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 ideawhat the land of the 101st Airborne Division had in store for me. I, however, am delighted to say that I ampart 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 NationalLibrary 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 whatto do, make sure to read William Corlew’s humorous article on page 6. As for me, I will probably spend theholiday 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 beforespring comes along. For me, it’s time to clean out my closet and reorganize my home. On page 22, TaraGoodson offers plenty of tips on how to get your home and closet in order. If you have the itch to exploredowntown 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

ContributorsBen AlejandroEden BarnettCynDe ClackWilliam D. Corlew, IIIFort Campbell Public AffairsCharlene FrasherTara GoodsonJames MooreAdam SlyfieldWilliam Vallee

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Inside this issue3 National Library Lover’s Month

Check out R.F. Sink Library’s amazing services to promote lifelong learning.

6 Valentine’s Day: What Are Your Plans?Will you spend your Valentine’s Day doing the same old, same old?

7 Local Fun for the Entire FamilyHistoric downtown Clarksville offers arts and culture for the entire Family at the Customs House Museum.

10 UnderClassedMarch Madness is right around the corner. Does the draft system help or hurt college ball?

12 Mobile PaymentsMoney on the go.

14 USO Ten-Miler and Fun RunRegister for the second Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour event.

18 Healthy Habits by Char - Endorphins = ElationA natural way to feel happy and healthy is easy to achieve.

20 Year of the Snake Discover the rich history, traditions and customs celebrated during the Chinese New Year.

22 Organization. What’s That?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 YouJust 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?

Jessica Ryan, Guest Editormwrlifeeditor@fortcampbellmwr.com

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Spotlight on MWR

February is National Library Lover’sMonth. The Robert F. Sink Memorial Library’s mission is to promote lifelonglearning. The library staff provides an amazing variety of services for all agegroups ranging from preschoolers to ActiveDuty Soldiers to Retirees. Let’s find outwhat’s going on at R.F. Sink Library this year:

Let’s begin with books. The R.F. Sink Library has over 80,000 volumes inits collection. Nearly all of them can bechecked out for 28 days. The online catalog can be accessed through the FortCampbell MWR website. The new smart-phone application Millennium Airpac will dothe same thing.

Log into www.mylibraryusmobile.fmwr.net to seewhat’s on the shelves. Once you establishan account, you can reserve items that arechecked out. R.F. Sink Library also providesthe interlibrary loan service, which enablesthe library to borrow titles from other libraries. In addition to books, R.F. Sink Library provides magazines and newspa-pers for in-house use and a plethora ofmovie DVDs, musical CDs and books-on-CD for check out.

Soldiers can use the computer labin the reference room to assist them withunit readiness by completing evaluations,preparing counseling statements, filling outleave requests, finishing mandatory training,downloading enlisted record briefs, clothing records and other professional resources located on Army Knowledge Online (AKO). The library collection has avariety of books designed to assist Soldiersin their professional development.

Soldiers can also use the computerlab in their educational endeavors. Thereare nineteen computers with four scanners.Free proctoring is available for service members and their Families who are takingonline classes. The Kentucky Virtual Library(KYVL) provides access to several hundreddatabases enabling users to search articlesfrom numerous newspapers and journals.This service is available to registered library users and can be accessed fromhome. Once a library account has been established, call (270) 798-5729 to verify theaccount and to get the KYVL password.

Gale Databases andOnline Computer LibraryCenter (OCLC) FirstSearchare great resources for termpapers. The Peterson’s siteoffers practice tests includingthe SAT, Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery(ASVAB), General EducationDevelopment (GED), Gradu-ate Record Examination(GRE) and Officer CandidateSchool (OCS) along with theResume Builder software.AKO has more databases for

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students. The library staff will help patronsset up an AKO account so they can accessthese resources. There are three full-timereference staff available to demonstratehow to use the online databases and answerquestions. If you would like to schedule avisit or just ask a question, call Reference Librarian Jackie Downs at (270) 956-3344.

Teaching children to love booksand get excited about reading has alwaysbeen central to the R.F. Sink Library’s mission. It’s no surprise that the library offers plenty of kid-friendly activitiesthroughout the year. Every Thursday thereare two story hours for preschoolers at10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Story Hour is followed immediately by Children’s CraftTime. Children’s Services Technician DeeBonnell helps young library patrons withtheir special craft projects. Throughout theyear, volunteers Darlene Jackson and MissDee present story times and provide

activities to celebrate holidays such as Halloween,Christmas, Valentine’s Dayand Mother’s Day.

During June and July,the library staff offers the Summer Reading Programfor six weeks. Open to kids entering kindergartenthrough children beginningfourth grade, the programemphasizes reading andprizes. The series culmi-nates with a pizza party.Other events during theyear are the Buddy BirthdayParty, which is offered inconjunction with MWRMarketing, and NationalChildren’s Book Week.There are educational databases for kids too.

These include Tutor.com, Tumblebook Library, Tumblecloud for Teens, Tumble-cloud for Elementary and Middle School,Junior Edition K-12 OneFile, Kids Infobitsand Novelist K-8. All of these are availablethrough AKO.

Baby and Me Lapsit is designed forthe library’s very youngest patrons. Gearedfor little ones from age zero to three, this program promotes early literacy. The program runs around twenty minutes and isfilled with short books, songs, action rhymesand more! Some stories and rhymes are repeated each week, and new ones introduced gradually. All of the children andadults sit on the floor. Children stay in their

caregiver’s lap and interact with them duringthe event. After the program, children areencouraged to play.

It’s easy to see how all of these activities are designed to show that readingis 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 onreading early, he or she will be a library userfor 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 Storyis the result of a partnership between the library and Military Child Education Coalition. Limited to 120 Families, the eventtakes place at the Family Resource Centeron Sunday, February 24. A special guest willread to the group. Afterwards, each Family

will receive a copy of the featured book. Inorder to attend, you must register in personat the R.F. Sink Library. Don’t miss out on thisFort Campbell tradition!

The Robert F. Sink Memorial Libraryis open seven days a week: Friday throughMonday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Tuesdaythrough Thursday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.The facility is closed on federal holidays. Formore information, call (270) 798-5729 or798-7466 or visit the website at www.fortcampbellmwr.com/education/Library/index.

Don’t forget: it’s all free at yourpost library!

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At last, it’s finally arrived: Valentine’sDay. Unlike some days in February, Valentine’sDay doesn’t just leap onto the calendar – itoccurs every year. You’ve waited patiently allyear long to prepare for this occasion. Whilepondering over your plans for this year’scupid carousing you’ve probably done whatmost people have done: absolutely nothing!

So, here is the not-so-usual scoop onValentine’s Day: communication. Before weget 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 Daythe second-most popular greeting card giving occasion.

• Over 50% of all cards are purchased in thesix days prior to Valentine’s Day and morethan half of the total US population celebrates Valentine’s Day by purchasing a card.

These facts, coupled with the sobering recovery from the previous holidaysand the reality that “you just didn’t see itcoming” (better known as procrastination),reveal that couples do not communicate well.

In my quest for information concern-ing the way we communicate our feelings onValentine’s Day, I discovered that the majorityof people show their affection to their lovedones by giving a card, flowers, candy (specifically chocolate), jewelry, evening apparel (let’s keep it PG here), dinner and amovie. If most people express their feelingsin this similar fashion – it is not original! Butaren’t our relationships are unique? Furthermore, the way you celebrated lastyear’s love holiday is probably the same wayyou plan to celebrate this year’s as well. Additionally, the perfect gift you choose foryour mate may turn out to be very wrong. Anincorrect size may communicate an opinion ofweight loss or “who, exactly, did you buy thisfor?” A box of chocolates may communicatethat you are trying to derail your mate’s NewYear’s diet plan. Receiving four dozen redroses and 2000 helium filled balloons at workreally communicates: “Where did you get themoney to make this purchase?”, “How do I fitthis in the car?” and “How do I get the focusoff me and these balloons inscribed ‘Be Mine’at the next staff meeting?”

According to ehow.com’s “How toPlan a Romantic Evening for Valentine’s Day”article, these tips are their recommendationsfor 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 arepainful, expensive, and will take up too muchtime from your evening.

Plan It Together:This is great for communication.

However; this will not work if you and yourdarling are both the “whatever you want todo” type. Instead, make the event special byeach of you coming up with one unique idea,set limits (such as money, time, etc.) and reveal the idea spontaneously.

Make It A Surprise: This screams disaster if you planned

an evening for two and your sweetie invitedyour co-workers over for a surprise Valentine’sDay get-together (especially after the flowersand balloons surprise earlier). Make reserva-tions and arrange for transportation. Tell mewhere in the local area you expect to find acozy, 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 everyoneis going out around the same time for dinner.Instead, set up a romantic area at home andplan a special menu for just the two of you.You can even go as far as getting a toque andapron 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 tothe Jungle” or“Just Bust aMove.” Insteadof music beingthe evening’s focal point, do small thingsleading up to Valentine’s Day. Make your partner a coupon for things they usually do,but you absolutely hate doing, or leave thema personal message expressing your feelings.

Nevertheless, whatever the two ofyou decide to do, make your decision together. Even if you plan to surprise yoursweetie, let them know that you plan on surprising them. It will still be a surprise, because they will not be sure about what thesurprise really is. Not only for Valentine’s Day,but every holiday, and every day in-between,use this unforgettable guidance by authorDavid Augsburger: “An open ear is the onlybelievable sign of an open heart.”

Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program offers communicationclasses on a regular basis. Please call (270) 412-5500 for more information.

by William D. Corlew, III

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Off the Beaten Path

If you’re looking for a great indooractivity to do with your Family, check out theCustoms House Museum and Cultural Center.Located in the heart of historic downtownClarksville, the Customs House Museum is thestate’s second largest general museum. Youand your Family can explore an entire cityblock featuring gallery spaces filled with fineart, science and history. They have some ofthe best hands-on activities you’ll find in a museum. Children and adults of all ages willhave a great time at this local landmark.

The building that the CustomsHouse Museum occupies has a long history. The building’s construction was completed in 1898. It was originally designedfor use as a Federal Post Office and CustomHouse to handle the large volume of foreignmail created by the city’s international tobacco business.

The Customs House Museum’s permanent exhibits include Memory Lane,

Explorer’s Gallery, McGregor’sMarket and Kitchen, Raceways,and the Bubble Cave. In MemoryLane you can see a rebuilt 1842log cabin, a historic Printmaker’sShop and Tobacco Shop. Wagonsand carts reveal transportationbefore the automobile. Theseareas are packed with fun, learning and fantasy – where children can learn through play.You will also find the Challengesand Champions Sports Gallerywhich highlights amazing athleteswho have come from Mont-gomery County; the Postmaster’sOffice; and the Lucy DunwodyBoehm PorcelainCollection which

houses dozens of beautifullydetailed birds and flowers andis one of the largest displayed collections in the southeast.

During February, themuseum will feature MirandaHerrick, an artist from Nashville;Black History and Women’s History Month exhibits; EatWell, Play Well - an interactiveexhibit encouraging healthyfood choices and staying active;and works from artist Pat Halbeck. Beyond the Abyss: Phil Crouch & the Bathysphere Adventure exhibit will remainthrough February 17.

Finally, get “all aboard” to see thefantastic model trains. The Customs HouseMuseum boasts one of the largest model railroad layouts in the region. The volunteer engineers “ride the rails” every Sunday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

With a great place like the CustomsHouse Museum and Cultural Center justaround the corner, you can spend a great daywith your Family and not have to deal withlong car rides or overnight stays.

Active Duty military can purchase a$30 membership package which includes freeadmission for a year, this includes your Family,children under age 18 (so you can bring yourchild’s friend also) and two additional adultguests per visit. If you have out-of-town Family visiting, they are welcome to comewith you free of charge. Special discounts, exclusive invitations to museum events andmore. For additional information about membership packages, call (931) 648-5780 orvisit www.customshousemuseum.org.

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College basketball is one of thepurest sports in the world. No paychecks, nocommercials, or agents - just student athletesacross the country battling all year just tomake it into a tournament with 66 otherteams and ultimately become the NCAA Division I champions. March Madness, themost exciting tournament in sports, has someof the greatest stories of teams making deepruns 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 basket-ball has suffered.

It all started in 1971, with SpencerHaywood. Haywood joined the American Basketball Association (the National Basketball Association's rival league at thetime) with only two years of college experience at the University of Detroit. Heplayed only one season with the DenverRockets (known as the Denver Nuggetstoday) before jumping to the NBA and signing a six year, $1.5 million dollar contractwith Seattle Supersonics. At the time, theNBA's rule was that every player had to befour years removed from graduating highschool to be eligible to play in the league.The NBA threatened to disallow Haywood’scontract and disciplined the Supersonics organization.

Haywood then filed an antitrust action against the NBA and won. He laterwon an out-of-court settlement which allowedhim to play for the Supersonics permanently.The ruling then let players who graduatedfrom high school and provided evidence ofhardship to the NBA to be eligible for theNBA draft.

Since 1974, there have been 42 players drafted straight out of high schoolinto the NBA, the first being Moses Malone.More recently, Lebron James proved that youcan be a great player without having any college experience. It is very rare, though, fora high school player to make an immediateimpact on the league.

But the question that always comesinto play is how can you stop someone frombeing drafted and earning a paycheck, especially in sports when an injury can endyour career in a blink of an eye? College athletes are not paid (legally anyways) so theyhave the right to join the NBA and make a living. The problem is that they leave collegebasketball in a state of unrest and unfamiliar-ity for the schools and fans. This lessens thesport by taking away the star players everyyear and making it that much harder for aschool to win back to back championshipsand have a college dynasty.

There have only been seven schoolsto win back to back champions in NCAA basketball history. University of California, LosAngeles (UCLA) won ten titles in twelve yearsunder legendary coach John Wooden - thelast being in 1973. Since then there has notbeen another repeat champion until the Duke University Blue Devils in 1991 and 1992 followed by the University of Florida Gatorsin 2006 and 2007. This feat is hard to accomplish, but staying together will developteam chemistry and improve a school’schances of beating ateam full of freshmanwho have never playeda game together.

In 2005, partof the NBA's collectivebargaining agreementwas an age limit forwhich players coulddeclare for the NBAdraft - nineteen yearsold and one year aftercompletion of their lasthigh school class. Why

does that matter? Since John Calipari, theUniversity of Kentucky’s coach, took over in2009, seven underclassmen left early to jointhe NBA and the entire starting line-up entered the NBA draft after winning thechampionship last season. Are those like Calipari to blame for exploiting the “one anddone” rule - treating college basketball as aone year way stop on the road to the NBA? Isthis unfair to the schools who recruit theseyoung people for years just to have a playerfor one season? And how about the fans whoroot for their school with passion and pride?They can't have a favorite player for longerthan one season, because the entire team isdifferent every year.

College basketball will continue tolack star power and repeat champions untilthis one and done rule is changed. We will stillwatch for those buzzer beating shots andschools you've never heard of making runs atthe NCAA championship, but you will needto pay attention to the rosters to know who isreturning to stay current with your favoriteteam. Kudos to those student athletes whostay and finish their education; hopefully others will follow their lead to improve them-selves and the sport of college basketball.

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It used to be a big deal wheneveryone started to do their banking online. Very rarely do most of us set foot in a physical bank anymore. At thispoint in our lives, phones are mobile computers, and banking can be doneanywhere and at any time. What used tobe simply a device for talking to anotherperson long distance can now be usedfor limitless amounts of things. Peoplecan even start paying for items with theircell phones. Here are some of the applications (apps) I found that can helpmake your purchases mobile.

Google Wallet is an app on theAndroid market that literally has the slogan, “Make Your Phone Your Wallet.”You can actually load all of the cards inyour wallet to the app on your phone,whether it is MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress or Discover. It can even load yourreward cards from your favorite stores.

If you are as tired asI am of carrying allof your store cardsin your wallet, orloaded up on yourkeychain, thenGoogle Wallet isdefinitely for you.There are alsosafety features installed to keepyour information

secure such as needing a pin number toget into the program. To work GoogleWallet, all you do is log into the app, clickon the card you want, and tap it to anycontactless point of sale terminal, whichmore places are starting to carry. Yourpayment will then appear shortly on thetransaction record on your phone.

Square Wallet isthe second app I found formobile payments and isavailable for both Android and Apple operating systems. SquareWallet, however, is more than just a wallet. Just like Google Wallet, you canload all of your cards to one place onyour phone. You can also keep track ofyour favorite places and even search fornew ones on the Square directory. If yourfriends have favorite places that they like

to visit, Square Wallet also offers the feature to buy gift cards. The coolestthing about this app, however, is earningrewards. You can discover new placesand earn discounts for shopping there.

The last mobile payment appthat I'm going to discuss is called LevelUp. This app definitely focuses on the reward aspect of using their service. It iscompletely free, and you earn rewards each time you use it at a certainlocation. First time at a place? Reward!Been back five times since? Rewardagain! I love this app simply because itcosts you nothing and gives you discounts that you wouldn't normally get.Just load your cards on to it, scan yourLevel Up code, pay and save.

We are living in a time of greatchange, and it wouldn't surprise me if thefuture didn't have physical credit anddebit cards in it. This is only the begin-ning of mobile payments. If you are a little bit tech savvy and not afraid to trynew things, then these apps are definitely for you. Not only are they convenient, but they can be fun and helpyou save money.

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Held on Fort Campbell,the United Services Organiza-

tion (USO) Ten-Miler race and Fun Run is an incredible opportunity to run with some of our na-tion’s heroes. The race is open to all runners, aswell as those that would like to run and/or walkthe 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 trooptrail parallel to Market Garden Road in 2012 willnow be run on the actual road! The course will alsoinclude water stations at Mile 2.5, 5, and 7.5. Thiswill give the opportunity for all to participate andenjoy this event. In addition, awards for first threemen and women runners will be presented on at 10 a.m. on the race day. Certificates for age groupwinners will be mailed.

Due to course conditions, dogs are not permitted.

USO Fort Campbell Director KariBurgess 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 Civiliansthat 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 theone-miler is an option."

For active duty military - to get the password for the discounted price, please emailyour 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 FunRun, call the Fort Campbell USO Office at (931) 542-3078 or visitwww.facebook.com/USOFortCampbell .

Additionally, you can access the link for registration from the Eagle Challenge Fitness Tourwebpage, hosted on www.fortcampbellmwr.com.

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Community Services17. Army Community Service (ACS) & ACS Director(270) 798-932218. Family Resource Center (FRC) (270) 956-293519. Financial Readiness (270) 798-551817. Lending Closet (270) 798-631320. Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC) (270) 412-600021. Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) (270) 798-027722. ASYMCA Backdoor Boutique (270) 956-156623. ASYMCA Family Center (270) 798-7422

Dining & Entertainment24. 19th Hole (Cole Park) (270) 798-182225. Conference & Catering Center (Joe Swing) (270) 798-217524. Community Activities Center (Cole Park) (270) 798-461026. Dawg Haus (270) 798-076624. Southern Buffet (Cole Park) (270) 798-461027. Sportsman’s Lodge (931) 431-4140

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Sports & Fitness48. Estep Wellness Center (270) 798-4664/4023 49. Fryar Stadium, Sports Admin Office (270) 798-309450. Fratellenico PFF (270) 798-941851 Freedom Fighter PFF (270) 798-735552. Gertsch PFF (270) 798-275353. Lozada PFF (270) 798-430654. Olive PFF (270) 798-410155. Softball Complex, North (270) 798-332056 Softball Complex, South (270) 798-3320

Trades & Services57. Army Education Center (270) 798-320158 Arts & Crafts Center (Guenette) (270) 798-669359. Auto Service Center (Air Assault Auto) (270) 956-1101/110060. Auto Skills (North) (270) 798-561258. Engraving Etc. Specialty Store (270) 798-0171

61. Equipment Rental (Gear-to-Go) (270) 798-680662. Library (R.F. Sink) (270) 798-572963. Veterinary Services (270) 798-3614

Travel & Lodging64. IHG Hotel (931) 431-449665. IHG Hotel (Satellite Location) (270) 439-222966. Leisure Travel Services Office (270) 798-7436

Miscellaneous Services67. 101st Airborne Division Headquarters (270) 798-979368. Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (270) 798-805569. Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (270) 798-716170. Commissary (270) 798-366371. Division Parade Field72. Fisher House (270) 798-833073. Gate 4 Visitor Center & Vehicle Registration (270) 798-504774. Gate 7 Visitor Center & Vehicle Registration (270) 956-449575. In/Out Processing & MWR Public Relations (270) 798-753576. MWR Director (270) 798-995376. MWR Unit Funds & MWR Collections (270) 798-681877. Museum (Don F. Pratt) (270) 798-3215/498678. Wilson Theater (931) 431-3636

The Exchange79. Airfield Mini Mall/Burger King

Green Beans Coffee (270) 640-461480. Community Town Center

Class Six (270) 431-3622Military Clothing Store (270) 798-4212Pizza Hut Delivery (270) 439-1113

66 Exchange/Food Court/Mall (270) 439-184181. Exchange Administration Office (270) 439-184682. Firestone (270) 439-186583. Gardner Hills Mini Mal1(Burger King/Subway) (270) 697-102084. Kentucky Shoppette (24hr gas) (270) 439-191485. KFC & Taco Bell (270) 439-635386. Troop Mini Mall (gas) (270) 431-241087 . Tennessee Shoppette (gas) (270) 431-4944

Healthy Habits by Char

Everyone wants to feel good andhappy. What people don’t realize is that you canhave that - endorphins can boost your energy andmake you feel good at any time. Endorphins areneurotransmitters or chemicals that pass alongsignals from one neuron to the next. Neurotrans-mitters play a key role in the function of the central nervous system and can either prompt orsuppress the further signaling of nearby neurons.

There are several ways in which you cannaturally release endorphins such as falling in love,exercising and eating certain foods. Did you alsoknow that releasing endorphins can reduce painand depression? Endorphins block pain, becausethey're responsible for our feelings of pleasure. A lack of endorphins may lead to certain forms ofmental 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 beflooded with “fight-or-flight” hormones at theslightest hint of trouble or worry.

Endorphins are produced throughoutyour body and requested by the brain. Manythings can trigger their release. The primary triggers are stress and pain. What else besidesstress and pain signals your body to release endorphins?• Exercise: The “runner's high” really exists, butyou'll need to work for it. Heavy weightlifting orintense aerobic activity that includes periods ofsprinting or increased exertion will trigger thegreatest response. I am a firm believer in this concept as I never feel better than when I ampumping iron and kickin’ it on the treadmill.• Meditation or controlled-breathing exercises:Tai Chi, Pilates and yoga are believed to triggerendorphins. This type of release is a different levelof euphoria. It is not a “runner’s high” but a greatsense of being lifted and calmness.• Chili peppers: Capsaicin, which puts the burnin chilies, also signals the body to release somefire-quenching endorphins. Bonus: heat in food isa natural fat burner!

• Ultraviolet light: This may explain why sometanning bed users achieve something similar to a“runner's high.” Overusing a tanning bed, however, can pose health risks. I personally knewa woman who became very depressed while livingin Alaska. Her doctor told her to spend time in atanning bed daily in order to release endorphins.She became addicted and unhealthy as a result.What he could have told her was to exercise dailyand eat chili peppers.

You can get healthy and feel happythrough daily exercise. Studies show that regularexercise can reduce stress, boost self-esteem, improve sleep and ward off anxiety and feelingsof depression. Regular exercise can alsostrengthen the heart, lower blood pressure, increase muscle tone and strength and reducebody fat.

It is astonishing that a simple thing likeexercise can naturally release so many amazingbenefits. Take a run or take or go outside and play. Release your own endorphins to find your cheerful glow.

by Charlene Frasher

Endorphins = Elation

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In 2013, Chinese New Year startson Sunday, February 10. Also known asLunar 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 inChina and other countries around theworld. Chinese New Year is rich with history, traditions and customs. For me,the holiday is filled with Family memo-ries.

Being a Snake

Growing up in a multiculturalhousehold, my Family held three NewYear celebrations annually. Chinese NewYear, in particular, held a special place inmy mother’s heart. My grandfather wasborn and raised in China. Although mymother grew up in Thailand,her Chinese roots were ahuge part of her identity. Mymother often cooked Chinese food and told mestories about her ancestorsliving in China. She also celebrated the New Yeareach February.

My earliest ChineseNew Year memories withwere my Family going toLakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg, Maryland. I vividly remembered seeingChinese lanterns hanging from the ceiling and dancers performing on themall’s stage. I also recalled the liondance, a popular holiday tradition, andloud drums. At home, my mom thoroughly cleaned our house. We alsoate a big meal with our relatives duringthe first night.

The year coinciding with ourtwelfth birthdays was particularly important to my mother. The lunar calendar is on a twelve year cycle andidentifies each year with an animal. According to the calendar, the year youare born in is your animal. Similar to anastrological horoscope, your animal possesses certain qualities and charactertraits. In 2001, I celebrated my year forthe first time. Twelve years passed and

my year, the snake, approaches again in 2013.

To understand my sign better, I decided to do research. I discoveredthat the Ancient Chinese believed thatsnake Family members are a good omen, because the Family will not starve (you’rewelcome, Family). According to the Chinese Travel Guide, snake people arealso regarded as intelligent, creative, materialistic and independent. Like horoscopes, there is a breadth of books,websites and other sources which greatlydetail each animal sign’s characteristics,habits, future predictions and compati-bility with other signs. You should figureout what your animal is and do your ownresearch. You will find some interestinginformation.

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 tosweep away the bad luck accumulatedfrom last year. However, once the NewYear begins, it is highly recommended tonot the clean during the first few dayssince Families risk sweepingaway good luck. Anotherbig tradition is having aFamily get together duringthe first night. Families eata large meal. One of theirmust-have food items isChinese dumplings, alsoknown as Jiaozi. ChineseNew Year lasts for fifteendays. During that time,

people eat other certain foods such as oranges, tangerines and special pre-pared dishes because these foods symbolize abundance and good fortune.

One of my favorite traditions isleisee. Children receive leisee which arered envelopes with gold decorations.These envelopes contain “lucky money.”Each year, I looked forward to getting my leisee especially during the snake’syear. It is such as shame my mother andher relatives ended this tradition when I got older.

There are other important holiday traditions. As I mentioned above,the dance performances and parades arequite a spectacle. In the local area, theChinese Arts Alliance of Nashville willhost their annual celebration on February 24. Their celebration includes

the lion dance performance,an eight course banquetand a silent auction. Formore information, pleasevisit their website at www.chineseartsalliance.org.Local restaurants are alsoplaces that typically hold celebrations for the New Year.

As the New Year approaches, I anticipatewhat I will do to celebrate

my special year. I will probably wear mysnake necklace, clean my apartment, andeat at my favorite Chinese restaurant.Maybe I will purchase the New Balance574 snakeskin sneakers in honor of myyear. Whatever I choose to do, I will always reminisce about my Family memories and wish for another year ofgood luck.

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Style Your Life

Let’s just face the facts here. I am notan organized person. I never have been, as mymother will confirm. My Family says that I neverwill be organized, but it is something I aspire tobe. My nemesis is laundry.With three females in thehouse, the laundry seemsto multiply faster than itcan get washed and putaway. If I am being honest,I also hate dishes, sweep-ing and household choresin general. Because I am agrown-up, I know that thechores must be done (well,at least the ones I can’tmake my children do!) andmy house will never showup on one of those hoarders television shows.If I could just get a handleon staying organized,maybe I wouldn’t hate chores as much. I thinkmy problem is creating piles. Over and overagain, my research said this is the number onereason for disorganization, so having noted “NoPiles!” - here are my favorite tips I ran acrossfrom the ‘net in my quest to become organized.

Household Tips

Organize your house by task so thatthe things most relevant to each job are whereyou’re most likely to use them. This might be obvious for tasks like laundry and crafts, but

what about a mail station,homework area or just storinglinens in the laundry room?

Figure out where thingsnormally get dropped and setup an appropriate place forthem as close as possible tothat point. This will improve

the chance that they’ll end up where they belong and decrease the distance the thingsthat don’t make it home have to go to be put back.

Store trash bagsinside the trash can, underthe current liner. That way,you (or whoever takes thetrash out) have a fresh baghandy every single time.

Use behind-the-door shoe holders for stor-age of tiny or awkwardstuff. The cloth shoe holders have pockets thatare ideal for craft supplies,tools and office materials.

Take care of dishesimmediately after mealsand run the dishwasherfrequently. Large house-holds often never get to

that mythical state where the clean dishes areput away, the dirty ones are in the dishwasherand nothing is stacked up in the sink.

Color-code your Family. Assign a colorto everyone in the house and buy everything for them in that color: towels, toothbrushes,cups, water bottles, lunch boxes, slippers andother items.

Use an accordion organizer to sortkids’ project paper.

Use bed risers to increase the spaceunder your bed.

Use drawers, not counters, for storingbathroom stuff or keep all your toiletries in onebox/basket on the counter — it is easy to movefor cleaning the counter.

Use a corkboard and pushpins to hangjewelry. Keeps everything visible but out of the way.

Keep a basket by the stairs and addout-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 alwaysseeing every act through to its logical end everytime, it will prevent a lot of clutter. In practicalterms, this means that every time you use something, you follow through until that thing isback 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 isless daunting than cleaning the whole house. Italso gives you a clear goal instead of the “one-more-thing” syndrome that strikes whenyou get a mind to “do some cleaning.”

Find each room’s clutter “focal point”and keep it clean. In the bedroom, make thebed and keep it clear; in the kitchen, don’t storeanything in the sink. If these focal points areclean, the room will seem less cluttered.

Give it away. Make a habit of takingregular trips to the Back Door Boutique or otherdonation centers to give away excess stuff. Alsomake sure that when that day comes, you’ve gota full load of stuff to get rid of.

One in, one out. Make a habit ofthrowing out, selling or giving away somethingfor every new thing you bring into the house. Forexample, when you buy a new pair of shoes, getrid of your least favorite.

Use “deep storage” wisely. Pack upthings that you’re not going to use and storethem — don’t keep stuff out when you are unlikely to ever need it.

Don’t make piles. Ever!

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Organization. What’s That?

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Use Your BrainBe Smart on Social MediaSocial media is an excellent tool for

staying connected to Family and friends. AsArmy community members, we are often awayfrom our loved ones and find social media to beespecially usefull. Being a smart social mediauser is important. Understanding who is readingyour content ensures your privacy and safety.Here are some tips, courtesy of the Fort Campbell Public Affairs Office (PAO), that everysmart social media user should follow:

Read the Terms of ServiceOne of the first steps in becoming a

social media user is account registration. Whenyou register for an account, you may rememberthe Terms of Service or User Agreement section.This extensive document outlines the platform’suser policies. If you are like me, you probablyskipped over reading the document and instantly clicked the “I Agree” option. This is nota wise idea since users blindly give their consentto policies which could affect them. One example is content ownership. The Fort Campbell PAO states that “often times, information and content published on socialmedia platforms becomes property of that outlet.” Even if you already gave your consent,it is good idea to read the most updated Termsof Service of the social media you use and bemindful 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 asmart social media user, you should manageyour privacy settings. You can control who canview your profile on a public search engine towhat information users can specifically see. Furthermore, platforms such as Facebook allowusers to create custom lists on who can see whatinformation. Fort Campbell PAO claims that custom lists are a good way to separate yourwork and social life. Also, be aware of the content you post on other people’s profiles sincethey can have different privacy settings.

Avoid the Rumor MillSocial media is a great resource to

connect with others, but sometimes it can become the new gossip hub. While blogs suchas lamebook.com provided us with many “lol-worthy” moments, starting rumors on socialmedia can have serious consequences. As Armycommunity members, we need to understandthat sharing military-related information can besubject to national security concerns. This addresses both the content posted on your

profile as well as groups you are part of. Facebook pages are a good

communication tool for groups such as FamilyReadiness Groups (FRG). For FRGs, Fort Campbell PAO recommends that you coordinate with your unit’s public affairs officeror organizational leader and make sure yourcontent meets Army Operations Security(OPSEC) standards. In addition, groups shouldconstantly monitor their pages to manage content, avoid OPSEC violations and control the

rumor mill. These suggestions also apply toclosed groups. Even if your group has a closedpage, it is not a secure channel.

Be Conscious of Geotagging Geotagging is marking content with

location data. Devices such as smartphones anddigital cameras can add location data to photos,videos and other media. Geotagging can posea privacy and security threat. Fort CampbellPAO says that Soldiers should not use geotagging when they are deployed, in transitto support a military mission or on a secret military mission. Families and Civilians should not

re-post Soldiers’ photos from downrange whenthey are unsure if it is geotagged. You shouldread your device’s user manual to understand its geotagging capabilities and disable geotaggingwhen necessary.

Understand Army Social Media PoliciesMuch of the social media policies echo

wartime catch phrases such as “Loose lips sinkships.” Since social media is more popular andpowerful than ever, we have to be smart in

sharing information. As mentioned before, military-related information posted on socialmedia should abide by OPSEC standards. Likewise, social media is covered under UniformCode of Military Justice (UCMJ). The code stillapplies even during off-duty hours.

by Jessica Ryan and the Fort Campbell Public Affairs Office

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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Calling all who have made a New Year’sResolution but have yet to take one step into thegym! Do not be afraid - it’s still not too late to getstarted. Maybe all you needed was a little guidanceon 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? Wouldyou like to increase your energy levels and sharpenyour focus?

If you answered yes to one or all of thesequestions, then here are five ways to get you startedon the journey to the jeans hidden in the back ofyour closet:

Decide and CommitMost people who are new to fitness will

walk into a gym or fitness facility having absolutelyno clue of what to do. Like starting anything else forthe first time, this can be very scary and intimidat-ing. Have no fear! This is the reason why the fitnessworld strives so hard to produce the best certifiedtrainers to suit your needs. Unfortunately, these professionals will not come to you. You must takethe initiative, decide to make the changes and commit now!

Have a PlanOnce you have decided and committed

to a healthier lifestyle, it’s time to choose whatchanges you want to make for yourself. If I were toask ten women what they wanted to improve themost, my guess would be thighs, legs, and abs.Therefore, they pound the treadmills, squats andabdominal machines as if there was no tomorrow.Although those exercises are great, there is a lotmore to strength training than that. It does notmean you have to abandon those movements

completely, but there are propersteps one must take to achievevarious goals. If you are unsure, setan appointment with a certifiedtrainer at your nearest fitness facility and he or she will be morethan happy to provide options.

Choose the Right TrainerYou have to remember

that the trainer is there to help.The trainer is there to help guideand encourage individuals toachieve their physical and fitnessgoals. If one is to choose thisroute, it is very important that youfeel comfortable with this personas well. By building a trustworthy relationship withyour trainer, it provides you with confidence to work harder and more efficiently, leading to quality results.

Phone a FriendShare this new lifestyle change with your

friends and even Family for two great reasons. Itprovides more safety for participants during fitnessactivities and more encouragement. “Borrowing‘energy’ from a workout partner can further aid thepatron in completing an exercise movement,”Estep Wellness Center fitness instructor MandyAlexander-Wynn stated. “Having someone else gothrough the same workout sessions, diet plans, andpossible plateaus can be used as another cheerleader to push through those boundaries andovercome them all.”

NUTRITION, NUTRITION, NUTRITION!It is said that “abs are made in the

kitchen!” I wholeheartedly agree with this state-ment. What it really means is that all the running, sweating, jumping, lifting, and sometimeseven crying will account for nothing if your diet consists of Coke, Burger King, chips and cake. HylanHampton, another Estep Wellness Center fitness instructor, said, “If you can’t pronounce it, don’t eatit.” Eating healthier foods attributes to more thanhalf of a weight loss and a safe weight gaining regiment. Once these good habits are formed,get ready to see results quicker and faster thanever imagined.

The human body is like a clay sculpture.Mounds of clay are first molded together to adddepth and size to the figure, then defined to a veryminute detail. Like the sculptor and his art piece,these things take time, patience and hard work.The same goes for the human body. With thesesteps and tips, you are on your way to a strongerbody and healthier life.

Are you ready to get fit this year? MWRSports and Fitness offers state-of-the-art exerciseand weightlifting equipment, fitness classes andpersonal training at our physical fitness facilities. For more information, call Sports Office at (270) 956-1006 or visitwww.fortcampbellmwr.com/Recreation/sports

Body, Mind & SpiritFIVE EASY STEPS TO A NEW YOUby Ben Alejandro

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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Remember how frustrating it was to beeight years old? Your head was filled with manygreat ideas for a perfect day, yet there was alwaysan adult telling you what you could not do.

Take a moment to imagine your perfectlittle kid day. My perfect day consisted of excessive amounts of cookie dough sprinkled overCinnamon Toast Crunch, multiple video games,Cartoon Network, mud puddles without shoesand, just possibly, a life size Hot Wheels car thatcan 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 thesethings (well maybe) and I can drive. The question is,is this still the perfect day?

Our priorities change as we becomeadults. We have Families to raise, children of ourown to be role models for and waistlines to watch.I’m not sure when this switch occurs, but time hasa way of making it so graceful that even in our ownlives, standing in front of our reflections we cannotnotice it.

What if we could change our mindset?Put aside the office and the inhibitions of lookingand acting like a professional. Put aside the hindrance of getting in shape and practicing asport to be better at something. How about somefun or FUNN (Functional Understanding Not Necessary)? This is the idea that fun may not havea logical basis, but it may be spontaneous and forno good reason at all. When asked, “Why did youdo 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 amatter of changing the way we perceive the activities. If we let our guard down just a little andgo into an activity thinking of it as play and FUNN,it will connect us with our inner child. Wouldn’t it begreat to have that perfect little kid day feeling? It’snot that hard to do. With a little practice, it can bevery easy.

To get your mind back to the Hot Wheelsor Barbie wielding child you once were, you need to follow this step-by-step guide to changing the way you think, act and perceiveFUNN.

Step One: Go to the supermarket andvisit the cookie aisle, cereal aisle, bakery or allthree. 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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You might select cake with one inchfrosting or cookies covered withcandy. Any one of these is good forthe training. Now that you have hadyour very nutritious breakfast, it’s timeto move on to activities.

Step Two: For some reasonchildren are immune to the cold. I remember being young and runninghead first into the waters of Maine,emerging and seeing my Dad barelydipping a shivering toe into the freezing Atlantic Ocean. This is exactlywhy for step two you must experiencea polar bear plunge. What is a polarbear plunge? It is an event where people jump into freezing water.Nothing sounds more FUNN then jumping into apool and nearly turning blue on a chilly winter day.A hundred participants will plunge into Single Poolon February 2. For more information about thisevent, call MWR Aquatics at (270) 798-6310.

Step Three: Perhaps you’re not the coldwater type? One of the all time coolest things todo as a kid is to jump on the bed. I’m not sure whythis is so great, but mattress destruction seems toresonate deeply with children. Luckily with our train-ing plan, you do not need to destroy a mattress. In-stead, you can head over to Sky High Sports inNashville. This trampoline park welcomes jumpersof all ages to play and bounce as long as you can.You can jump your way to connect with the childwithin! You could also call MWR Gear to Go at (270) 798-3919 and inquire about renting an adultsize inflatable for your own back yard.

Step Four: Don’t want to travelvery far? Then your adventure is close tohome. 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 runningaround a playground can make you feellike a giant. Squeezing through smallspaces and only being a few feet off theground just doesn’t have the same feeling. Luckily, the Fort Campbell Challenge Course Complex, located rightoutside of Gate 10, is a big adult playground! It is open to all with an adventurous spirit. The course is used foranything from teambuilding to therapybut also just for FUNN! As a group or an individual, you can play on the huge obstacle courses, climb and swing asmuch as high and fast as you can.

Starting in the early summer, groups willbe able to sign up for open climb days.

Step Five: The most importantstep towards connecting to your innerchild is getting your hands dirty andstepping out of your comfort zone. Anyand possibly all of our steps have hope-fully accomplished this, but this particu-lar step is guaranteed. You need to pickup a MWR Outdoor Recreation Adventure Programs calendar and discover new and exciting activities.Perhaps it’s rafting down the OcoeeRiver this summer or rock climbing forthe first time or maybe just a long hikethrough the wilderness. Whatever it is,it’s critical to your success. The trips are-

fully guided so all you need to do is sign up and ex-perience everything the great outdoors has to offer.While on these trips, you shouldn’t worry aboutwhat other people think. Get your hands dirty.Maybe you will start to smell bad, but that’s okaywhen you are outside and none of this adult stuffmatters anyway!

This training plan is enough to unleashthe inner child from deep within. Ideally, you will beable to take this into your everyday life, have a lit-tle more FUNN and be a happier person. So live itup, doodle a little during your next meeting, singout loud, laugh at a knock-knock joke - whatever ittakes to let your younger side shine and make yourday-to-day life as great as it can be.

Ready to connect with your inner child?Visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com for more informa-tion about the Outdoor Recreation ChallengeCourse, Adventure Programs, and Gear to go.