Just a quick post to let you know that we made it, safe and sound! It was a long drive – much longer than Google Maps or AAA TripTik said it would be, and we didn’t stop all that often. Want to know how long it took? Seventeen hours. Yup, it took us 17 hours… Read More We’re Here!
In just a few hours I’ll be heading to the airport to pick up my mom and one of my younger sisters. I am so excited to see them! I haven’t been able to see anyone from my side of the family in over a year, so this is a big deal for me. Their… Read More I Love My Family
What is wrong with teachers in America? I just learned today that last week, a 38 year old former high school anatomy teacher of mine was charged with over 15, and possibly more like 30, counts of sexual misconduct with a teenage boy in Indiana. Apparently, things started when he was 15 and continued till… Read More To My Old High School Teacher: Shame On You
I know that I said that it would be several days before I posted again, but I really need to share about my last day at work. Before I left this morning, Chris asked if I thought I would get emotional today, and I think I said something like, “Nah, I’ll be fine!”. Yeah, right.… Read More Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend
I did it – I finally signed up for Twitter. I kept resisting and resisting, but I’m so fed up with Facebook and all of the ridiculous quizzes and fan clubs! So, if you’re on Twitter, follow me! I really don’t have a clue as to who is on Twitter, so if you’re a user,… Read More Twitter
Just when you think that all of your plans are in line, something happens to change things around. I told you all that we had our housing lined up – a townhouse only about a 5 minute drive away from Chris’ new university. We still have that housing arrangement, but we may need to find… Read More The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men…
Hi everyone. Chris and I went to see “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” on Thursday night (my day off). I thought I’d give a Practically Perfect review, for those of you who are really into HP and want to see the film. For starters, let me say that I was really, really looking forward… Read More Harry Potter Review (No Spoilers!)
Just a little healthcare worker humor for you 🙂 I’m off to see the new Harry Potter movie – have a great night!
Things that I accomplished today… Used my new Chi hairdryer and loved it – check. Ran Triage – check. Played chase with Bear – check. Teased husband about rushing out to buy the new Madden PS3 game – check. Talked with my lovely sister V – check. Went out for dinner and drinks with O… Read More Things That I Accomplished Today
Hey everyone – I’m back! We had a great, quick, mini-vacation in NYC, and I’ll tell you all about it on Monday. In the meantime, here’s my response to BLC’s tag for 10 unknown things about yours truly 🙂 Some of you may already know these, but I’m guessing that the majority of you don’t.… Read More I’m Back and I’m Tagged!
We leave tonight for our New York mini-vacation, and I’m so excited! I’ve been singing the “New York, New York!” song all day today and yesterday, and I had to leave you with this classic scene starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra from “On the Town”. It’s so upbeat and fun and just makes me… Read More New York New York! It’s a Wonderful Town!
We’ve taken 2 significant steps towards our journey to New Zealand: (1) Chris finished and sent off his visa application a few days ago, and (2) I’ve registered for the required English competency exam for my NCNZ RN registration. Yay! Chris sent his application first for several good, well thought out reasons – for starters,… Read More Two Steps Closer to New Zealand
Happy 4th of July everyone! Chris and I don’t have any special plans for today – just hanging out, making hamburgers, and eating some good food while hopefully watching some fireworks. If we were at my parents’ house we’d be surrounded by about 20 people and everyone would be engaged in different activities: jumping on… Read More Have a Happy, Yummy, 4th of July!
I’ve lost my brain. Do you know where I might be able to find it? Seriously – yesterday was bad to begin with because of my cold, but then I did something kind of embarrassing. I was just getting out of the shower when I heard a knock at the door. I knew it was… Read More I’ve Lost My Brain
A coworker sent me this video, and it’s so sweet that I wanted to share it with the rest of you. It’s just over 2 minutes long, and the baby deer and the little kitty cat are so cute!
Famous words from my mother: “If you feel sick, get out of bed!” The idea behind this line is that when you’re feeling sick, don’t lay around and think about it but get up and get moving. Obviously I’m not talking about the throwing-up-constantly-fever-of-100.2-can-barely-function type of illness, but those times when you just feel yucky… Read More If You Feel Sick, Get Out of Bed!
Yep, that’s right – another giveaway! Must be something about the month of July, because they keep on coming 🙂 Head on over to Misadventures of a Newlywed to sign up for her Barefoot Wine giveaway: Included are a beach bag, corkscrew, beach towel, and a stemless wine glass, so you’re all set for the… Read More Misadventures of a Newlywed Giveaway
Hey everyone! Tara over at Jimmy Choos and Tennis Shoes is having her first giveaway, and you need to head over there and sign up. Why? So that you can have a chance to win this awesome custom tin filled with goodies from Scarlett Boutique! So go on, click on the link and sign yourself… Read More Jimmy Choos and Tennis Shoes Giveaway!
I feel antsy and unsettled and malcontent. How’s that for an opening sentence? A lot of factors are combining to make me feel this way, but I think that the last adjective I used in my first sentence pretty well sums it up – I’m not content. I think that, sometimes, not being happy with… Read More I Need Help. Furniture Help.
Happy Tuesday, everyone! Today happens to be my day off, and after working straight through since Thursday and having 2 other RNs call in sick yesterday, I believe that I need it. I have some happy news about my family. One of my sisters lives in Iowa with her husband and 3 children. My BIL… Read More Good News
