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!
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.
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!!!!!!
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!!!!!!
It sounds like you an an incredible birthday week! :) And I LOVE that you included what & where y'all ate while you were in New York! ha ha! Very Kaelyn! :) I'm glad you got to see him fight!!! And we can't wait to meet him!
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