Spring Break 2011

SB 07

Best spring break, EVER.

It's hard to believe that this was 4 years ago! It's even harder to believe that yesterday after taking 2 exams, Microbiology and Organic Chemistry, I am on spring break AGAIN! After I graduated from college I was beyond ecstatic that I would never have to be subjected to lectures, scantrons, labs, homework, blue books, homework... you know, typical torture methods. So, it's a little ironic that I wake up everyday excited about my classes. After spending time in Florida with my grandmother who has dementia and conversations with people I admire, I decided to give up (for now ; ) ) my nomadic life and become a NURSE!!! I am taking prerequisites at Pikes Peak Community College (5 miles from my house!) for an Accelerated Nursing program (ABSN, accelerated bachelor of science nursing). I have been looking pretty seriously at Medical University of South Carolina (Charleston), but it's a big country and i'm not partial to any state or program.

It's exciting to be pursuing something that matters to me; to have a focus and an attainable goal. I'm so grateful for my supportive family and my friends who never cease to encourage me. Hearing, "You'll make a great nurse," is not something I flippantly accept. I have been accused of being noncommittal, which may be partially true (oooops!), BUT I have fully committed myself to doing whatever it takes to become a nurse.

It's been a while since i've written sentences... All I do these days is balance chemical equations. It's taken me WAY TOO LONG to write this little post, so maybe i'll try again soon and i'll be more specific about what's going on with me currrently in Colorado Springs.

Next year we're going to have a 5 yr Sb 07 reunion (mark your calenders, ladies!)