I have been pretty sick the past few days, and just feeling icky and blah. I feel like I just need to detox or something. So, I ran today. I've recently discovered that, contrary to previous thought, I actually enjoy running. The rythm of my feet pounding along with the beat of whatever song I'm listening to at the moment is rather therapeutic when I need it to be. I find myself getting in the mood every once in a while (like today) and just gearing up, stretching out, pushing play on the iPod, and taking off. Then about 5 or 6 minutes later I remember that my feet are incredibly flat, which causes my pseudo-arch to cramp and my achilles tendon to catch on actual fire. So, I ran for about twelve minutes then walked for about 10. It's a start. I had a long competition today with my danceteam, so now I'm going to hot tub, get in sweats, and do some reading.

=)

Wow.

I just ate an entire box of cocoa puffs in 2 days. Know what that is called? College. Know what else that's called? Disgusting. I'm going to the gym.

Real Friends...

bring you Ben & Jerry's Half-Baked when you are in the middle of studying for multiple exams and had a loooooonnnng day with old people =)

Thanks Jamie!

With regards to the old people...first day of clinical today!! I'm assigned to Richland Rehabilitation Center, which is best decribed as a step between the hospital and assisted living. Today I was on PT/OT duty (physical therapy/occupational therapy). IT WAS AWESOME!!! Before today, I was absolutely positive that I wouldn't want to work in a nursing home or in any sort of geriatric field for some reason. After my shift, I definitely was willing to reconsider that thought! PT/OT was especially great, because I was able to see the different levels of care that were given in just one facility. It ranged from patients who could barely even stand or push themselves in a wheelchair, to ex-PT regulars coming in to visit and bringing Valentine's treats for their friends, It was amazing, so much happened, and I was so thankful for being able to experience it!

Good day =)

Another dance

This was a piece featured back during the summer on my dance show i love so much. This version is the original full-length choreography, put together by Wade Robson...who i could do a whole seperate post on because he is such an amazing artist. Anyway, I love this song, it's one of my many "criers" (the ones i play when i need a good cry). Naturally a gorgeous dance to a crier would make me cry even more.

over a month later...

Currently im sitting in my nursing research and informatics class. we have guest speakers to talk about finding online reasearch articles. i already know how to do it and have no questions, so im not really paying too much attention...woops! i am finally feeling a little more on top of things and organized (5 weeks into school), so i thought i would get back to blogging. i had an exam last week...don't wanna talk about it, and two this week. hopefully the two this week will be better than the one last week.

I am SO glad that i decided not to work during this semester for a while, because i cannot imagine all of my commitments...school, coaching, church activities, friends, and family being able to fit in if i worked. the other my Gma called me and noticed how tired i sounded. She said "Isn't there something you are doing that you could drop? Isn't there anything that you could cut out to make your life a little easier?" I had never thought of this before. But when I did think about it, the answer is a clear NO. Dance takes up a lot of my time, but it's something I enjoy and it keeps me grounded. Doing fun things with friends is not something I am willing to give up, because I am 20 years old. Yah, maybe I could be studying instead, but when I get out of nursing school and am actually working, I am not going to remember that I got a C on my first pathophysiology & pharmacology exam. I'm going to remember that later that week I went to a really fun event with a few of my really good friends, and ate really good food, andfanced all night long.

Anyways, the point is, I'm busy. I'm sleep deprived. I procrastinate. I blog in class. It's who I am, who I have always been, and it's been OK thus far. Maybe it's not always easy, but it's ALWAYS fun =)

Moving into a new apartment has brought me shoddy internet service, but have finally gotten a hold of the neighbors wireless :)

Quite a bit has happened since my last post! The apartment is great...super comfy cozy, and the roommate is even greater! My last day of work is this Wednesday *sigh of relief* and my first day of class in the nursing program is this coming Monday! Updates to follow!

Heeerrreee we go!

Quote of the Day

Don't go through life thinking you hit the triple when you were born on third.

Hmmm.