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433 days ago
I've wanted to update my blog for a while, but times are either too pressing, too private or seemingly too insignificant. I wonder what in my life will change with my transition out of perpetual student-hood and into adulthood in all its gloriousness and seriousness? I wonder what in my life will remain as it has been? And I wonder which among the things in my life that shift or that stay will delight me? Disappoint me? Also, I've really and truly sucked at making girl-time lately. I feel like I have no girlfriends outside of my wonderfully obligated roommates. I have armies of beautiful and interesting girls that are fantastic acquaintances. I just lack the social courage and prioritizing abilities to capitalize on those relationships. But I *need* girl time!! For the next five weeks though, it feels like any time that is taken away from school is time that I've stolen illegally and will suffer dearly for. I hate living in guilt and fear, but such is the life of a nursing ...568 days ago
I just had a lovely photo walk with Jeremy (jumping off of things, climbing trees, being goofy/sweet), then dined at LaRonde and had dessert at Death by Chocolate! What a perfect way to celebrate our 2 year dating anniversary. I'm very happy right now.
577 days ago
I am now done my third year of Nursing at the University of Alberta! 3/4 of the way toward being in the real world, making real money, having real responsibilities - and hopefully not being really fearful of making many mistakes. In a few ways, I'm really excited. It feels like it's been a long time coming, and I can't wait to really feel useful and skillful (how many times have I used some form of the word "real" in this post so far?) But then again, I don't know how prepared I am. I don't know how equipped or apt I am. I kind of want to put off the real world indefinitely. This summer brings my first exposure to 12 hour day/night shifts, the emergency department, and a paycheck that pays for more than just living during the summer. I should be stoked, right? And I am. I also feel just a little bit scared and a little bit behind the pack. A friend of mine got married this weekend, and while I would have loved to have been able to attend, it got me thinking. . . ...
772 days ago
The 'real world' really isn't going to be on hold for much longer. I won't have the typical year-and-program response to the eternal question "so what do you do?" but instead some scary hospital jargon to reply with - "oncology nursing" or "obstetrics" or something like that. I've been in my current role or stage for a while, and it's gotten comfortable and semi-routine. A year and a half until a pretty big shake up in routine (or at least a significant shift in routine and responsibility). Huh. What will need to change or grow in me to help me adequately prepare for this shift? Maybe it's not so monumental or crazy as it seems from this side of things, but good gravy I don't feel ready. I'll let you know what it's like on the other side when I get there. I know what I don't want it to look like - time to formulate what I would like to see in me, and start/continue to work toward that now. {Please, God, take that control from me. You've got a way ...
807 days ago
There is a faint perfumed note in the air that would tell me fall has arrived, and would do so even if the turning leaves, commencement of classes, and kick-off at McKernan Baptist Church hadn't alerted me to the fact already. As with every new school year, my head is a whir of wishes and worries. Here's what's new around the corner (for my far-away friends): Mom and Dad have moved to Stony Plain, and so live much, much closer than the 9 hour drive of previous years. They have a lovely new home, and Dad is settling in to work nicely by the sound of things. My extra-curricular stuff this year includes volunteering with the junior high gals, co-leading my small group Bible study, and participating in an online forum during the week to discuss the Sunday sermons (to help out with Lyle's doctorate project). I'm really pumped for year three of nursing. This year brings a psych placement, a medicine or surgery placement, a few philosophy of nursing courses, a research class, and ...
