No, no I did not. But I feel like in the last week, I have been going nonstop!
Last week I had two 12 hour clinicals out of town, so I prefer to call them my 18 hour days. I wake up at 4 on these days, drive an hour, take a 15 minute bus ride, then a 15 minute walk, work a 12 hour shift (unless by some miracle I get to leave early), walk 15 minutes, ride 15 minutes, and then drive an hour back home to eat and get in bed as soon as I possibly can so that I can wake up and do it all over again. In fact, I get to do it again this week and next week! Lucky me!
I have been working a lot of Saturdays at my job to help us stay relatively caught up on paperwork. So after working 8-6 Friday, I worked 7:30-3:30 on Saturday. I was still extremely tired from the long clinical days but was kind of in autopilot at that point haha. Then I got to babysit the sweetest little baby that night for a couple of hours! He is always good though and never exhausts me. I can only hope that one day my children are as easy and quiet as he is haha!
And Sunday was my sister's first baby shower! Super exciting and fun! She got so many things that she needed. I think she got most of her big items like the swing, bouncy seat, pack n play, etc. And of course there were a few fun items in there that she hadn't registered for like a cute elephant hooded towel and washing mitt. They even had the elephant's trunk on them! All of the food was really good. I probably ate my weight in fruit with chocolate and marshmallow dips. Seriously, I love that stuff!
If I can just make it to Saturday, then only one more week of my 18 hour days, and then a few less stressful weeks will be in sight!
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
A Valentine's Recap!
Fortunately, I did not have to work or go to school on Valentine's. Since I had a free day, I had planned to go to Raleigh to drop off a resume and run a few other errands. My sister told me about this new store at Brier Creek called Versona. This is definitely my new favorite place! They had the cutest clothes, jewelry, scarves, hats, and other accessories. And everything was very affordable! I only left with one thing for myself and two for someone else. But I will be going back.
I also went to GiGi's cupcakes, because everybody needs a cupcake on Valentine's. I decided to surprise my sister at work and picked up a couple cupcakes for her. However, she had already been that morning and gotten four cupcakes. So then she had six! Her work had ordered pizza for lunch, so I indulged myself. It was good. It had been too long since I last had pizza.
Once I got home, I started cooking dinner. I had these boneless back ribs from Sam's in the freezer. I'd pinned a recipe and decided to give it a try. Seriously, these ribs were awesome! I had leftovers for lunch, and there is another plate left (thank goodness). I also made cilantro potato salad.. a pinterest find. Cilantro is like top 5 on my favorite things list, so yeahhh, I'm basically in love with this stuff. And then we ended our meal with our Chocolate Chip Cheesecake cupcake and our Birthday Cake cupcake. To finish off the night, we planned to watch Taken 2, but they were out at the Redbox. So we got The Watch. It was hilarious! Lots of horrible language, but funny nonetheless. Anything with Vince Vaughan and Ben Stiller is a winner!
Also, Matthew brought home some roses and a funny card! It said, "To me, you're sweeter than a pina colada, more beautiful than a piano sonata, good looks and great heart, you're the whole enchilada, so loving you isn't a choice, I just gotta!"
At work the next day, I found red tulips on my desk and a giant Hershey's kiss! Matthew planned dinner for Friday night, so we got Outback takeout, my fav!
It was a great Valentine's this year!
I also went to GiGi's cupcakes, because everybody needs a cupcake on Valentine's. I decided to surprise my sister at work and picked up a couple cupcakes for her. However, she had already been that morning and gotten four cupcakes. So then she had six! Her work had ordered pizza for lunch, so I indulged myself. It was good. It had been too long since I last had pizza.
Once I got home, I started cooking dinner. I had these boneless back ribs from Sam's in the freezer. I'd pinned a recipe and decided to give it a try. Seriously, these ribs were awesome! I had leftovers for lunch, and there is another plate left (thank goodness). I also made cilantro potato salad.. a pinterest find. Cilantro is like top 5 on my favorite things list, so yeahhh, I'm basically in love with this stuff. And then we ended our meal with our Chocolate Chip Cheesecake cupcake and our Birthday Cake cupcake. To finish off the night, we planned to watch Taken 2, but they were out at the Redbox. So we got The Watch. It was hilarious! Lots of horrible language, but funny nonetheless. Anything with Vince Vaughan and Ben Stiller is a winner!
Also, Matthew brought home some roses and a funny card! It said, "To me, you're sweeter than a pina colada, more beautiful than a piano sonata, good looks and great heart, you're the whole enchilada, so loving you isn't a choice, I just gotta!"
At work the next day, I found red tulips on my desk and a giant Hershey's kiss! Matthew planned dinner for Friday night, so we got Outback takeout, my fav!
It was a great Valentine's this year!
Thursday, February 14, 2013
85 Days...
...if you're counting weekends and holidays! The graduation date has been announced for May 11, and of course it's bright and early at 10 a.m. It seems like yesterday I was quitting my job to pursue this 21-month adventure. And now, we're in the middle of month 19. Yay! That's all I have to say about that.
During my lunch break between classes on Tuesday, I went to the grocery store to get everything I needed to pass out resumes. Didn't know that things from the grocery store could accompany a resume? Well they did! After class, I whipped up quite the list of goodies to pass out to various clinical sites. I made peanut butter brownies, chocolate chip chocolate cheesecake squares, chocolate cheesecake cupcakes, and banana coconut bread. I wanted to let each place know how much I appreciated them for allowing me to rotate at their facility and for everything I learned during my time there. I used my cute little note cards that were pink and green and everything bright! Of course, I left my resume with the goodies! I want my name to stand out from everyone else in my class and from any other school rotating through those facilities.
However, my luck stinks. Out of the 5 places, I never saw a single manager. I have great timing! I was feeling somewhat discouraged after the first couple of places because I had seen no one that I knew. If you know me, you know that I don't like being noticed in public. I felt very awkward and very noticeable as I carried in a huge container of food. Ha you wouldn't believe I felt like I would be looked at suspiciously, as if I had a bomb in my hands. Stupid I know. It's just a scary thing to be a big girl and to be looking for a job where you don't have someone on the inside looking out for you.
When I got to the third hospital, I saw some of my great preceptors who quickly took notice of me dressed to impress. They were so excited that I had cupcakes for them! That was all I needed to be reassured of my goals! There was not a soul around when I strolled into the next place. But it was okay. I knew just where to place everything so it would be seen!
Today, I went to the last place on my list. This was the largest hospital I planned to go to, one of the two major hospitals we rotated at throughout the program. I was extremely nervous and kept waiting to actually go through with it. I wore a dress with leggings and boots and my jean jacket. I was worried I was too casual, but I knew deep down that I was looking good haha! Again, there were no supervisors in sight. But the team leader was there and a couple of preceptors I had been with before. To my surprise, they remembered me! The butterflies went away and I was at ease. I gave them my spill about being thankful and appreciative and told them I brought them bread. I may have rambled about licking the bowl and how good it was before baking. They were blown away that I made them something!
My spirits are high! I am hopeful for any news that is to come!
During my lunch break between classes on Tuesday, I went to the grocery store to get everything I needed to pass out resumes. Didn't know that things from the grocery store could accompany a resume? Well they did! After class, I whipped up quite the list of goodies to pass out to various clinical sites. I made peanut butter brownies, chocolate chip chocolate cheesecake squares, chocolate cheesecake cupcakes, and banana coconut bread. I wanted to let each place know how much I appreciated them for allowing me to rotate at their facility and for everything I learned during my time there. I used my cute little note cards that were pink and green and everything bright! Of course, I left my resume with the goodies! I want my name to stand out from everyone else in my class and from any other school rotating through those facilities.
However, my luck stinks. Out of the 5 places, I never saw a single manager. I have great timing! I was feeling somewhat discouraged after the first couple of places because I had seen no one that I knew. If you know me, you know that I don't like being noticed in public. I felt very awkward and very noticeable as I carried in a huge container of food. Ha you wouldn't believe I felt like I would be looked at suspiciously, as if I had a bomb in my hands. Stupid I know. It's just a scary thing to be a big girl and to be looking for a job where you don't have someone on the inside looking out for you.
When I got to the third hospital, I saw some of my great preceptors who quickly took notice of me dressed to impress. They were so excited that I had cupcakes for them! That was all I needed to be reassured of my goals! There was not a soul around when I strolled into the next place. But it was okay. I knew just where to place everything so it would be seen!
Today, I went to the last place on my list. This was the largest hospital I planned to go to, one of the two major hospitals we rotated at throughout the program. I was extremely nervous and kept waiting to actually go through with it. I wore a dress with leggings and boots and my jean jacket. I was worried I was too casual, but I knew deep down that I was looking good haha! Again, there were no supervisors in sight. But the team leader was there and a couple of preceptors I had been with before. To my surprise, they remembered me! The butterflies went away and I was at ease. I gave them my spill about being thankful and appreciative and told them I brought them bread. I may have rambled about licking the bowl and how good it was before baking. They were blown away that I made them something!
My spirits are high! I am hopeful for any news that is to come!
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Life Decisions
As I have less than 4 months of school until graduation, I have to start thinking about job opportunities. Really, I need to be applying long before school is finished. I want to have a job secured before graduation, or at least by the end of May. I can't say I would mind that 3 week break to pass the certification and registry exams! But I am ready to be working full-time and bringing in more income.
I think we all know that the economy is not doing well, especially in our area. Although we've rotated at about ten locations, I just don't foresee there being as many openings as there are students graduating. There are multiple schools in the state (about 14 I think) with each having at least ten people graduating. I also know there are several people who graduated last year who are still seeking employment.
So that leads me to what I've always wanted to do... move away! I don't have the best track record of going away though haha. When I was little and would spend the night with my friends, I always got homesick and wanted to go home in the middle of the night. I went to camp in 6th grade and hated every last second of it. I was so homesick that I made myself physically ill. You could only make a phone call if you were actually sick, so this was my chance to beg my parents to come get me. Unfortunately, they left me. I spent the rest of the week being miserable! In high school, we went on 4 day retreats each year. My junior year, I convinced the school to let me be a teacher assistant for the week instead of going to camp. Does that tell you how much I hated it? I didn't mind being away so much for college. But I was only an hour away and came home most weekends. When I transferred schools and moved to another state, I lasted all of three days before moving back home.
Now that I have found job opportunities in other states, varying from a 6 hour drive to a $500 round-trip flight, I am questioning myself. As much as I want to get out of here and start my life with a great job, will I be able to actually go through with a big move that far from my family? This is my comfort zone and it holds everything I've ever known! Do I really want to move to a place I know nothing about, where I don't know a soul, but it promises a brand new start and a great future for us?
I really don't even know how to go about beginning to make a choice on such a big life decision. This is a scary process for me. If you have any tips on drastically changing your life, I would love to hear them!
I think we all know that the economy is not doing well, especially in our area. Although we've rotated at about ten locations, I just don't foresee there being as many openings as there are students graduating. There are multiple schools in the state (about 14 I think) with each having at least ten people graduating. I also know there are several people who graduated last year who are still seeking employment.
So that leads me to what I've always wanted to do... move away! I don't have the best track record of going away though haha. When I was little and would spend the night with my friends, I always got homesick and wanted to go home in the middle of the night. I went to camp in 6th grade and hated every last second of it. I was so homesick that I made myself physically ill. You could only make a phone call if you were actually sick, so this was my chance to beg my parents to come get me. Unfortunately, they left me. I spent the rest of the week being miserable! In high school, we went on 4 day retreats each year. My junior year, I convinced the school to let me be a teacher assistant for the week instead of going to camp. Does that tell you how much I hated it? I didn't mind being away so much for college. But I was only an hour away and came home most weekends. When I transferred schools and moved to another state, I lasted all of three days before moving back home.
Now that I have found job opportunities in other states, varying from a 6 hour drive to a $500 round-trip flight, I am questioning myself. As much as I want to get out of here and start my life with a great job, will I be able to actually go through with a big move that far from my family? This is my comfort zone and it holds everything I've ever known! Do I really want to move to a place I know nothing about, where I don't know a soul, but it promises a brand new start and a great future for us?
I really don't even know how to go about beginning to make a choice on such a big life decision. This is a scary process for me. If you have any tips on drastically changing your life, I would love to hear them!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
What To Do, What To Do
When you really enjoy your job, albeit extremely part-time, but your school schedule doesn't quite work with the business schedule, what do you do?
For this semester, my schedule allows me less than 14 hours that I can work. I like my job, enjoy my coworkers, and am not one for change. Do I just continue working those few hours and not have a dime until I graduate and get a job in May (if I can find a job in my field)? Or do I seek out other work opportunities?
I'm conflicted and confused on this issue. I don't like being so poor that I'm worried daily about bills coming out of my checking account. I don't like the fact that even when I get paid at the end of the month, it won't even really cover what I need it to cover. Jobs are already hard to come by, but add my crazy school schedule on top and see how much more complicated it becomes. My job has been great to work with me for the past year, and I appreciate it more than anything! But I just need more money.
When is someone going to add more hours to the day? haha That would fix everything!
For this semester, my schedule allows me less than 14 hours that I can work. I like my job, enjoy my coworkers, and am not one for change. Do I just continue working those few hours and not have a dime until I graduate and get a job in May (if I can find a job in my field)? Or do I seek out other work opportunities?
I'm conflicted and confused on this issue. I don't like being so poor that I'm worried daily about bills coming out of my checking account. I don't like the fact that even when I get paid at the end of the month, it won't even really cover what I need it to cover. Jobs are already hard to come by, but add my crazy school schedule on top and see how much more complicated it becomes. My job has been great to work with me for the past year, and I appreciate it more than anything! But I just need more money.
When is someone going to add more hours to the day? haha That would fix everything!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Where Have We Been?
When school ended (for my entire two week summer break), I worked full time until May 19 when I flew to Denver with my sister, Shannon, and brother-in-law, Jeff. I flew back to NC on Tuesday night, which by the way seemed like the longest flight ever only because I was losing 2 hours. But my sleep was not affected once I got home, only while I was in Colorado. I'll do separate posts on our awesome trip because there is just so much to talk about!
School started back on May 23. We have already had one test and have another this week. Clinicals start back tomorrow, and fortunately I get to go to my favorite hospital first! I am kind of excited about that, however, that will be my only visit there this summer. Last week we had orientation at Pitt, now Vidant. That was a long day of parking and walking and it was all very overwhelming! I go there next week for my first set of 12 hour clinical days. That's definitely scary to me. I've heard that they pile the work on and they don't slow down all day. I'm not super active and am usually sitting down during the day. I'm definitely taking my inhaler. I thought I was going to die the other day we were walking so fast on our tour. And I couldn't tell you one thing we looked at because I was so lost and confused in that ginormous hospital.
I babysat on Saturday while Matthew worked. I took the little boy to the children's museum in town. He had a blast! We looked at the animals, saw a lot of different brains, and played with every dinosaur you can think of. Over two hours later, I finally had to bribe him to get us to leave haha. He got a black snake in the gift shop because he wanted to scare his daddy. We stopped at Chickfila on the way home. He ate two whole nuggets out of his kid's meal. You know I ate the rest. I'm a fatty like that.
In other news, Matthew has finally reached his time at work where he qualifies for insurance! I get so tired of going through this with each job. But I know that one day, maybe even with his current job, that he will find his forever job and we won't have to keep reading up on insurance options because quite frankly I don't understand half of what they say.
Also, the most exciting news is that Matthew is helping to coach a Babe Ruth League baseball team this summer! They are all 14 and 15 year old boys. In my mind boys of that age are innocent children still. Wrong. I have been in shock from the things I've heard so far, and I've only been to two games. They are a good team though! They are 3-0 right now. I am so excited that Matthew has gotten back to what he loves most! He definitely needed a little push to accept the offer to help, but he's glad that he did. The only downside is that it's very time consuming. There are two or three games a week, and they practice the other weeknights. Since they all start right after he gets off work, or in the case of practice before he gets off work, he's not getting home until late. And we thought we didn't have time to spend with each other before!
School started back on May 23. We have already had one test and have another this week. Clinicals start back tomorrow, and fortunately I get to go to my favorite hospital first! I am kind of excited about that, however, that will be my only visit there this summer. Last week we had orientation at Pitt, now Vidant. That was a long day of parking and walking and it was all very overwhelming! I go there next week for my first set of 12 hour clinical days. That's definitely scary to me. I've heard that they pile the work on and they don't slow down all day. I'm not super active and am usually sitting down during the day. I'm definitely taking my inhaler. I thought I was going to die the other day we were walking so fast on our tour. And I couldn't tell you one thing we looked at because I was so lost and confused in that ginormous hospital.
I babysat on Saturday while Matthew worked. I took the little boy to the children's museum in town. He had a blast! We looked at the animals, saw a lot of different brains, and played with every dinosaur you can think of. Over two hours later, I finally had to bribe him to get us to leave haha. He got a black snake in the gift shop because he wanted to scare his daddy. We stopped at Chickfila on the way home. He ate two whole nuggets out of his kid's meal. You know I ate the rest. I'm a fatty like that.
In other news, Matthew has finally reached his time at work where he qualifies for insurance! I get so tired of going through this with each job. But I know that one day, maybe even with his current job, that he will find his forever job and we won't have to keep reading up on insurance options because quite frankly I don't understand half of what they say.
Also, the most exciting news is that Matthew is helping to coach a Babe Ruth League baseball team this summer! They are all 14 and 15 year old boys. In my mind boys of that age are innocent children still. Wrong. I have been in shock from the things I've heard so far, and I've only been to two games. They are a good team though! They are 3-0 right now. I am so excited that Matthew has gotten back to what he loves most! He definitely needed a little push to accept the offer to help, but he's glad that he did. The only downside is that it's very time consuming. There are two or three games a week, and they practice the other weeknights. Since they all start right after he gets off work, or in the case of practice before he gets off work, he's not getting home until late. And we thought we didn't have time to spend with each other before!
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Forget Who I Was?
I didn't think so! Sorry for my absence, yet again. I am having a hard time juggling everything that is going on in my crazy world!
I started going to a weekly Bible study called First Place 4 Health. It is a 12 week Bible study and weight loss program. As of the first weigh-in, I had lost one pound. A single pound. But I had not exercised as much as I should have. I thought I had been eating fairly well though. So I was a little disappointed with that teeny tiny weight loss, but it's one pound closer to my goal! And that goal just so happens to be 68 more pounds away. This will be a long process. Matthew is not going to the Bible study, but he is following the weight loss program. For his first weigh-in, he lost 5 pounds. I will not let his success bring me down though because if he can lose, I know I can lose. And I want him to lose just as bad as I want to lose weight myself. So it's really a win haha.
We walked 4 miles this morning on the walking trail in town. It was so nice outside and the 50 minutes really went by quickly. We've also walked a couple times in our neighborhood. And I finally started using my stationary bike! I have found that it works best if one of my favorite shows is on. It goes by a lot faster if my attention is on something other than how many minutes are left in my workout haha.
What else have I been up to? Oh you know spring break was over a week ago now, but I worked the entire 6 days. Can't wait for that paycheck! There are officially three weeks and 2 days left of this school semester. And boy are they packing on the work! I've got 2 speeches, 2 critiques, 2 papers, 1 article review, 3 SOAP notes to collect info for and type, 4 tests, and eventually final exams. Ugh that sounds like a ton of stuff! I am so exhausted it is ridiculous. But luckily I get a 14 day break before the summer semester starts. And I will be working for about 7 of those days. Then by some incredible blessing from God, I am going to Colorado with my sister and her husband for 4 days!!!! They will be there a couple days longer, but I will take what I can get. I'll get back just in time to start school the next day!
So this is what I have been up to lately. Now should be when I make a promise to blog more, but I'm not going to make a promise I am pretty sure I'll break. I will really try a lot harder though! I really do have so much to talk about! But if you don't see any new blog posts, just pray that I am still alive and well and am making it through the end of this semester. That's all I need. Just to make it through.
I started going to a weekly Bible study called First Place 4 Health. It is a 12 week Bible study and weight loss program. As of the first weigh-in, I had lost one pound. A single pound. But I had not exercised as much as I should have. I thought I had been eating fairly well though. So I was a little disappointed with that teeny tiny weight loss, but it's one pound closer to my goal! And that goal just so happens to be 68 more pounds away. This will be a long process. Matthew is not going to the Bible study, but he is following the weight loss program. For his first weigh-in, he lost 5 pounds. I will not let his success bring me down though because if he can lose, I know I can lose. And I want him to lose just as bad as I want to lose weight myself. So it's really a win haha.
We walked 4 miles this morning on the walking trail in town. It was so nice outside and the 50 minutes really went by quickly. We've also walked a couple times in our neighborhood. And I finally started using my stationary bike! I have found that it works best if one of my favorite shows is on. It goes by a lot faster if my attention is on something other than how many minutes are left in my workout haha.
What else have I been up to? Oh you know spring break was over a week ago now, but I worked the entire 6 days. Can't wait for that paycheck! There are officially three weeks and 2 days left of this school semester. And boy are they packing on the work! I've got 2 speeches, 2 critiques, 2 papers, 1 article review, 3 SOAP notes to collect info for and type, 4 tests, and eventually final exams. Ugh that sounds like a ton of stuff! I am so exhausted it is ridiculous. But luckily I get a 14 day break before the summer semester starts. And I will be working for about 7 of those days. Then by some incredible blessing from God, I am going to Colorado with my sister and her husband for 4 days!!!! They will be there a couple days longer, but I will take what I can get. I'll get back just in time to start school the next day!
So this is what I have been up to lately. Now should be when I make a promise to blog more, but I'm not going to make a promise I am pretty sure I'll break. I will really try a lot harder though! I really do have so much to talk about! But if you don't see any new blog posts, just pray that I am still alive and well and am making it through the end of this semester. That's all I need. Just to make it through.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Provided On His Time
Y'all know by now that I worry about money. I joked with someone yesterday that I'm not a worrier, but I do worry about food and money haha. Not even two weeks ago, I realized that we had about $200 in our savings account. This is not the account we use to pay bills, although it has been supplementing since Matthew's job change. But because he is making just enough, we haven't been able to save at all. Instead we've been taking money out of the savings to pay the bills. It's close to registration time at school, which means a big tuition bill will need to be paid soon. And birthday season has started in our family. All of this requires money that we didn't have.
I know that there are things we can sacrifice like cable, telephone, the quality of food we buy, eating out, and obviously gifts. But I just can't bring myself to cut back on these things, even though I think about it quite often. I'm sure it's my pride that is stopping me. I need to work on that. My mom's birthday is today in fact, and I wanted to get her a gift. If I didn't get a gift, she would be upset even though she knows money is short. That's just how it is in my family. I just decided we would cut back on our grocery bill for the month to afford a gift and going out to dinner (at the Angus Barn I might add). But I was worried even about that, worried if we would be able to make it a whole month on a grocery budget cut in half.
After worrying for a few days, I was so caught up in my school work and my job that I didn't have time to worry. It didn't even cross my mind for a couple of days. While on break from class one morning, I had an email from work (as I often do) saying they needed me for a 2 afternoon a week set schedule from now until further notice. After class was out for the day, Matthew called to let me know his unemployment money finally came in! God always provides and on His time! We have been so blessed, again! I worried in vain. Imagine if I had stopped worrying months ago where we would be now! haha
I know that there are things we can sacrifice like cable, telephone, the quality of food we buy, eating out, and obviously gifts. But I just can't bring myself to cut back on these things, even though I think about it quite often. I'm sure it's my pride that is stopping me. I need to work on that. My mom's birthday is today in fact, and I wanted to get her a gift. If I didn't get a gift, she would be upset even though she knows money is short. That's just how it is in my family. I just decided we would cut back on our grocery bill for the month to afford a gift and going out to dinner (at the Angus Barn I might add). But I was worried even about that, worried if we would be able to make it a whole month on a grocery budget cut in half.
After worrying for a few days, I was so caught up in my school work and my job that I didn't have time to worry. It didn't even cross my mind for a couple of days. While on break from class one morning, I had an email from work (as I often do) saying they needed me for a 2 afternoon a week set schedule from now until further notice. After class was out for the day, Matthew called to let me know his unemployment money finally came in! God always provides and on His time! We have been so blessed, again! I worried in vain. Imagine if I had stopped worrying months ago where we would be now! haha
Friday, February 17, 2012
It's Mid-February!
Where has the time gone? Seriously, this year is flying by! So here's what we've been doing since my last post, a month ago haha.
Matthew started his new job. Although it's not as much money and it's not as busy, he still likes it! Hopefully there is more opportunity for him at this new job. He gets to go in about an hour later in the mornings (and the drive is 20 minutes shorter each way), so he's not quite as ill at night haha. And he doesn't have to wear a uniform anymore, just polo shirts and khakis or jeans. This may be his favorite part of the job!
School has been going good so far! We have had three tests. I've gotten an 88 and 86, not sure about the one I took today. Clinicals are super fun, and I seriously cannot wait to start doing this for a job! I've been at a place in my hometown for the last two weeks that I just loved, but unfortunately they only hire people with at least two years of experience. But I'm keeping it in mind for the second that I hit two years of experience haha. If you know me, you know that I'm not the most outwardly emotional, caring, and tenderhearted person. But something about walking into a patient's room changes me instantly! I'm a totally different person when I'm in that hospital. I've heard comments from people saying, "I just don't see her being a nurse". First of all, I'm not going to school to be a nurse. It's respiratory therapy. Second of all, if you're saying that then you probably don't really know me at all. Only the closest of friends and family have seen my true character.
I have officially completed my medical transcription program! I actually finished it in December, but just got the notification letter from the school saying I'm eligible to walk at graduation. However, I am not going to be participating in the ceremony. I still have to pay $45 though! I will be walking next year, so I didn't see the point in doing it twice. I have sent my resume out to a few places, so hopefully I can get a part-time job doing transcription from home. And I am officially 1/3 of the way done with respiratory therapy!
Maybe I will have some more time to update this more than once every month!
Matthew started his new job. Although it's not as much money and it's not as busy, he still likes it! Hopefully there is more opportunity for him at this new job. He gets to go in about an hour later in the mornings (and the drive is 20 minutes shorter each way), so he's not quite as ill at night haha. And he doesn't have to wear a uniform anymore, just polo shirts and khakis or jeans. This may be his favorite part of the job!
School has been going good so far! We have had three tests. I've gotten an 88 and 86, not sure about the one I took today. Clinicals are super fun, and I seriously cannot wait to start doing this for a job! I've been at a place in my hometown for the last two weeks that I just loved, but unfortunately they only hire people with at least two years of experience. But I'm keeping it in mind for the second that I hit two years of experience haha. If you know me, you know that I'm not the most outwardly emotional, caring, and tenderhearted person. But something about walking into a patient's room changes me instantly! I'm a totally different person when I'm in that hospital. I've heard comments from people saying, "I just don't see her being a nurse". First of all, I'm not going to school to be a nurse. It's respiratory therapy. Second of all, if you're saying that then you probably don't really know me at all. Only the closest of friends and family have seen my true character.
I have officially completed my medical transcription program! I actually finished it in December, but just got the notification letter from the school saying I'm eligible to walk at graduation. However, I am not going to be participating in the ceremony. I still have to pay $45 though! I will be walking next year, so I didn't see the point in doing it twice. I have sent my resume out to a few places, so hopefully I can get a part-time job doing transcription from home. And I am officially 1/3 of the way done with respiratory therapy!
Maybe I will have some more time to update this more than once every month!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
A Week Later
As of Friday, Matthew has another job that he will start on Monday!
After a rough weekend, the week started off really good with a lot of resumes being sent out. Matthew had an interview Thursday morning, and by the end of the day he had been offered a job. He had another interview Friday morning, but it wasn't enough money or what he wanted to do. So he accepted the previous job offer, and after a lot of phonecalls back and forth discussing money and schedules and all the technical things, it was official!
The only downside is that the job is through a temp agency for the first 90 days, which basically means less money during that time and a longer wait for benefits. But we are so thankful that it only took a week to find a job! It is actually closer to our house, so less money will be wasted on the drive to and from work. And I think in the longrun it will actually be a better job. The place is twice as large as the last job, which means there is more potential to move up. He will not be doing the exact same job as before, but it's still at a dealership. Matthew is so excited to start Monday morning! The Lord always provides!
After a rough weekend, the week started off really good with a lot of resumes being sent out. Matthew had an interview Thursday morning, and by the end of the day he had been offered a job. He had another interview Friday morning, but it wasn't enough money or what he wanted to do. So he accepted the previous job offer, and after a lot of phonecalls back and forth discussing money and schedules and all the technical things, it was official!
The only downside is that the job is through a temp agency for the first 90 days, which basically means less money during that time and a longer wait for benefits. But we are so thankful that it only took a week to find a job! It is actually closer to our house, so less money will be wasted on the drive to and from work. And I think in the longrun it will actually be a better job. The place is twice as large as the last job, which means there is more potential to move up. He will not be doing the exact same job as before, but it's still at a dealership. Matthew is so excited to start Monday morning! The Lord always provides!
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Friday the 13th.
I am not a superstitious person, but perhaps I should be. Friday the 13th was just another day. Matthew went to work. I went to school. I went to lunch with my parents and ran a few errands with my mom. I bought the last piece for a wedding gift, and it was 13% off because it was Friday the 13th. It was a typical Friday. As I sat at home wondering what we would have for dinner, I was counting down the minutes until Matthew would be home. And then the phone rang. It was 6:14, and it was Matthew. He never calls on his way home. I wondered why he was calling, so I answered. His voice was hesitant and all he said was, "I lost my job." I thought he was joking and said several times, "Are you serious?" How could this be true? I just knew he was playing around. He wasn't.
I cried until I could cry no more. Matthew didn't want to come home, but he did. He apologized for letting me down, although he didn't let me down. I wasn't mad at him. I am just upset at the situation and worried to death. Just five months ago, we were a two income family. Then I left my full-time job to start school full-time. Now our one income is gone. We are a zero income family. How did this happen? How do we deal with this? The economy is down and jobs are hard to come by. We have been praying that God's will be done in our lives. We are fully relying on Him. We are down and broken, but we have hope that Matthew will find a job. We are not looking for the perfect job. We are not looking for a career. We are just looking for a job, an income, a stepping stone along the way. But if that perfect job or career is available and so presents itself, then so be it. We are thankful for the encouragement of those around us and for their willingness to help. We just ask that everyone will send us up in prayer as we go through this time!
I cried until I could cry no more. Matthew didn't want to come home, but he did. He apologized for letting me down, although he didn't let me down. I wasn't mad at him. I am just upset at the situation and worried to death. Just five months ago, we were a two income family. Then I left my full-time job to start school full-time. Now our one income is gone. We are a zero income family. How did this happen? How do we deal with this? The economy is down and jobs are hard to come by. We have been praying that God's will be done in our lives. We are fully relying on Him. We are down and broken, but we have hope that Matthew will find a job. We are not looking for the perfect job. We are not looking for a career. We are just looking for a job, an income, a stepping stone along the way. But if that perfect job or career is available and so presents itself, then so be it. We are thankful for the encouragement of those around us and for their willingness to help. We just ask that everyone will send us up in prayer as we go through this time!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
What a Week It's Gonna Be!
We had our first clinical orientation on Friday. They served us breakfast for free! I looked quite professional in my scrubs and white coat, and no I don't have any pictures of me dressed up haha! It was a long morning of meeting people and being told all of the rules and precautions. The best news of the day was that whenever we rotate there, we get to choose a free breakfast or lunch. They were cooking ribs on the grill as we were leaving and let me tell you, they smelled sooooo good! This is going to be good for my wallet but bad for my waist! We also got a couple of free hand sanitizer sprays. Nothing says "Welcome!" like a free gift!
I had to work Friday afternoon as well. We drew names for Christmas gifts. I am excited to get shopping and am glad with who I picked! I would be glad with anyone considering I just like shopping in general. But I am especially happy with my pick! And I can't wait to find out who got my name and see what I will get! I just love getting gifts! And giving gifts!
This week we have a test on Tuesday, a test on Wednesday, and I have a speech due Thursday. Then there's another clinical orientation on Friday. Luckily, both tests are mostly math which happens to come a little easier to me. I am one of three people not panicking about these tests. But it's still a lot to do in one week.
I had to work Friday afternoon as well. We drew names for Christmas gifts. I am excited to get shopping and am glad with who I picked! I would be glad with anyone considering I just like shopping in general. But I am especially happy with my pick! And I can't wait to find out who got my name and see what I will get! I just love getting gifts! And giving gifts!
This week we have a test on Tuesday, a test on Wednesday, and I have a speech due Thursday. Then there's another clinical orientation on Friday. Luckily, both tests are mostly math which happens to come a little easier to me. I am one of three people not panicking about these tests. But it's still a lot to do in one week.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Weekends Are For No Work!
The end of the week was so insanely busy, I am just glad that it's over. First of all, I am so thankful that I do not have class until 6 p.m. on Thursday. This gives me a whole day to get my schoolwork done. So that's just what I did. I had a midterm for public speaking Thursday night. I was slightly worried about it just because of the massive amounts of information, but it turned out to be quite easy.
Friday morning I had my next respiratory test as well as a patient assessment lab competency. I was completely stressed about both of those! One, the tests always have so much information on them and it's just hard for me to remember everything (luckily for that class it's all multiple choice). Two, I don't like "acting" in front of people so the patient assessment was a nightmare come true. Oh, it was just so horrible! I know I won't have a problem when I am with a real patient, but I just have a hard time pretending. I am not imaginative like that. Amazingly I passed the test with a 92 and the competency with a 97! I am happy with that!
Unfortunately, that was not the last stressful event for the day. I had to go to work and do something I had never done before! I had trained for less than two hours total! Everyone was sure that since it was Friday afternoon that nobody would come in. Wrong! Within five minutes of being alone, I had a customer. I was so nervous that I didn't even tell them my name! But I didn't mess anything up, so that was good! I don't know why I was so nervous about it. I am ready to do it again now!
Friday night we cooked steaks with my parents and their neighbors. It was a late night, and I had an early morning Saturday for a day of babysitting! I was wore out by 4 p.m. We blew bubbles, played tball and football, looked at all of the pumpkins inside and outside, walked the block twice, collected leaves, colored, made art projects with the leaves, did puzzles, played with legos, snacked, and then he finally passed out asleep. Saturday night we went to Raleigh to eat at Brio with my parents and another set of their neighbors. It was a very good restaurant. I only wish I could have eaten more! haha
Friday morning I had my next respiratory test as well as a patient assessment lab competency. I was completely stressed about both of those! One, the tests always have so much information on them and it's just hard for me to remember everything (luckily for that class it's all multiple choice). Two, I don't like "acting" in front of people so the patient assessment was a nightmare come true. Oh, it was just so horrible! I know I won't have a problem when I am with a real patient, but I just have a hard time pretending. I am not imaginative like that. Amazingly I passed the test with a 92 and the competency with a 97! I am happy with that!
Unfortunately, that was not the last stressful event for the day. I had to go to work and do something I had never done before! I had trained for less than two hours total! Everyone was sure that since it was Friday afternoon that nobody would come in. Wrong! Within five minutes of being alone, I had a customer. I was so nervous that I didn't even tell them my name! But I didn't mess anything up, so that was good! I don't know why I was so nervous about it. I am ready to do it again now!
Friday night we cooked steaks with my parents and their neighbors. It was a late night, and I had an early morning Saturday for a day of babysitting! I was wore out by 4 p.m. We blew bubbles, played tball and football, looked at all of the pumpkins inside and outside, walked the block twice, collected leaves, colored, made art projects with the leaves, did puzzles, played with legos, snacked, and then he finally passed out asleep. Saturday night we went to Raleigh to eat at Brio with my parents and another set of their neighbors. It was a very good restaurant. I only wish I could have eaten more! haha
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
When Things Come Together
Before leaving my job to physically go to school full-time, I rarely worried about money. I mean, I worried about spending too much and saving enough. But I didn't worry if we would make enough to pay the bills. When I realized that I was not going to be working full-time and would become dependent on my husband, I admit that I was scared (I still am on occasion)! I was worried that we wouldn't have enough to make ends meet. We'd most certainly be giving up anything fun and extra.
This is the first month that we've had to buckle down on our budget (even though I haven't worked in almost a month). I'm not going to lie and say that it has been a breeze. It definitely has not been a breeze! It's tough to cook at home more nights than not. I'm still working on that. I'm exhausted most days, so cooking is even less fun than before. But I am improving, and Matthew is helping out on occasion. We even had a cheap "date" on Monday. We went to Raleigh and spent less than $30 on lunch and at the mall! Definitely a first haha.
The thought of me not having any income for nearly two years was scary. But things have come together over the last few weeks, and I will have some sort of income each month. It won't be a steady income, but it's something to stick in savings to help cover the cost of gifts, fun, school, and the unexpected. I wish that I could work full-time and make enough money to constantly save. I'd save every last dime if I could! Too bad things cost so much. But at the same time, I am glad that I am not committed to a full-time job right now. School is a lot more work than I have encountered with past classes. I so appreciate this time I have each afternoon and weekend to concentrate on my homework! I know it won't last forever, and I have less than two years to get this career figured out.
So you may be wondering what I'll be doing for this not-so-stable income! Some of you may know that I am still going to be filling in on occasion at the job I left haha. Can you call it that if you didn't really leave? I'm also going to be staying with my Grandma once a week (maybe twice) to help her out around the house and run errands. I'm so happy that I get to do this (as frustrating as she can be). These are moments I wouldn't pass up for anything! Sometimes I'll work with my dad and help them out. I'm also free for babysitting if anyone needs me or if you want to pass the word on to other people you know! I'll be having a yardsale with this girl in October! I've got lots of stuff to get rid of! And I think I'm going to start selling some of the crafts I've been making! I hadn't thought about doing that until someone else mentioned that I should. I have been crafting like crazy! But I'm excited to start showing ya'll what all I've been making! I've also considered making myself available to make gifts for teachers, shopping for Christmas gifts (for those who don't have time or those who want to get stuff for a deal!), maybe putting together gift baskets, and whatever else I can imagine!
It's so nice when things come together better than you ever expected they would!
This is the first month that we've had to buckle down on our budget (even though I haven't worked in almost a month). I'm not going to lie and say that it has been a breeze. It definitely has not been a breeze! It's tough to cook at home more nights than not. I'm still working on that. I'm exhausted most days, so cooking is even less fun than before. But I am improving, and Matthew is helping out on occasion. We even had a cheap "date" on Monday. We went to Raleigh and spent less than $30 on lunch and at the mall! Definitely a first haha.
The thought of me not having any income for nearly two years was scary. But things have come together over the last few weeks, and I will have some sort of income each month. It won't be a steady income, but it's something to stick in savings to help cover the cost of gifts, fun, school, and the unexpected. I wish that I could work full-time and make enough money to constantly save. I'd save every last dime if I could! Too bad things cost so much. But at the same time, I am glad that I am not committed to a full-time job right now. School is a lot more work than I have encountered with past classes. I so appreciate this time I have each afternoon and weekend to concentrate on my homework! I know it won't last forever, and I have less than two years to get this career figured out.
So you may be wondering what I'll be doing for this not-so-stable income! Some of you may know that I am still going to be filling in on occasion at the job I left haha. Can you call it that if you didn't really leave? I'm also going to be staying with my Grandma once a week (maybe twice) to help her out around the house and run errands. I'm so happy that I get to do this (as frustrating as she can be). These are moments I wouldn't pass up for anything! Sometimes I'll work with my dad and help them out. I'm also free for babysitting if anyone needs me or if you want to pass the word on to other people you know! I'll be having a yardsale with this girl in October! I've got lots of stuff to get rid of! And I think I'm going to start selling some of the crafts I've been making! I hadn't thought about doing that until someone else mentioned that I should. I have been crafting like crazy! But I'm excited to start showing ya'll what all I've been making! I've also considered making myself available to make gifts for teachers, shopping for Christmas gifts (for those who don't have time or those who want to get stuff for a deal!), maybe putting together gift baskets, and whatever else I can imagine!
It's so nice when things come together better than you ever expected they would!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
So this is what it feels like!
This is Day 2 of being home and not working full-time. As of right now, I can't say that I could get used to this. I have been really bored in the mornings. I have made plans for the afternoons so I would at least have a reason to shower. Is it sad that I need a reason to shower? But school starts on Friday, and I know then I will be thankful for all of the extra time!
And believe it or not, I have vacuumed (not the whole house, but the main areas), washed dishes, cleaned countertops, organized things, made several crafts, and shopped for school supplies (and maybe some other various decor items)! I really hope that no one is having a stroke after they read that last sentence. Sitting around with all this free time definitely makes me look at a million blogs and Pinterest and get a lot of ideas (that of course cost money)! Like I said though, once school starts it won't be so bad. I won't have time to shop or the money to spend so it will be fine.
I most definitely know that I can never be a full-time stay at home mother. I am just not loving this enough. I have never had time to just be. I've been working at least some amount of time since I was thirteen. I like working. It's fun to me. Not fun like a party, just interesting. I like being busy and learning new things. I don't like being bored. But I am appreciative of the fact that I can take this time for myself for the next 21 months and accomplish a goal, a career, and a lifestyle change. Am I nervous? Heck yes! Am I scared? A little. Am I excited? Most definitely!
And believe it or not, I have vacuumed (not the whole house, but the main areas), washed dishes, cleaned countertops, organized things, made several crafts, and shopped for school supplies (and maybe some other various decor items)! I really hope that no one is having a stroke after they read that last sentence. Sitting around with all this free time definitely makes me look at a million blogs and Pinterest and get a lot of ideas (that of course cost money)! Like I said though, once school starts it won't be so bad. I won't have time to shop or the money to spend so it will be fine.
I most definitely know that I can never be a full-time stay at home mother. I am just not loving this enough. I have never had time to just be. I've been working at least some amount of time since I was thirteen. I like working. It's fun to me. Not fun like a party, just interesting. I like being busy and learning new things. I don't like being bored. But I am appreciative of the fact that I can take this time for myself for the next 21 months and accomplish a goal, a career, and a lifestyle change. Am I nervous? Heck yes! Am I scared? A little. Am I excited? Most definitely!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Soooooo.....
MATTHEW GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so stinkin excited for him! And for me! But mostly for him! It's so much more money and it's a regular work schedule! Maybe now we will actually have more time to spend together and to eat meals together at a normal time instead of late at night!
And he starts this new job tomorrow! He went in for his second interview yesterday and was told he would know by the end of the day. Well by 5, he hadn't heard anything so he called. The man said it was a very tough decision and he just couldn't make a choice, he would let him know first thing this morning. It was barely 9 a.m. when Matthew called me to say he was going back for a third interview! My thoughts were, "A third interview? Who gives a third interview?! He wouldn't call you in to tell you that you didn't get the job, so obviously you got the job!" But Matthew told me not to get my hopes up. My blood pressure has been increasing every second of this entire weekend. And when Matthew called me back to say he got it, I'm pretty sure I had a heart attack. Not 100% sure, but pretty sure. I at least stopped breathing for a couple of seconds. Close enough.
Ahhhhhh! I just want to jump up and down!!!!!
I am so stinkin excited for him! And for me! But mostly for him! It's so much more money and it's a regular work schedule! Maybe now we will actually have more time to spend together and to eat meals together at a normal time instead of late at night!
And he starts this new job tomorrow! He went in for his second interview yesterday and was told he would know by the end of the day. Well by 5, he hadn't heard anything so he called. The man said it was a very tough decision and he just couldn't make a choice, he would let him know first thing this morning. It was barely 9 a.m. when Matthew called me to say he was going back for a third interview! My thoughts were, "A third interview? Who gives a third interview?! He wouldn't call you in to tell you that you didn't get the job, so obviously you got the job!" But Matthew told me not to get my hopes up. My blood pressure has been increasing every second of this entire weekend. And when Matthew called me back to say he got it, I'm pretty sure I had a heart attack. Not 100% sure, but pretty sure. I at least stopped breathing for a couple of seconds. Close enough.
Ahhhhhh! I just want to jump up and down!!!!!
Friday, February 18, 2011
A Little Update!
So Matthew got called in for an interview yesterday afternoon. He was there for almost an hour! The man told him that he was making a decision on Monday. Thank goodness! Because my little heart is about to burst! Matthew is really excited about it and really wants the job and talked about it all night! I am excited, too, but I was being a little more reserved and told him he should wait until he knows the decision to get excited. I'm such a downer, huh? The man called Matthew this morning and told him he wants to do a second interview with him on Monday! Ahhhh! Now I am excited and am trying to refrain from letting my hopes get too high! I am praying for good news on Monday!!!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Yet Another Job Opportunity!
I know it seems like Matthew applies for a lot of jobs and never hears anything back. And that is true. But if you don't apply, you'll never even have a chance to hear anything!
Tuesday night, Matthew's parents told him about a job opportunity that a member of their church had told them about. He went yesterday morning to the temp agency that the job is through. It's a temp to hire position. So after 90 days, he would be employed by the business and not the temp agency. They did a drug test on the spot and then had him fill out all the necessary paperwork. They are supposed to be scheduling a job interview for today since he is off work today!
This job pays more than double what Matthew makes now! It pays better than the city job he is waiting to her back from. I'm just so excited that he keeps getting all of these opportunities, even if it is just an interview. I know that he can do all of those jobs if he puts his mind to it. A year ago, he didn't know how to change a tire or oil. Now he does it all day long. A year ago, he had never worked a job more than a few months. Now he's worked a job for over a year, patiently waiting for a raise and a promotion to full-time. I just hope that somebody else can see the potential that I see and the ability to learn that he has proven over the last year!
Tuesday night, Matthew's parents told him about a job opportunity that a member of their church had told them about. He went yesterday morning to the temp agency that the job is through. It's a temp to hire position. So after 90 days, he would be employed by the business and not the temp agency. They did a drug test on the spot and then had him fill out all the necessary paperwork. They are supposed to be scheduling a job interview for today since he is off work today!
This job pays more than double what Matthew makes now! It pays better than the city job he is waiting to her back from. I'm just so excited that he keeps getting all of these opportunities, even if it is just an interview. I know that he can do all of those jobs if he puts his mind to it. A year ago, he didn't know how to change a tire or oil. Now he does it all day long. A year ago, he had never worked a job more than a few months. Now he's worked a job for over a year, patiently waiting for a raise and a promotion to full-time. I just hope that somebody else can see the potential that I see and the ability to learn that he has proven over the last year!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Another Job Interview
Matthew is always applying for other jobs. We are always on the lookout for something that pays more than he makes and especially something that is full-time and has benefits. Matthew has been at his current job since February of last year. He says this is the longest he's ever worked a job, which I think is just ridiculous!
Anyway, he got a call last week to come in for an interview this morning for a job with the city. Most people don't like working outside or doing manual labor, but Matthew loves both! It's a lot more money than he makes now, it's full-time hours and a set schedule (Monday through Friday and 7-4 each day), and of course there are great benefits! They told him he would hear back in about two weeks because they had 14 people to interview! I can't believe they are interviewing that many people.
We have been praying about his job situation. It would just be so great! But we have been praying that God's will be done in this situation, as in every situation we go through. I wish it wasn't going to be two weeks before we knew. I'm pretty sure my heart can't handle the suspense! I know my blood pressure has been sky-high. My heart has been beating out of my chest since they called him about the interview!
Anyway, he got a call last week to come in for an interview this morning for a job with the city. Most people don't like working outside or doing manual labor, but Matthew loves both! It's a lot more money than he makes now, it's full-time hours and a set schedule (Monday through Friday and 7-4 each day), and of course there are great benefits! They told him he would hear back in about two weeks because they had 14 people to interview! I can't believe they are interviewing that many people.
We have been praying about his job situation. It would just be so great! But we have been praying that God's will be done in this situation, as in every situation we go through. I wish it wasn't going to be two weeks before we knew. I'm pretty sure my heart can't handle the suspense! I know my blood pressure has been sky-high. My heart has been beating out of my chest since they called him about the interview!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Thank Goodness It's Over!
I could not be more happy that this was a 3 day weekend! Yay for Columbus Day and it being a federal holiday!
Remember how I said we were throwing a bridal shower for my sister and her fiance? Well we worked our little tails off all last week to get ready for this (hence the lack of posts!). Matthew's list was a mile long. Yes, I gave it to him 8 weeks ago. I specifically remember saying, "You have 8 weeks to finish this list!". And yes, he waited until about 2 weeks before to actually get started on said list. I don't even remember everything we did this week, but I will try my best to let you see how busy we were.
Monday: I was supposed to be at work at 8:30, and I got there at 9. I woke up when I should have been leaving for work. Bad start to the day! I did not take a lunch break, and I left at 3:30. I had a ton of reports to type at school, so I was there until about 6 p.m. I just remember rushing home, rushing to TJ Maxx and Ollie's, rushing back home, and eventually making it to bed.
Tuesday: I worked again all day. I don't remember much else. I am sure I was doing homework afterwards, but I honestly have no clue.
Wednesday: After work, my parents came over and helped hang all of the pictures around the house. That took a while but everything turned out great!
Thursday: I worked again. Shocker, huh? We cleaned a lot of stuff Thursday night. A whole lot.
Friday: After getting off work, I came home and ate some dinner so when Matthew got home we could get right to work. We also ran to Target for a few grocery deals! After that, I got online and found all the pictures I wanted to print for the empty frames and submitted my order to Walgreens. We went to bed at 2 a.m. Honest!
Saturday: I woke up at 7:30 and couldn't go back to sleep. Okay I dozed back off for another 45 minutes. Matthew went and dropped off our cleaning and picked up the photos while I got ready. Then we went to the pumpkin farm and picked out some beautiful pumpkins! We stopped at Rite Aid, Walmart, and CVS before heading back home. We started cleaning furiously again! Matthew left to drop Cinnamon at his parents', pick up the cleaning, and go to the other Walmart for something. I was already yawning and it was only 3 p.m. I then painted my pumpkins so they'd be super cute! Sometime around 4 p.m. I started panicking because my mom had yet to arrive and the shower was starting at 5 p.m. She made all of the food. There was reason to worry!
The shower was perfect! Everyone loved our house. There was no sign of junk or piles of stuff anywhere! It was all strategically placed in a single closet! I'm adding that to my To Do List. ha! We had a lot of fun and were glad that so many people could come! I hope everyone enjoyed the shower as much as we did, and I'm sure Shannon and Jeff would say thanks, too!
P.S. I'm never throwing another shower.
P.S.S. Unless I have a maid.
Remember how I said we were throwing a bridal shower for my sister and her fiance? Well we worked our little tails off all last week to get ready for this (hence the lack of posts!). Matthew's list was a mile long. Yes, I gave it to him 8 weeks ago. I specifically remember saying, "You have 8 weeks to finish this list!". And yes, he waited until about 2 weeks before to actually get started on said list. I don't even remember everything we did this week, but I will try my best to let you see how busy we were.
Monday: I was supposed to be at work at 8:30, and I got there at 9. I woke up when I should have been leaving for work. Bad start to the day! I did not take a lunch break, and I left at 3:30. I had a ton of reports to type at school, so I was there until about 6 p.m. I just remember rushing home, rushing to TJ Maxx and Ollie's, rushing back home, and eventually making it to bed.
Tuesday: I worked again all day. I don't remember much else. I am sure I was doing homework afterwards, but I honestly have no clue.
Wednesday: After work, my parents came over and helped hang all of the pictures around the house. That took a while but everything turned out great!
Thursday: I worked again. Shocker, huh? We cleaned a lot of stuff Thursday night. A whole lot.
Friday: After getting off work, I came home and ate some dinner so when Matthew got home we could get right to work. We also ran to Target for a few grocery deals! After that, I got online and found all the pictures I wanted to print for the empty frames and submitted my order to Walgreens. We went to bed at 2 a.m. Honest!
Saturday: I woke up at 7:30 and couldn't go back to sleep. Okay I dozed back off for another 45 minutes. Matthew went and dropped off our cleaning and picked up the photos while I got ready. Then we went to the pumpkin farm and picked out some beautiful pumpkins! We stopped at Rite Aid, Walmart, and CVS before heading back home. We started cleaning furiously again! Matthew left to drop Cinnamon at his parents', pick up the cleaning, and go to the other Walmart for something. I was already yawning and it was only 3 p.m. I then painted my pumpkins so they'd be super cute! Sometime around 4 p.m. I started panicking because my mom had yet to arrive and the shower was starting at 5 p.m. She made all of the food. There was reason to worry!
The shower was perfect! Everyone loved our house. There was no sign of junk or piles of stuff anywhere! It was all strategically placed in a single closet! I'm adding that to my To Do List. ha! We had a lot of fun and were glad that so many people could come! I hope everyone enjoyed the shower as much as we did, and I'm sure Shannon and Jeff would say thanks, too!
P.S. I'm never throwing another shower.
P.S.S. Unless I have a maid.
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