I'm not very good at keeping up with these things. My healthy lifestyle change has not worked out too well for me either. I said before, I have a problem. I like food. I'm so busy too it's really hard to keep up with eating in general, then to try to eat right is just adding to the nightmare.
I actually have gone running a couple times at the track. I do a lot better outside than I do on a treadmill. I'm not sure if anyone else shares this or not but I feel less insecure that way, and apparently I'm good and sprinting better than running distance. I amazed my friend, who is a die hard runner/healthy eater... You know what they say, opposites attract. I'm addicted to food and reading, she's addicted to being healthy. Poor girl.
So the greatest news I have is that I'm graduating this month! On the 13th to be exact. For those who don't know, I'm in Nursing school. I'm in practical nursing school and plan on bridging to the RN program as soon as I'm finished. I'm really excited to finally be reaching the end of this journy in my life. THERE IS LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL!!!! I use to think I would NEVER get in to nursing school, that it would always be a goal, a dream, a desire, but never a reality.. Then I began this class and thought, wait a sec, why was I so insane to want this torture? No really, it's not been too bad. There are moments... but overall it's not bad. Then I wondered if I would EVER get the crap out of here. And now here I am.
Is it silly to be so proud of yourself? I feel like I have accomplished a lot. I wish I had accomplished these things sooner, but there are still people older than me with no accomplishments. I have a lot to be thankful for. I had my first child when I was 15. I worked hard. I never gave up. I wanted so badly to succeed in life. Not just for me, not only to prove everyone wrong about being a typical teen mom, but I wanted to succeed in life for my son. I didn't want my son to struggle, or me to struggle for the rest of our lives. I want more than anything for my children to be proud of their mother. To be able to look back and say, yeah, my mom made mistakes but she was a hard worker, determined to give us the best life she could, despite the obstacles. I would also want my children to be just as determined. To work hard, never give up. Always dream and always work towards that goal. No matter what.
I would also like to say to you; never give up. NOTHING IN LIFE WORTH DOING IS EASY. What is the satisfaction of completing something that was not challenging anyhow? Stay focused. Don't be afraid to dream. Most importantly don't be afraid to go after those dreams. The only thing holding you back is yourself. Trust me, no matter how impossible things may seem, you can do it. I went through the most impossible situations. I missed out on a ton of things. Sacrifice is a part of it.
I wish you all luck. If you need anything feel free to comment.
Anything you guys want to share, accomplishements, fears, anything.
wk
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Monday, June 18, 2012
Hitting rock bottom
Well as you all know (or just Kadee) I received my bodybyvi package and was really excited about it. However, the shakes I made... tasted fine, but was way too sweet for me. Yes, that's right. Too sweet for the fat girl. Who would have thought. My first shake I used ice, v8 strawberry banana juice. Couldn't handle that. SO then I made another shake. Peanut butter, almond milk, ice. It was delicious, but as I would swallow the sweetness would just hit me hard and I couldn't hardly get any down. Apparently, no one really begins liking healthy stuff, but you have to keep with it to like it. But, I've finally realized that I'm just very spoiled in my own way. If I don't like it, I won't eat it, get it, do it. Lol This is ridiculous so right now I'm really working on this. I'm going to make another shake tomorrow. Probably with peanut butter again.
SO I have some crazy news!! I'm at an EXTREMELY high risk for HEART ATTACK. My cholesterol was checked and my Total cholesterol is 301. It should be BELOW 200. My bad Cholesterol LDL- 218, again, below 100. HDL (GOOD CHOLESTEROL) was 48, which is low. My PCP put me on choleterol medication and told me that this is hereditary, with me being 22 years old and it being THAT high, it wasn't my diet that was making it that high. That doesn't mean I don't need to change my eating habits though, just that if i were to change my eating habits it wouldn't make it that much better. It's really scary. I've been kind of blown away by it I guess. It's a lot to grasp that at 22 years old I'm at a greater risk to have a heart attack than alot of people much older. It's really opened my eyes a lot. I keep thinking about how unhealthy I am NOW, I can't imagine what I'm going to be like as I get older, and if I continue with the lifestyle I have now. I've been paying a lot more attention to what I eat. Have I cut out all the bad stuff completely? No, I'm working on it though. Baby steps. I'll get there. I've got to get there. For my babies if not for myself.
So enough about that, I just wanted to share that this is my hitting bottom. This is my coming to realization that i NEED to become healthy and get with it before I do too much damage. It's been really stressful and has made my anxiety a little higher than normal. I'm confident it'll get better. Labs will be rechecked in 8 weeks.
School is going good. I was on wound cart last monday and I absolutely loved it. It was so fascinating and neat to see all the big wounds that won't heal well, some becoming necrotic, some being graft, and some beginning to heal. Very very neat! NEED to take a hematology test, which should be fairly easy!
How has your month been?
Do you have any significant lab values, did they make you open your eyes? If not, what did?
SO I have some crazy news!! I'm at an EXTREMELY high risk for HEART ATTACK. My cholesterol was checked and my Total cholesterol is 301. It should be BELOW 200. My bad Cholesterol LDL- 218, again, below 100. HDL (GOOD CHOLESTEROL) was 48, which is low. My PCP put me on choleterol medication and told me that this is hereditary, with me being 22 years old and it being THAT high, it wasn't my diet that was making it that high. That doesn't mean I don't need to change my eating habits though, just that if i were to change my eating habits it wouldn't make it that much better. It's really scary. I've been kind of blown away by it I guess. It's a lot to grasp that at 22 years old I'm at a greater risk to have a heart attack than alot of people much older. It's really opened my eyes a lot. I keep thinking about how unhealthy I am NOW, I can't imagine what I'm going to be like as I get older, and if I continue with the lifestyle I have now. I've been paying a lot more attention to what I eat. Have I cut out all the bad stuff completely? No, I'm working on it though. Baby steps. I'll get there. I've got to get there. For my babies if not for myself.
So enough about that, I just wanted to share that this is my hitting bottom. This is my coming to realization that i NEED to become healthy and get with it before I do too much damage. It's been really stressful and has made my anxiety a little higher than normal. I'm confident it'll get better. Labs will be rechecked in 8 weeks.
School is going good. I was on wound cart last monday and I absolutely loved it. It was so fascinating and neat to see all the big wounds that won't heal well, some becoming necrotic, some being graft, and some beginning to heal. Very very neat! NEED to take a hematology test, which should be fairly easy!
How has your month been?
Do you have any significant lab values, did they make you open your eyes? If not, what did?
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Body by vi
Got my shake mix stuff today from body by vi! Here's a pic! I'm not starting until tomorrow morning and I'll post more about how I like it and mix it. There's a ton of ways to mix it the way you would enjoy it! I can't wait to get started! For more info go to http://katyk.bodybyvi.com
Friday, May 18, 2012
Healthy
The other day I finally had my body by vi party, woohooo! I ordered my kit and should receive it in a few days, I'm super stoked and can't wait to share my shakes with everyone, lol. The day of the party we made a shake and I was NOT prepared at all, we managed to find strawberries and kiwi in my icebox, so we mixed that with some milk and ice and the body by vi mix and it wasn't bad. That was just from improvising though. So I'm super excited to not only lose weight but just get healthy. Lately I've been having heart palpitations and my blood sugar is dropping. The other morning I had two bowls of cereal, coffee and diet pepsi and by 10 my blood sugar was 57 when the normal range is 80-110 and up to 130 after eating.
We participated in this health fair for workers of Oklahoma Natural Gas and that was a lot of fun. We got vitals, height/weight/bmi/fat %, blood sugars and cholesterol checks. My cholesterol was so high that the machines wouldnt even read it, it would just say "HI", and I tried on two different machines with different drops of blood. That is super bad. SO I really need to get healthy. Badly. The health fair was really fun though but it was just kind of like a reality check. I didn't take count of how many people were there or how many had high blood pressure or anything like that. I know we seen about 1000. So I'm just going to throw out my statistic and like I said it won't be exact. But I think about 9 out of 10 people had EXTREMELY high blood pressure. I'm not talking barely high, but these people were 180/120 which is insane. The normal range is 100-140/60-90. It's really scary to think that the majority of the people in the room have dangerously high blood pressure and have no idea. What's even more scary is the people that know they have high blood pressure and don't worry about it or take their medicines like they should. It's EXTREMELY important! AH so many people don't realize that it damages not only your heart but your other organs as well.
Anyways, enough of that vent. School has been pretty good, we had a really fun time at the fair and the third day we probably laughed for a good two hours making impersonations of jenelles mom on teen mom (which I've never seen, but my bff kadee does a great hilarious impersonation and we found it hilarious anyways). It was overall a great experience and time and I'm glad we got the opportunity to go.
Super stoked about the shakes and can't wait to share, hopefully it'll be soon and as soon as I start I will post pics! Also been going to the gym twice a week. I need to go more just been really busy with two jobs and homework. =)
How was your week?
Do you know how your health stands right now?
ANY GOOD RECIPES FOR BODY BY VI SHAKES?
If you are interested in body by vi check out:
http://katyk.bodybyvi.com
She can show you how you can get them FREE!
They are good for you even if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
They can help you get off your medicines and are totally good for you! Check it out.
We participated in this health fair for workers of Oklahoma Natural Gas and that was a lot of fun. We got vitals, height/weight/bmi/fat %, blood sugars and cholesterol checks. My cholesterol was so high that the machines wouldnt even read it, it would just say "HI", and I tried on two different machines with different drops of blood. That is super bad. SO I really need to get healthy. Badly. The health fair was really fun though but it was just kind of like a reality check. I didn't take count of how many people were there or how many had high blood pressure or anything like that. I know we seen about 1000. So I'm just going to throw out my statistic and like I said it won't be exact. But I think about 9 out of 10 people had EXTREMELY high blood pressure. I'm not talking barely high, but these people were 180/120 which is insane. The normal range is 100-140/60-90. It's really scary to think that the majority of the people in the room have dangerously high blood pressure and have no idea. What's even more scary is the people that know they have high blood pressure and don't worry about it or take their medicines like they should. It's EXTREMELY important! AH so many people don't realize that it damages not only your heart but your other organs as well.
Anyways, enough of that vent. School has been pretty good, we had a really fun time at the fair and the third day we probably laughed for a good two hours making impersonations of jenelles mom on teen mom (which I've never seen, but my bff kadee does a great hilarious impersonation and we found it hilarious anyways). It was overall a great experience and time and I'm glad we got the opportunity to go.
Super stoked about the shakes and can't wait to share, hopefully it'll be soon and as soon as I start I will post pics! Also been going to the gym twice a week. I need to go more just been really busy with two jobs and homework. =)
How was your week?
Do you know how your health stands right now?
ANY GOOD RECIPES FOR BODY BY VI SHAKES?
If you are interested in body by vi check out:
http://katyk.bodybyvi.com
She can show you how you can get them FREE!
They are good for you even if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
They can help you get off your medicines and are totally good for you! Check it out.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Weight loss tips
So I'm pretty sure I'm gaining weight now which is super discouraging even though I haven't been doing anything to prevent that (despite my gym membership) soooo. I really really need to get it in gear! Does anyone else just feel like giving up when they go backwards instead of pushing harder? What a ridiculous concept but that's exactly what I do. So I've bought a ton of fruit and even spinach leaves for salad (be very proud Kadee!) I'm still not trying the shakes but I will soon! I know that the thing is to get my metabolism going. To do that you have to eat. I'm going to start out tomorrow morning with yoga, yogurt and coffee. I've GOT to do something and I need to do it now! I work tomorrow morning so I will be up early and get moving. I'm going to buy a scale and use it weekly and report it here. If I don't get a scale I avoid checking my weight and it becomes "out of site out of mind" so maybe that will help keep me motivated to work hard and then harder. I also bought some B12 pills so maybe that will help keep me energetic because lately I just feel so exhausted. No more afternoon naps! Lol so get my metabolism kicked in gear and keep it going. Nuts are very good because of the protein, so snacking on those and fruit is ideal.
I found these tips on a website and I'm just going to paraphrase a bit and share.
1. Add foods don't subtract. Instead of "dieting" eat healthy meals snack on fruits and veggies and add them to your meals.
2. Instead of calling it "working out" think of it as just an activity, dancing, bike riding, etc. while doing housework turn up some music and dance some with it. We tend to avoid exercise when we look at it as working out
3. Walking more. Park further, ride bikes, take wAlks, take the stairs instead of the elevator.
4. Don't cut out the foods you love just use low calorie or low fat cheeses or whatever. Fiber makes you feel fuller for longer so add some fiber to your diet.
5. Drink water! Keeping yourself hydrated makes you able to work out for longer and feel better afterwards. Drink a glass of water before meals to feel fuller and you won't eat as much.
6. Share meals, split price for a trainer or gym membership.
7. We spend more time watching tv than we do almost anything so add some cardio while watching tv, no matter what it is, dancing, boxing anything that keeps you moving and your heart pumping.
8. Use a smaller plate. When you have small portions on a large plate it makes you feel less satisfied and leave you craving more
9. Get involved, with anything that keeps you occupied. Many people eat when they are bored, especially whole watching tv so when you have too much free time get up and get involved in something to take up that spare time.
10. It takese time to begin losing weight. It's frustrating and hard but have PATIENCE. Once you lose writ it is much easer to maintain the weight loss.
http://women.webmd.com/guide/weight-loss-tips?page=3
Hope this was helpful to someone out there. Any other tips you have feel free to comment! I think it's really important for people to understand that "dieting" is not really good for you. Eating healthier and the right amounts is what you really need, but it's Hard to start out. Especially when you have a busy life
Do you have a busy hectic life, if so, how do you maintain a healthy lifestyle and make time for exercise, and have the energy??
Any healthy recipes that the family would enjoy as well?
Friday, April 20, 2012
Slacker
Thats me! I've been plain lazy lately. Since the wedding I can't really motivate for anything. I'm so disappointed in myself. I wish I could figure out where my motivation went and why it chose to leave me!? I have a gym membership and I haven't really gone I haven't been studying like I should. I gave up on trying to eat healthy. I just need someone to shake me and tell me to wake the hell up!
Clinicals have gone well I've got to do quite a bit now and I'm going three days out of the week. I went to hosa last weekend and scored top five in the state for taking a pathophysiology test. That was kind of Exciting.
I'm going to start the body by vi shakes soon. I hear they are good and work, has anyone tried them? You replace two. Earls with them and eat one meal of whatever, which is great for me because my main problem is I DON'T eat then when I do I definitely over eat or just eat really bad. So hoping that works out for me!
I've been kind of lonely lately I feel like I don't have any gal friends to just hang with and vent or work out. I have one friend that's really into working out but she wears that treadmill out way after its kicked my butt, if that makes any sense. Its just embarrassing when you suck so bad and she's so good. Her kids even kick my butt, one is like 11! I've got to do something though my blood pressure has been really high lately, 135/105! And I KNOW that I'd feel so much better all around. Just have to climb out of this hole I dug myself in.
Any suggestions?
Ever feel like this?
Clinicals have gone well I've got to do quite a bit now and I'm going three days out of the week. I went to hosa last weekend and scored top five in the state for taking a pathophysiology test. That was kind of Exciting.
I'm going to start the body by vi shakes soon. I hear they are good and work, has anyone tried them? You replace two. Earls with them and eat one meal of whatever, which is great for me because my main problem is I DON'T eat then when I do I definitely over eat or just eat really bad. So hoping that works out for me!
I've been kind of lonely lately I feel like I don't have any gal friends to just hang with and vent or work out. I have one friend that's really into working out but she wears that treadmill out way after its kicked my butt, if that makes any sense. Its just embarrassing when you suck so bad and she's so good. Her kids even kick my butt, one is like 11! I've got to do something though my blood pressure has been really high lately, 135/105! And I KNOW that I'd feel so much better all around. Just have to climb out of this hole I dug myself in.
Any suggestions?
Ever feel like this?
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Life in the fast lane
Today my clinicals were canceled so I just did what everyone does on their day off, cleaned my 7 year olds messy room. While wrestling a dog and a 16 month old, both of which pooped on the floor as I was cleaning. What a glorious day.
Yesterday I had clinicals at a nursing home and this time I got to follow an LPN, give insulin, draw blood and all that good stuff. It was fun. There was a lot of drama going on between employees and management though. That was exhausting and uncomfortable! My assignment for
Today is to write a paper on the different types of embolisms. For those that don't know, an embolism is a blood clot that has been freed and is going through the circulatory system, it's very serious and fatal.
I really haven't done much working out lately, my life has just been kind of hectic and my husband has been sick and men are total babies when they are sick, at least mine is haha. I plan to start again soon, I've got to do something! I have at least been going to the gym once a week for a minimum of thirty minutes which is pretty good for me. Joshua and I are probably going to start trying to conceive in may ish. I'm not sure if I'm exactly ready for three heathens but who really is?
My son has done a lot better on his ADHD medicine, it's not a narcotic it's actually a blood pressure medicine originally and it's called Intunive, in case anyone else would like to know an alternative medication. I really didn't want to put him on a narcotic so young. Had to do something though.
Almost done with school! It's all gone by so fast I can't believe it's already April! If I stay as ahead as I am I'll maybe end up graduating with the class before me! I'm so ready to be a nurse! And then on to RN BSN =)
Yesterday I had clinicals at a nursing home and this time I got to follow an LPN, give insulin, draw blood and all that good stuff. It was fun. There was a lot of drama going on between employees and management though. That was exhausting and uncomfortable! My assignment for
Today is to write a paper on the different types of embolisms. For those that don't know, an embolism is a blood clot that has been freed and is going through the circulatory system, it's very serious and fatal.
I really haven't done much working out lately, my life has just been kind of hectic and my husband has been sick and men are total babies when they are sick, at least mine is haha. I plan to start again soon, I've got to do something! I have at least been going to the gym once a week for a minimum of thirty minutes which is pretty good for me. Joshua and I are probably going to start trying to conceive in may ish. I'm not sure if I'm exactly ready for three heathens but who really is?
My son has done a lot better on his ADHD medicine, it's not a narcotic it's actually a blood pressure medicine originally and it's called Intunive, in case anyone else would like to know an alternative medication. I really didn't want to put him on a narcotic so young. Had to do something though.
Almost done with school! It's all gone by so fast I can't believe it's already April! If I stay as ahead as I am I'll maybe end up graduating with the class before me! I'm so ready to be a nurse! And then on to RN BSN =)
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Clinicals day 3
I'm getting ready for my day 3 clinicals. Monday I went to a big hospital in a nearby town. I was shawdowing an RN in interventerional radiology. It was mch more interesting than I expected!
Only an RN can work in I.R., or a tech. The techs are very intelligent and do a lot of work, they get to scrub in with the radiologist. It's kind of close to surgery so we had to all stay sterile and it was super neat. All that was done was a fistula gram. Just pictures of a fistula and attempt to clear out blood clots and a stent was added. It took approx. 2 hours! Conscious sedation was used which was pretty neat! That's just making the patient really sleepy and comfy but also alert so that if you say their name they respond.
Today I'm going to another hospital, it's not as big. I'm not sure what floor I'll be on but I'm kinda excited. Hoping it's a good one and get to see a lot of interesting things.
Tomorrow I'll go to a nursing home, not near as exciting as the hospitals, in April I'm in the nursing home almost all month. I do not look forward to that. I already "basically" work at a nursing home. (I work at a small hospital).
Working out has not gone well at all, but my mother in law has been staying here a few days so I didn't want to leave to the gym and leave her here by herself so today I'll get back on trying to start a routine. Ugh I jus feel do ridiculous.
I'm going to start selling and drinking body by vi soon! Hoping that will make a difference! It's made a big difference in my friend and I'm going to at least try it out.
Has anyone tried body by vi? How did it go??
If you were to be in nursing or health care what would you be and where Would you like to work?-I'm wanting to become an RN, possibly PA, and work in the ER.
Only an RN can work in I.R., or a tech. The techs are very intelligent and do a lot of work, they get to scrub in with the radiologist. It's kind of close to surgery so we had to all stay sterile and it was super neat. All that was done was a fistula gram. Just pictures of a fistula and attempt to clear out blood clots and a stent was added. It took approx. 2 hours! Conscious sedation was used which was pretty neat! That's just making the patient really sleepy and comfy but also alert so that if you say their name they respond.
Today I'm going to another hospital, it's not as big. I'm not sure what floor I'll be on but I'm kinda excited. Hoping it's a good one and get to see a lot of interesting things.
Tomorrow I'll go to a nursing home, not near as exciting as the hospitals, in April I'm in the nursing home almost all month. I do not look forward to that. I already "basically" work at a nursing home. (I work at a small hospital).
Working out has not gone well at all, but my mother in law has been staying here a few days so I didn't want to leave to the gym and leave her here by herself so today I'll get back on trying to start a routine. Ugh I jus feel do ridiculous.
I'm going to start selling and drinking body by vi soon! Hoping that will make a difference! It's made a big difference in my friend and I'm going to at least try it out.
Has anyone tried body by vi? How did it go??
If you were to be in nursing or health care what would you be and where Would you like to work?-I'm wanting to become an RN, possibly PA, and work in the ER.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Princess for a day
My wedding was march 17! It went wonderful thanks to all my amazing friends, Kadee! We are on our way home from the honey moon now.! I hvent been working out because I've had so much to get ready for the wedding but I'm eager to start! 
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Gym time
Worked out Sunday night after work at a gym in a nearby town. I have a yearly membership! It's 24/7 access. Pretty dandy. So I didn't last long but I got to see and try a little bit of everything. My bestie and I worked out for about an hour yesterday. I think about 11 minutes on the treadmill and she did 15 minutes on the other thing I only did 10 minutes total. I did frontwards and backwards and then I did some other stuff. Anyways I'm not so proud anymore I just enjoy it. Have so much stress going on right now it was really relaxing. Probably going again after my clinicals, around 1! I'm ready, I need it mentally and physically.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
H2O workout!
I started clinicals today. I went to a physical therapy place that is located in a nearby gym. We did physical therapy in the pool all day long. Let me tell you, it was awesome. Most of the patients were older, at least 50+ and I'm not gonna lie, they out did me. It really got me pumped up and motivated to start working out. So I got a gym membership from that place and plan on going days I'm not at clinicals and around lunch. I need class hours otherwise I'd go after I dropped the kids off in the morning. Anyhow, it was really awesome seeing this elderly people work so hard and so determined to get better and to stay mobile. Very inspirational. I wish everyone, young and old, had the determination they have.
I would always just assume that working out in the water would be ten times more hard. But really it's not. The pressure of the water against your body actually relaxes or loosens the muslces, and it helps it feel better. So really the hardest part I experienced today was staying balanced while trying to do jumping jacks or squats or whatever it was I was doing. KEY THING TO REMEMBER: Keep pelivs neutral, spine straight. I really never felt like omg I'm going to die I have to stop now! But I did feel some burning but I could keep going. 20 minutes of jogging? Psh, no big deal. I think for people like me, (who dont like to feel uncomfortable, out of breath and like I'm failing) beginning exercising in water is probably a very good start. It really made me excited to continue working out, not only in water.
One of the things many patients mentioned to me was to make sure to teach to future patients that it always takes time. We today live in a society where we want it, now not later, we want it when we want it. Fast internet, fast food, fast delivery, etc. Everything should happen with a click of a button, end of discussion (I'm one of these people!) But when it comes to losing weight, or getting rid of pain or getting in to shape it takes lots and lots of time, effort, and determination. You may feel like you're not getting anywhere but it takes time, don't give up and keep working towards the goal and continue to add new challenges as you go.
My experience today was very positive. It taught me a lot about patience and about how there are so many different ways to work towards the goal and you have to take small steps before you can achieve the main goal. If you want it, you go for it, and you go for it some more, then you work harder, and eventually it'll pay off.
I go back tomorrow, which I'm excited about. Then next week I go to either a hospital or a nursing home, I can't remember. Either way I'm super stoked to see what things I can learn. It's always exciting when patients and others can teach you stuff, even when it doesn't have to do with the actual job but just life in general. SO that is all.
Except: I made a 100% on my dosage calculation test. =) Heck and YES baby!
If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.
Henry David Thoreau
*Getting married in 10 days!! <3
I would always just assume that working out in the water would be ten times more hard. But really it's not. The pressure of the water against your body actually relaxes or loosens the muslces, and it helps it feel better. So really the hardest part I experienced today was staying balanced while trying to do jumping jacks or squats or whatever it was I was doing. KEY THING TO REMEMBER: Keep pelivs neutral, spine straight. I really never felt like omg I'm going to die I have to stop now! But I did feel some burning but I could keep going. 20 minutes of jogging? Psh, no big deal. I think for people like me, (who dont like to feel uncomfortable, out of breath and like I'm failing) beginning exercising in water is probably a very good start. It really made me excited to continue working out, not only in water.
One of the things many patients mentioned to me was to make sure to teach to future patients that it always takes time. We today live in a society where we want it, now not later, we want it when we want it. Fast internet, fast food, fast delivery, etc. Everything should happen with a click of a button, end of discussion (I'm one of these people!) But when it comes to losing weight, or getting rid of pain or getting in to shape it takes lots and lots of time, effort, and determination. You may feel like you're not getting anywhere but it takes time, don't give up and keep working towards the goal and continue to add new challenges as you go.
My experience today was very positive. It taught me a lot about patience and about how there are so many different ways to work towards the goal and you have to take small steps before you can achieve the main goal. If you want it, you go for it, and you go for it some more, then you work harder, and eventually it'll pay off.
I go back tomorrow, which I'm excited about. Then next week I go to either a hospital or a nursing home, I can't remember. Either way I'm super stoked to see what things I can learn. It's always exciting when patients and others can teach you stuff, even when it doesn't have to do with the actual job but just life in general. SO that is all.
Except: I made a 100% on my dosage calculation test. =) Heck and YES baby!
If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.
Henry David Thoreau
*Getting married in 10 days!! <3
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Pharmacology
Started that a day or so ago. It's not as scary as I imagined. I still have trouble with conversions but im going to get this! Ready for clinicals next month!
And my wedding! Going to buy the decorations this week. That's what we decided on for centerpieces! Can't wait! So many exciting things coming up soon =)
And my wedding! Going to buy the decorations this week. That's what we decided on for centerpieces! Can't wait! So many exciting things coming up soon =)
Monday, February 13, 2012
Spoke too soon
So this weekend I ate aweful and didn't work out. I work 12 hour shifts at a hospital and was so busy my hips were hurting so bad by the time I got home I couldn't move. Today is a new day new start I'll do better!!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Proud!!
Yesterday I worked out on the bike thing for 15 minutes it didn't have batteries so that's all I know. So today I put batteries in that bad boy and got on.
4.2 miles, no slower than 18 mph up to 28 mph in 12.35 minutes! burnt 85.5 calories
For breakfast I had a bowl of special k cereal with 2% milk and a glass of orange juice. For lunch I made a turkey and pepperjack cheese sandwich It was delicious.
So I'm proud of myself I'm going to try to keep it up and do it at least once a day during my lunch break. Wish me luck!! I'm excited and feel amazing even though I'm pooped! Loving it =)
4.2 miles, no slower than 18 mph up to 28 mph in 12.35 minutes! burnt 85.5 calories
For breakfast I had a bowl of special k cereal with 2% milk and a glass of orange juice. For lunch I made a turkey and pepperjack cheese sandwich It was delicious.
So I'm proud of myself I'm going to try to keep it up and do it at least once a day during my lunch break. Wish me luck!! I'm excited and feel amazing even though I'm pooped! Loving it =)
Monday, February 6, 2012
What's a hobby?
Looking at other blogs and it seems like most of these people have hobbies and probably don't work. Is it possible to work full time be in nursing school full time mother of 2 planning a wedding and still have a hobby?
I don't think so.
I'm not really creative and I'm basically always busy. It's kind if frustrating and stuff but it is what it is. Maybe some day I'll have "me" time, whatever that is and be able to just sit back relax and find something fun to do that makes me happy and feel peaceful.
Until then,
Bring on the stress and the hectic busy schedule..
If you're also a busy person, are you still able to have a hobby? If so, what is it? If not, what do you wish was your hobby??
I don't think so.
I'm not really creative and I'm basically always busy. It's kind if frustrating and stuff but it is what it is. Maybe some day I'll have "me" time, whatever that is and be able to just sit back relax and find something fun to do that makes me happy and feel peaceful.
Until then,
Bring on the stress and the hectic busy schedule..
If you're also a busy person, are you still able to have a hobby? If so, what is it? If not, what do you wish was your hobby??
Friday, February 3, 2012
Helping with our hands healing with our hearts
I can't ever think of titles for blogs. I really just kind of ramble never really have a purpose for my blogging. I'm not really on a special diet or anything.
Nursing school is going great. Start clinicals in MARCH! Can you say heck yes??! I'm already almost done with my contract for the next two months. Can I get a hell yeah!?
Hand washing/oral care presentation for the first grade the end of this month. Trying to get everything put together for that. Any ideas? I bought tooth erasers, tattoos, stickers and door hangers. Bought a trifold just have to get creative.
Which I'm not.
Wedding is... Well I'm kinda getting panicky. I have no decor no table cloth no anything really. Sent out invites! That's about it? have to pay off the place this month and get the cake ordered. Oh so stressful. Hoping it all comes together nicely!
So ready to marry the man of my dreams though. =) I've been waiting for this my whole life and never thought it'd ever finally happen. Couldn't be happier =)
So ready for my life to be in my hands. I'm gonna own life, life will be MY biotch!
That is all.
To find what you seek in the road of life,
the best proverb of all is that which says:
"Leave no stone unturned."
Edward Bulwer Lytton
Nursing school is going great. Start clinicals in MARCH! Can you say heck yes??! I'm already almost done with my contract for the next two months. Can I get a hell yeah!?
Hand washing/oral care presentation for the first grade the end of this month. Trying to get everything put together for that. Any ideas? I bought tooth erasers, tattoos, stickers and door hangers. Bought a trifold just have to get creative.
Which I'm not.
Wedding is... Well I'm kinda getting panicky. I have no decor no table cloth no anything really. Sent out invites! That's about it? have to pay off the place this month and get the cake ordered. Oh so stressful. Hoping it all comes together nicely!
So ready to marry the man of my dreams though. =) I've been waiting for this my whole life and never thought it'd ever finally happen. Couldn't be happier =)
So ready for my life to be in my hands. I'm gonna own life, life will be MY biotch!
That is all.
To find what you seek in the road of life,
the best proverb of all is that which says:
"Leave no stone unturned."
Edward Bulwer Lytton
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Hey Joe
Well today has been a long long day. I missed school because Adalyn is sick, she has had a high fever off and on and has an ear infection. She has done nothing but sleep all day. And did I use this time to my benefit? Not really, I took a long nap with her, worked on some homework and that is IT. I'm such a bum. I haven't ate today though, which isn't good really lol. It's prbably worse than overeating. 651 Adalyn say3s hi! She is starting to feel better, YAY!
No new plans or anything. I think I'm going to make an extremely unhealthy dinner, 0mashed potatoes, gravy and fried chicken and maybe throw in some hush puppies. I really am not even in the mood to cook.
I did some skills yesterday, PASSED, whoo hoo. Will be doing more tomorrow! Have to insert cath, apply warm and cold pack, administer a soap suds enema and then I think I will be finished. Yesterday I placed an NG tube, trache care, and suctioning. Fun fun! Can't wait for the end of the year for me to be an LPN and get into RN school!
Working on getting my credit better, which right now it's about 635-685 which probably for my age isn't too bad. Paying of a credit card I had when I was a teenager. Yeah, I know I should have had it done a long time ago. That's really all that is negative on my credit so I'll have it paid of next month, it'll still be on my credit but it will at least make it a little better.
So I'm going to get started on dinner, finish cleaning the house and maybe I'll manage to work out. I also have quite a bit of studying to do still since I've been a bum today. Never managed to get my granny gear on today, I feel lost!!
No new plans or anything. I think I'm going to make an extremely unhealthy dinner, 0mashed potatoes, gravy and fried chicken and maybe throw in some hush puppies. I really am not even in the mood to cook.
I did some skills yesterday, PASSED, whoo hoo. Will be doing more tomorrow! Have to insert cath, apply warm and cold pack, administer a soap suds enema and then I think I will be finished. Yesterday I placed an NG tube, trache care, and suctioning. Fun fun! Can't wait for the end of the year for me to be an LPN and get into RN school!
Working on getting my credit better, which right now it's about 635-685 which probably for my age isn't too bad. Paying of a credit card I had when I was a teenager. Yeah, I know I should have had it done a long time ago. That's really all that is negative on my credit so I'll have it paid of next month, it'll still be on my credit but it will at least make it a little better.
So I'm going to get started on dinner, finish cleaning the house and maybe I'll manage to work out. I also have quite a bit of studying to do still since I've been a bum today. Never managed to get my granny gear on today, I feel lost!!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
AH!
So I'm thinking about how much I have going on right now. I've narrowed it down to about three major things going on; planning a wedding, nursing school, and losing weight. Only one is working out perfectly for me! Who would guess nursing school is probably the easiest thing I've done? Loving it.
I mentioned a few posts before about receiving my wedding invitations that were not done right. I took them to tech to have them fix it, and they misspelt three words.
Which now leaves me with approximately 200 invitations I can't use. haha. So a nurse I work with fixed them, I hope, I haven't seen them but at this point I really don't care?! She is sending them out for me, whew, what a relief. I was wanting to get them out mid January. I'm not too late, but I was beginning to feel a little panicky. I still haven't figured out table settings or anything like that. I still have a ton to get together. Lord help me.
I'm pretty sure I have a food addiction. Just curious how you fix that. Is there rehab? I may need it.
I really, USUALLY, don't even overeat. My BIGGEST problem is that when I was younger I would completely starve myself. I don't eat consistently. Sometimes I go with eating one meal a day and nothing else. I counted my calories for awhile and realized I GENERALLY do not even going over the 1200 and if I do it's pop, which I'm working on cutting out completely. Trying to quit with the empty calories. It's rough lol. Still wearing my grandma gear though, feels good actually.
Reflect~
1. Nursing school is a breeze.
2. Wedding planning advice: Think very hard before picking your bridesmaids (this I learnt back in December), hire a wedding planner, just when you think you may be finished, you're not.
3. My name is Charli, and my addiction is food.
4. I feel best when I'm in my granny gear.
I mentioned a few posts before about receiving my wedding invitations that were not done right. I took them to tech to have them fix it, and they misspelt three words.
Which now leaves me with approximately 200 invitations I can't use. haha. So a nurse I work with fixed them, I hope, I haven't seen them but at this point I really don't care?! She is sending them out for me, whew, what a relief. I was wanting to get them out mid January. I'm not too late, but I was beginning to feel a little panicky. I still haven't figured out table settings or anything like that. I still have a ton to get together. Lord help me.
I'm pretty sure I have a food addiction. Just curious how you fix that. Is there rehab? I may need it.
I really, USUALLY, don't even overeat. My BIGGEST problem is that when I was younger I would completely starve myself. I don't eat consistently. Sometimes I go with eating one meal a day and nothing else. I counted my calories for awhile and realized I GENERALLY do not even going over the 1200 and if I do it's pop, which I'm working on cutting out completely. Trying to quit with the empty calories. It's rough lol. Still wearing my grandma gear though, feels good actually.
Reflect~
1. Nursing school is a breeze.
2. Wedding planning advice: Think very hard before picking your bridesmaids (this I learnt back in December), hire a wedding planner, just when you think you may be finished, you're not.
3. My name is Charli, and my addiction is food.
4. I feel best when I'm in my granny gear.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Weekends made me fat.
I hate them! I work sat and sun 12 hours and it's the longest two days EVER! And what do you do when you're bored, in a hurry, tired...? Eat, eat fast, eat junk. This is why nurses gain so much weight. You devour your food because as soon as you get it, everyone is going to need SOMETHING. Lol. I did alright yesterday. Until the pizza came. Lol muh weakness!
So today I'm bringing my breakfast lunch and snack. Light yogurt for breakfast, strawberry of course. Apples and grapes for snacks and 1 ham and cheese hot pocket. 3 bottles of water.
I am drinking two cups of coffee with milk and sugar before work. And as soon as I finish blow drying my hair I'll do some quick work outs. Wish me lots of luck!
I've also started wearing support Jose and slimming cami. SUPPOSEDLY it's suppose to help tone and prevent varicose veins and spider veins and all that jazz. Today is day 2 of that thing. After the first hour, I can breathe and it is kinda comfy. So we will see. Hope everyone has a nice Sunday while I'm slaving away! =) pic of me this morning and my plan for the day.
So today I'm bringing my breakfast lunch and snack. Light yogurt for breakfast, strawberry of course. Apples and grapes for snacks and 1 ham and cheese hot pocket. 3 bottles of water.
I am drinking two cups of coffee with milk and sugar before work. And as soon as I finish blow drying my hair I'll do some quick work outs. Wish me lots of luck!
I've also started wearing support Jose and slimming cami. SUPPOSEDLY it's suppose to help tone and prevent varicose veins and spider veins and all that jazz. Today is day 2 of that thing. After the first hour, I can breathe and it is kinda comfy. So we will see. Hope everyone has a nice Sunday while I'm slaving away! =) pic of me this morning and my plan for the day.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Nothing much has been going on here lately still not doing well on diet. Making tiny progress I think but nothing fantastic. I've actually been drinking more water but still not as much as I should. Contemplating quitting my job. Which I have been doing but I'm thinking it's time to go through with it. It'll help decrease unnecessary stress but add a little more. When I start clinicals though it'll be really hard to work and do school work. Blah I'm not really sure what I should do.
March is rapidly approaching, can't wait! =)
So I'm going to get some work done and after class I've gotta get groceries and stuff for home then I'm going to work out some and study.
Gotta get into the groove of working out regularly. Really feels good it's just motivating myself to do it. My life just feels so hectic if I have 30 minutes free I just wanna sit back and take a deep breath and relax. It'll all work out though. Guess who got into a pair of jeans she couldn't get into for awhile? That's right, me!
March is rapidly approaching, can't wait! =)
So I'm going to get some work done and after class I've gotta get groceries and stuff for home then I'm going to work out some and study.
Gotta get into the groove of working out regularly. Really feels good it's just motivating myself to do it. My life just feels so hectic if I have 30 minutes free I just wanna sit back and take a deep breath and relax. It'll all work out though. Guess who got into a pair of jeans she couldn't get into for awhile? That's right, me!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Wedding invites!
Came in last Friday! Was so excited! I tore open the box like I was 6years old on Christmas! I read them and loved them until it occurred to me a LOT of words were missing! When I set them up it showed all words in there correctly so I didn't know I had to type in the "with their families" blah blah I thought I just typed in our info and ordered! So I got a 100 invitation that just said "Charli josh Saturday march 17 2012" and thn the address of the place. FOR REAL?!
Luckily Josh took the printing class here at tech and is close with the teacher and he is going to fix them for us! Whew! For only $20 which is awesoooome!
So a month ago or so I filled out a card at the mall close by for a trip to Branson Mo and last night they called and said I won! Which I never do and even if they say I did I usually think its a scam and hang up. So I'm hoping it's NOT a scam! So there's our honeymoon! Three nights, free movies and breakfast and another getaway free at any 92 locations for 110.00$ so hopefully it's not a scam!!
Wedding is quickly approaching! I feel super overwhelmed with wedding plans and school. Can't wait to finally marry the man of my dreams though =) it'll be so worth it!
My work out plans have totally failed yet again but today is a new day, for the millionth time. Haha! I've got this!! Thinking about joining weight watchers...
*has anyone else ordered invitations to find them wrong like I did?
*Has anyone won a legit trip or are they all scams?
*opinions on weight watchers??
Luckily Josh took the printing class here at tech and is close with the teacher and he is going to fix them for us! Whew! For only $20 which is awesoooome!
So a month ago or so I filled out a card at the mall close by for a trip to Branson Mo and last night they called and said I won! Which I never do and even if they say I did I usually think its a scam and hang up. So I'm hoping it's NOT a scam! So there's our honeymoon! Three nights, free movies and breakfast and another getaway free at any 92 locations for 110.00$ so hopefully it's not a scam!!
Wedding is quickly approaching! I feel super overwhelmed with wedding plans and school. Can't wait to finally marry the man of my dreams though =) it'll be so worth it!
My work out plans have totally failed yet again but today is a new day, for the millionth time. Haha! I've got this!! Thinking about joining weight watchers...
*has anyone else ordered invitations to find them wrong like I did?
*Has anyone won a legit trip or are they all scams?
*opinions on weight watchers??
Friday, January 13, 2012
Day 1
So not yesterday, but the day before I finally did a little work out. I have a bike thing and used that for maybe 15 min and sat on the floor in front of it and used my hands in the petals for maybe 10 minutes. I did 25 or 35 sit ups (i already can't remember) I started to do some yoga but my kids were determined to keep me from that!!
So yesterday I had all intentions in working out again, but I couldn't stop cleaning! So I guess that could kinda count, right? But the point is is I felt so good that I wanted to clean and get what needed done done instead of dragging myself from one place to another. So maybe I'm on a roll haha I'm GOING to work out when I get home and I'm going to clean afterwards and do good.
Unfortunatly I forgot my water in my sons back pack and so I got a pop at school. Free refills all day compared to buying several bottles of water all day... I'm cheap what can I say. So day 1, again, of no pop starts tomorrow!!
Wedding in 64 days! Maybe 63 now, haha something like that either way I've gotta get in shape!!
Any advice would be great =)
So yesterday I had all intentions in working out again, but I couldn't stop cleaning! So I guess that could kinda count, right? But the point is is I felt so good that I wanted to clean and get what needed done done instead of dragging myself from one place to another. So maybe I'm on a roll haha I'm GOING to work out when I get home and I'm going to clean afterwards and do good.
Unfortunatly I forgot my water in my sons back pack and so I got a pop at school. Free refills all day compared to buying several bottles of water all day... I'm cheap what can I say. So day 1, again, of no pop starts tomorrow!!
Wedding in 64 days! Maybe 63 now, haha something like that either way I've gotta get in shape!!
Any advice would be great =)
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
All the world is a stage, and all the men and women merely players
In a poetic kind of mood today. So it's day 11 in year 2012 and my diet plans have continued to fail miserably. Today is a new day, yet again. Start out the day with some orange juice. I brought peanuts and Cheerios to help keep metabolism going and hopefully suppress hunger and craving for junk food. I've felt so exhausted lately just can't seem to get motivated. My baby girl was up all night not feeling well so today will probably be very long!
Going to take my test on nutrition today, hope I make a good grade! Have to write a paper on legal issues in nursing, think I'll write over HIPPA.
Should start clinicals in February!
After I pick up my baby from my grandmas I'm going to go home and work out some. Start out with yoga, then move on to some other stuff. I think it will help boost energy! Hopefully! I took my test and made an 80 which isn't that good. So frustrating I went from making almost all 100s to making 80s =/ Eeep!
Went to hobby Lobby Monday for wedding stuff, only bought a bag for school books though. Haha. I am too overwhelmed with the wedding stuff! Hope to figure it soon, only have 65 more days! Can't wait. Any ideas on decorations and stuff? There is a bridesmaid in the dress. The color is apple red. I really like vintage stuff and damask =)
Going to take my test on nutrition today, hope I make a good grade! Have to write a paper on legal issues in nursing, think I'll write over HIPPA.
Should start clinicals in February!
After I pick up my baby from my grandmas I'm going to go home and work out some. Start out with yoga, then move on to some other stuff. I think it will help boost energy! Hopefully! I took my test and made an 80 which isn't that good. So frustrating I went from making almost all 100s to making 80s =/ Eeep!
Went to hobby Lobby Monday for wedding stuff, only bought a bag for school books though. Haha. I am too overwhelmed with the wedding stuff! Hope to figure it soon, only have 65 more days! Can't wait. Any ideas on decorations and stuff? There is a bridesmaid in the dress. The color is apple red. I really like vintage stuff and damask =)
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Wedding plans
That's me in my dress, and the invitations we ordered, lol not good pictures!So I've worked all weekend and it's worn me out. I'm really ready to be done with school and get a new job that I love and make better money doing. Not too much longer! It's exciting thinking I'm going to be married in a couple of months, and finished with school the end of this year. Not quite finished since I do plan on going to RN school as well. But closer!
My diet plan has not gone as planned. I'm going to try harder and work out something else, smaller more reasonable goals, not be so hard on myself, and I'm going to start taking pictures of my self and hoping it motivates me some. One of the PAs I work with said I look like I had been losing weight to her, I think she is crazy personally because I'm pretty sure I've gained, but that made me feel way better and more motivated. So here is my plan, which I probably won't go by but I'm going to try my best!
1. Smaller reasonable goals. I can't lose 60 lbs over night. Or in a week.
2. I'm going to make out a monthly schedule of all our meals, and start bringing lunch to work and school. This I'm hoping will help not only my weight and eating habits, but also help financially and help relieve some stress.
3. 30 minutes a day to work out. I want to try to get up early, but right now I just don't feel like that is very possible, small baby steps! I'm going to work out after I get out of class for 30 minutes. Or maybe even during lunch break.
4. SNACKS! I don't usually buy snacks, but I have trouble with hypoglycemia sometimes, so if I keep around good healthy snacks, fruits and veggies and nuts, that will maybe help me maintain a proper blood sugar, suppress hunger for EMPTY CARBS, which is what gets me! (SODA)
5. Drink Orange juice instead of POP, and work on drinking at least the recommended 8 oz of water.
Whew I'm already worn out just from thinking of all the things I should do! Small baby steps is what I keep telling myself, but I also need to just DO IT. Well that is all, I'll post more tomorrow maybe. A couple girls and I are going to go to Hobby Lobby for some more wedding shopping tomorrow evening, so I'm sure I'll have lots to say! =)
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Homesick
I'm homesick! I miss Missouri so much and am tired of all the ridiculous drama here. I just feel like it would be 100% beneficial in every aspect if we did move. However, I'm in nursing school and so I need to finish that first then talk Josh into it! I would just like a fresh start, and it's like Josh and I are 100% honest and we each know everything about the others past yet people want to bring stuff up from 5 years ago that doesn't even matter. It makes no sense, =/. I feel like everyone is against us...
Anyhow today was day 1 of my diet, again, that I failed. Haha. It hasn't been the greatest of days today but tomorrow is a new day and I'm looking forward to my new healthy improved lifestyle. By this time next year, I'll be a wife for almost a year, a nurse and 60 pounds less. What more could I ask for?
Anyhow today was day 1 of my diet, again, that I failed. Haha. It hasn't been the greatest of days today but tomorrow is a new day and I'm looking forward to my new healthy improved lifestyle. By this time next year, I'll be a wife for almost a year, a nurse and 60 pounds less. What more could I ask for?
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
My dream
So this is a little weird and crazy and I wanted to blog it before I forget it all! Last night I had a dream that Jesus came down to visit me and talk about everything and I asked him do many questions. Then my cousin and uncle were on their way up here because Jesus was going to let us visit with my cousin that passed away in 2003. It was a crazy calming dream. If that makes any sense at all. I feel like He was really talking to me and telling me things I needed to hear. I feel really good this morning.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
So much to do
So little time. No idea how to manage and instead of getting done what needs done I end up just running around panicking because of all I have to do. I'm so thankful Josh came into our lives when he did, he makes it
So much easier, yet I still feel freaked out about getting everything done. It's rough with the kids running around all over me, tearing up my perfectly clean house after I just made it perfect, cooking dinner when I finally finish dishes. Idk seems like I never get a break and if I do I'm still panicking about what needs to be done. And right now all I can think about is how I have to get in gear with the wedding planning because it's coming up really soon and I really have nothing together but dresses and a place. I feel so alone in the wedding planning right now and my family drives me crazy for numerous reasons. I'm just ready to have our wedding, and get to a normal, well as normal as normal can be when you're in nursing school, ao that all I have to worry about is keeping my grades up and getting through school. Ahhh!! Just want to scream and cry at once. I feel so beat right now. Bleh. Praying for peace, patience, and guidance. That's it for now, back to wound care and juggling motherhood.
So much easier, yet I still feel freaked out about getting everything done. It's rough with the kids running around all over me, tearing up my perfectly clean house after I just made it perfect, cooking dinner when I finally finish dishes. Idk seems like I never get a break and if I do I'm still panicking about what needs to be done. And right now all I can think about is how I have to get in gear with the wedding planning because it's coming up really soon and I really have nothing together but dresses and a place. I feel so alone in the wedding planning right now and my family drives me crazy for numerous reasons. I'm just ready to have our wedding, and get to a normal, well as normal as normal can be when you're in nursing school, ao that all I have to worry about is keeping my grades up and getting through school. Ahhh!! Just want to scream and cry at once. I feel so beat right now. Bleh. Praying for peace, patience, and guidance. That's it for now, back to wound care and juggling motherhood.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Introduction
Hello there! I'm blogging today just because I really am avoiding writing this article review over professionalism in nursing. =) I'm a mother of two amazing kids and soon to be married to the most amazing man I've ever met, I can't wait! March is the big month for me. =) I'm also in LPN school right now. My life is pretty hectic and ALWAYS busy. It seems rare to sit and breathe, so maybe blogging can be a way to take a few minutes from life and just express it all out through words. Between work, school, kids, and putting together a wedding, I may not find time to blog every single day but I'll try my best!
It's hard to believe it's already January 2012. I remember being younger and thinking I would never grow up and have a life of my own and be heading toward a career I love. I never thought I'd go to bed with the man of my dreams every night. It's an amazing feeling having life in your hands and just being able to smile and mold it how you wish. It's sad that not everyone feels that way, I've always been a firm believer in life is what you make of it. =) Anyways its a new year, new beginnings and New Years Resolutions and I figured I'd add some of mine just like I'm sure everyone else does, and my best friend and MOH did hehe
1. Loose weight. 60 lbs to be exact!
2. Eat healthy. I want to cut out red meat, stop drinking pop, and eating healthier things. But my favorite foods are the worse for you, we will see how it goes.
3. Be a better mother to my kids
4. Be as incredible to my soon to be husband as he is to me.
5. Make straight A's!
6. Pass state boards
I think that is it right now. I want to help people in need. and make a difference in someones life. I think that also kind of goes to finishing school in nursing career though. I hope I make an amazing nurse. Anyways, I better get to this paper! Hope I haven't bored you too much!
It's hard to believe it's already January 2012. I remember being younger and thinking I would never grow up and have a life of my own and be heading toward a career I love. I never thought I'd go to bed with the man of my dreams every night. It's an amazing feeling having life in your hands and just being able to smile and mold it how you wish. It's sad that not everyone feels that way, I've always been a firm believer in life is what you make of it. =) Anyways its a new year, new beginnings and New Years Resolutions and I figured I'd add some of mine just like I'm sure everyone else does, and my best friend and MOH did hehe
1. Loose weight. 60 lbs to be exact!
2. Eat healthy. I want to cut out red meat, stop drinking pop, and eating healthier things. But my favorite foods are the worse for you, we will see how it goes.
3. Be a better mother to my kids
4. Be as incredible to my soon to be husband as he is to me.
5. Make straight A's!
6. Pass state boards
I think that is it right now. I want to help people in need. and make a difference in someones life. I think that also kind of goes to finishing school in nursing career though. I hope I make an amazing nurse. Anyways, I better get to this paper! Hope I haven't bored you too much!
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