About me!
Hi, I’m Koko Stanley, the 27-year-old creator of this little blog over here! I’ve been posting recipes, some fashion and a little Army girlfriend/fiancee insight a little over 2 years. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California with a brief 6-month stint living in London while I studied abroad.
In August of 2012, I moved from Los Angeles to Fairbanks, Alaska to be with my handsome fiancee Quincy (aka Q). Q is an infantry officer in the Army hence why we currently live in Fairbanks, AK, or what we like to call interior Alaska.
Quincy deployed to Afghanistan in April of 2011 for a one year deployment and returned to Alaska in April of 2012. I moved up to Alaska in August and it’s been a wild ride.
I went from being a celebrity’s personal assistant and working in entertainment public relations to being a substitute teacher in the local school district (and I LOVE it). I’ll be getting my Masters in Education from USC starting in May 2013 and plan on being a teacher full time at our next duty station (aka the next place we move).
Quincy and his guys (he is on the far left)
I love cooking, baking, neon colors, stripes, photography, knitting, Cheerios, bad television shows, swimming, spinning, wearing funny socks, going to brunch (best meal of the day), being silly, red wine, eating at yummy restaurants and most of all sitting on the sofa and spending time with Q!
Q loves good coffee, electronics, cooking (yes he is a master chef), running, being organized, playing golf, “How I Met Your Mother,” laughing at me, Irish whiskey, a good steak, and making me happy (haha I added that one!).
We love “Breaking Bad,” cooking dinner together, pizza Fridays, traveling, Diet Coke, laughing, bulldogs, West Elm, “The Good Wife,” and making each other laugh.
These are my pups, who live back in LA with my parents. Doesn’t everyone think that their dogs are the cutest dogs? Q and I can’t have pets at in our current apartment, but are planning on adopting our own when we move next!
Please leave a comment if there is something specific you would like to see! Or reach out to me directly:
Email: Koko@Kokolikes.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kokolikes
Twitter: @KokoLikes
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Hope you blink and hes home
my first deployment is coming up… Its a crazy life isnt it? though im certain military relationships are the strongest there is! 
I’m so glad you found my blog! I love finding other bloggers who are with military guys.
You’re so strong for getting through this deployment–don’t forget it! (Even on the tough days, you’re still strong!) I hope it goes by quickly. 
Thank you for your kind comment! We girlfriends have it tough, but it only makes us stronger. You are one incredible lady and I’m looking forward to keeping up with your adventures (and trying some recipes)!
Nice to meet you! I just found your blog and love it, you have great recipes.
Such a treat to watch & read someone real. Someone who enjoys life & seems to be a free spirit. I know Fairbanks well actually being born in the north & from the Canadian YUKON which is Alaskan neighbour. Beautiful untouched wilderness & pure. I wish you well & your family & a safe return for all the military men & women. Its a tough life regardless of the borders & I hold much respect for all men & women that give there all for us all to be safe.
Take care
Thank you so much for your comment, it truly means so much to me and I may be asking you a lot of Fairbanks related questions when Q gets back as last time I visited it was so snowy we hardly did anything fun! I am looking forward to visiting when it is Summer and semi-warm! xo
I loved to know more about you, I would have liked to read more! I notice that we have one thing in common … military wife!
I met my boyfriend when I got involved in the Navy in 2009.
The kitchen has a different meaning when it is in your hands!
I’m sorry for my bad english, but I am French
Lily
Hi! I’m so happy you commented on my blog!! I live in North Pole… the sad little town neighbor to Fairbanks
If you have any questions or need anything please let me know. From one military girl to another I’m here! Even if its for a venting buddy. Hope things are going well, and that his R&R is bliss!
Koko – you WON (well, runner up) in my GU giveaway!! Send me your address and I’ll get some samples out to you pronto!
you are so cute! your blog is pretty cute too
I LOVE your blog! Great pictures! The food always makes me drool! His deployment seems to be almost over!
Those who have deployed significant others have got to be some of the strongest people I know. You are so strong and looks like your time is almost up! I hope it flies by for you. Thank you for linking up to the “About Me” link party. I am looking forward to following along with your blog some more.
Because you inspire me and i’m your number one fan…http://inherchucks.com/2012/04/10/the-liebster-award/
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Hi Koko! I miss working with you but I read your blog in between my two matinee shows today and it brought a smile to my face! Just wanted you to know
xoxo
I found your blog today via Gaby’s site, and I’m glad I did! Lovely blog and recipes! And congrats on getting engaged!
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Koko! I love the blog, I will be an avid follower. Congratulations on your engagement and best of luck with the move. Sorry I didn’t get to see you last weekend, glad all is going well. Love, BJ
KoKo,
I check your blog daily. I LOVE it! I am an army wife, going on 4 years now. It’s a crazy but beautiful life. Military spouses are the toughest ones out there. I wish you lots of luck and many blessing for your move and future endeavors! Thanks for having a awesome blog, please continue while your in the frozen tundra.
Ashly