2.11.2011

a new appreciation for hot meals

Keeping with tradition, I first have to say that in class today I learned that once you have kids, you will not eat a hot meal for 18 years. Women should always marry men 7 years younger than them so they don't set themselves up for widowhood. iClickers reduce stress, and I have a whole inner pharmacy of endorphins. Today, I got locked out of my apartment because my roommate left, thinking I was in my room while I was actually chasing Layla all over the neighborhood. Thankfully, I have great friends like Elizabeth and Katelyn who come and rescue me... and the dog, who really enjoyed the fact that she was outside while her leash was inside. In hindsight, pretty entertaining.

A month ago, I was dreading the end of the semester. Now, I am just short of counting down the days until summer. I typically find myself dreading change way in advance, but then it finally comes time, it's more than welcome. The irony of the situation is almost laughable. Plus, I'm working at camp again this summer - first time I've put that statement in writing... surprise!

The LORD is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does. The Lord is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works. The Lord upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down... The Lord is righteous in all his ways and kind in all his works. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them.
Psalm 145:14-19

I like this a lot, and I like the crazy frequency by which it has been showing up in my life lately.

2.04.2011

What I Like About Fridays.

Emily Clardy is so sweet. She even wrote an entire post about how much she loves me.

I have decided that I am not a fan of my classes this semester. I feel like three weeks is long enough to be able to make that call. Med-Surg is just plain overwhelming. Research is torture. Gerontology is online. Health Promotion is Dr. Howe. and Psychosocial needs Jesus.
I do, however, like Fridays a lot. This is potentially because it is the only day I do not have to wear scrubs to class. And I learn really important things, like the fact that vacuuming is the most strenuous exercise you can do inside your house, and that my professor has a sister who is 500 pounds, and that the 1 year chip is the most special in Alcoholics Anonymous, and that there is no shortage of "inspirational" nursing videos on YouTube. Our group work has somehow turned into a debate over the names of the teams in Legends of the Hidden Temple. I am dying right now in this class.
However, the fact that I am sitting in 302 Edwards and wearing jeans, rain boots, and a normal shirt with my hair down makes it almost worth it.