A blended relationship

The truth about blending life and nursing school is that you have to do it. I know that this is a slightly taboo truth, but according to the most valuable information I was given…if you dont give yourself a little bit of your “non-school” time, then you will burn out.

So that is exactly what I did this weekend. The “Hobby” and I rented What Happens In Vegas, stayed in and chilled on the couch watching it.

As is typical of most romantic comedies it was slightly predictable. (NO SPOILERS) Although I did find the movie thouroughly enjoyable, and very funny. I would truly watch it again.

Im not sure if it was because it involved something other than the 5 million pages of readings from nursing text or the fact that it had nothing to do with work, but what a wonderful way to spend an evening.

Now, since I took an entire evening off, I must get back to the grind.

Apologies to the masses for my lack of commenting last week. I will get back to dropping off love ASAP!

Nurses eat their young

Basically what I learned today was that nursing school is way hard. Nursing is hard. And its a never ending process.

There are many views as to why they make nursing school hard, but the typical understanding is to weed out the weak.

If you panic during nursing school, they will smell your fear. It will only make it worse. Take it one breath at a time, one moment ata time.

I keep reminding myself that this is worth it. This is only the second week. I can do this!

But, just so you all know: Nurses eat their young.
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Midnight study break

MmMMmm..snack break!
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Out of your pocket chicken

Stir fry…

While I am studying and sleeping, he is making me food…yummy!
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I survivied

I did it. I survived my first week in Nursing School. To give you a quick idea of how my week went here are some stats:

*I forgot a text book 5 times. Twice I forgot it in the classroom.

*I brought the wrong text book to class 2 times. One was pretty obvious and made someone snicker. (Apparently bringing Wongs Pediatric to Gerontology is pretty funny stuff)

*150 is the number of times I thought that I am crazy for doing this.

*2 is the number of times I cried because I was overwhelmed.

*2 is the number of times I yelled at someone over something trivial because I was tired

*20 is the number of hours I have slept in 6 days.

*1,453,856,345 is the number of pages I have to read before next week.

Im still smiling though. I still cant believe that I am really here. Im doing it. Now just to get through this weekend.

Oh how I loathe thee..

Is it normal to hate one text so much it actually gags you?

Omg this is only the first week, and its not even over yet!
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Three days in and I dont have time

Where did all my free time go? OMG!! The first day of school was totally manageable. I walked out thinking….”This is going to be so much fun”

Day two…thought…”OMG this is going to be so much fun and Im so tired!”

Day three..”What the hell, Im lost!”

Yesterday brought the first clinical lab simulation. After washing my hands a couple of times I am pretty sure that all the “magic glow in the dark” germs are finally off!

My group of clinical ladies seem pretty fantastic! And the instructor is a Midwife! Im in heaven!

Alright, off to go to more classes. I will try to update soon!

Can you say PPE?

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The aforementioned Blackberry

Although not my actual Blackberry….This is a picture of the model of blackberry that I use the 123458743 times a day.

I love it, and highly recommend it. I am able to surf the web, read blogs, respond to blogs, post blogs, and even call people (who thought that was possible!)

If I could, I would marry it! Im so in love!

Strange feeling

I’m walking into my first RN class and this thought hits me; this is the day my ex and I had looked forward to for 3 years.

Its funny how things change..

Z is for Zero days left

The day is here. Its go day.

Today starts the first day down my path to being a nurse. As of today I am a professional nursing student. Can you believe it?

I might actually need to pinch myself! Im told that this excited feeling will wear off in a couple of days, and then the exhaustion of going to school full time and working part time will kick in. But for now I am enjoying it.

This is an idea of what my desk will look like at any given time now. (Although I imagine it will be much much more cluttered!)

After reading through the first chapters of all of my text books (there are 19) I am so thrilled and honored to be able to do this. I know that nursing is going to be hard. I know that it wont always be fun. But I know that I am meant to do this!

Here goes! Wish me luck today. I will post how it goes…..if they dont eat me alive!

Its the end of the world as I know it…

And I dont really feel fine.

Actually I feel moderately uncomfortable, with this nagging feeling that I have forgotten something.

Things that are on my mind…in bullets because I have no ability to talk today:

*How to pack my car. There will be days when I will be away from home for 12-14 hrs straight. I need to pack my car with snacks. I need to go shopping.

*How to pack for classes? A bag for every day? One bag and repack every night? Keep books in car? Take books with me? Blah!! I just dont know!

*Did I do enough on my downtime? Free time is about to disappear…did I take advantage enough of the last days of freedom?

*How will the dogs react to me being gone so much?

*Can I do this? Really?

*OMG, I start RN school in less than 24 hrs!

Reflection

Yesterday was my final RN school orientation. There was so much information to process. Oh my goodness!

Life as I know it is about to change dramatically. I can feel it.

Im so excited. Im also terrified….what if I cant do this?

My Daddy, my hero

Happy Birthday to the best Dad ever!
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A gift from family

Grandma and Aunt Nonee just got back from Holland, and look at what they brought me!
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Holland shoes….

A gift for my sister from our Grandmother!

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Happy Birthday Dad!

Dear Dad,

You are really the best Dad a girl could ask for. You have so many strengths that have helped me through some of the most trying times. Recently I can say that I dont know how I would have gotten through it without you being there.

I dont know how any man could ever meet the standard that I hold, Dad. No man will ever match up to you.

Thank you for being my Dad. And even more for being my friend.

I hope this birthday brings you all the things you want in life, you deserve them.

I love you,

Tiffany

Quote by a kidlet

As I’m walking down the rugged trails of the Falls, little M is holding my hand, I am humming a theme from some disney fairy tale. M looks up at me and says:

“I like you, you sing in your head like I do!”

Well yes little M, I do!
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Beautiful lighthouse

Can you find me?
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Tempting Tuesday

Are these not the most tempting boots you have ever ever ever seen? These Steve Madden beauties are driving me insane! I am so looking forward to boot season starting. With the chill in the air, and my flip flops slowly making their way to the back of the closet…I am starting to feel the thrill of bringing out all my knee high, calf high lovelies!

What is your favorite shoe season?

We cooked this together!

Seafood alfredo, yummy
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Right now….A meme

I get sent these things all the time……

i am: Excited about school starting!

i think: About the future way too much.

i know: that things will continue to get better.

i want: to finish my first term and love it!

i have: lots of support, more than I ever knew.

i wish: I had the courage to say it.

i hate: When people hand out advice.

i miss: my Grandpa. He would know what to say.

i fear: losing my family.

i feel: that things truly happen for a reason.

i hear: the elevator beeping.

i smell: Mint from my gum.

i crave: oreos….

i search: for hidden meaning in the everyday things.

i wonder: what I will be like in two years.

i regret: few things, they have all shaped me.

i ache: When i think about the babies “we” lost.

i care: for people. That is why I will be a great nurse.

i always: Leave way earlier than I have to. I hate being late!

i am not: going to let this define who I am.

i believe: In God. I believe there is a plan. I just dont understand it right now.

i dance: When im eating something yummy!

i cry: When I think about the past.

i don’t: think about “him” anymore. What’s done is done.

i fight: for my right to be me.

i write: all the time. Often composing blogs in my head that I mean to publish….but never do!

i never: thought that I would be here. But now that I am, I am happy!

i stole: some time away for myself. And it was perfect!

i listen: to the air, when it is quiet, and try to hear God.

i need: to start reading my text books.

i am happy about: All the wonderful events that are coming up!

The truth about Divorce

Very very true!

Picture of a picture

The hobby taking a picture of me, while I was taking a picture of him!

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What the HELL?!!

What the f*ck?
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