Two weeks ago, we asked readers to tell us why they deserved to win an Ian Somerhalder-signed copy of The Vampire Diaries soundtrack.

After pouring through over 100 responses, the TV Fanatic would like to thank all who participated and announce the following winner: Jennifer Malone.

While every fan expressed affection for this incredible show, Jennifer moved us with her story of life as the wife of a Marine. Read all the entries HERE and follow the jump to read excerpts from Jennifer's entry.

I'm a wife and mother. Now, while that might not sound all that different from anyone else, I'm married to a United States Marine. My husband recently returned from a seven month deployment in June and is gearing up to head back overseas again come November.

It takes almost all of my time to keep our children entertained and distracted from missing daddy while he's away. One of the ways I do that for them (and myself) is with road trips to see family (something that requires amazing music of course) and other adventures. And finally, the time that I do have to myself, I love to listen to music while I unwind...

After dealing with an active duty military member, the strays he brings home from his squad, cooking for a full house (I feed 8 or 9 on any given night), looking after children, attempting to work at home, donating plasma twice a week, and making the solid effort not to go insane-- I need all the help to unwind that I can get.

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