if it was another girl, i would say domestic violence.

So, I am sometimes a bit hasty, making myself a *wee* bit clumsy... but yesterday, I really outdid myself.

I was rushing out the back door into the garage to go to work. I quickly opened the door, and the door got stuck on the rug, but I continued walking, and slammed the corner of my eye into the corner of the door, about knocking myself out. I double over for a few seconds to gather my bearings, and go to work. My eyebrow puffed right up, and I have a sharp bruise under my eye. Luckily, most of my bangs cover up the damaged. But, if it was some other girl and I saw it, I would think somebody popped her in the eye.

Hopefully this bruise fades quickly... because it's quite embarrassing.

Here are two photos I took today, 25 hours later...

i want it!

while grocery shopping at wal-mart this week with ry, i decided i was going to give into my cravings for Count Chocula cereal... but I couldn't find it. Either could ry, or any of the other related cereals like Boo-Berry. So, halted on my craving, I stopped in Mejier the next day, and they did not have it either. Did they stop making it?! Are the holding out on me?! So, now I really really want some, and cannot have it. :( Bummer.

some updates

the past week i've been pretty busy. classes have been going great, and so far so good with tests! next week we learn to do Foley catheters, and the following week, enemas-- unfortunately it's all with mannequins, as who the hell would want us to practice that on them?! it should be exciting!
we mailed our wedding invites out last week too. i wanted them out, as most people already know when it is, and we're giving them a month to rsvp-- plenty of time to request work off, etc, and put into the calender. yesterday, we received our first batch of rsvp's back too! :)
off to work & lab check off-- more later?

sidenotes: bloggers has frozen up repeatedly when i've attempted to log-in the past few days and closed its own browser winder in the process.... whyyyy

1 week down, 9 to go

My first week of classes went great! I laughed more my first three days of class than I have the last year. I am really getting to know the girls (and few guys) finally, and most seem really great. I am more excited now, and feel like I will do well. I'm sure things will get busy & hectic, but in 18 months, I will be a medical professional, and that's more exciting, & worth the hard work to get there, and to better ry & i's life. :)
yay!

up & at em

first morning of classes:
i am nervous/excited!

Nursing begins!

Cost of books & supplies this term: about $800.
fake nails: painfully removed.

Amount of free time expected to have in the 18 months according to our profs: zilch.

My face as of now:


Bring it on! I know it'll be a very busy next couple of months. So, if I don't catch up with you all, I am busy with nursing classes, working, spending time with ry, working on wedding plans, eating, working out, sleeping, playing with rem, or attempting to juggle in a few more things.
:)

home improvements

I thought I would share two of the "bigger" projects ry & i have done. the first being the downstairs half bath. I did it over thanksgiving break, and have added to it.

before:

and after:

the other project was we ripped out the weird ugly green carpet in one of the spare bedrooms.

before:

and after:

The next projects will be landscaping this spring. :)

welcome 2009!

2009 already?! 2008 flew by so quickly.
highlights of 08: adopting remington, going to az/seeind the grand canyon/getting engaged in the grand canyon, buying a house and moving in, getting into the nursing program.
lowlights of 08: waiting to make sure we could adopt remington & not someone else, waiting to see if we could buy this house, waiting to see if i got into the nursing program, grandpa having a heart attack.
overall, an amazing year!
what i'm looking forward to in 09: wedding events (wedding shower, bachelorette party, wedding itself, and honeymoon!), nursing classes, and landscaping this summer.
:) Happy 09 everyone!

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I rang in 09 at Jeremy's apartment with him and lili. Ry stopped by right in time (he was working) for about 15 mintes so we were able to ring in the new year together (and rem too). I had a fun evening with a few cocktails with them as well. Not a real wild night, and I went home around 1:30.
Friday night a group of us to celebrate the newest cop in gb finishing training and had a fun night out to b-dubs and kickers bar/club!
Grandpa is recovering, and was released to go home today, much to the happiness & relief of the entire family (most of all, grandma).
A good friend of the family, petuck, passed away last night. he was 91 and in hospice for the last 2 months, so it was time for him to go. i'll be going back out to lbg for the funeral later this week. :(
I have one week left of my winter break, before classes resume jan 12. Most of it I will be working (to pay for all those expensive medical books), as well as relaxing as I know my time will be lessened quite a bit. I'm excited & nervous to begin my classes... but mostly excited! I have orientation all day Tuesday so I'll know more of what is in store for me!
For now, back to a pretty good book & snuggle time with my men. :)