Life

I've been kind of MIA in the blog world. Sorry! This semester has been crazy only because I stress myself out. I was pretty much going crazy with anxiety and stressing over what to do in the future. I guess not what to do, because I know that, but getting the job I want, where I want. I got an interview with UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas this past Monday, so I went home for the weekend. I decided that since I hadn't slept good in nearly a month, my goal was to try to sleep, in my own bed. So, I caught up on sleep and got to see my family.

On Saturday, I went to a red neck racing event. Not sure what its really called, but thats what I'm gonna call it! My brother and cousin are part of a team, and they did there thing. It was somewhat entertaining.

On Sunday, I was going to go for a run at the track. I got ready to go, and the dogs thought I was gonna take them running. They went absolutely crazy. It's weird how they know things, and they associate me with running (that seems like a joke) Here's me and two or the four dogs I took for a run. It's not a good pic, but oh well.




Then Monday morning I made my way to Dallas for the big interview. I really want to work at UT Southwestern, and they said it would take up to two weeks to finish interviewing everyone, and then they are picking two interns for the particular floor I interviewed for. Two, 2, only 2! That's what scares me. So, I am anxiously waiting, and feeling worse as every day goes by, but I can only hope. I will probably cry if I don't get this job because after that I don't really know where I want to go.

After my interview, I had to make the 5 hour trip back to Lubbock. But before that, I got to mark something off my 101 things list. So, the one thing I put on that list as a joke and with little hope in the world is the first thing I will be taking off... I went on a date. And I pretty much went on a blind date. If you know me well, you know I would never do this, but for whatever reason I chose to. So, a friend of a friend one day just randomly said I should date this guy she knows. He currently lives in Weatherford, so against my better judgement, and everything my mom has always told me, I met a complete stranger, and I was about 4 hours in either direction from people I know. I know, not so smart, but again, I decided to do this. I haven't been on a date in forever, and I've been against dating for a while due to the past, and I typically require M.D. behind the name (hence I'm single, but I can dream right) So, get the picture? I decided to take a chance and just do it. So, I walk into this restaurant where we were meeting, and I saw this cute guy and thought dang I wish I was meeting him. Then I called him because I had never seen him. Yea, he was the cute guy. He was nice, thank goodness, and not a creeper, and I was nice and safe. Dinner went good, we have texted some since, and I'll let you know if anything happens. The big problem is just distance, so we'll see what happens in the future. I wish I had a pic for you...and for me :)

After this, I started my trip back to Lubbock. It started snowing about 2 hours from Lubbock. I hate driving in rain (I will pull over and wait for it to stop) so obviously I hate driving in snow. The roads weren't too bad till I got about 30 miles from Lubbock. Then I had to drive about 40 MPH because you couldn't even see the road anymore. I probably should have gone even slower...I couldn't see at all, I just followed the truck in front of me, hoping that person knew what they were doing. I made it home safely, but it sure took a while!

Don't SWEAT It!

So, I apologize now, this post is pretty gross, but memories are memories right? Back in the day, when I worked out, I would get absolutely beet red in the face and would not sweat a drop. I always thought I would end up having a heat stroke one day because I just wouldn't sweat. Since then, I'm not sure if my body has changed or if I'm putting that much more effort into my workouts, but I sweat, way too much! I've always heard the phrase "there should be sweat dripping from your elbows" and I thought it was just something instructors say to get you to work hard, but no I have found out that sweat can drip from your elbows. So, I leave the gym now covered in sweat from head to toe and it makes me very self-conscious because it's pretty disgusting. But I guess it means I had a good workout, or I have a serious problem! I no longer worry about heat strokes though, just dehydration. So, of course, I took a pic. This is the FRONT of my shirt after doing a zumba class. Sick!(And I had to share)

Sunshine go away...

I feel like I am beginning the next phase of my life. Working the night shift. As a new grad, 90% of jobs are working 7P-7A. I knew this way before I got into nursing school, and I am ok with it for now. I do have my ICU clinicals at night, and tonight will be my first shift. I am so excited!! I hung up a blanket over my window, so I could try to sleep today. I stayed up till 2:30...and I woke up at 9:30! I just can't sleep when I need to!

Ice skating?

On thursday, we got a lot rain, then sleet, then snow. I love snow, but I hate the ice!! I am terrified to drive in the bad weather too. I finally got out on Saturday, and I had to try really hard to get my car out of the ice patch it was stuck in. Kinda scary! It was quite a show to watch I'm sure. The sun came out, so almost everything is melted, except places in the shade. When I walk out of my apartment, I have to slide across the side walk. I am surprised I have not hurt myself yet on this ice. The other day I did so well, made it to my apartment, then nearly busted it when I walked in the door! Hopefully, we will not have anymore bad weather this winter. Here is what I see when I walk outside...

National Cheat Day

Saturday (yesterday) was national cheat day. I usually have one cheat and control myself fairly well, but this time I went completely overboard. I had all my meals planned to go overboard too. I am going crazy this challenge...I just want to eat sweets!! I think the Christmas break messed me up because I ate whatever I wanted, and now I am having to say no.

Breakfast: Low fat cafe mocha (this is not healthy by itself, but I tried to spare some calories due to the rest of the day)

Lunch: Wing Stop: 3 piece chicken strip meal (they gave me 4...and I ate all 4...a temptation I couldn't say no to) with fries and a dr. pepper

Snack: Sheridan's frozen custard...I actually just got a regular instead of the large

Dinner: Little Cesear's pizza, crazy bread, Pepsi, and wine



Amanda was kind enough to join me in my day of eating. We finished the night off with watching He's just not that into you, and an older movie that was really funny but I cannot remember the name of it (it had Bruce Willis, Goldie Hawn, and Meryl Streep)It was a good night. Then we tried to take a snow pic, but you can't see any of the snow!

101 in 1001

I got this idea from other bloggers...101 things to accomplish/do in 1001 days. So, here is my random list, and I will keep you updated as I get some of these done.

1. Read the Bible from cover to cover
2. Complete a half marathon
3. Get a 4.0 this semester (I’ll try!)
4. Get an ICU internship
5. Have a mother/daughter vacation
6. Complete a yearly daily devotional
7. Reach my goal weight
8. Maintain my goal weight
9. Go to a Tech football game
10. Cook dinner for a week
11. Be financially independent from my parents
12. Go on a medical mission trip overseas
13. Ski
14. Start grad school
15. Get my own apartment/rent house (roommates are acceptable, but they will be of my choice, aka Kristi)
16. Put money into savings
17. Water ski
18. Go camping, like in an actual tent, make a fire, eat smores
19. Jog in just a sports bra and feel comfortable doing it, ONLY ONCE (and look good too)
20. Get a small dog (Chihuahua or yorkie)
21. Get an Iphone (or whatever is the best at the time)
22. Get a Mac
23. Go on a cruise
24. Stay at least one night in the Bellagio (I love it, but it’s soooo expensive)
25. Go to Washington D.C.
26. Susan G. Komen 3 day walk for breast cancer
27. Get a new stethoscope
28. Be in a wedding
29. Go to a Friday night football game in Henderson, TX
30. Muddy buddies
31. Buy a new swim suit
32. Go hiking
33. Get a bike
34. Go to a Cowboys football game
35. Go to a Rangers game
36. Get TIVO
37. Have a game night
38. Go to the drive in before I leave Lubbock
39. Go to medieval times
40. Watch Twilight: Eclipse with Kristi
41. Learn to play tennis
42. Play racquetball
43. Volunteer somewhere
44. Workout in the AM for a week
45. Encourage my brother to go back to college
46. Be patient
47. Make somebody smile
48. Buy someone else a meal
49. Tithe
50. Leave a large tip
51. Go on a wrecker call with my dad
52. Go to bed by 10 for a week
53. Put 1000 piece puzzle together
54. Dye Easter eggs
55. Feed ducks at the park
56. Go to Schlitterbahn
57. Float the river in New Braunfels
58. Go to a friend’s wedding
59. Cook dinner for my parents
60. Go on a road trip
61. Pass the NCLEX – on the 1st try!!
62. Get ACLS certified (hope so, otherwise I will fail a class this semester)
63. Weigh less than my mom (for the 1st time in 10+ years)
64. Lay out and watch the stars
65. Go fishing, catch my first fish
66. Watch the sun rise
67. Watch the sun set
68. Climb a rock wall – Tech has one for free, I’ve been too nervous to ever try it
69. Learn some more Spanish words – esp. medical terms
70. Take a moonlight walk on the beach
71. Swim in the ocean
72. Make a sand castle
73. Thank a veteran
74. Bake a cake
75. Get a pedicure
76. No soda for a month
77. Monthly self breast exam –how many of us actually do it each month? It saves lives
78. Get my eyes checked
79. Floss daily
80. Eat something new at a restaurant
81. Go to movies and eat popcorn for dinner – this is really bad, but I used to do this when I was little
82. Play putt-putt
83. Go bowling
84. Learn to play real golf haha
85. Babysit for free – sometimes parents just need a break
86. Plant a flower
87. Find a Sunday school class or church group
88. Go on a date
89. Get a family picture taken
90. Let my hair grow out
91. Be a vegetarian, for ONE day
92. Go to Beaver’s Bend, Oklahoma
93. Get a printer
94. Develop some pictures and hang them up
95. Get a new watch that won’t break
96. Get new running shoes
97. Get new shorts (My old ones will no longer fit, yay!)
98. Buy a new CD
99. Attend a concert
100. Take a nap
101. Be happy

Rock 'n' Roll

I have officially signed up for a half marathon! I was starting to get some doubts about doing this, so I signed up so that I won't have an excuse not to do it! Now I have 7 weeks left to really get my training going. So far the most that I have done is 6 miles. I got some endurance to build to be able to finish this thing. But through blood, sweat, and tears, I WILL finish this(even if I have to crawl a mile or two...)