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| Boredom |
[May. 21st, 2007|12:46 am] |
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Nursing is always feast or famine, and tonight we're all starving.
Let's see....I should probably update as of the Christmas letter....
Not really much going on here. I'm working peds now. I love the kids, but the leadership on this floor sucks. I try to think of ways to improve moral or boost the leadership myself, but every class, billet (i.e. job or task in addition to my normal job), or other position I VOLUNTEER for is either passed up or hoisted upon someone else. But as the Navy rotates personnel pretty frequently, my boss here will be leaving in a few weeks. Maybe things will get better...?
I'm working nights, which means I can be totally productive on things I want to do...because the job is less stressful and demanding at this time and because I don't spend as much time with my family.
Cole is doing great. He's eating solid food, very messy oatmeal. Paul and I are trying to get him to sit up more, so that he'll be able to do it on his own soon (we hope), and we continue to try to get him to say Da-da or Ma-ma. He might of said da today, but wouldn't say it again. Everytime I try to get him to say dada or mama he just giggles- very cute. Of course, at this age even if he says it he'll just say it again because we react (cole pointing at toaster "Da-da" paul and I yelling and clapping). He is starting to recognize his name, which is cool. He's pretty laid back and laughs a lot. I hope when we decide to have another baby, it's not any worse than Cole.
I don't know if it's the lack of sleep or the lack of meaningful adult interaction (outside of Paul), but I really don't have any musings or philosophical thoughts or ideas. It's like a part of my brain shut down and I can't restart it. There's work, Paul, Cole and nothing else. I have define myself as nurse, wife, mother. There has to be something more. I know there used to be, but I can't figure out where it is or who it is. I used to do more, be more, push limits. Now, I'm more scared of my fears and anything else unexplainable than ever before. Is there a way to become who you used to be while continuing to become who you are? |
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[Oct. 16th, 2005|07:51 pm] |
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It's been pretty interesting here in San Diego. Paul moved out here about a week ago, and we seem to be adjusting well to each other. Of course, that might have to do with the fact that we don't see each other much right now. I'm working nights.
He has a job with Kaplan and now he's just waiting to find out about a full time position with them as well as looking into some other possibilities.
I've been working on my floor for a few weeks now. It seems to be going pretty well. My first night went pretty badly. My preceptor started the night saying that she didn't even want to be teaching. She and the charge nurse made it a long, rather negative 12 hour shift. Needless to day, some changes were made and things are better now. I have a new preceptor and I enjoy working with her very much. Otherwise, I need to reinforce and master some of the more basic nursing skills that come with time and practice, but everything else seems to be falling into place. The patients are fairly interesting- different cardiac problems. Though we do get our share of psych patients (I've been scratched and bruised and patients have tried to punch, hit, and bite me). The atmosphere on the floor is okay. Lots of people who are ready for a change. Hopefully it will get better as more new nurses finish orientation.
I really want to be a ship's nurse, which is a nurse on one of the aircraft carriers. I would be the only nurse on the whole ship- for 3000 people! I'm hoping to transfer to the ICU while I'm here. I also really miss working with kids. About March I might try to moonlight and work at a civilian hospital. I would love to work in the ER at the Children's Hospital here. I think it would also help me to become a more well rounded nurse with the quick focused assessments and triage as well as the ambulatory care.
Otherwise, San Diego is beautiful. Things to do and the weather is almost always gorgeous. I only know of one bad weather night so far, but winter here is apparently the rainy season.
I injured myself, playing football. It's not too bad; I have about a week left on crutches. I'm on light duty which means I don't have to take the PRT; I did find it interesting to find out that being a staff nurse qualifies as light duty.
Paul and I just picked up a bunch of stuff related to wedding planning. I guess the fun of getting married is about to begin...starting with research! Oy. Months and months away from the end and I'm already overwhealmed and stressed out. I guess as long as the end result is okay.... |
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| School Of Nursing |
[Aug. 28th, 2004|07:08 pm] |
I am a senior in the School of Nursing, and after surviving three years, I have had enough. If enduring last minute changes in the schedule after the semester had started wasn't enough, they have now changed the grading scale. This grading scale originally was extremely tough. One had to get a 93 or higher to get an A in a class and one could not pass and get credit if the grade was less than a 77, or a C. The School of Nursing (SON) has modified to the grading scale to include the recent addition of minus grades. Now instead of making the grading scale more beneficial to students, it has become even more difficult. An A is 95-100, and one must still get a C or better in a nursing class for credit, which is now a 79-80. As if stress and burnout wasn't high enough in this school, it has now increased when there was an opportunity to change that.
Now, I know that the SON can argue that this change is for the better because it will force student to work harder and to their full potential. And yes, there are some students who might need that extra kick in the pants. But they are few and far between. Many of us already work hard and try our best. We earn our A's and our C's. This change is not fair and it punishes many students by making it close to impossible for them to accomplish what they want from an academic key to graduating from Loyola with a BSN. As far as I know, no students knew of this change, and we could not find out until after we received our letters concerning clinical groups or the email that was sent a couple weeks ago. The SON has posted the updated copy of the nursing handbook in Course Connect. The earliest anyone could have read this was the beginning of this month and the handbook was updated as of yesterday, again.
I do not agree with this new policy, and I refuse to quietly accept it. I am currently setting up an online petition. I will post again, once it is set up. Please forward the link to everyone you know, and sign it. The administration must begin to realize that we are the reason for this university, and that we are capable adults. We must take a stand against the SON. And if this battle is successful, then perhaps there is hope for the other schools and colleges here at Loyola. |
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[Aug. 14th, 2004|10:57 pm] |
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Ok, so no promises just want to see if anyone is interested.
I want to see the show that happens in the theater at American Girl Place. I will be going to a show during the week, and normally my manager will give me two tickets (depending on how many seats are available). If this is possible, is anyone interested in seeing Circle of Friends: An American Girl Musical with me? Please respond ASAP. Thank you |
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| Procrastination |
[Jul. 6th, 2004|06:10 pm] |
FIRSTS
First job: babysitter otherwise lifeguard/swim instructor
First school: Smner Elementary
First funeral: My friend's mom junior year of high school
First pet: Popcorn...a black lab/Irish setter mix
First piercing/tattoo: ears
First credit card: USAA
First kiss: Dave Weiss
First love: Josh Binder
First enemy: I've made too remember just one
First big trip: Arizona when I was 7. First time I ever flew in a plane by myself, and cross country too.
First concert: Beach Boys
First musician you remember hearing in your house: none comes to mind...
LASTS
Last car ride: this morning going food shopping
Last kiss: Tim in Venice
Last library book checked out: something by Madeline L'Engle
Last beverage drank: Cherry Coke
Last food consumed: Cinnamon Toast
Last phone call: Paul
Last time brushed teeth: This morning
Last CD played: Bush 6teen Stone
Last person talked to: Mommy!
Last soda drank: Chery Coke
Last ice cream eaten: Oreo cheese-quake Blizzard
Last time scolded: Tim about a movie
Last jewlery worn: ring from Flourence, watch, charm bracelet, and the necklace from my daddy
Full name: Kimberly Ann Vesey
Nicknames: Kim, Kimmy, Kimbo, a few others....
Birth date: November 26, 1982
Astrological sign: Sagittarius
Siblings: Kirsten
Pets: none here, but my mom has our dog Jordan
Hometown: Chicago now, but it was Valparaiso, IN
PRESENT AND PAST
First thing you thought of when you woke up this morning: I'm feeling better, it's hot
What were you like as a child: friendly, outgoing, helpful, obnoxious, talkative, manipulative
What did you want to be when you grew up: varied between working with children (teacher or a doctor) or animals (vet or zoologist) always loved science
What do you want to be now: happy and healthy. As for a job...I'll figure that out if I decide to grow up
How many cars have you had: I'm on my third, but she'll be traded in soon...
How many boy/girl friends have you had: 3
How many people have you kissed: 7
How family oriented are you: very, but I can only handle them if I have freinds around or in small doses. Something happened between my sis and I and we're not as good together as we used to be...
Last thing you thought about before going to sleep last night: "Fuck, I need to set the alarm so I can call in sick in the morning"
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU?
Saw a movie: in a theater a couple weeks ago with Elmer. We saw The Terminal
Told someone you loved him or her: this morning
Hugged: Elmer when I saw him last
Were sick: The past two days...
Smiled: this morning talking with Tim
Bought something: food shopping and book today
Danced: June 12
Had a nightmare: last night
Did something illegal: since I turned 21....
DO YOU/HAVE YOU:
Been in love: yes
Drank: yes
Smoked: yes
Kissed the same sex: no
Play an instrument: not that talented
Believe there is life on other planets: Definately. My best friend swears she's from one of them
Read the newspaper: headlines while I wait for the CTA
Have any gay or lesbian or bi friends: Yes
Believe in miracles: yes
Believe in astrology: sometimes
Collect anything: somethings.....
Have a best friend or best friends: Of course
Wish on stars: yes. Jiminey Crickett taught me
Like your handwriting: i guess...but I'm good at changing it
Have any bad habits: not sleeping, forgetting to eat, not taking care of myself....
Been toilet papering: nope
Been to a foreign country: Italy and Germany
Been in a car accident: multiple times
After this: clean my apartment before Paul gets here and shakes his head in disbelief.
Something that I'm deathly afraid of: spiders and being abandoned
Do you believe in love: yes
Do you believe in love at first sight: yes
Do you believe in forgiveness: yes
What are some of your favorite pig out foods: anything sweet usually
What's something you wish you could understand better: life
FIRSTS
First best friend: Kelsey (haven't talked to her since I began kindergarten)
First car: 1992 Subaru Loyal (station wagon)
First date: Dave to Applebee's and a movie
First real kiss: Dave just outside Bessie the Big Blue Aerostar van after leaving Applebee's...the day after my 16th birthday
First break-up: Josh junior year. Though when I chose him over Dave...that day kind of felt the same...
First screen name: crystal-twilight
First self purchased album: Tragic Kingdom No Doubt
LASTS.
Last cigarette: when I was 12ish
Last good cry: i dont remember the last time i cried
Last crush: Paul
Last time showered: Sunday, and I'll be taking another soon
Last shoes: sketchers
Last item bought: random stuff
Last annoyance: not being able to help my friends
Last disappointment: Katie not visiting me while she was in Chicago
Last time wanting to die: it's been awhile...
Last shirt worn: red Hard Rock
Last website visited: livejournal.com
Last word you said: too!
Last song you sang: Bathwater, No Doubt
What is in your cd player: nothing
What color socks are you wearing: none
What Color of underwear are you wearing: none...I need to do laundry
What's under your bed?: um..too much stuff and garbage...
What time did you wake up today: 10ish
FUTURE
Where do you want to go: Australia and everywhere else
What is your career going to be: nursing
Where are you going to live: somewhere with a nice climate and non cold winters by the ocean or mountains
How many kids do you want: no more than 2
What kind of car(s): one that work...electric and biodegradable
CURRENT
Current mood: stressed
Current music: TV
Current taste: Mouth
Current hair: messy,frizzy, and tied back
Current clothes: striped tank top and jean shorts
Current annoyance(s): how much i have to do, even though i know i don't really
Current longing: money
Current desktop: Licorice the cat
Current color of toenails: blue-green sparkly
Current time: 1855
Current hate: lack of motovation
I may seem: organized and together
But I'm really: barely hanging together
Sometimes I feel: like i'm about to unravel
In the morning I: want to sleep
I like to sleep: as much as i can as long as i don't have something i should be doing
If I could be doing anything right now I would: magically have my apartment in perfect order AND know where everything was
Money is: tight
One thing I wish I had is: a magic wand
One thing I have that I wish I didn't is: debt
All I need is: Family, friends, and a working immune system
If I had one wish it would be: to spend one more day with my dad
If an angel flew into my window at night I would: stare
If a demon crashed into my window I would: stare
If I could see one person right now it would be: too many to choose just one
Something I want but I don't really need is: more stuff
Something I need but I don't really want is: food
I live for: other people.
It makes me angry when: stupid peole get away with stuff.
ONE OR THE OTHER
1. Black or white? both
2. Boxers or briefs? i don't wear either and I really could care less which a guy wears.
3. Coke or Pepsi? depends on what's available
4. Salt or pepper? depends on the food
5. Sweet or sour? depends on the food
6. Vanilla or chocolate?: swirled
7. Short or long? um...
8. Cheap or expensive? looks expensive but is in fact cheap
9. Firm or soft? depends on what it is
10. Hot or cold? depends on what it is
MY FAVORITE
1. Color is: blue
2. Song is: i don't really have one.... depends on my mood
3. Scent is: on me or a someone else?
4. Alcoholic beverage is: vodka cranberry
5. Food is: usually edible
I WISH I
1. Drove a: n eletric car
2. Lived in a: nicer cleaner apartment
3. Worked as: prescool teacher
4. Could be like: a better, more efficient verson of me.
5. Had: money |
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[Jun. 20th, 2004|07:47 pm] |
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Well, I'm back home. Time at Great Lakes was awesome. The other mids were cool, but we were starting to get on each other's nerves. But all in all, it was good. I rotated through different areas. Some of the highlights:
Did sutures
Found fetal heart sounds
Assisted with a sexual assault victim
Helped with the pre, peri, and post op of a patient getting surgery
20 yr getting a breast biopsy (seemed like a reduction because the mass was that large), 19 yr old male getting a mastectomy
IVs and drawing blood
Learning to shoot a 9mm and a rifle (SO AWESOME!)
Bar scene of Chicago
Pizza on the windshield
Becoming a BLS instructor (I can now teach CPR classes)
Anyway, I also just made my summer more intense. Since I have an official training record at Great Lakes, once a week I will be going there to work on my skills. I don't get paid, it'll be for like 12 hours, and I'll be going up on one of my normal days off from American Girl Place. But apparently, hours are tight at American Girl Place and I won't be working 5 days a week. More like 3 or 4. Hopefully, things won't be too tight for me. Eh, these things have a way of working out.
I'm pretty busy this week. Cimi is getting checked out on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday I'll be at Great Lakes for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) class, and Friday I leave for Ohio for the weekend (family graduation and wedding). Hopefully, I'll get to see some people this summer... |
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[Jun. 3rd, 2004|05:11 pm] |
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I'm in Great Lakes playing nurse for the military and have been for about 2 weeks now. It's going pretty well, but I don't have a lot of time to update. I'll be done on the 18th of June. Feel free to call my cell though. I'm off after 5 just about everyday. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer, and if you want a distraction, this is pretty fun:
http://www.namepower101.com |
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[May. 16th, 2004|06:37 pm] |
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Wow...things have been pretty intense the past few weeks.
School went well. I slacked off a bunch this semester as I learned the importance of friends and alcohol, and that they work well together. Finals weren't bad, but I would have done much better if I had studied for more than one or two hours for each one. Ne'er the less, I finished the semester well. A B+ in my feminism and pharm classes and A's in the rest. I do this well next semester, I can finish with a cum of 3.7. Hopefully, my little green kitty of academics will keep working as well as it has.
Italy was awesome. I loved it; it's beautiful. The weather was a bit chilly and rainy, but I still managed to get a little color. And twist my ankle. Did that hiking in the mountains on slippery, rock stairs. Oh well. Ate amazing food, drank a lot of wine, and saw wonderful art and architecture. Can't wait to go back to Europe.
Tim and I are not back together. We're best friends. Things are good between Tim and me. Things are good between Paul and me. Not saying any more. Ask them if you want more info or ask me in person. Otherwise, wait and see what happens this fall. Damn, my life is a TV show.
I leave for Great Lakes in about a week, three weeks of military nursing. I'm looking forward to it, and then having some adventures in Ohio and other places.... |
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[Apr. 26th, 2004|09:59 am] |
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I'm going to Italy! I'm going to Italy! I'm going to Italy!
In the words of tim, who I think stole my phrase:
I'm stoked. Totally stoked. |
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[Apr. 24th, 2004|04:39 pm] |
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I know public means that anyone can read this, but I didn't really think anyone other than my friends would read this, mainly the friends that have ljs. I don't really talk too much about my lj and I don't think I've ever told anyone name (not that it's hard to figure out). Anyway, I was sincerely surprised to find out someone else did (I discovered this in her xanga and she wrote about it me). I was amused.
So the school year is over and I am so happy that it is, and ROTC is also over for the most part for this year. Still need to take my PFA... Though I'm a little upset that everyone leaves for the summer. I'm gonna miss the parties at Rod's, especially when I can't keep people's names straight... Paul and Sam have returned to their respective corners of the globe. Much sadness.
Well, I 'm off to get ready for dinner tonight with my running mate, Chloe and I really need to pack and get things in order before Monday when I leave for Italy! Totally psyched about that. I still can't believe that I'm going... Yay! |
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| I want it all |
[Apr. 19th, 2004|03:13 pm] |
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| | The Darkness | ] |
One day, my competitive nature and desire to be on top will cost me a lot. Kippy just asked me if she could be Senior Nurse (a new billet in ROTC) as I'm up for BATCOM. My response: Sure, if I don't get BATCOM. I always want to be on top and the best.
Her response: A very hurt "That's what I thought" as she scurried away not making any eye contact and bumping into a chair.
Oh well. That's competition for you, and one more reason for her to be upset with me. Why am I not surprised?
Back to working on finals |
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| And they thought I wasn't coming back... |
[Apr. 17th, 2004|03:15 pm] |
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Yesterday pretty much sucked. Walmart was a bust for the most part. 5 years and all I did was run around burring myself in all sorts of things so I didn't have to think. Spent most of it alone, which sucked even more. Though I did end up with an A in my med-surg class (barely) and I slept for 13 hours...so I could come to work. You would think after 13 years of selling cookies and dealing with that and working in a hospital, at American Girl Place I wouldn't have to deal with either, but today I served cookies... At least I get paid to study for the rest of my shift! |
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[Apr. 8th, 2004|12:41 am] |
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It's been a really intense week. I'm sick and on a bunch of meds. I'm almost done with papers and projects so I can start finals! I didn't run the PFA on Tuesday- too sick in the Wellness Center, and I don't know when I'll be able to do it.
Oi...I'm so behind in stuff for myself and my apartment. When I start making enough money, I am so having a maid. And maybe I'll have enough time to take care of myself then too....
I'm off to take a break in Arizona for the weekend. I need the break, but I still have a paper to write over the weekend. Maybe I'll get lucky and some brownies will come and take care of my place for me while I'm out...or at least me when I get back. |
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[Apr. 4th, 2004|10:45 pm] |
My inner child is six years old!
Look what I can do! I can walk, I can run, I can
read! I like to do stuff, and there's a whole
big world out there to do it in. Just so long
as I can take my blankie and my Mommy and my
three best friends with me, of course.
How Old is Your Inner Child?
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| Quick recap |
[Apr. 4th, 2004|10:02 pm] |
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Last weekend I was in Notre Dame for a leadership conference for ROTC. I rocked, hard core and big time. I loved just about every minute of it and I made friends with some awesome people- most of them girls!
This weekend I went to Alpha, IL. A little town about 3 hours southwest of here. I went for this thing called Booze Cruise. I drank for 9 hours and was driven around on a bus with free beer to surrounding bars. I had a good time, cut myself off so I didn't have a hang over and didn't get really drunk just tipsy (so I didn't do anything stupid). Though two men, both in their fifties, grabbed my boobs without my consent...not pleasant.
This week is going to be stressful: paper and quizzes on Monday, clinical teaching paper and presentation on Tuesday along with my Phsical Fitness Assessment (PFA) that day- this is that ROTC thing that always freaks me out b/c I have to run 1.5 miles timed. I have a clinical research paper due on Wednesday. But then it's off to AZ to hang out with my family for the weekend, and recuperate and study in a different environment- in shorts outside (as I have a paper due as soon as I get back and I have my first final on the 15th). But then it's off to Italy and God knows where for the Navy this summer.
The fun never ends..really. |
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| Happiness is not without a cost |
[Mar. 22nd, 2004|06:33 pm] |
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I haven't been happier than I am now in weeks. My co-workers made fun of me yesterday because I had so much energy that I was singing and dancing (literally) and I couldn't stop smiling. The only down side of so much goodness was trying to come down enough to go to sleep. I'm still smiling for the most part today (tee hee).
The worst thing is that things need to balance out, so for this much happiness there has to be something bad, and there is. I have deeply hurt someone I care about. It sucks, I feel guilty for being so happy, but I'll suffer through the guilt. I have this for a limited time and I plan on making the most of it (assuming no winning of the lottery and that I don't get stationed on the east coast this summer). I just wish that I didn't hurt my best friend and that these events were a bit more mutually exclusive. Such is life. I'm happy now and I'm cursed to have life be interesting. The pain and guilt just remind you to enjoy it while you can and that you're still alive. Good deal.
Well off to class a few more projects for the week and little sleep. |
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[Mar. 17th, 2004|08:39 pm] |
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So, I'm in Evanston... at the unit. Doing duty watch. Basically I'm guarding this little house for three hours. Since Northwestern is either taking finals or finishing them, no one is here. I should be studying nutrition, but I'm not. That's what tomorrow is for! I've become such a slacker lately. I'm blaming it on not being as young as I used to be. My body wants this sleep thing more, and it's just causing me problems.
Clinicals are going well. Yesterday I had a complex patient, and I didn't learn any new skills, but I did learn how to do different things around the unit, which was nice. Today my patient was a sweet old lady who adored me. Lord knows why. Apparently I've managed to trick all my patients into thinking I'm a sweet and caring girl, who wants nothing more than to help them. Poor old fools :)
The past 24 hours have been interesting, and I'm not sure what exactly to say because I keep thinking too much. Also, another person is involved and I'm not sure how to phrase anything regarding her/him or how to phrase my relationship with her/him. It's complicated, just because I do that. All I know is that I'm really happy (I have seriously not stopped smiling since Thursday), and when your heart is scattered, but belongs strongly to three people (including yourself), and you have the smallest piece, you need to work on giving yourself more before you're ready to ever give it to anyone again. Guess it finally broke too many times, and this time, only I can put it back together again. I just can't say I love you anymore to anyone other than my family, and that's a weird feeling. It's like something is missing from inside me. Considering I'm usually over emotional and feel things too much (thus why Mommy and Kirsten have always called me a drama queen). Maybe this problem will go away if I'm drunk..oh, wait that causes more then enough problems in and of itself. |
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[Mar. 14th, 2004|01:29 pm] |
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So this weekend has been INSANE! And I have loved pretty much every minute of it. Thursday went out (after going to class and driving to and from Valpo) to the Alumni Club for girls night out. I didn't get home until 330 in the morning. Since I was relatively sober it wasn't as fun as it could have been, and I have really interesting nursing friends.
Friday there was a shindig at Rod's. I didn't drink much at all. I had so much fun. I stayed until 5 am. Dave let me borrow his The Darkness CD, and it's awesome; I love it. I became injured from playing Egyptian Rat Screw. My bruised and swollen finger is a reminder why girls need to take off their rings if they play. But my injury came in handy later in the day. Anyway, the only other thing I can say about Rod's party, is that every time I'm over at his place, my bra get a lot of action.
Anyway, at 5 left Rod's and went to Dunkin Dounuts with Paul for breakfast. I had to get ready for work and leave my apartment by 7. So I went to work, without sleeping since Friday. Well, I taped my finger, made up a story, and said that I broke my finger and that I was in the ER all night. After the training, they let me go home to get better. Tim was online talked to him. Had the best conversation with him in like weeks. We broke up, but it was mutual. A part of me wonders if I made a mistake, but for the most part I really feel this is the best choice for me. Then I slept and studied.
Went to the midnight movie of Hidalgo with Paul. It was great. Really good movie. I enjoyed immensely. Went to bed for three hours so I could be at work (now). Later tonight I'll be studying for my exams tomorrow. The fun had to end, but it was memorable and great while it lasted. |
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| The End? |
[Mar. 13th, 2004|05:37 pm] |
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It's over. It ended well and mutually, but I still can't believe it's over. It might start back up again in August/September. Don't know, and for the first time I'm not worried about the future. |
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[Mar. 10th, 2004|02:09 pm] |
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So yesterday was the coolest clincal day ever! I worked in the ER and loved every minute of it. My nurse was awesome, she let me do so much. Here's a brief summary of what I did:
started an IV and drew blood
called to the pharmacy in an emergency for a med
felt and heard pulmonary edema
gave meds through an IV
charted
reassured and comforted a woman
did vitals
gave an asthma treatment
And to top it off, I was even treated like a real person by all the staff, including the doctors. If anyone wants, I'll tell the whole story, but I know I can't type it...I get too excited. I love what I do sometimes. Today wasn't as good, did reallt basic stuff and my instructor seemed to think I'm an idiot (she tried to tell me stuff about the meds I was giving that I knew all ready and that I hadn't learned skills I've been doing since sophomore year). But my patient was very nice, and was a little disappointed for me to leave. She like the past two said I will be a great nurse someday and that I'm very nice (teehee).
Well, I need to go and get some stuff done as I'm not planning on sleeping again until Friday around 1800. Literally. With the amount of stuff I have to do (mainly research and watching a movie and writing up things on it and the nursing exams...)I think I'll break down either next week or the following Monday. If anyone wants to look up stuff for me... I admit it. I'll need help getting through the next couple weeks, and that's the closest I'm getting to asking anyone for help the rest of the school year. |
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