Lately I have been feeling the itch to get away, to learn, to think, to READ, and to just be. And while nothing is set in stone yet, I have an opportunity for a summer job that will take me far, far away from here! (But still on the same continent!)
I am so excited!
This will be so much FUN!
I can hardly wait till May!
More updates to come.
This post, with far too many exclamation! points! brought to you by Alexandria!
Also, this inquiry: how is someone who has never breastfed (me) supposed to teach other women to breastfeed? The answer, coming tomorrow! Or probably not!
Labels: Life, Nursing, Summer, Work
Hey! Now that reading break is almost over, it's time to get back to the books. And blogging.
I'm currently working on a paper for my World Religions class. It's tricky. It's one of those papers where you can write about almost ANYTHING as long as it has a smidgen of something to do with something mildly religious, such as pork. You're beginning to see my dilemma. I have no idea what to write about. While I think I have decided on a topic, that may change in the next 13 minutes. My little sheltered life hasn't really motivated me to challenge the status quo, question my religion or beliefs, so I haven't got much ammo to write with. I think I need to read a book. A good one. A thinking one. I need to enrich myself. Any suggestions? Aunty Ruby, I know you read, and you must have some great ideas!!
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In other news, I really like serving (waitressing). There's just something that feels good about walking out with over $100 in cash. Everyday is not awesome, but the good outweighs the bad. The bad: on Tuesday, I had a table that whined about every single thing I brought out: the milk shake wasn't shake-y enough, the chicken fingers weren't hot enough, the drink wasn't flavorful enough, blah blah BLAH....anyway I tried to be accomodating, and tried to be nice, and run across the restaurant 30,000 times to get them what they want...their bill came to $172.62.
They tipped me $2.38 cents. Grrr.
The good: On the holiday Monday, I made approximately $37 an hour! Cool beans. Why am I in nursing school??
Labels: School, Work
Today was my last day at my crappy, crappy job. My job had its perks: it was nursing related, it was very rewarding, and I loved my clients (most of them). I worked for a home health care company for 1 1/2 years, and that was long enough thankyouverymuch.
To commemorate our last day together, one of my favorite clients and I went out for coffee to the local bakery. It was bittersweet. Its strange, a little bit, but Mike and I have been through a lot together (mostly him) and his family was like family to me. I would call him my friend. Mike was the reason I stayed as long as I did at that job, but it was time to call it quits.
Its feels so strange to say goodbye. I've spent 6 hours a week with Mike, every week, since July. He's been a constant in my weeks, and I could always look forward to our long chats, playing ping pong, and him teasing me about almost everything. His wife's baking was always a plus, too.
But Mike will continue his recovery from stroke without me. And as much as I want to take the credit for his stunning progress so far, it has been his hard work and determination that got him this far, I was just there to help. His strength and character (and goofy smile) are something I will remember for many years to come.
Labels: Nursing, Thoughts, Work