Space Cadet

So, I've realized something over the past few weeks. I have been in such a daze that I haven't been able to form a coherent sentence. In apology, I regret that my last few posts have been uneventful, self-doubting, and frantic. I read over them and I'm sure they don't make sense.

Clarification:
I got a great job.
Learning the material for the job = drinking from a fire hose.
Enter "feeling inebriated."
Hence, I can't spell my name when I get home.
That makes it hard to study.
Study for : ASCP exam.
ASCP = Med Boards, Nursing Boards, etc.
= Big Deal. = Career-ending if you don't pass.
Enter "insane stress and self-doubt."
Cry.
Felt hopeless.
Study so hard - feel like its not making a difference - hard to study
Enter "Today."
Shaking on my way to the exam.
Couldn't eat. Ate.
Went to the bathroom...
Enter "get fingerprinted, sign away your soul."
Log onto computer. Take exam.
Heart is RACING.
I never shake while taking exams.
shaking. the. whole. time.
So nervous.
Checked entire exam.
2x.
Changed answers. Hate that.
Prayed relentlessly.
Closed my eyes...had to pee so bad.
Clicked "End Exam"
Breath caught.....

PASS

Almost peed my pants. seriously.
Jumped for joy.
Proctor laughed for 5 mins.
Finally left, called my family/work.
Screamed for joy all the way home.
Currently babysitting the best kids in the world.
Great blessing.
Reminder of what really matters in life.
They prayed for me last night and today.
Made me a "Congratulations" banner and hung it up.

All before I got there.
Family took me out for ice-cream, to celebrate.
Best kids ever. Great family. Great examples.
Great Big Blessing.

Best Day Ever.

Thanks so much, to one and all. I couldn't have done it without you, and the blessings I received today, from our Father in Heaven.

ps: I never have to study/do homework again. HAHAHA! Unless I want to.

The End.

I PASSED!

Hey there everyone! I just want to let you all know that I passed my certifying exam! That's what I needed from everyone! This means that I am certified to work anywhere in the US! This is the culmination of my entire life, so far.

Thanks so much!

If you can spare a moment today around 2:00 mst, a quick prayer would be much appreciated.

Thanks for being good friends.

Tonight we celebrated my first REAL paycheck by promptly going out to eat, aka spend it! We went with our good friends Bethany and Tyler - and ate at Stoneground, here in SLC. The food was amazing! It was completely urban, and the best way to start the weekend! Thanks Bethany and Ty!

I wanted to post a picture of our Halloween getup - we did celebrate, just a week early!

-I stole this from Sara and Bob :) Thanks for the great celebration!

Fall Specials!

Today, I bought these jeans:
-retailed at $59.99 ------------ for $6.49.

I bought the best, black staple, fancy black top:

-couldn't find a picture online..

-retailed at $39.99 ------------ for $10.99.

I bought the most flattering sunglasses:

-retailed at $12.99 ------------ for $1.00.

I love the Gap. And Fall Specials!!!!!!

thought o'the day

Never preach a sermon that you are not living yourself.

HR

Tomorrow, I go to the HR department to receive paperwork to accompany the above picture.

In other news.....

I GOT THE JOB!

My first, real-life job! With benefits! So beyond exciting! (After I applied to 9 other positions haha)

Thanks everyone!

ugly

I don't know why, but this song fascinates me in the saddest way possible.

Today = worst migrane I've had in a long time. I stayed up, working on a tiny project that caused my eyes to strain (I'll post about it soon!) b/c Ty wanted me to stay up while he did a take-home test. 2 am rolled around = bedtime, and also gave way to worst headache ever. Now, I get to read over his paper, edit, and advise, all with a light-sensitive migrane (oh, did I mention that his paper is on this computer?!).

If that isn't true love, I don't know what is :)

bangles, bracelets, bags: chop chop!

Me caught in the act of pondering about my haircut!
I loooooove it!
This haircut goes with every style I wear, my hair always looks fab,
and I am soooo in love with it!
Pictures really don't do it justice!
(esp b/c its from a phone haha)

yesterday i got a hair chop. i got more color and more cut off then expected, and i have to say, i'm feeling pretty great about it. usually i would spend the next 3-4 days freaking out completely, worrying if i'm still the same person: funny story - my girlfriend cuts her 4-yr old's hair and every time she does, he runs into the bathroom to check if he's still himself - and gets worked up. i take this as proof that 4-yr olds and girls can act the same! haha

and i got bangs! last night i told tyler i'd always had them before...but now that i'm thinking about it, i'm pretty sure i never had them in high school (maybe jason will remember?!) but did have them in college...but those two time periods feel the same now. i miss high school - i would go back in a heart-beat with everyone else who was there. college-i miss because of the opportunities i might have missed with studying all the time; even then, what a great time.

ok, back to the hair chop! pictures might come soon; maybe someone this weekend will snap a shot of yours truly. and, ya know what? i've decided to use my hair like an accessory. it doesn't matter the color, the length, or really the style i have now (though i really dig the current cut!): i'm going to have confidence from within to exude from every strand.

have a great conference weekend!

Nuva Ring

For anyone who is on Nuva Ring Birth Control:

Want to save money?! Check out this website and print yourself a coupon to save $15 per refill! You can even use it your first time! (The Coupon link is located on the bottom right hand side! I was going to post this on Facebook, but then figured my male-friends probably wouldn't appreciate it haha)

I printed mine out today - however, you have to have a prescription, which means filling it at Planned Parenthood probably won't work with the deal. Hopefully I'll get health insurance here in the next month or so and then I'll be able to use it! Hope you enjoy!