What's in your wallet? ... Nothing

I went shopping again tonight, but not for myself. I bought more Christmas gifts. I really loving buying things for others and knowing that it will make them smile when they open it. I should be buying textbooks instead right now... I can't afford to be buying gifts... UGH this holiday season stuff sucks. Why couldn't it be as easy as giving everyone a can of soup :)

I wouldn't keep friends very long haha Today was pretty exciting... NOT! But it was relaxing. I passed on class this morning, slept in. I began baking at about 9:30 am... Chocolate dipped pretzels... Dark chocolate, white chocolate, mint, butterscotch, and milk chocolate. There was a few hundred pretzels when I was done. I put them in the freezer to keep before I put them all together for the goodie bags I plan to hand out! Yummm :)

I managed to squeeze in a work out today, 35 minutes of cardio... however I'm thinking I'm going to set a new years revolution to eat healthier as well as work out. Strict diet and hard core working out and I will be fit for summer... tehehe! Lets see other than making tons of pretzels I did fill out a scholarship and send it in! Ok well I'm going to hop in the shower and hit the hay... or decorate the tree :)

Good night <3 Jenn

Letters of Rejection

I come home from vacation to a stack of mail; Christmas cards I ordered, school textbooks, and best yet a letter from City Brew. I thought, hmm that's odd why would they be sending me a letter of all people, I did apply there way back in September, but never heard back for an interview. Sure enough I open it and it was indeed a rejection letter. As if not calling me back wasn't enough haha! That was the highlight of yesterday.

I got to visit my friend in the hospital yesterday and today, she is healing well. I must say she is a kick in the pants on narcotics and coffee :) It strikes me odd how we go through life not realizing how many people we have by our sides each and every day and the lengths people go to when not asked. I get to thinking something who would be there if I were in the hospital, who would come visit, and who wouldn't show up. If any thing it made me realize that opening a door for people, giving the person ahead of you at the store a dollar when they are short, and letting pedestrians cross the street really do pay in the end. I guess I like to see people go that length for me if ever need be, it all counts in the end.

Tonight we put up the tree and put lights on it. I had fun while running to the store for a strand of lights, I bought real mistletoe, a stocking, and a cute snowman thing to hang outside on the porch! We are planning on putting up the lights outside sometime here in the next week!!

I'm going to have to cut this short, I have some massive assignment to kick butt on tonight.. ahh. I got to skip out on working out tonight due to the fact that I gave blood hehehe I know working out is very good, but so is giving blood :)

Goodnight <3 Jenn

Sunflowers and Bullets

I have almost consumed 4.5 oz of sunflower seeds and my cheeks are raw :// OUCH! My brother-in-law is teaching me the skills to play Call of Duty 3 tonight, sick sick sick! I have to learn to maneuver that dang throttle stick ma jig. Vacation ends tomorrow :( Granted I spent at least half my time being snotty, fighting, and arguing with my sister, but hey... what else are sisters for. It's not like my roommates would tolerate my shenanigan's for 4 days straight ha-ha.

Yesterday was fun, spent a good 3 hours at the mall here in Kenewick and got Christmas shopping done for a few people, or at least found a few certain things! My best friend bought me my Christmas/ birthday gift... I sweater dress I'm going to wear for Christmas... GET OUT YOUR CAMERA'S PEOPLE!  Right ha-ha! I have officially decided I missed working out while I'm here. It was something I was beginning to look forward to. Maybe if I get back in time tomorrow I can squeeze in an hour of cardio.


Got two of my assignments finished today. I need to finish one tomorrow night/ Monday and get a scholarship written up so I can turn it in and get MONEY! I cant believe I only have 2 weeks left of school, and then a month of freedom... Really? I can't be that spoiled. Unfortunately I'm going to have to find some sort of work for break, part time or something? Been planning on applying to a home health care position, talked to the hiring lady and it looks possible, just need to get the app in.

Ok going to cut this short, there is brownies and ice cream in the kitchen calling my name... tehehe ;)
<3 Jenn

3 lbs and a blinker

I am down 3 lbs as of today. Did a whoppin 45 minutes of cardio tonight! I feel great :) I leave in two days for Washington, I cleaned out my car today and replaced that blinker bulb that's been out for 2 whole months. I kept hoping I would have gotten pulled over by a cop and tell my sad sob story of how I didn't know how to change the bulb, I would cry and tell him I'm a single girl with no men in my life to show me how to do manly things such as changing bulb lights on a vehicle.... ugh, but I will no longer have that chance, thank goodness :)

I finished this ethics assignment today, I heard from classmates it's supposed to be 5-6 pages in length and mine turned out to be 1 and a half pages, single spaced. Not sure if that's a good thing or not, but I finished the assignment. Taking a little break and eating dinner with a friend tonight before I have to go back home and study study study for a test I have in the morning!! I will pass, no worries.

From here on out I have two assignments left to finish before Thanksgiving break is over. I think while I'm at my sisters house I'll knock those out because I am going to have some down time at some point or another. Or I could start them tonight, well see. I have finished my buying of stuff to bake for the holiday season. I have planned to give goody bags to those I know for gifts this year, except for roommates, family etc. They will be filled with peppermint bark, red velvet cookies, and chocolate dipped pretzels. Also they will get one of my personalized Christmas cards I have ordered :) So ta-ta for now, dinner is almost finished... YUM!

<3 Jenn

90K

Yes that's what my odometer read as I hit the driveway, good luck we hope! My first car I owned had 90K on it when I bought it so I still feel like this car is brand new :) Maybe I'll trade it in after 4 years... if I can afford it when I have to pay back student loans .... eeeek! Tonight I ventured out to try something new, went the Flathead Valley Roller Derby to watch the girls Jam their way to the top! Talk about an awesome show and for a good cause. I was happy to know that the $10 fee to get in goes to the Vets in Kalispell and every event sponsors something different. A classmate of mine urges me to join as "I'd be good at it," but I'm not seeing that balance coordination factor in me. I mean, yes I can ice skate... but not backwards. Throw me on some inline skates and I'll wow you, but them 4 wheel traditional skates are wicked things I tell ya! I could mind boggle someone in those things!

I have finally got my butt in gear and started this Ethics project that's due on Tuesday, got the word from my classmates that it's going to be 5-6 pages long in the end... ahh I shoulda started this last week... oops! I have a test on Tuesday, but I have good feelings about it. Something tells me I'll be okay taking it. No working out for me this weekend, just too busy. I will have to make time to go on Monday and Tuesday before I head out of state for VACATION!!! Woo Hoo!! Okay must get off of here... Good night <3 Jenn

Something besides the weather ;)

Life is good... and I'm saying this with an actual smile. Sometimes the puzzle of life crumples if the glue isn't there to keep it together anymore, but that doesn't mean it's permanent. Last night was just what I needed... a good time. Full of laughter (old men.... shouldn't be belligerently drunk at the bar and ask me to open their chew can for them, if you can't open it bucko maybe it's time to quit) and lots of smiles. I baked an apple pie today, got some Christmas shopping started :) and that's about it.

I received a phone call from a friend today that had moved recently and it was so good to hear her voice. She sounded happy and that made me happy to know that things were good for her. It's interesting to watch your friends grow and move on in life without you and realize that one day it will be me that's doing this. I'm going to graduate from college and hopefully get to go somewhere and be successful. One day...

So no working out for me today, but I managed 3 days this week. I am liking the switch from weight lifting to straight cardio. I have noticed that I am becoming a fan of the treadmill and I hate running. It has never been my thing, but I have always wanted to be able to run like 10 minutes non-stop on a treadmill... or on the ground! Maybe it's a safety thing... wanting to outrun a bear, or creepy deer up at Glacier, or a stalker :-0

I know it's been a few days, but I have to cut this short... I have letters to write  (hand write :) they are better anyways). I'll leave you with a few good thoughts


1. Aim for greater heights

2. Stay focused on your job

3. Exercise to maintain good health

4. Rest and Relax

5. ALWAYS keep smiling :)

  To all a good night  <3 Jenn

OOOooo a Foley!

I am taking any and all people who feel the need to do some of my homework. Of course you must be in the nursing profession and know something. My brain is kinda tired. Clinicals were amazing today, but wiped me out. I got to pull out a Foley for the first time!! I know people look at me like I'm disgusting when I get so excited about these things... they just don't understand lol! I got one assignment knocked out of the way tonight for the week. Going to start on the second... UGH! Here I got home and thought I would spend hours doing homework and would be in bed by 11 and instead I fell asleep and woke 2 hours later with no homework done. I have one more assignment I want to do tonight and then take a breather. Tomorrow night is scholarship night... Got like 4 essays to write and make them look good. Also got to start on an Ethics project.

So no workout for me today... I was in class/clinicals for 7 hours and can't find the time today. But tomorrow I must!! Going to shoot for 4 days this week... I have high hopes. Nothing else to exciting about my day today, just busy but it's expected with nursing school.

Pretty excited for Thanksgiving break. Going to Tri-cities to see my seester :) I miss her tons! Plus get to see some dear friends that are driving over from Seattle to visit for the weekend.... can't wait!! I plan to get all this homework done before then so I can actually enjoy a little time off... And then 2 weeks after that is winter break!!! YAYA.... snowman building, ice fishing, and hot cocoa :-)  Winter break also means I have to have books ordered before Christmas... UGH  I have 8 books so far, 6 to go. I keep hoping the prices will drop the closer the end of the semester gets, but I'm losing hope. They aren't cheap. I'm out about $140 right now and I've been buying the cheapest books first. My last 6 books are going to take a toll on the pocket the worst.

Alright going to leave this on a lighter note, Fact of the day: Do not try to be something your not, people will see through it eventually :)  See Below ...

Good Night <3 Jen

Blizzards mean hot cocoa and cookies :)

Time for some coffee! It's a blustery day that's for sure. I am buried... not in snow, but in homework. Gordon's Functional Health Patterns, Papers due, Discussions to post, and assessments to prep for!! I have to squeeze in time for working out, cleaning out my car, ordering Christmas cards, and applying for scholarships. I got this!

This weekend was a busy one, Bowl For Kid's Sake went great. I acquired the lowest score, no tears were shed ;-) Saturday at work was a long one. I'm not getting my needed sleep and I'm getting crabby. Saturday night I went to Kiralee's Birthday party at Blondie's in Bigfork. It was fun, but I was kinda worn out from the fun! Below is a picture of Marla and I... dolled up, for me this never happens.

We made it home early that night, I think I hit the sheets by 11 and it felt amazing! Sunday was slightly better at work, but still tired. I came home last night and curled in my blankets to keep warm. I talked to my best friend Brittany for about an hour. I miss her face! I get to see her in about 2 weeks over Thanksgiving and I can't wait! It's going to be bundles of fun! When Marnie got home last night she smuggled me into going to a movie called Immortals... my last words "That was the best movie ever!" and it really was. It was in 3D which I could have gone without, but I loved the movie. I'm starting to think I have a niche' for mythology. Everytime I watch a movie about mythology I'm fascinated!

I think I'm going to try a new technique for working out at the gym, I want to try a couple weeks of just cardio and see where it gets me. I will do 15 minutes at a time on a machine and switch to another one so I'm not always working the same machines. I got advice from a girl who said that lifting weights can sometimes be too much as you only build muscle and gain weight instead of losing fat. So I'm going to try it. Ok well I have to get off here... homework is calling me!!!

<3

Time flies when your havin fun?

Gosh I have let a week slip by without writing when I wanted to commit to this everyday. Kind of unrealistic goal for a Nursing Student. I can't even find time to check my Facebook everyday! This week... oh boy has is been busy. Nursing Care Plans, homework, homework, and more homework. I feel like Charlie Brown in the classroom with his teacher talking.... blah blah blah blah blah... okay right! I went and worked out 3 times at the gym, wish it was more, but I only have so many hours in a day and I need my sleep. It seems so crucial these days! I'm ready for tomorrow night, I am doing Bowl For Kid's Sake with my little sister, were bowling at 10:00pm tomorrow night with some friends so it should be lots of fun :) I just finished my online homework for the day. I have one more post tomorrow that I have to finish, but I get the weekend off from homework. The teacher is being nice. I usually have an assignment every Sunday that's due!

Some exciting news of my week, I got to insert a nasogastric tube this week on a real patient instead of a dummy doll! Talk about a hint of nerve racking. I had trouble inserting it into the nasal canal, but my instructor got me on the right track. I really hope I get the opportunity to do a Foley this semester! It seems like if we don't get the opportunity this semester than next semester they let us free and if a Foley arrives, we have to do it with no instruction. I could have passed the opportunity, but it seems that if you miss you chance the likely hood of getting a second one is slim to none. I mean we only have 5 weeks this semester to do our Foley's and NG's and 2 out the 16 students so far have gotten to do either, me one of the lucky ones. I really love the clinical experience, its so hands on and I get to apply everything I have learned so far!  Ok well I'm going to wrap this up, lots to talk about and not enough time!!! Have a great weekend :)

You're bakin' me crazy!

Five dozen chocolate chip cookies later... ahh the therapy. I have bought almost all I need for the holiday baking season and I can't wait! Pumpkin bread, pumpkin pies, brownies, cookies, you name it I'm going to make it! I can't wait to see my family this year. It seems like more than ever that's what I need in my life right now. Just over two weeks and I get to hug my sister and help her whip up a delicious Thanksgiving dinner!