Sunday Pinday :: Thanksgiving

In honor of this past week being Thanksgiving, I give to you my most favorite day.

I did have to work but I am thankful that I am able to do what I do.

When I was younger we would always go to my grandparents (mom's side) and have a huge Thanksgiving dinner. I absolutely loved it. However, as we have gotten older we have made new traditions and I am thankful for those as well. 

Also...

- Green bean casserole is my ABSOLUTE favorite.

- I love sweets, even on Thanksgiving.

- And I could never pass up a good dinner roll.

Hope you all had the best Thanksgiving ever!!!

Sunday Pinday :: Chocolate

I kind of love chocolate. 

And this last one is a brownie in a cup, 

I have to try ASAP.

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Sunday Pinday :: Polka Dots

I fall more in the love with pinterest every day. Today I found all things polka dot. 

I love polka dots.

I need all of these polka dot clothes.

The bracelet is too cute. 

Love the PINK polka dot wall.

The nails are too cute.

The scarf is beautiful.

And I have to get one of these phone covers.

ASAP.

Oh my my, how Pinteresting?

Have you checked out Pinterest? It is so lovely. Go now then link up! Happy Wednesday Y'all!!

I am loving this bed.

this outfit

this quote

these braids

and this hottie!

all images via Pinterest.com

Fill in the blank Friday

linking up with Lauren

1.   This weekend I'm      going to be studying.

2.  My last vacation was    to the lake for memorial weekend!!

3.  My next vacation will be   hopefully back to the lake on the 4th of July!!

4.  My favorite way to relax is  well if we are still talking about vacation, then laying out and reading a good book or hanging with friends.

5.  When vacationing one should always    leave work at home and just have fun fun fun.

6.  When vacationing one should never       have to do anything that involves school or work.

7.  The best part about a vacation is      getting away from the real world for a little while. 

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!!! Happy Friday!

Nursing Nonsense :: Week Seventeen

VIA

It hasn't sunk in just yet.
Maybe because I still feel like I'm waiting on that email that says, "just kidding."
Or maybe it's because this past week has been anything but normal.
No, normal isn't a word I would use to describe everything that has happened in a few short days.
Maybe it hasn't sunk in because the greatest terror of them all was killed just the other night. That is just another twist in this story Im still writing.
Maybe it's because one of the greatest tragedies occurred right here. Not right here, but in the towns I have always called home. People are still searching, still wondering, and still pinching themselves hoping to wake up from this nightmare.
So, no it hasn't sunk in. This week has been a little off.
What hasn't sunk in?
That because of this HORRIBLE tragedy our graduation was cancelled. Our finals DONE. We haven't even taken them yet. Done, finished, end of story.
Say what?
I am a nursing graduate?
Yes, you could still take the final if your average grade wasn't passing, but mine was. I was, I am exempt from the final.

I

Am

A

Nursing

Graduate.
I mean I've only been working towards this year for years.
And in a flash, my second hometown is in despair, and yet I stand here a graduate.
I'm happy. I'm ecstatic. But I would also give it all back to rewind last Wednesday. I can't. Believe me.

So I will be happy.
I will be FREAKING thrilled.
It will just take a few more days.
It is still sinking in.

Holy Moly.
And since we will not be having a graduation ceremony, I figured I could re-post this picture of me in my cap & gown. 

Future,
HERE I COME.

 VIA
PLEASE, PLEASE continue to pray for all of those affected by the tornado. They need it more than ever.

Nursing Nonsense :: Week Sixteen

WEEK SIXTEEN IS HERE.

 image VIA

We actually have finished lecture, but today we had a picnic.

I also bought my cap and gown today!!!

eeeeek. I was pretty excited about it, 

so now I am just looking forward to wearing it

FOR REAL. Wednesday is our last test before finals, so I am going to go back to studying for now.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend. I got pretty spoiled. Friday we went to Outback and Saturday we went to PF Changs. 

It was all DELICIOUS! Check out my fortune cookie. 

I think it will definitely come in handy once I become a working girl!

HAPPY HAPPY MONDAY Y'ALL!!

Nursing Nonsense :: Week Fifteen

 

FIFTEEN??

SAY WHAT??

This week of fifteen means many things.

Less than 3 weeks away from graduation.

I'm still 2 tests and 2 finals away,

and I have officially turned in all the

EXTRA work.

I had a few more small things to get done,

and all of that is FINISHED.

We had a meeting with the Dean of Nursing, and we

can officially register for our license and boards

MAY 2! eeeek.

I hope everyone is having a great week!!

Nursing Nonsense :: Week Fourteen

FOURTEEN!!!!!!!!

This week started off with some pretty nasty weather, which consisted of me hanging out in the bathroom until it all passed. Luckily, no tornadoes were ever spotted! Tuesday was a work day, and today is

MY
DADDY'S
BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

He sure is a good one!

Also on the agenda for the day was our second exit exam.

We only get three chances, I didn't pass the first one, but I am THANKFUL to say that I PASSED THIS ONE. HALLELUJAH . It was tough, so I am beyond grateful that I no longer have to stress about it. 

That is it for this week of school. We are down to 2 more tests, and 2 more finals!!! 

Happy 

Happy 

Wednesday!!!

Nursing Nonsense :: Week Thirteen

Week thirteen has been a pretty fantastic week, especially today. The week started off with a test about nuero & burns, that would be critical care at it's finest. We also had some pretty nasty weather around here, but nothing too major. Tuesday, I DID NOT HAVE CLINICALS, and today we had our Dose Cal (short for dosage calculations) test. Say the doctor orders 4 grams of a medicine, but you only have 12mg/5ml on the floor. How much would you give? There are 7 questions on the test, so we can only miss 2! We have this test each semester and must pass with 2 tries in order to move to the next semester. Today, we had our last Dose Cal test, and we turned in our portfolio. Phew. Just two more things to check off that mile long list to be completed before May 9! However, the days are getting closer, I'm getting more anxious, and this ride is only getting faster. I'm hanging on for dear life!

The rest of the week, I will be joining the normal world, and just working. Maybe I will blog a little more.


Happy Wednesday!

Nursing Nonsense:: Week Ten

Hello and so long to week ten! This week has been rather exhausting, fun, anxiety-filled, and PRAISE worthy. Thank you all so so much for your sweet comments about our new little fella. He is doing much better, although we did have a minor set back on Thursday. However, it was not nearly what the doctors thought and baby Judson is doing so much better. My sister and brother in law have gotten to hold him twice now, and I know they are so thankful for that. He has so many wonderful people looking over him, praying for him, caring for him, and it is awesome to see all of it truly working. The NICU is very aware of NOT GIVING TIME FRAMES, which is okay in the long run, so we really do not know when he will be home. I know God is teaching us all patience because although Judson was ready to get here, he just isn't quite ready to go home. So we will wait. The days will go by very slow, I will tell everyone to give him a kiss from me (because I can't go back there), and I will continue to pray for his healing. Thank you all again so much.

on the flip side::

There was A LOT of nursing in week ten, but none of it really had to do with me in nursing school. Besides welcoming a new nephew, my week was spent playing with my favorite two year old who is a new big sister, catching up on some much needed sleep, hanging out with great friends, and enjoying what could be my last spring break, AND watching all of my favorite shows of course. I was so very happy my faves were safe on American Idol, Emily won the Bachelor, and a new season of one of my favorite shows airs in April! eeeeeekkk.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!!!

Happy Week TEN!!