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So here is my new blog entry. I was nagged to death to update it ;) so here be my update.

I graduated my LPN program on 9-1-11. . .it was a GREAT day. I was so happy to reach that milestone, and feel that accomplishment, knowing I've made a big step forward in my life and career. I'm still waiting at this point to take my NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) to receive my official number - then I can begin practicing. =)

RN school is on hold right now. . .a year of school that was Mon - Fri, starting as early as 0700 and ending as late as 1630 (haha). . .burnt me out on school for the time being. Might be a year or two before I start again. Maybe more!

In other areas of life. . .a lot has changed in the last year. So much. . .I have cried, I have done stupid things, I have made good decisions, I have made bad decisions, I have laughed, I have been angry, I have fought, and most of all, I have surrendered. Through it all, I am continuously reminded that there is only ONE solid in my life, and that is God. Throughout this year, He has guided me through the death of a friend I had become distanced from, the death of my grandmother, the loss of friendships, and all the other ridiculous little trials we face every day. This year, above all other years past, I have missed my innocence, naivety, and my childhood trusting in every human I came in contact with. I have never felt more guarded and hardened, yet never so softened and compassionate. I guess this is all part of this growing up business!

Speaking of growing up - I FINALLY crossed over into my 20's this year. . .AGH! Pretty sure I found a gray hair and a wrinkle in the last couple months, too. This is unbearable! Oh, to be young again!!

Well. . .this is a brief overview of the last year. There's much more I could drone on and on about, but that will have to be later. Maybe next year. =P
As for now. . .I have to get up at 0500....and it's almost 2330 now!! (You figure it out. . .I have to!)

God Bless

Nursing school!!

So...I'm FINALLY in nursing school!!! The first day was so surreal, but we've already gotten through the first month and already mid-terms are here! Inconceivable.

However...with this transition has come the fact that I have little to absolutely no social life whatsoever. I know it'll all be worth it in the end, but it's still a little hurdle in my path.

That being said...I really should either be studying, or sleeping so I can get up early and study. Decisions, decisions!!!



"Student nurse. I gave up my life to learn how to save yours." :)

LPN does NOT stand for Lazy Paid Nurse

Okay, so I have a new, HUGE vent. For all you people out there who criticize my decision to pursue my license as a practical nurse - get over yourself :) I'm so sick of the comments "LPNs aren't REAL nurses" or "LPNs are just half a nurse"...what part about Licensed Practical NURSE don't you understand??? So it's not a degree...it's a stepping stone for me. Though many people do not pursue the rest of their nursing degree, I will be, so climb down off your high horse, build a bridge, and get over it. There's no way I can get into an RN program before next fall as it is, so my decision to pursue the LPN program is not setting me back in any way shape or form. LPNs are just as valuable to the medical field as STNAs or RNs or whatever the case may be. I feel that God led me to make this decision and that is the best decision for my life right now. So....you BETTER be nice to me, because I may be the one giving you your shot one day...and...you wouldn't like me when I'm angry :)

O Spring, where art thou?

Ha! Yes, I am going to write about anticipating spring and complaining about winter! =) The weather for dear Ohio is starting to look up. . .mid 50's next week! However, seven days from now, I will be en route to Florida! Of course, I'm excited. Florida is beautiful, and it's almost like being in a different country - a world of difference from Ohio.

The best part about being in Florida is that I will be on my spring break. . .my MUCH anticipated spring break. This semester at school has been hard - especially my Anatomy & Physiology class. I enjoy it tremendously, but enjoying it doesn't get you an A in it. Heh.

Things in the school arena are shifting a little bit for me. Next month, I am taking an entrance exam for a nursing program I would like to begin. The program starts in July (2010) and ends in August (2011). The program is for my LPN certificate - not the RN degree I was originally going after. I've decided to go this route because even if I was accepted into the next available RN program, I would not graduate until 2013 at the earliest. If I pursue the LPN option, I can begin working in the field; also, many places will pay for their LPNs to get their RN degrees. I would much rather pay for one year of school, start working, and have someone else pay for the next two years! =P

Anyway, enough about school! I'm too busy looking forward to my spring break - school shall not spoil that for me!! =D

Someone watching over us...

Yesterday, I was involved in two car accidents. The first, I lost control of my car as I was slowing down for a red light and hit a patch of ice. I was able to steer my car into a snowbank and no body was injured. . .except for my car. The entire front bumper of my car was pulled off when I was yanked out of the snowbank by a few Good Samaritans. I was able to collect myself and drive to my friend's house (she was with me during the accident. . .I'm not sure who was more scared!) and my mom came and we got the bumper and drove the car to the shop. . .almost.

En route to the car shop, less than two miles away from our destination. . .it happened again. My mom had stopped in front of me (not suddenly) and when I began to brake, I lost control yet again. I was able to steer the car into yet another snowbank. . .but the rear of my car spun around and my back driver's side collided with the back of my mom's car. Thankfully, we were not hurt (physically), but my car had two rather large dents in the back now.

My mom was wonderful throughout both incidents. I cried a lot, I think just because my pride was hurt more than anything. And both incidents were very scary. I officially hate driving in snow and I officially hate winter!

Looking back on all of this less than 24 hours later, I can't help but be thankful that these situations were not as bad as they could have been. I wish I could go back and do things differently. . .even if it was drive just 2 mph slower, braked three seconds earlier. . .all I can do now is be thankful that I was not hurt, Ane was not hurt and my mom was not hurt. I know that Someone was protecting me, and I will be forever grateful for that. I will always be thankful, also, to those who helped me to get out of those dreadful snowbanks. The first incident took about 20 minutes and about 6 or 7 guys to get out of. It also clogged up traffic for a couple minutes. . .my baddd =/

Again, I just thank God that nobody was hurt and everything turned out okay. I couldn't say it enough last night, when I was in my room surrounded by my thoughts about the events of the day. I apologize to Ane for putting her through all that, my mom for beating up the car and putting her through all that. . .and I think I will ground myself from driving. . .until Monday, when I have to go back to school.

Bubbles (said car) will be good as new after a few visits to the car doctor.

My New Blog

So, I haven't blogged in a very, very long time. It's almost like I'm brand new to this, heh! This being my first blog, I'm not really sure what to talk about. Work? School? Since that's pretty much all I do anymore, hmm. . .

I may have to think about this one a while. I just wanted to get it started so y'all would know I'm around ;)