It's Been a Long Time, Blog

I have had nothing to say for a long time. Still don't have anything earth-shattering or even remotely funny, but I figured I owed all 2 people who read this SOMETHING. Let's catch up, shall we?

The past month and a half has been insanity. I completed my first set of clinicals and confirmed Med/Surg nursing was not going to be my cup of tea (those are the nurses on the medical floor who take care of our sick grandparents). I'm great with the elderly and really enjoy bantering with them while I complete my tasks, but I'm bored. Out of my mind bored. That and the men get really embarrassed when I have to be around for bed baths/clean ups because they think I'm a lot younger than I am. Normally this would be a compliment. In nursing? Not so much. People don't trust the young'uns.

On a not so happy note, at the end of the semester and just before finals my uncle succumbed to hepatic (liver) cancer and my dad thankfully paid for my trip home. I didn't get to go when my grandmother passed due to many factors I won't get into and it broke my heart because I was very close to her. Add to it Ben was at survival training and therefore unreachable for a week afterward and we have probably one of the worst experiences of my life. This time around was much different. It was nice to be given the opportunity to say goodbye, see the family, and be a part of things. It's tough living so far away sometimes. You can feel a bit like an alien around your own family when you do make it home.

The next week we became homeowners and I took finals while juggled painting and living between two households. We're still moving and adjusting, but it's so nice to own a place that we can do whatever we want with! It's a lot of work and is still very much in progress, but we're absolutely in love with this place and can't wait until I get a job and we have more disposable income to get things like granite countertops and tile floors. Pictures to come - it's still a wreck!

WARNING: NERD ALERT!! I am happy to report another great semester and you're looking at the next Student Nursing Association President. No life. I know. Ben is going to deploy soon so I figured I should stay busy. I also feel really guilty all the time being a succubus and not contributing income (it's that Type A coming out), so making good grades makes me feel somewhat better. Ben doesn't mind because I am in school for good reason, but I get all weird and stressed out, especially when I have to buy makeup or something just for me. People say you get over it, but it's been a little over a year and I am definitely not over it even though I did save half my income at my last job to help pay for this and the military has offered us some pretty good deals as far as my education goes.

The pups are happy and healthy and love the new house. Hank's just happy to have his own yard and a couch to sleep on. Poor guy was so scared at the last place and spent most of his time hiding out in the back bedrooms. We've been breaking the dogs of sneaking up into the bed at night, but Kimber's no fool. I got up before Ben this morning and there she was... snuggled up to the pushover. She's also learned to open the food container lid that SCREWS down into the top. Sometimes it might be nice to have a stupid dog. They're both way too smart.

Other than that no news. It's going to be a super busy summer so posting should be light over the next few months. Looking forward to finding time to spend at the beach and relaxing - maybe August?