Bad Blogger

I am such a bad blogger for not updating recently.

Here are some pictures from graduation.



I have so much to talk about, but am in a hurry to get home because I am at Starbucks sending my resume to my email so I can print them at home. Long story.

-Krystal

Wordless Wednesday

This Wordless Wednesday is brought to you by Graceland and the Fabulous Elvis. We are going to go visit his house today! Mom is WAY excited!

Wordless Wednesday

This Wordless Wednesday is brought to you by my Mom! She is coming to TN to see me graduate on Friday. It will be her first time on a plane in over 15 years. I am SO proud of her.

Christmas Questionnaire

1. Hot Chocolate or Egg Nog? Soy Egg Nog

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? It depends on the year and the present

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? Colored lights on the tree and the shrubbery outside the house (we just have to remember the keys to the house-yes, one year we got locked out while putting these lights on the shrub). We don’t do the trim because no one in my family has the motivation to put them up and take them down.

4. Do you hang mistletoe? No. In the past our kitties would have eaten it.

5. When do you put your decorations up? Usually a week or two before Christmas.

6. What is your favorite holiday dish? My mom’s stuffing!

7. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? Truth? What truth?

8. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? When I was little we opened presents on Christmas Eve after the kids had washed the dishes. Now and days we open them all on Christmas Day.

9. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree? Put the lights on then the ornaments. Is there any other way?

10. Snow! Love it or Dread it? Well, seeing as my family lives in the desert of California, we don’t get much snow. I do see it from afar on the mountains that surround the valley. It's pretty.

11. Can you ice skate? Umm, no, but I do enjoy it.

12. Do you remember your favorite gift? The Christmases where I received another American Girl Doll (I have 5 in all).

13. What’s the most important thing? Jesus.

14. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Pumkin Pie.

15. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Remembering and eating the ‘7 things’.

16. What tops your tree? Angel.

17. Which do you prefer giving or Receiving? Giving - hands down.

18. What is your favorite Christmas Song? I have four- Carol of the Bells; Baby, its cold outside; Auld Lang Syne; and Just a Kid (Kenny Chesney).

19. What is your favorite Christmas Movie? I have lots: I’ll be Home for Christmas (Jonathan Taylor Thomas always brightens my holiday), Love Actually, The Family Stone, and Home Alone.

20. Candy canes, Yuck or Yum? Yuck - just gimme the cookies.

I had a blast at the concert, will update later on. I only had two hours sleep and a long day trying to stay awake in the NCLEX review session. I am now crashing and burning. Goodnight.

-Krystal

So Lazy!

I am really enjoying the lazy life. Nothing to do except relax. No tests to study for. No papers to write. No clinicals to worry about. Sweet! I have just been watching movies, reading books, and listening to music.

Although, this is the perfect reward after working so hard in school I have an even better reward for myself. What could be better than doing absolutely nothing?

Going to Nashville and seeing Jason Mraz in concert for the very first time! I am so stoked! I bought these tickets WAY back in July! I have been wanting to see this man in concert since 2003! I have really bad seats, but being there live will be AMAZING! Plus, I will be at the historic Ryman Auditorium! This is a great way to celebrate my graduation from nursing school. Better than my original idea of getting a tattoo. *smile*

I will leave you with a couple video's of the oh-so-cool, super SEXY, and brilliant Mr. AZ.

I'M YOURS:



Thanksgiving Salute:



-Krystal

<3 Me & Hand Turkey

Here is just a short list of what I am thankful for…

**Supportive, loving, encouraging, and understanding family and friends

**The opportunity to go to nursing school in Memphis, TN and the ability to graduate

**The endless possibilities that the future holds

**The invention of the ipod for which I can place all my music on and carry with me (thank you to my Uncle for gifting it to me)

**My faith and passion in a good and loving God

**All the experiences that have shaped and changed me into the woman that I am today and for the those experiences that I have yet to have that will continue to make me a better person

**Hershey Kisses

**Sudoku (thanks C for teaching it to me a few Thanksgivings ago)

**Sonicare toothbrush

**SuperTarget and SuperWalmart

**Twilight (and all books)

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!

-Krystal

Wordless Wednesday

This wordless Wednesday is brought to you by my new boyfriend from the Grand Ole Opry mall in Nashville, TN.

I am just going to say it...

I am despising living in the dorms. I can't wait to leave this lovely place (can you smell the sarcasm?). Ugh! I think this feeling really started during July when two new people moved in. I totally adore the girls, but after having only two people in the apartment for an entire year adding more people is just a bit frustrating.

I have really only two complaints about the dorms. First, my upstairs neighbor sounds like an elephant. Seriously. This guy moved in in July and is SO freaking loud! I guess he works out in his room because from about 7-10pm he is running circles in his room. Pounding and banging on the floor. I seriously think that my ceiling is going to come down one day!

(upstairs neighbor after the ceiling collapses)

This guy is almost as annoying as living under a college frat boy. I only know what that is like because I lived under one for a year before he was kicked out of my old apartment complex.

My second complaint is that one of my roommates has had an 'unexpected visitor' for the past 6 weeks! Never even told anyone that he was coming, but told us after he was here. What were we going to say, uh sorry no he has to go?! All she said was he was going to stay for 2 weeks. Okay. I can handle that, but come on, 6 weeks! That's just a bit much and kind of rude from my point of view.

Ugh! I am going crazy in this place! Maybe it's because I have more time on my hands to be annoyed. I did finish my LAST final of nursing school yesterday! Yeah!

Okay. End of rant. You may continue with your regularly scheduled day.

-Krystal

Currently listening to: The way I loved you, Taylor Swift
Currently reading: The Gargoyle, Andrew Davidson (I actually started this book last month but didn't have time to finish reading it from the library so I picked it up again.)

Twilight Review

I loved this moment in the movie.

I absolutely loved Twilight. It was amazing. I think Catherine Hardwicke did a great job of encompassing the heart and soul of the book. The movie, of course, did not compare to the book at all. I don't think any movie adapted from a book is equal to or better than the book (except maybe Cold Mountain which was Brilliant!). The original is ALWAYS better.

I do believe that it was worth all the hype that was placed on the movie. I just can't believe that it made 35 million on Friday with 7 million of that coming from midnight showings. That is truly astounding. The early figure for opening weekend is 70 million! Wow! All that for a movie that cost only 37 million to make. I think that the rest of the movies will be infinitely better because they will increase the budget.

There were only two issues that I had with the movie. The first had nothing to do with the actual movie, but with the movie theater. They started off about 10 minutes late, with the audience looking at a blank screen. I don't think I would have minded or noticed if there had been the usual mindless commercials showing. To top it off the sound was completely off-kind of warped. I know that people went and complained because about half way through it got a touch better. This fault though, kind of ruined the movie. Although, it makes me want to see it again.

The second issue was with the movie and some awkward moments and transitions. One example was when Bella was in the hospital babbling away (I agree with other reviewers and found that annoying) then all the sudden we are seeing her go to prom. Uhh? What the heck happened? I was thinking..."Did I miss something?"

Other than those two things I was pretty happy with how it came out. I definitely think that everyone should read the book because Stephenie Meyer has a fabulous way of conveying the relationship between Bella and Edward. I have read it twice since I got it back in July. I know that I will re-read all of them eventually.

-Krystal

Twilight, Twilight, Twilight!!

It is out today!! I get goosebumps every time I see the previews! I don't care what the movie critics say; I am a fan and will watch it and buy the DVD when it comes out-no matter what!



I am going to treat myself and go see it today. I will start studying tomorrow. I hope it's not sold out. There are at least 7 showing before 5pm, so if I have to wait a little, it will be worth it. Will update after I see it.


-Krystal

Currently Listening: Beautiful Life, Fisher
(you know this song, it's on the commercials for the TLC Monday night shows-I got it off itunes and have been listening to it NONSTOP! It makes me happy.)

Right around the corner...

and I don't mean Christmas, although that is sneaking up pretty quickly. What I am talking about is graduation from nursing school! It's only 15 days away, but not all of that is actually class and stuff. Our final is on Tuesday, then Thanksgiving, then four days of NCLEX review, then graduation. That's it. It's over-nursing school and my time in Memphis.

The VERY FIRST day in the Memphis humidity-July 2007.

Today was my last day of clinical as a BSN student nurse. I thought it would be an easy day, but oh no, was I wrong. I had two PEG tubes and three unresponsive patients. It was like our our little nursing home in 5 rooms. It got a little crazy (as usual) around 9am until about 1pm. Then it got slower, but I still kept busy. All in all, the day went pretty smoothly considering what I was dealing with. I am glad that this experience was the last because if it was very first I would have run away screaming for another floor.

I am going to watch Grey's Anatomy-the Ultimate Best show EVER!

-Krystal

Currently reading: American Wife, Curtis Sittenfeld

P.S. Don't forget to go see TWILIGHT sometime in the next week!!!!

Wordless Wednesday

This Wordless Wednesday is brought to you by the fabulous NieNie shirt that I just got to support Stephanie Nielson and her family.

I know that I have posted a link before but here is Stephanie's blog and her sister c jane.
Go, read and be amazed!

-Krystal

IV starts

I got to FINALLY practice my IV starts today! I was so excited! I got my very first one in and then another one after that! The next two didn't go so well, but I was happy just getting to do them. It just takes practice, and I hope that I get more practice in the workforce if someone would HIRE ME! That can get really depressing-not getting hired. It seems like everyone in my class has a job except me. What's even more aggravating is that I was the one who started applying way back in September when no one else was even thinking of a job. Very frustrating. I just don't get it anymore. I guess I can look on the bright side that I will have more time with my family and studying for boards. I think not having a job will also allow me the much needed rest that is deserved after surviving nursing school. Our teacher was cautioning us yesterday about the dangers of a quick burnout when new nurses start working right away. This is because we don't realize how extremely tired we are.

Well, I am going to go to bed now. I had a long 12 hour shift today and I am having muscle spams in my trapezius and rhomboid major muscles. Time to rest.

I am a Boston Creme Donut

You Are a Boston Creme Donut

You have a tough exterior. No one wants to mess with you. But on the inside, you're a total pushover and completely soft. You're a traditionalist, and you don't change easily. You're likely to eat the same doughnut every morning, and pout if it's sold out.

What Donut Are You?

I Passed!!

Well, those review sessions last week paid off. I passed the HESI with flying colors. 871 to be exact (remember I needed an 850)! Yes! It feels great! Only 20 days to go! Let the real countdown begin.

The sign we were instructed to hang on our mirror.

Nov. 13: Your Score will be >850

Praise the Lord.

I am off to bed (not feeling well, maybe it's that flu shot finally kicking in) because I go to clinical tomorrow.

-Krystal

Wordless Wednesday

This Wordless Wednesday is brought to you by my kitty, Oliver, who passed away last year. He was 16 years old! I have been thinking about him lately and miss him very much.

This is my favorite picture ever!

Look at those green eyes!

He's thinking: Enough pictures already!

My baby!

TV Tuesday--TWILIGHT!!

Twilight comes out next Friday and I can't wait! The book is amazing, seriously the series is more than anyone could ask for. If you haven't picked up this book, it is a MUST! You will not be sorry. After reading the book, go see the movie! I am sure that it will be flawlessness. I am basing this on two things, first the previews are fantastic. I have watched them SO many times and I get so excited each time. Second, Stephenie Meyer is an amazing author and knows her fan base. She will not disappoint us.

This TV Tuesday is to promote Twilight and the CD that came out last week. The CD is fabulous. I bought my copy on itunes because they offered three extra songs, whereas the CD in the stores only offered a poster. I can buy a poster anywhere, the songs not so much.

This video is from Paramore (who I am beginning to love) called Decode. It is a fabulous song! The video has great clips from the movie, and is set in the woods incorporating the one of the main themes of Twilight. I also enjoy the lyrics, especially the one that says: "Figuring out what kind of man you are/If you're a man at all".

Here's the clip! Enjoy, and go watch TWILIGHT NOVEMBER 21!!!!

Paramore - New Music - More Music Videos

I love Mondays!

Why? Because of the fabulous Monday night programming on TLC. From about 7pm to 930pm I am hooked to this station. This night is so family oriented and fun. I love to watch. Which shows do I watch? Glad you asked.

Little People Big World

I have watched this show from the VERY start. This family is so unique and has so many stories to share. I love their land in Oregon and how Matt, the Dad, is always taking on new projects around the farm.

Jon & Kate +8

I remember watching this show when it first started and hating it. I distinctly remember conferring with my mom about how we didn’t think it would last. We both thought Kate was too harsh with her husband and she yelled a lot. I stopped watching until last year. I randomly watched it after Little People Big World and thoroughly enjoyed it. The kids are so cute! I think that is one of the main reasons that I came back to the show. I put aside my differences about Kate and now I love them. It is so fun and I love watching the family’s adventures to new places. Places that I will probably never go (except the recent episode about San Diego. I have gone to San Diego many times-I even lived there!).

I think my initial distaste for Kate came from the fact that we are SO much ALIKE! Both of us are Type A perfectionist personalities. We are both nurses, very organized, have short tempers, and have a strong faith. I think that if I were to have 8 kids I would totally act the way she does. Now I adore Jon, Kate, and all of their kids. I am glad that they choose to document their life in this way.

17 Kids and Counting

I have always been fascinated by the Duggar Family. I mean, so many kids who are well behaved, polite, and helpful around the house. They are so very inspirational in many ways. Who else would build their own house, and allow the kids to help increasing their knowledge about so many things. I think their family is great, and they are teaching their children powerful philosophies of life, which works well with so many children.

Well, I am off to finish my homework so I can enjoy this wholesome programming! (Jon and Kate are getting remarried tonight in Hawaii!)

P.S. If you love Jon & Kate +8 like I do, then go out and buy their book! Yes, they have a book! I found my copy at the fabulous Costco.

-Krystal

Currently Listening to: Never Alone, Lady Antebellum

Currently Reading: Assessment Technology Institute, Fundamentals for Nursing, Review Module

Evaluating the Week

The week went smoothly. The review sessions Tuesday-Thursday were great! It really catered to our needs and allowed us to work individually to accomplish our goals. These goals were basically making flashcards of basic information that we NEED to know (like lab values and stuff we just don't get), doing practice tests to make a 90%, and doing 500 practice NCLEX questions. I still have to do 350 questions, but I really have felt productive. I know that I will make an 850 or higher on Thursday.

The lecture at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital was excellent! I was really impressed with the speaker. She was a children's psychologist, which made her even more appealing to me because my first degree is in psychology. She spoke of pallitive care for pediatric patient's and their family. Really powerful and inspriational stuff. At one point she was sharing some stories of hope, and had everyone in the audience wiping tears from their eyes!

My only beef with the lecture was that NO ONE knew what time it started! On our 'master schedule' it said that the lecture started at 9am. The email that we got with information about the lecture said that registration started at 8am. Okay, an hour for registration, I assumed that it still started at 9am and I would leave my house at 8:30am-plenty of time to get my silly name tag that I didn't even wear! Boy, was I wrong. It apparently started at 8:30am. Most of the second year students walked in late! I was so embarrassed. I am never ever late to anything. I was raise in the school of 'the early bird gets the worm' so always be early.

After the lecture I went to the dentist and was pleasantly surprised in many ways. First, I didn't have any cavities. The dark spots that I was worried about were only stains and the AMAZING dental hygienist got them right off. So, I finally got my teeth cleaned after four years! They feel so great! I totally need to find the right dentist and I can get that done all the time. The second way I was surprised was that this dentist gave me a plan of care to help with my TMJ issues. He was the very first dentist in four years to have suggested what he did. He was amazing and was so willing to help me. It was a great way to end the week.

Now I am studying and getting school work done. I know that these last two and a half weeks of classes and clinical will fly by; then I will be in my NCLEX review, seeing my mom and sister, and GRADUATING! Craziness.

-Krystal


Currently Listening to: Bella's Lullaby, Twilight (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Currently Reading: Nursing Leadership book

It's beginning to sound like Christmas...

I just finished uploading all my Christmas music onto itunes! Yeah!

(This was my fake Christmas tree from 2006)

(Christmas lights in my apartment in 2006)

(Even my Build-a-Bear got into the spirit)

That means there's only 48 more days till Christmas. Now that's really scary. I can't believe that this year is almost over!


-Krystal

Currently listening to: Grey's Anatomy

Wordless Wednesday

This Wordless Wednesday is brought to you by my favorite season, Fall.

-Krystal

Currently listening to: My classmates in a review session.

TV Tuesday--Taylor Swift!

I absolutely lovelovelove Taylor Swift!

I clearly remember hearing her very first hit 'Tim McGraw' a few years ago on the radio when I was sitting in the Walmart parking lot in Arroyo Grande, CA. Taylor decided to do a radio tour to get her song out there. On this day, she called into the local radio station to talk about the song, and so I sat in the car listening to this young 16 year old talk about her passion for writing songs. She was so fresh, imaginative, and determined. I knew that she would go far in this business. I have seen her in concert and she is amazing! So fun and dedicated to her fans. It is really cool; she is really cool.

I found this video on myspace (of course, right?) and love it. It is not a music video, but a day in the life of Taylor Swift. It shows how fun she is. It kind of reminds me of her music video for 'I'm only me when I'm with you', which is so carefree and personal.

Enjoy this video by Taylor Swift (Click the link...it should work).

You change your mind like a girl changes clothes.<

This weeks happenings

Monday-
I went to class. It was interesting because I got up thinking about the topic without even knowing it. I had a weird dream about fighting with my roomies, then I go to class and what are we talking about? Conflict! Weird.
I also got my yearly flu shot! Yay! Now I won't get the flu from all those sick people I care for.
I also received my grade from the test that I had difficulty concentrating for. It was a nice solid B! Go me!
If this day couldn't get any busier I went to the post office to mail my mom a package and stopped by the hospital's small library. I picked up some books to help me study for the HESI (a exit exam we student nurses have to take and pass in order to graduate. It is kinda like the state board exam).


Tuesday-
I will go to a review session for the HESI. You have to make a certain score each time you take it in order to pass. I was 5 points away from passing! It is frustrating, but I know that I can make it. Actually, I am kind of glad I didn't pass because the review sessions get me out of clinical for a week and credits those hours to my total hours that are required! Sweet!
I will run down to Target to use my $10 gift card that the school gave me to purchase the Twilight CD!! I could buy it on itunes, but this is an important CD to me, so I want the hard copy. I will also do this for Taylor Swift's CD which comes out Nov. 11!!
I think I might also get the movie "Get Smart". I looked hilarious in the previews and I love Anne Hathaway!

Wednesday & Thursday-
Review sessions for the HESI. Again. Yep, three solid days of review. I think that it could only help me though. Most of my friends will be in there too, so it should be okay. Also, one of my favorite teachers will be lecturing us.

Friday-
I get to dress up nice and head over to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for a lecture about pediatrics. I am totally excited about this! This lecture is a series that the school puts on twice a year. I have been to three so far and they are usually very boring, except for the ones about pediatrics.
Then I have to go to my dentist appointment. Eek! I am scared and nervous about this appointment. I am not a fan of dentists at all. I have had one bad experience and that tainted me for the rest of my life. That's usually how it is though. I hope and pray that this visit won't be too painful. I have pretty severe TMJ disorder, which makes it very difficult to have my mouth open for long periods of time. But, this dentist is a specialist in people who have TMJ and my Physical Therapist recommended him. I have full faith in the PT, so I made an appointment to go get my teeth cleaned. I do think I need a few fillings (it's been a while since my last visit), but that will have to be saved for another day.

That is an over view of my week. I will update at the end of the week to evaluate it (sorry, that's a nursing process thing...first you assess, then implement, then evaluate).


-Krystal

Currently Listening to: I'm Alive, Kenny Chesney
Currently Reading: Graceling, Kristin Cashore (Still! I know!)

Yummy in my Tummy!

(All my supplies for cooking. Notice the TN VOLS sticker on the wall)

I got my Betty Crocker on this weekend and made two (!!) batches of wonderful pumpkin cookies from 'The Good Apple' blog. I rarely cook for two reasons: I don't have the patience if the recipe turns out bad, which it usually does. I also don't have the time, you know, silly old nursing school keeps me pretty busy these days. So cooking these cookies has been one of the few occasions that I pulled out my limited cooking supplies to create something really good and easy (imagine that!).

I did have three major challenges as I started cooking.

First, I don't have a whisk with me in the state of Tennessee. It was one of the few utensils I didn't think to bring across the country. This problem was solved by using my biceps and a fork.

Second, I didn't know how or what 'creaming sugar and butter' meant. This was solved by calling my mom at the butt-crack of dawn (okay it was 9am in CA, so that shouldn't count as butt-crack status). She told me that I had to de-thaw the butter to get it squishy and slowly mix in the sugar. This is one spot that a whisk or hand held mixer would have come in handy.

(Butter getting soft)

Finally, I forgot to buy flour, which was one of the key ingredients in the recipe. I fixed this by running to to store as I waited for my butter to get soft.

(My MIA flour, not MIA anymore)

(Oops! Silly me! Can't make cookies without flour.)

Other than these three issues, I fared pretty well with my cooking adventure. Here's some fun pictures! Enjoy!

(Pre-flour dough)
(Doesn't this look like barf? Or is it because I will be a nurse that I think this?)

(The dough after the flour. It looks MUCH better!)

(Look at all those gorgeous cookies!)

(Me with the final product. Not bad if I do say so myself!)

Love-
Krystal


Currently Listening to: Boston (Live), Kenny Chesney

Pumpkin Cookies

I just got back from the store with all the ingredients for pumpkin cookies. I got the recipe from The Good Apple Blog who is related to NieNie. NieNie and her husband, Christian, were in a private plane crash in August and very badly burned. I saw their story on the Today Show and went to Nie's blog. I read her blog for two days straight, beginning to end and fell in love with her outlook. She helped me and many others improve their life and attitude. If you haven't heard about or read NieNie's blog, please go and enjoy her sense of style and life.


I will spend this weekend trying to be Martha Stewart. We will see how that goes!

Love Fearlessly-
Krystal

Currently listening to: Take back the City, Snow Patrol
Currently reading: Graceling, Kristin Cashore

Wordless Wednesday

This Wordless Wednesday is brought to you by the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO.

Love Fearlessly-
Krystal

Currently Listening to: Pushing Daisies
Currently Reading: Graceling, by Kristen Cashore

Mean Kitty

I love this video from Cory 'Mr. Safety' Williams. I found it shortly after my kitty, Oliver, went to the big kitty litter box in the sky. The video made me laugh and reminded me more of Oliver; it helped me cope a little more. I can't wait to get another kitty when I graduate, I already have names picked out!
Enjoy the Video!

Love Fearlessly-
Krystal

Getting to Know You...

Where were you 5 years ago?

Going to CPSLO, living in Sierra Madre being an RA

What are 5 things on your to do list for the week?

1. Go to clinicals
2. Call hospital I interviewed with
3. Get fingerprinted (if I get the paperwork)
4. Send application to nursing board
5. Start EBP paper

What are 5 snacks you enjoy?

1. Oreo Cakes
2. Jell-o pudding
3. Hershey Kisses
   

What are 5 things you would do if you were a billionaire?

1. Travel everywhere!
2. Share with my family
3. Buy a new car and computer
4. Save it

What are 5 places you’ve lived?

1. Rancho Bernardo, CA
   
2. Hesperia, CA
   
3. Victorville, CA
   
4. San Luis Obispo, CA
   
5. Memphis, TN
   

What are 5 jobs you’ve had?

1. Dog walker
2. Retail clerk (Magic in the Air)
3. Hearing Screener for newborns
4. Photo and member service assistant (Costco)
5. Desk Worker/Manager

Love Fearlessly-
Krystal

Lazy Day

I am having a lazy day where I don’t want to do anything and finding it very hard to concentrate on studying for my test. I was somewhat productive this morning, finishing a quiz for evidence-based practice and doing the mail from yesterday (down at the desk). Now, I have no motivation to study for this test. I know I should, but I am so burnt out. I need that second wind that will get me through the 39 days till graduation (Yay!). When will it come and how will I get it? Maybe when I know the plans for the future or maybe when it really sinks in that this 16 month adventure is ending.

Side note: I just installed Google Desktop and it's really cool. I have a slide show of all my pictures, a to-do list, the weather, a flowerpot that grows, and a countdown. There is a limited amount of countdowns to choose from, so I ended up choosing a wedding day countdown. Yeah, totally weird, but it serves the purpose of counting down to a very big day!

I better go (start) finish studying.



Love Fearlessly
Krystal

Currently Listening to: Dynamo of Volition, Jason Mraz
Currently Reading: My lecture notes for Leadership

To blog or not to blog

I am an addict of reading other people’s blogs. Seriously. I have about 17 blogs that I follow on a daily basis. It all started so simply by finding two really funny mom blogs (http://mom2my6pack.blogspot.com and http://www.girlsgonechild.net). One thing leads to another and you end up with a stack that you check for new juicy information. I have no idea why I started with mom blogs, maybe because kids are SO hilarious and the writing is so honest.

Once I became addicted to reading blogs I started wondering if I would be able to do the same thing. Why not? Right? It doesn’t seem that difficult. Just write my thoughts and feelings; steering clear of politics and other hard core issues (not a fan of conflict or confrontation). There seems to be only positives to take away from the experience. It would allow me to connect and keep in touch with people and most importantly it would allow me to document my life at this moment. After all, I am at a crossroads in my life. Nursing school is coming to an end and the possibilities are limitless. I have the capability and prospect of doing anything and going anywhere. It is now up to the decisions that I make (with God leading me, of course) that will guide me to the right place and the right job. I kinda feel like Rory Glimore at the second to last episode of season seven, where she is excited about what lies ahead for her (I just watched this episode this morning). That’s me-I am excited about where I am going, and in the past that would have made me scared, but now, older and wiser, I am looking forward to the adventure.

Blogging will be another adventure....let it begin!

Love Fearlessly

Krystal

Currently Listening to: Bodies, Drowning Pool

Currently Reading: Leadership and Nursing Care Management, Huber