New Year and the Spring Festival, this holiday marks the Chinese lunar calendar’s first day. It is one of the important and longest celebrations in China and other countries around the world. Chinese New Year is rich with history, traditions and customs. For me, the holiday is filled with Family memories.
Being a Snake Growing up in a multicultural household, my Family held three New Year celebrations annually. Chinese New Year, in particular, held a special place in my mother’s heart. My grandfather was born and raised in China. Although my mother grew up in Thailand, her Chinese roots were a huge part of her identity. My mother often cooked Chinese food and told me stories about her ancestors living in China. She also celebrated the New Year each February. My earliest Chinese New Year memories with were my Family going to Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg, Maryland. I vividly remembered seeing Chinese lanterns hanging from the ceiling and dancers performing on the mall’s stage. I also recalled the lion dance, a popular holiday tradition, and loud drums. At home, my mom thoroughly cleaned our house. We also ate a big meal with our relatives during the first night. The year coinciding with our twelfth birthdays was particularly important to my mother. The lunar calendar is on a twelve year cycle and identifies each year with an animal. According to the calendar, the year you are born in is your animal. Similar to an astrological horoscope, your animal possesses certain qualities and character traits. In 2001, I celebrated my year for the first time. Twelve years passed and
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my year, the snake, approaches again in 2013. To understand my sign better, I decided to do research. I discovered that the Ancient Chinese believed that snake Family members are a good omen, because the Family will not starve (you’re welcome, Family). According to the Chinese Travel Guide, snake people are also regarded as intelligent, creative, materialistic and independent. Like horoscopes, there is a breadth of books, websites and other sources which greatly detail each animal sign’s characteristics, habits, future predictions and compatibility with other signs. You should figure out what your animal is and do your own research. You will find some interesting information.
Celebrating the New Year Like other holidays, people follow traditions when celebrating Chinese New Year. Prior to the New Year, a Family cleans their house thoroughly to sweep away the bad luck accumulated from last year. However, once the New Year begins, it is highly recommended to not the clean during the first few days since Families risk sweeping away good luck. Another big tradition is having a Family get together during the first night. Families eat a large meal. One of their must-have food items is Chinese dumplings, also known as Jiaozi. Chinese New Year lasts for fifteen days. During that time,
people eat other certain foods such as oranges, tangerines and special prepared dishes because these foods symbolize abundance and good fortune. One of my favorite traditions is leisee. Children receive leisee which are red envelopes with gold decorations. These envelopes contain “lucky money.” Each year, I looked forward to getting my leisee especially during the snake’s year. It is such as shame my mother and her relatives ended this tradition when I got older. There are other important holiday traditions. As I mentioned above, the dance performances and parades are quite a spectacle. In the local area, the Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville will host their annual celebration on February 24. Their celebration includes the lion dance performance, an eight course banquet and a silent auction. For more information, please visit their website at www.chineseartsalliance.org. Local restaurants are also places that typically hold celebrations for the New Year. As the New Year approaches, I anticipate what I will do to celebrate my special year. I will probably wear my snake necklace, clean my apartment, and eat at my favorite Chinese restaurant. Maybe I will purchase the New Balance 574 snakeskin sneakers in honor of my year. Whatever I choose to do, I will always reminisce about my Family memories and wish for another year of good luck.
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Style Your Life
Organization. What’s That? by Tara Goodson
Let’s just face the facts here. I am not an organized person. I never have been, as my mother will confirm. My Family says that I never will be organized, but it is something I aspire to be. My nemesis is laundry. With three females in the house, the laundry seems to multiply faster than it can get washed and put away. If I am being honest, I also hate dishes, sweeping and household chores in general. Because I am a grown-up, I know that the chores must be done (well, at least the ones I can’t make my children do!) and my house will never show up on one of those hoarders television shows. If I could just get a handle on staying organized, maybe I wouldn’t hate chores as much. I think my problem is creating piles. Over and over again, my research said this is the number one reason for disorganization, so having noted “No Piles!” - here are my favorite tips I ran across from the ‘net in my quest to become organized.
Household Tips Organize your house by task so that the things most relevant to each job are where you’re most likely to use them. This might be obvious for tasks like laundry and crafts, but
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what about a mail station, homework area or just storing linens in the laundry room? Figure out where things normally get dropped and set up an appropriate place for them as close as possible to that point. This will improve the chance that they’ll end up where they belong and decrease the distance the things that don’t make it home have to go to be put back. Store trash bags inside the trash can, under the current liner. That way, you (or whoever takes the trash out) have a fresh bag handy every single time. Use behind-thedoor shoe holders for storage of tiny or awkward stuff. The cloth shoe holders have pockets that are ideal for craft supplies, tools and office materials. Take care of dishes immediately after meals and run the dishwasher frequently. Large households often never get to that mythical state where the clean dishes are put away, the dirty ones are in the dishwasher and nothing is stacked up in the sink. Color-code your Family. Assign a color to everyone in the house and buy everything for them in that color: towels, toothbrushes, cups, water bottles, lunch boxes, slippers and other items. Use an accordion organizer to sort kids’ project paper. Use bed risers to increase the space under your bed. Use drawers, not counters, for storing bathroom stuff or keep all your toiletries in one box/basket on the counter — it is easy to move for cleaning the counter. Use a corkboard and pushpins to hang jewelry. Keeps everything visible but out of the way. Keep a basket by the stairs and add out-of-place items to it. When the basket is full, take it upstairs and put everything away.
Habits and Attitudes Close the circle. This takes a little discipline but if you can build the habit of always seeing every act through to its logical end every time, it will prevent a lot of clutter. In practical terms, this means that every time you use something, you follow through until that thing is back where it started from: eat a bowl of cereal, wash the bowl, dry it and put it back on the shelf. Clean one room or area a day. This is less daunting than cleaning the whole house. It also gives you a clear goal instead of the “one-more-thing” syndrome that strikes when you get a mind to “do some cleaning.” Find each room’s clutter “focal point” and keep it clean. In the bedroom, make the bed and keep it clear; in the kitchen, don’t store anything in the sink. If these focal points are clean, the room will seem less cluttered.
Give it away. Make a habit of taking regular trips to the Back Door Boutique or other donation centers to give away excess stuff. Also make sure that when that day comes, you’ve got a full load of stuff to get rid of. One in, one out. Make a habit of throwing out, selling or giving away something for every new thing you bring into the house. For example, when you buy a new pair of shoes, get rid of your least favorite. Use “deep storage” wisely. Pack up things that you’re not going to use and store them — don’t keep stuff out when you are unlikely to ever need it. Don’t make piles. Ever!
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Be Smart on Social Media
Use Your Brain
by Jessica Ryan and the Fort Campbell Public Affairs Office Social media is an excellent tool for staying connected to Family and friends. As Army community members, we are often away from our loved ones and find social media to be especially usefull. Being a smart social media user is important. Understanding who is reading your content ensures your privacy and safety. Here are some tips, courtesy of the Fort Campbell Public Affairs Office (PAO), that every smart social media user should follow:
profile as well as groups you are part of. Facebook pages are a good communication tool for groups such as Family Readiness Groups (FRG). For FRGs, Fort Campbell PAO recommends that you coordinate with your unit’s public affairs officer or organizational leader and make sure your content meets Army Operations Security (OPSEC) standards. In addition, groups should constantly monitor their pages to manage content, avoid OPSEC violations and control the
re-post Soldiers’ photos from downrange when they are unsure if it is geotagged. You should read your device’s user manual to understand its geotagging capabilities and disable geotagging when necessary.
Understand Army Social Media Policies Much of the social media policies echo wartime catch phrases such as “Loose lips sink ships.” Since social media is more popular and powerful than ever, we have to be smart in
Read the Terms of Service One of the first steps in becoming a social media user is account registration. When you register for an account, you may remember the Terms of Service or User Agreement section. This extensive document outlines the platform’s user policies. If you are like me, you probably skipped over reading the document and instantly clicked the “I Agree” option. This is not a wise idea since users blindly give their consent to policies which could affect them. One example is content ownership. The Fort Campbell PAO states that “often times, information and content published on social media platforms becomes property of that outlet.” Even if you already gave your consent, it is good idea to read the most updated Terms of Service of the social media you use and be mindful of the information you share.
Know Your Privacy Settings Do you know who has access to your profile? Once you set up an account, your account has default privacy settings. To be a smart social media user, you should manage your privacy settings. You can control who can view your profile on a public search engine to what information users can specifically see. Furthermore, platforms such as Facebook allow users to create custom lists on who can see what information. Fort Campbell PAO claims that custom lists are a good way to separate your work and social life. Also, be aware of the content you post on other people’s profiles since they can have different privacy settings.
Avoid the Rumor Mill Social media is a great resource to connect with others, but sometimes it can become the new gossip hub. While blogs such as lamebook.com provided us with many “lol-worthy” moments, starting rumors on social media can have serious consequences. As Army community members, we need to understand that sharing military-related information can be subject to national security concerns. This addresses both the content posted on your
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rumor mill. These suggestions also apply to closed groups. Even if your group has a closed page, it is not a secure channel.
Be Conscious of Geotagging Geotagging is marking content with location data. Devices such as smartphones and digital cameras can add location data to photos, videos and other media. Geotagging can pose a privacy and security threat. Fort Campbell PAO says that Soldiers should not use geotagging when they are deployed, in transit to support a military mission or on a secret military mission. Families and Civilians should not
sharing information. As mentioned before, military-related information posted on social media should abide by OPSEC standards. Likewise, social media is covered under Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The code still applies even during off-duty hours. For more information about the Army’s social media policies, visit the following websites: www.slideshare.net/USArmySocialMedia www.army.mil/media/socialmedia
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FIVE EASY STEPS TO A NEW YOU
Body, Mind & Spirit
by Ben Alejandro Calling all who have made a New Year’s Resolution but have yet to take one step into the gym! Do not be afraid - it’s still not too late to get started. Maybe all you needed was a little guidance on where to begin. If so, ask yourself these questions: Do you want to develop stronger bones? Do you want to reduce your risk of injury? Would you like to increase your energy levels and sharpen your focus? If you answered yes to one or all of these questions, then here are five ways to get you started on the journey to the jeans hidden in the back of your closet:
completely, but there are proper steps one must take to achieve various goals. If you are unsure, set an appointment with a certified trainer at your nearest fitness facility and he or she will be more than happy to provide options.
Choose the Right Trainer You have to remember that the trainer is there to help. The trainer is there to help guide and encourage individuals to achieve their physical and fitness goals. If one is to choose this route, it is very important that you feel comfortable with this person as well. By building a trustworthy relationship with your trainer, it provides you with confidence to work harder and more efficiently, leading to quality results.
Phone a Friend Share this new lifestyle change with your friends and even Family for two great reasons. It provides more safety for participants during fitness activities and more encouragement. “Borrowing ‘energy’ from a workout partner can further aid the patron in completing an exercise movement,” Estep Wellness Center fitness instructor Mandy Alexander-Wynn stated. “Having someone else go through the same workout sessions, diet plans, and possible plateaus can be used as another cheerleader to push through those boundaries and overcome them all.”
Decide and Commit Most people who are new to fitness will walk into a gym or fitness facility having absolutely no clue of what to do. Like starting anything else for the first time, this can be very scary and intimidating. Have no fear! This is the reason why the fitness world strives so hard to produce the best certified trainers to suit your needs. Unfortunately, these professionals will not come to you. You must take the initiative, decide to make the changes and commit now!
Have a Plan Once you have decided and committed to a healthier lifestyle, it’s time to choose what changes you want to make for yourself. If I were to ask ten women what they wanted to improve the most, my guess would be thighs, legs, and abs. Therefore, they pound the treadmills, squats and abdominal machines as if there was no tomorrow. Although those exercises are great, there is a lot more to strength training than that. It does not mean you have to abandon those movements
NUTRITION, NUTRITION, NUTRITION! It is said that “abs are made in the kitchen!” I wholeheartedly agree with this statement. What it really means is that all the running, sweating, jumping, lifting, and sometimes even crying will account for nothing if your diet consists of Coke, Burger King, chips and cake. Hylan Hampton, another Estep Wellness Center fitness instructor, said, “If you can’t pronounce it, don’t eat it.” Eating healthier foods attributes to more than half of a weight loss and a safe weight gaining regiment. Once these good habits are formed, get ready to see results quicker and faster than ever imagined. The human body is like a clay sculpture. Mounds of clay are first molded together to add depth and size to the figure, then defined to a very minute detail. Like the sculptor and his art piece, these things take time, patience and hard work. The same goes for the human body. With these steps and tips, you are on your way to a stronger body and healthier life.
Are you ready to get fit this year? MWR Sports and Fitness offers state-of-the-art exercise and weightlifting equipment, fitness classes and personal training at our physical fitness facilities. For more information, call Sports Office at (270) 956-1006 or visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com/Recreation/sports Monday: Cardio + Toning • 5 minute warm up on treadmill • 10 minute jog on treadmill • 5 minute cool down • 3 sets of push-ups • 3 sets of lateral pulldowns • 3 sets of bicep curls • 3 sets of triceps pushdowns with rope • 3 sets of dumbbell front raises Tuesday: Off Wednesday: Cardio + Core • 5 minute warm up on treadmill • 3 sets of crunches on stability ball • 3 sets of plank • 3 sets of bent knee hip raises • 10 minute interval training on treadmill • 5 minute cool down Thursday: Off Friday: Cardio + Lower Body • 5 minute warm up on treadmill • 3 sets of stability ball squats • 3 sets of forward lunges • 3 sets of lying abduction • 3 sets of lying leg curls • 10 minute jog on treadmill • 5 minute cool down Saturday: 30 minute brisk walk Sunday: Off
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In the Know
Inner Child Programming by William Vallee
Remember how frustrating it was to be eight years old? Your head was filled with many great ideas for a perfect day, yet there was always an adult telling you what you could not do. Take a moment to imagine your perfect little kid day. My perfect day consisted of excessive amounts of cookie dough sprinkled over Cinnamon Toast Crunch, multiple video games, Cartoon Network, mud puddles without shoes and, just possibly, a life size Hot Wheels car that can fly. What seems so strange is that now that I am an adult, and I have my own money, my parents really wouldn’t tell me not to do these things (well maybe) and I can drive. The question is, is this still the perfect day? Our priorities change as we become adults. We have Families to raise, children of our own to be role models for and waistlines to watch. I’m not sure when this switch occurs, but time has a way of making it so graceful that even in our own lives, standing in front of our reflections we cannot notice it. What if we could change our mindset? Put aside the office and the inhibitions of looking and acting like a professional. Put aside the hindrance of getting in shape and practicing a sport to be better at something. How about some fun or FUNN (Functional Understanding Not Necessary)? This is the idea that fun may not have a logical basis, but it may be spontaneous and for no good reason at all. When asked, “Why did you do that?” you may respond, “Well, I don’t know… it was just fun!” Don’t get me wrong - a trip to the gym, rock climbing and naps can be FUNN. This is a matter of changing the way we perceive the activities. If we let our guard down just a little and go into an activity thinking of it as play and FUNN, it will connect us with our inner child. Wouldn’t it be great to have that perfect little kid day feeling? It’s not that hard to do. With a little practice, it can be very easy. To get your mind back to the Hot Wheels or Barbie wielding child you once were, you need to follow this step-by-step guide to changing the way you think, act and perceive FUNN. Step One: Go to the supermarket and visit the cookie aisle, cereal aisle, bakery or all three. Choose that one thing that your mom probably would have said no to. As we already discussed, I would choose a roll of cookie dough.
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Starting in the early summer, groups will be able to sign up for open climb days.
You might select cake with one inch frosting or cookies covered with candy. Any one of these is good for the training. Now that you have had your very nutritious breakfast, it’s time to move on to activities.
Step Five: The most important step towards connecting to your inner child is getting your hands dirty and stepping out of your comfort zone. Any and possibly all of our steps have hopefully accomplished this, but this particular step is guaranteed. You need to pick up a MWR Outdoor Recreation Adventure Programs calendar and discover new and exciting activities. Perhaps it’s rafting down the Ocoee River this summer or rock climbing for the first time or maybe just a long hike through the wilderness. Whatever it is, it’s critical to your success. The trips are-
Step Two: For some reason children are immune to the cold. I remember being young and running head first into the waters of Maine, emerging and seeing my Dad barely dipping a shivering toe into the freezing Atlantic Ocean. This is exactly why for step two you must experience a polar bear plunge. What is a polar bear plunge? It is an event where people jump into freezing water. Nothing sounds more FUNN then jumping into a pool and nearly turning blue on a chilly winter day. A hundred participants will plunge into Single Pool on February 2. For more information about this event, call MWR Aquatics at (270) 798-6310. Step Three: Perhaps you’re not the cold water type? One of the all time coolest things to do as a kid is to jump on the bed. I’m not sure why this is so great, but mattress destruction seems to resonate deeply with children. Luckily with our training plan, you do not need to destroy a mattress. Instead, you can head over to Sky High Sports in Nashville. This trampoline park welcomes jumpers of all ages to play and bounce as long as you can. You can jump your way to connect with the child within! You could also call MWR Gear to Go at (270) 798-3919 and inquire about renting an adult size inflatable for your own back yard. Step Four: Don’t want to travel very far? Then your adventure is close to home. Playgrounds were amazing as a kid. Remember how much fun it was to explore, run and climb around the structures? Of course, as an adult running around a playground can make you feel like a giant. Squeezing through small spaces and only being a few feet off the ground just doesn’t have the same feeling. Luckily, the Fort Campbell Challenge Course Complex, located right outside of Gate 10, is a big adult playground! It is open to all with an adventurous spirit. The course is used for anything from teambuilding to therapy but also just for FUNN! As a group or an individual, you can play on the huge obstacle courses, climb and swing as much as high and fast as you can.
fully guided so all you need to do is sign up and experience everything the great outdoors has to offer. While on these trips, you shouldn’t worry about what other people think. Get your hands dirty. Maybe you will start to smell bad, but that’s okay when you are outside and none of this adult stuff matters anyway! This training plan is enough to unleash the inner child from deep within. Ideally, you will be able to take this into your everyday life, have a little more FUNN and be a happier person. So live it up, doodle a little during your next meeting, sing out loud, laugh at a knock-knock joke - whatever it takes to let your younger side shine and make your day-to-day life as great as it can be. Ready to connect with your inner child? Visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com for more information about the Outdoor Recreation Challenge Course, Adventure Programs, and Gear to go.
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