School has taken over my life, and I want it back!

Only 5 more weeks of classes and clinical, then I go into my exams!! I can't believe it! It still doesn't feel real. I think I'm trying to not get myself too excited, just in case something comes up or I fail a class and won't finish school this year. So far, everything is okay though! Hopefully it stays that way :)

My mom sent me this quote in an email the other night. You know when you hear the EXACT thing you need to hear at the EXACT moment you need to hear it? Well this quote was that for me. I was knee-deep in completing my assignments and was feeling quite overwhelmed with it all and didn't think I would get it all done. I love how moms just know sometimes :) They are amazing!

Do not be impatient with your seemingly slow progress. Do not try to run faster than you presently can. If you are studying, reflecting and trying, you are making progress whether you are aware of it or not. A traveler walking the road in the darkness of night is still going forward. Someday, some way, everything will break open, like the natural unfolding of a rosebud.



Vernon Howard, 1918-1992

Don't Ya Just Love The New Look??!

Cause I sure do! Yay! I think it looks fantastic! I am totally loving the colours too. OH and that adorable little owl divider - I'm melting over the cuteness! And I feel quite proud that I was able to pull off even putting that in there successfully  :)

Today is POURING rain here. Along with occaisonal hail and thunder. Oh its also FREEZING!

We've been putting off turning on the heat, because well its only the first week in October, but alas we could not fight it any longer. Well I could have, I'm happy to bury myself underneath blankets and layers. But Mike had enough and turned it on. I really think Brady appreciates it, he's actually laying on top of blankets today rather than underneath them. It's nice to see his sweet smooshy face some more  :)

A sort of embarassing tour of our bedroom

I have a HUGE list of things I want. If only I had the time and money! I can't wait until next year when I'll actually be working and will actually get to stroke some things off of my list :D

So, one of the things that I think we need is a bedroom set, art, and decorations for our bedroom. It is seriously pathetic and looks like a high school boy lives there. We are still using Mike's set that he had in high school, which explains the teenage boy look. Not sexy or romantic at all. I did splurge on some new bedding, which I LOVE! So that is exciting!

Just look at this depressing sight!!

Everything looks empty in our room because of the lack of art and nice decor.

Empty right? And yes the room's a mess, and yup that's Brady in bed. Also, excuse the bra sitting there. Ahem. Moving on!

So, yes. I can't wait to cross a nice dark wood sleigh bed set off of our list of things we need. Hope you enjoyed the tour of our messy boudoir!

Changes!

New blog name - my nickname(mostly when I'm grumpy). And a header, that is huge. Excuse it for a while until I figure out something better :)

Growing Up Is Hard To Do!

Now that I'm living with my Man-Friend life has gotten so busy. I miss the days when I was younger and summer meant that I was free.

To do whatever I wanted. I could sleep in. Watch as much TV as my heart desired. Play outside. Run through the sprinkler. Go swimming. Play inside. Eat as much as I wanted(and not gain a pound). Eat homemade Popsicles.

My summer this year has been filled with working at a job that I do not find fulfilling or challenging in a good way. I do it for the money, which is nearly impossible to have not show up in my work.

Every weekend has plans. Weddings, showers, camping, bachelorette gatherings, work, vet, school.

I have found that there is never enough time.

Time for dishes and cleaning and cooking. Quality time with my Man-Friend. Spending much needed time with friends. Visiting with my family. Giggling with my niece and watching her change and grow. Time to focus on school. Soul searching. Learning to take better photos. Doing crafts, knitting and sewing which fill me with happiness and satisfaction.

When did it all get so busy?

Part of me wants to embrace this life I've got and appreciate that I have so many things to do and so many people in my life that I should really be thankful. And I am. But another part of me wants to run and hide and go back in time to when I was truly carefree and acted on a whim.

I'm ready for fall to come. For order to be restored. Life to slow down. Have more time for the things I want to do rather than have my time filled with things I have to do. Fall means new beginnings and old routines. Which makes me happy...

Just a Couple of Pictures of Brady

Cause He's so stinkin' cute! :)

Feeling rather cheeky

I Just love this picture of him!But this cannot possibly be comfortable for sleeping!

Random Updates, Again.

Wow. Has it really been since May 24th since I last posted? Guess so. Anyways, lots has happened since that time:

I have finished my third year of nursing (AKA the worst year of my life) and I'm happy to report that I passed all my classes! I'm taking two summer courses, one online and one in class. The end of school is getting closer, I can actually see the light now and I'm getting really excited about that.

I moved! Yes, I moved away from home (1hr and 15min away to be exact) and into the small town that my Fella lives in. I am loving this change for many reasons, getting to be around him much more without having to pack bags and travel, Brady gets walked about 4 times a day here since the yard isn't fenced in so he's happy, and I love the small town community here and getting to know people better because I can see them more. Mostly, I'm quite happy to have the opportunity to get to know the Fella's mom better. I've spent a lot of time together with her and have enjoyed it so much. I was so nervous around her still after almost two years, but now I feel so much more relaxed and I'm so happy about that, as is the Fella.

I haven't gotten a job here yet, I've been putting out resumes all over town, and the one next to it and the one next to that(to total 20 min apart HA!). I finally got a call-back and have an interview tomorrow morning!! Wish me luck, I'm super nervous.

Today, as the Fella was cutting the grass I noticed that it looked like it was snowing outside. We don't know exactly what this is, but there is tons of fluff out there! I thought it looked funny that he was cutting grass while it appeared to be snowing so I tried to take some pics of it, but failed. Here are my sad attempts, you need to look closely to see what I'm talking about. Seriously, when I have the money photography class here I come!

Also, I'm going to try a running clinic in the fall! I'm nervous and excited about this as well. My friend is going to join with me, which makes me feel better about it. I know I'm going to be the worst one there and probably won't even be able to run for 10sec, but I'll still try it and hope that I learn to love running. I'm hoping that I can tone myself up and perhaps lose about 15 pounds. We shall see how that goes!