Harry Potter

Well I have finally given in to reading the series.

Yes, I've seen the movies and yes, I have enjoyed them.

Why not read them? I don't know that I have a good reason why, other than I didn't want to because everyone else was. For some reason I suppose this made me cool.

Sometime during my last semester of nursing school, after I had been deprived of any good reading for 4 long years of college, I decided that I would treat myself to the Harry Potter series after passing the NCLEX.

I am now on book five. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.



I have enjoyed the books, Triwizard Tournament being my favorite so far



However, without drawing the hatred of all those who are madly in love with the series, I would like to be open about my feelings:

They have not lived up to my expectations. While I have thoroughly enjoyed reading them, I have not been drawn in and consumed by an unquenchable desire to do nothing but sit and fin sh all the books in one day as I thought I would do.

On that note, I still have enjoyed reading Harry Potter and will continue to read them until I have finished. I fully believe they are well written and entertaining. It would be lying to say I have not sat and read for hours at a time. However, something is just not catching with me. Maybe this will change as I continue to read.

One that note, nothing will ever replace my obcession with the Twilight Series. There is no competition with Bella, Edward and Jacob. My true love still lies in the small town of Forks, Washington, in the world of Vampires and Werewolves.




No matter how many time I read these books (don't ask how many) I am never bored. I always want more.

If Stephenie Meyer only knew how badly I want more...she would write me another book.

As for now...I just have to patiently wait and hope that one day, she will want to re-enter that world and supply those like me with more of Bella and Edward.

Finally!

The apartment is FINALLY done! (for the most part)







The Jack Johnson Concert FINALLY got here



And I have finally had time to blog.

Lots to say about work- but it's time for church!

Changes

Changes:

1. I am now a working woman

2. I got my hair cut. No worries- only 2 inches off- Jeremy can't even tell the difference. I feel better though.

3. I have officially spent my first week apart from my husband. It was horrible. I sobbed last night when he got home. Sappy? I guess so.

4. I wear scrubs 3 days out of the week.

5. I am waking up at 5 in the morning.

6. I'm learning how to chart on the most complicated patient charting system ever. Who ever thought that only the keyboard would be your friend? Don't even think about touching the mouse!

7. I'm making money- not just summer job pay. But post degree, I kind of know what I'm doing money!

On that note...there are a lot of adjustments going on around here! Somehow my stress level is remaining down for the time being...I'll let you know how that progresses in the next few weeks.

A licensed Professional

Well it's official...I'm a real RN!!

Take that NCLEX!

I start work tomorrow. I'm nervous and sacred. Am I old enough to take care of little sick precious children?

I feel unqualified. Yes, I survived not only nursing school, but also the NCLEX. The state of Oklahoma believes me to be qualified, but am I really? Sometimes the idea of being a nurse terrifies me. To have people trust you with their very lives, not only that, with the lives of their little babies!

I know this is what I am supposed to be doing, but that doesn't make it any less scary.

Plus...the night shift. REALLY? Who in their right mind thinks it is a good idea for me to stay up all night? When I get giggly and a little crazy they might rethink my shift!

All that aside. Do people really expect me to wear cartoon scrubs?







I realize that I am not the most fashionable person. But I don't think I can do it. I hope the children will understand because I cannot give in.

I will stay true to my purely solid shirts and bottoms. When have I ever worn patterns? Never in my LIFE!

I can't and I WON'T do it!

To Cut...or Not to Cut?

I realize how cliche' it is to cut your hair after you get married.

I have fought against it since the day I got engaged. I would never be one of those girls.

But did you know I have been growning my hair out since the end of my senior year of HIGH school?? I knew I wouldn't be getting married until after college; however, I knew how long it would take to reach the length that I wanted.

I was thinking Miley Cyrus length...obviously we did not quite make it that far.



I need a new hair goal? I'm thinking...cut and try for the goal again? Nothing serious. Just a minor change for something different.

I'm thinking collar bone length. Here are some options. Forget the length and that their hair is different than mine...I am thinking collar bone w/ my curls.

I'm thoroughly confused. Cutting it is going against everything I believe in!







And last but not least...my favorite:



So now I am faced with a decision.

To Cut? Or Not to Cut?

Summer Camp

First off, I'm not entirely sure what they draw to blogging is. I realize that I have absolutely nothing of great interest to talk about, yet I find myself drawn to type about the insignificant small happenings of my life.

Summer Camp is something that is really exciting to all the kids involved, I have always loved summer camp. Who Doesn't?

The youth minister's wife doesn't!

Judge me, I'm so stingy about my time with J.

I should be thrilled that he gets to come home at night...and I am. I would like for him to just come home in time to actually get to talk to him.

So you are now allowed to judge me. I am jealous of summer camp.

My NCLEX test date is soon-I have had a love/hate relationship with my Hurst book the past few weeks. It has become my constant companion, it goes everywhere with me. Last week I went a little crazy, and it might just get worst.

The exact date is a secret for you...This will be less embarrassing if the unimaginable happens.

Pray for me!

Bride

Well it's official! I am a married women now.

I feel like I'm playing house. Maybe that will go away one day?

In all seriousness, married life is wonderful. I love him being the first thing I see in the morning and the last thing I see when I go to sleep.

Jamaica was fabulous. I think I might move there.

Jeremy and I could not have had a better trip, minus a super-long lay over in Atalanta on the way back.

I loved the lifestyle of Jamaica, so laid back and care free. Why can't we have that here?

The beaches were beautiful, but the best part was being able to share such a wonderful place with my husband.

The food was fantastic...ask J, he ate steak every night! Ask me about the desserts, I can give you details!

Wedding and honeymoon aside, NCLEX studying has begun. Last week I got serious, this next week will be killer.

I have become domesticated...I love to cook! I find it so fun to find recipes online and try and create them! I've done well so far!

This website has wonderful stuff...It might be my new favorite.

www.momswhothink.com/dinner-recipes/dinner-ideas.html

I highly recommend the baked Mexican chicken and the Chicken Cheese crescent rolls.

Happy Cooking :)