I did not lose my sacred $20 gift card to Starbucks. Nope, not me.
I did not drop an entire box of plastic spoons on the floor at work today. Nope, not me.
I did not drink a Venti peppermint mocha for dinner tonight. Nope, not me.
I did not wince when my boss said, "Wow, you're looking pale today. Are you okay?" Nope, not me.
I most definitely did not go 75% of my day today wearing no undies because I crapped myself at work due to an aweful stomach bug.
Nope, definitely not me!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Our first house :)
Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine my fiance and I would be so blessed!
Last week his aunt (the one who lost her husband last month) offered us a cabin a few minutes from her house after we get married. The best part is, the only rent we have to pay is whatever the price is for taxes and insurance on the house. She knows how hard we are saving now for a home becuase we want to build, and she wants to help us out.
We are both so THRILLED! And the house is absolutely charming. It's a 2 bedroom cabin in the woods; our own little honeymoon sweet, as my fiance likes to call it.
We are supposed to start paying just the electric bill for the house in the spring to reserve it, and that's when we will get the keys so we can start putting in furniature and painting and everything. It's so awesome that our house will be fully furnished and functional before we get married.
God's seriously blessed us. It's so awesome to see how things work out when you're walking to His will.
Last week his aunt (the one who lost her husband last month) offered us a cabin a few minutes from her house after we get married. The best part is, the only rent we have to pay is whatever the price is for taxes and insurance on the house. She knows how hard we are saving now for a home becuase we want to build, and she wants to help us out.
We are both so THRILLED! And the house is absolutely charming. It's a 2 bedroom cabin in the woods; our own little honeymoon sweet, as my fiance likes to call it.
We are supposed to start paying just the electric bill for the house in the spring to reserve it, and that's when we will get the keys so we can start putting in furniature and painting and everything. It's so awesome that our house will be fully furnished and functional before we get married.
God's seriously blessed us. It's so awesome to see how things work out when you're walking to His will.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Why my mom is the best mom in the world
This year, my mom decided that rather than me spending money on a gift, she wanted me to do something with it for someone else. I thought long and hard about it, and I came up with Guideposts.
I wrote my mom a letter and am giving it to her tomorrow morning. I am excited. I thought it was amazingly kind of my mom to give up her gifts to help others. She inspires and humbles me. She has a beautiful heart, and I hope I can be like her one day.
My grandmother started sending Guideposts to my mom a few years ago, and since I started college, my mom sends them to me after she finished reading them each month. After I am done reading them, I send them to my fiance's mom, and she passes them to someone else after she is done. It's amazing how one little magazine touches so many hands and lives as well. I love the stories in Guideposts. When I am bummed or stressed about school, I pick up the magazine and read a story. I know how they encourage me, so I decided to sent 2 subscriptions to people I think could use some encouragement.
The first one I sent to my cousin who just found out she is expecting. I know it's a difficult time for her dealing with the judgement that's being passed on her from others. The second I sent to my fiance's aunt whose husband committed suicide. She is dealing with a lot of anger right now, and I think the stories in the magazine could be a bright side in her life.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Advice of the day
Look before you eat.
Or you just might end up eating dog food.
This morning I got up and went to get some cereal for breakfast, but all we had was Lucky Charms and I didn't want to eat sugary cereal. I decided I would eat a handfull of nuts for breakfast, and I picked up what I thought was a snack baggy of nuts. I hadn't put on my glasses yet and I had just woken up, so I was kind of out of it. Little did I know the bag was full of dog food, and I discovered this as it was 3 centimeters from my mouth.
Yes, my mom had packed a little baggy of dog food for my brother's pup. I have no idea why.
I told her this story tonight and she laughed her rear off.
Moral of the story: look before you eat! Or atleast put your glasses on.
Or you just might end up eating dog food.
This morning I got up and went to get some cereal for breakfast, but all we had was Lucky Charms and I didn't want to eat sugary cereal. I decided I would eat a handfull of nuts for breakfast, and I picked up what I thought was a snack baggy of nuts. I hadn't put on my glasses yet and I had just woken up, so I was kind of out of it. Little did I know the bag was full of dog food, and I discovered this as it was 3 centimeters from my mouth.
Yes, my mom had packed a little baggy of dog food for my brother's pup. I have no idea why.
I told her this story tonight and she laughed her rear off.
Moral of the story: look before you eat! Or atleast put your glasses on.
Monday, December 21, 2009
The season for giving
I love Christmas. I love the electric feel in the air. I love giving presents. I love making and delivering cookies and stuff to make people fat. I love everything about it.
Especially helping those in need.
Every year since I was 15 and had my own job, I choose a child or family off of the Salvation Army Angel Tree. This year was the first year I didn't do it. Instead, my fiance and I decided to help someone we knew (well, I knew) because there are so many more people struggling this year because of the lack of jobs and crappy economy.
We chose to help a lady I work with. We'll call her Pat. Pat's husband lost his job earlier this year. She has a son in highschool. They are an older couple, and they live in a trailer park. Somehow, Pat has been supporting her family off of $9.15 an hour for a few months now. She's seriously amazing.
I got the idea to help her this Christmas when we were talking sometime in early November. I asked her if she was getting excited for Christmas. Her whole persona changed and she looked upset; like she might cry, which was totally weird for her because she's not an emotional person at all. She looked and me and said, "I told my son there's not going to be a Christmas this year. He said he understands, but it's hard for a boy his age". With that, she walked away. My heart broke for her.
I don't have a lot of money, and neither does my fiance. I am a full-time student, and though my fiance has graduated college, neither of us work really high paying jobs. We make due with what we can, but we are always happy to help others. I make handmade cards with my aunt for her to sell. We went to a craft show, and she donated some of the money to Pat and her family. It was sooo nice.
We ended up buying 2 gift cards for groceries, a gift card to Game Stop for Pat's son because he liked to play video games, and a gift card to IHOP for a family dinner out. I was excited, and I hoped it made their Christmas a little easier.
Pat is not the type of person to take handouts, no matter how badly her and her family are victims of their circumstances. I hoped she wouldn't get mad at me for wanting to help her. She doesn't like help, even if it's with the best of intentions. I wanted to try anyway because I really admire her and think her family deserves bit of cheer this holiday.
I handed Pat a card with a special message inside and all the gift cards last week right before she left work. Today, at work, another employee handed me a yellow envelope with my name on it. It was a card from Pat and her family. It was one of the sweetest cards I've ever recieved. I feel blessed and it totally made my evening to know that maybe, just maybe, their Christmas won't be terrible afterall.
Especially helping those in need.
Every year since I was 15 and had my own job, I choose a child or family off of the Salvation Army Angel Tree. This year was the first year I didn't do it. Instead, my fiance and I decided to help someone we knew (well, I knew) because there are so many more people struggling this year because of the lack of jobs and crappy economy.
We chose to help a lady I work with. We'll call her Pat. Pat's husband lost his job earlier this year. She has a son in highschool. They are an older couple, and they live in a trailer park. Somehow, Pat has been supporting her family off of $9.15 an hour for a few months now. She's seriously amazing.
I got the idea to help her this Christmas when we were talking sometime in early November. I asked her if she was getting excited for Christmas. Her whole persona changed and she looked upset; like she might cry, which was totally weird for her because she's not an emotional person at all. She looked and me and said, "I told my son there's not going to be a Christmas this year. He said he understands, but it's hard for a boy his age". With that, she walked away. My heart broke for her.
I don't have a lot of money, and neither does my fiance. I am a full-time student, and though my fiance has graduated college, neither of us work really high paying jobs. We make due with what we can, but we are always happy to help others. I make handmade cards with my aunt for her to sell. We went to a craft show, and she donated some of the money to Pat and her family. It was sooo nice.
We ended up buying 2 gift cards for groceries, a gift card to Game Stop for Pat's son because he liked to play video games, and a gift card to IHOP for a family dinner out. I was excited, and I hoped it made their Christmas a little easier.
Pat is not the type of person to take handouts, no matter how badly her and her family are victims of their circumstances. I hoped she wouldn't get mad at me for wanting to help her. She doesn't like help, even if it's with the best of intentions. I wanted to try anyway because I really admire her and think her family deserves bit of cheer this holiday.
I handed Pat a card with a special message inside and all the gift cards last week right before she left work. Today, at work, another employee handed me a yellow envelope with my name on it. It was a card from Pat and her family. It was one of the sweetest cards I've ever recieved. I feel blessed and it totally made my evening to know that maybe, just maybe, their Christmas won't be terrible afterall.
My excuse for lack of blogging
So here's my really lame excuse for the lack of blogging.
I hate my computer. Like seriously. During the school year, it is with me all the time; practically glued to me. We study from our laptops because our professors send us PowerPoints for lecture, we constantly check our e-mail, we take exams on our laptops. During the school year, if my lapstop is more than 10 feet away from me I practically feel like I might have a panic attack.
So, I've enjoyed time away from the computer. I've been doing things like baking cookies, decorating the Christmas tree, wrapping presents, crocheting, playing in the snow, watching totally cheesy Hallmark movies, showering, volunteering, spending time with my fiance and family, eating way too much chocolate, shopping, more shopping, did I mention shopping? Which would totally explain why there's only $14.89 left in my bank account until the Thursday after next. And my car is on empty. Hrmph. But, it's totally worth it.
So there, my friends, is my lame-o excuse for not blogging. I'm going to try to work on that.
No guarantees though. :) I'm enjoying my break way too much.
I hate my computer. Like seriously. During the school year, it is with me all the time; practically glued to me. We study from our laptops because our professors send us PowerPoints for lecture, we constantly check our e-mail, we take exams on our laptops. During the school year, if my lapstop is more than 10 feet away from me I practically feel like I might have a panic attack.
So, I've enjoyed time away from the computer. I've been doing things like baking cookies, decorating the Christmas tree, wrapping presents, crocheting, playing in the snow, watching totally cheesy Hallmark movies, showering, volunteering, spending time with my fiance and family, eating way too much chocolate, shopping, more shopping, did I mention shopping? Which would totally explain why there's only $14.89 left in my bank account until the Thursday after next. And my car is on empty. Hrmph. But, it's totally worth it.
So there, my friends, is my lame-o excuse for not blogging. I'm going to try to work on that.
No guarantees though. :) I'm enjoying my break way too much.
I can't wait to get married and have a house of my own with the only person who doesn't drive me crazier than I already am.
My parent's house drives me bonkers!
I kind of feel homeless. I don't think I'll ever feel "complete" until I'm married with a home to call my own. I live too many places to call somewhere "home".
My parent's house drives me bonkers!
I kind of feel homeless. I don't think I'll ever feel "complete" until I'm married with a home to call my own. I live too many places to call somewhere "home".
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
More things I wish I knew
-I wish I knew why I always run late. Like mother, like daughter, I suppose.
-I wish I knew why my fiance was at work already... 2 hours early.
-I wish I knew why my friend died in a car accident.
-I wish I knew why I still miss him so much. It's been 3 years.
-I wish I knew where I was going to live some day.
-I wish I knew if dogs went to heaven.
-I wish I knew how my parents and little brother survive in their house because there is nothing to eat here.
-I wish I knew why my socks never match.
-I wish I knew where my gloves are.
-I wish I knew why my fiance was at work already... 2 hours early.
-I wish I knew why my friend died in a car accident.
-I wish I knew why I still miss him so much. It's been 3 years.
-I wish I knew where I was going to live some day.
-I wish I knew if dogs went to heaven.
-I wish I knew how my parents and little brother survive in their house because there is nothing to eat here.
-I wish I knew why my socks never match.
-I wish I knew where my gloves are.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
What I wish I knew
-I wish I knew how to bake a good chocolate cake like my chef cousin does.
-I wish I knew everything I have to learn next semester.
-I wish I knew my paternal grandfather.
-I wish I knew why people were poor.
-I wish I knew math.
-I wish I knew whether or not I would be able to have children.
-I wish I knew why God never let my parents have more children.
-I wish I knew why we had to wear white pants to clinical.
-I wish I knew where my black clogs disappeared to.
-I wish I knew why the lights on our Christmas tree only work 1/2 of the time.
-I wish I knew what happened to make my dad's side of the family so bitter.
-I wish I knew where the Salvatoin Army distribution headquarters was so I can volunteer tomorrow.
-I wish I knew why more people didn't use cloth pads rather than disposables.
-I wish I knew why people got cancer.
-I wish I knew why my dad never shaves his beard.
-I wish I knew how everything is going to work out for my fiance and I's future. Like a house, and his career, etc.
-I wish I knew why some people hate Christmas.
-I wish I knew why my parents never got me treatment for my anxiety when I was a child.
-I wish I knew everything I have to learn next semester.
-I wish I knew my paternal grandfather.
-I wish I knew why people were poor.
-I wish I knew math.
-I wish I knew whether or not I would be able to have children.
-I wish I knew why God never let my parents have more children.
-I wish I knew why we had to wear white pants to clinical.
-I wish I knew where my black clogs disappeared to.
-I wish I knew why the lights on our Christmas tree only work 1/2 of the time.
-I wish I knew what happened to make my dad's side of the family so bitter.
-I wish I knew where the Salvatoin Army distribution headquarters was so I can volunteer tomorrow.
-I wish I knew why more people didn't use cloth pads rather than disposables.
-I wish I knew why people got cancer.
-I wish I knew why my dad never shaves his beard.
-I wish I knew how everything is going to work out for my fiance and I's future. Like a house, and his career, etc.
-I wish I knew why some people hate Christmas.
-I wish I knew why my parents never got me treatment for my anxiety when I was a child.
Blessing of the Hands
I meant to blog about this before, but I was busy studying for finals.
In one of my classes, I had the coolest experience called "Blessing of the Hands". One of the nursing professors started this tradition in one of her classes, and they now also do it at graduation. The whole point of it is to remember than nurses may not realize it, but we rely on our hands so much in order to bring comfort and healing to a patient.
Each student is called individually to the front where there is a big bowl. A teacher or pastor pours water on your hands to symbolize cleansing of your hands, then they hold your hands and say a prayer that your hands be instruments to help others and give them healing and comfort. After that, our professor annointed our hands with oil from Jerusalem.
I am terrible at explaining things, so if you want to read more about it, go here.
In one of my classes, I had the coolest experience called "Blessing of the Hands". One of the nursing professors started this tradition in one of her classes, and they now also do it at graduation. The whole point of it is to remember than nurses may not realize it, but we rely on our hands so much in order to bring comfort and healing to a patient.
Each student is called individually to the front where there is a big bowl. A teacher or pastor pours water on your hands to symbolize cleansing of your hands, then they hold your hands and say a prayer that your hands be instruments to help others and give them healing and comfort. After that, our professor annointed our hands with oil from Jerusalem.
I am terrible at explaining things, so if you want to read more about it, go here.
Dean's List
This summer when I went to see my doctor, I wasn't sure how I would do with an antidepressant. I work very hard to get good grades, and I've made the Dean's List for the last 3 semesters. I was worried that taking an antidepressant would make me apathetic toward my schooling, and my grades would suffer. I am really excited to say that it's been the total opposite, and I've made the Dean's List once again. Sooo, 4 semesters in a row.
This past semester hasn't been easy, and I'm not sure I would have survived it if I wasn't on medication. I have really bad anxiety when it comes to school and my grades; so bad that my body suffers physically from it. But, since being on the medication, I haven't been sick anymore, and I am much less stressed and anxious all the time. I can actually relax more than I used to be able to. I used to study all the time. I would go 2 weeks without seeing my fiance because I was too busy studying and worrying I wouldn't be adequate. I would stay up until 2-3am studying, missing out on much needed sleep, which is so not healthy. I am doing so much better this semester, and I can make my brain justify spending time with my family and fiance and sleeping like I need to. And I can still make the Dean's List doing it.
This past semester hasn't been easy, and I'm not sure I would have survived it if I wasn't on medication. I have really bad anxiety when it comes to school and my grades; so bad that my body suffers physically from it. But, since being on the medication, I haven't been sick anymore, and I am much less stressed and anxious all the time. I can actually relax more than I used to be able to. I used to study all the time. I would go 2 weeks without seeing my fiance because I was too busy studying and worrying I wouldn't be adequate. I would stay up until 2-3am studying, missing out on much needed sleep, which is so not healthy. I am doing so much better this semester, and I can make my brain justify spending time with my family and fiance and sleeping like I need to. And I can still make the Dean's List doing it.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Dear Fellow Colleague,
Please do not whine at me 3 hours before our final exam about how you are failing the class. Maybe if you had prioritized your time more wisely in the semester, you wouldn't be cramming information up your butt last minute and praying incessantly to the Almighly to help you pass.
The ball is in your court, dear. Your grades are a reflection of your studies and dedication... or more a reflection of your non-studies and undedication. You decide. In the meantime, don't interrupt my precious study time to ask if you can "calculate my grade" so you "know I'm doing okay in the class". I have a B, thank you, and I worked very hard for it. Maybe you should have, too, instead of having "sleepovers" all the time with your boyfriend and partying every single weekend.
Sincerly,
crazynursingstudent
Please do not whine at me 3 hours before our final exam about how you are failing the class. Maybe if you had prioritized your time more wisely in the semester, you wouldn't be cramming information up your butt last minute and praying incessantly to the Almighly to help you pass.
The ball is in your court, dear. Your grades are a reflection of your studies and dedication... or more a reflection of your non-studies and undedication. You decide. In the meantime, don't interrupt my precious study time to ask if you can "calculate my grade" so you "know I'm doing okay in the class". I have a B, thank you, and I worked very hard for it. Maybe you should have, too, instead of having "sleepovers" all the time with your boyfriend and partying every single weekend.
Sincerly,
crazynursingstudent
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Almost there
As of 12:00 pm on Friday, I will be on Christmas break on my way to recharging my brain batteries!
All I have left is a7 page paper due at 2:00 pm today, an exam tomorrow at 3:30 pm (the one I'm most nervous about), and a presentation to attend on Friday at 10:30 am. Then I'm done!!
I am getting excited. This has been by far the least stressful finals week (thanks, happy pill!) My mom said to me this weekend, "When are finals for you? They should be coming up soon, right?". I said, "Um, next week!". She couldn't believe I was so calm and relaxed. (Me either, honestly.)
Love my happy pill! Talk to you next week after finals.
All I have left is a
I am getting excited. This has been by far the least stressful finals week (thanks, happy pill!) My mom said to me this weekend, "When are finals for you? They should be coming up soon, right?". I said, "Um, next week!". She couldn't believe I was so calm and relaxed. (Me either, honestly.)
Love my happy pill! Talk to you next week after finals.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Winter, winter, go away...
I dislike winter. A lot.
So I am sharing a picture I took last spring. It makes me feel less... gloomy.
So I am sharing a picture I took last spring. It makes me feel less... gloomy.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Allergic reaction = drugged
Well, I was planning on writing 2 blogs tonight, however, I decided to have a severe allergic reaction to something/someone in Walmart and am all drugged up instead.
Thank God my fiance was there to save me.
And thank you, albuterol inhalor.
And than you, Benadryl.
Thank God my fiance was there to save me.
And thank you, albuterol inhalor.
And than you, Benadryl.
Perfect sleeping day
This cold and rainy weather makes me sleepy.
I have so many things that need to get done, but its hard to do them when all I want to do is nap by the fireplace.
I have so many things that need to get done, but its hard to do them when all I want to do is nap by the fireplace.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
I am never having sex again!
Today in lecture, we covered female reproductive disorders, which I was excited about since I want to be a midwife one fine day. I am, however, now scarred for life thanks to the STD pictures, which you can kindly thank me for not posting on here.
Ahem.
Yeah, and heck with the whole having tons of children thing.
Theres no way I want to have my butt/bladder/uterus/intestines prolapse into my vagina. No siree. So not happening! (sorry babe!)
Today in lecture, we covered female reproductive disorders, which I was excited about since I want to be a midwife one fine day. I am, however, now scarred for life thanks to the STD pictures, which you can kindly thank me for not posting on here.
Ahem.
Yeah, and heck with the whole having tons of children thing.
Theres no way I want to have my butt/bladder/uterus/intestines prolapse into my vagina. No siree. So not happening! (sorry babe!)
Best days of our lives
These are the best days of our lives.
These are the days I can't wait to tell our kids about.
We are poor, but man, we are so in love, and we've never been happier.
I can't wait to tell our kids about the year we had the rusty Christmas tree we had because we were too poor to buy another one. A dinky supposedly 6 foot, 2 year old fake tree from Walmart that you could see straight through. We giggled and made jokes about that darn tree the whole time we were putting it up, and after the lights, felt garland, and ecclectic ornaments were put up, we smiled and kissed.
We've never been happier. No, we aren't rich and we don't drive fancy cars. Our idea of a hot date is going on for $5 pizza on Tuesday nights and going shopping for cat toys for our beloved and spoiled cat, Keiko. We are excited just to go for a drive in the Jetta and talk. I think thats what love is, just happy being together through good and bad, rich and poor, and thick and thin. I wouldn't have it any other way.
These are the days I can't wait to tell our kids about.
We are poor, but man, we are so in love, and we've never been happier.
I can't wait to tell our kids about the year we had the rusty Christmas tree we had because we were too poor to buy another one. A dinky supposedly 6 foot, 2 year old fake tree from Walmart that you could see straight through. We giggled and made jokes about that darn tree the whole time we were putting it up, and after the lights, felt garland, and ecclectic ornaments were put up, we smiled and kissed.
We've never been happier. No, we aren't rich and we don't drive fancy cars. Our idea of a hot date is going on for $5 pizza on Tuesday nights and going shopping for cat toys for our beloved and spoiled cat, Keiko. We are excited just to go for a drive in the Jetta and talk. I think thats what love is, just happy being together through good and bad, rich and poor, and thick and thin. I wouldn't have it any other way.
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