Last stretch!

The semester is almost over! In fact, in 15 days I will be done with it. 6 tests left.. And I'm choosing to attend an extra labor and delivery clinical because I really, really love labor and delivery. It's my calling. I just know it. I love that clinical. I have dreaded all of my other clinical days, but I love labor and delivery.

And I found out today that I have a group project to do. We have to watch a movie (fun) and answer questions. I hope this whole group thing goes ok. I usually get frustrated by group projects, but how bad could it be? Watch the movie, answer the questions, done! :)

I'm getting so excited about this wedding stuff!! My boss is getting married on May 22nd! And my brother Levi is getting married on May 28th! And my cousin Colt is getting married on June 25th!! WEDDINGS! They're so beautiful! I'm excited! Seth called and popped the question to the preacher that we are going to use, so that's done! It's my youth minister from my early teen years (I can't remember exactly how old I was). Seth hasn't met him yet. We're going to meet him and his family (his wife, Kirstin, is one of my favorite people EVER) in May! They live in North Carolina and we've never been there so that in and of itself is exciting! Not to mention the fact that I get to introduce Seth to two of the most influential people in my life! I'm nervous but Kirstin has reassured me that they have no intentions of torturing Seth. Phew....

C'mon semester. Hurry up and be over. It's Summer's turn!

And breathe....

So I have to admit that I came off of my test Wednesday with a huge sigh of relief and mental exhaustion. In fact, I remember saying the words "I'm emotionally drained" even before finding out how the test went. God is so amazing at meeting me halfway when I ask for his help with tests. Tuesday night before the Adult test I read Matthew 6:25-34 to my roommate, Grace, who needed it more than I did at that time. My favorite verse from that passage, verse 34, says "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." I know Jesus was talking about deeper things than nursing school, but boy does this hit home. It was a wonderful comfort to have this passage on my mind Tuesday night/Wednesday morning as I was doing some last minute cramming.

My 21st birthday was last Monday before my Women's test. Grace and I were inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, an honors society, that evening. My parents came to see me, which made the day even more special!!
Then, we went to Razzoo's with Sarah and I got to have my birthday drink. The night was cut short because we had a 12 hour clinical the next day and then a test to study for on Wednesday, but it was a great night and I'm so thankful to have those two wonderful girls in my life!

The get-up my Mom gave me for my birthday!

Two of my favorite girls and my first legal drink!!

This past weekend was when I got to go see Seth fight for a national championship. My flight from Philadelphia to Newburgh, NY was delayed and we pulled in to the parking lot at the fights to find that Seth had just finished his fight. He won his semifinal fight and advanced on to the finals on Saturday night. He was so pumped and excited and it made it hard to be sad that I missed seeing him fight Friday. So Saturday came around. We slept in and took a really long nap and then headed to the fights so that he could get ready and focused. We got there at 3:30 and he didn't end up fighting until 10.. WHOA! It was good because I studied and then played with a 7 year old sister of one of the boxers on Seth's team. She was so fun to talk to! I was afraid that I would be afraid to see him fight, but it wasn't scary. Sorry that picture is blurry. Action shots are hard. I'm sure my camera has a setting for that...

I couldn't yell for the other boxers because it made me hold my breath to watch them fight. But when it was Seth in the ring I yelled constantly. The guy he fought was 35 lbs heavier than Seth and a lot slower. Seth ended up coming in 2nd. But 2nd in the nation in heavyweight boxing when weighing in at 208 isn't bad at all! I'm insanely proud of him and feel so honored that I was able to take part in that moment with him.

After he got his medal! Look how bloody the tape on his hand is!

Sunday we went and ate breakfast at Cracker Barrel. I'm not sure if everyone knows this, but Cracker Barrel has the best breakfast EVER! And then we hung out a little bit and spent some quality time together. Then got some Chinese food and headed to West Point for a picnic by the Hudson River. It was so fantastic!

Then we had to head up to Seth's room so that he could get ready for formation (to make sure no one had escaped over the weekend). We got to spend a little more time together that night and then a couple of hours before I had to fly away. It was a very relaxing weekend and just what I needed before the next 2 days of studying hardcore. I wish Seth and I didn't enjoy each other so much... Not really. I freaking love that man. But it would make being apart a lot easier.

There are a lot of things I should be doing instead of blogging. Like writing my care plan from my clinical yesterday. Or getting ready for Day 2 of our 3 days of hosting the nationals meet for gymnastics. Or possibly catching up on online class work. That seems to be happening a lot lately. However, I feel that blogging is soothing to the soul and right now, that's more important.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend. I hope that Springtime shows out for you, wherever you are.

And an exciting update: 1 clinical, 6 tests, and 26 days until the semester is over!!!!!!

Countdown: 5 Weeks

So there are officially only 5 weeks of school left in this semester!! It feels so amazing to type that out! 5 WEEKS! Next week, I'm going to NY to watch Seth fight for a National Championship! He won his Regional fight and fights on Thursday night, the 8th, and if he advances he'll fight Friday night and Saturday night, too! I'm so excited for him! I will get there at 3:14 on Friday, so he pretty much has to win his Thursday fight so I can see him box! So if you just happen to have a random moment on Thursday, April 8th and think of Seth, say a prayer that he does his best!!

Lots of wedding planning happened on Monday (the 29th). My mom, sister, and I went to Fort Worth and booked the Marquis on Magnolia and the Celebration Community Church for Friday, June 3, 2011!! It's official now! Seth and I couldn't be more excited! Then, we went over to a flower market off of 7th street in Fort Worth and picked out the most beautiful roses. They are called blush roses. They are a red-pink color and fade down to cream at the bottom. I once thought I hated fading roses, but my mother picked these out and they take my breath away. So we went and picked up a mock vase from the Dollar Tree and made up a trial centerpiece and a trial bouquet. The only problem is that the flower people said that they don't see this rose very often, even though two of their growers are offering it right now. They don't know if it will be there next year at this time and said that we'll pretty much have to wait and see. However, I'm pretty sure that if they don't have this one, they'll have something between a pink and a red that I can live with!Oh and I got to assist with a birth! The mother did so well and it ended with a beautiful, healthy baby! Maybe labor and delivery could be my thing? I'll keep my mind open!

The next two weeks are busy: Phi Kappa Phi Initiation, 21st Birthday, labor & delivery clinical, Women's Health test, Simulation (which means fake patient + skills), NY to see Seth win Nationals, Adult Health test, and 4 gymnastic meets in 3 days!! Whoa.. I should sleep now while I can!

I hope everyone has a great Easter!!