Goodness...it's been a year people. This definitely isn't good. Nursing school has definitely sucked the life out of me. Thank goodness only 6 more months, and I am Maggie, BSN! :-)
It's been a long time coming.
I am sitting in a small cafe outside in a town that will be called "home" in December... It's pretty nice. The iron table isn't totally rusted over, and there are several planted flower pots sitting around, and people. Lots of people talking, laughing, biking, running... I have began to really notice and appreciate my surroundings when I get a moment to myself.
Ehren is off boating so I am alone to enjoy my dark roast coffee and my thoughts.
Oh right- Ehren is the person I met a year ago. Shocking right? I have kept one around for a year! haha He is the one who bought a nice house, and the reason I will be moving. It still terrifies me, but I've been through this before, right? Thinking back to my first post, things are so different from packing things in off-brand cereal boxes from Walmart... and I actually have lights and a bed this time! :-)
Amazing how much you can change in four years... And how much your friends can change. I have noticed that a lot of people that I have spent a lot of time with are no longer around...all but a few that is. But that's ok. I think that at this age we are supposed to grow up and move on, and befriend ourselves. That's been a difficult thing for me at times--being a friend to myself. But it gets better every day.
I think sometime an Indie Movie should be made about my life... It would probably be way more interesting than me rambling on this blog with months between posts. haha
Hope all is well with the rest of you <3
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Catching Up
I couldn't come up with a more creative title than that...sorry folks.
Anyhow- Nursing School consumed my life this past semester so let's play catch up, shall we?
Basically, I was stressed as all hell from school, have had tragic (and some very awesome) dates in the last few months, met a lot of new people, changed apartments, light traveling and adventures, and am STILL looking for a freaking job. I've also de-cluttered my life of unnecessary people and stuff. It's been a wonderful feeling. I highly suggest doing it.
In other news, my best friend is getting married in September!!! So I am currently planning a Bridal Shower, Bachelorette party, etc. etc. etc. So much craziness, but I am excited.
So what about my love life? Oh...it's still the same. It's almost humorous the type of people I attract in my life. For now, it's just Atticus and I, and I am quite alright with that.
Anyhow--I have to go...I should probably apply for more jobs.
Anyhow- Nursing School consumed my life this past semester so let's play catch up, shall we?
Basically, I was stressed as all hell from school, have had tragic (and some very awesome) dates in the last few months, met a lot of new people, changed apartments, light traveling and adventures, and am STILL looking for a freaking job. I've also de-cluttered my life of unnecessary people and stuff. It's been a wonderful feeling. I highly suggest doing it.
In other news, my best friend is getting married in September!!! So I am currently planning a Bridal Shower, Bachelorette party, etc. etc. etc. So much craziness, but I am excited.
So what about my love life? Oh...it's still the same. It's almost humorous the type of people I attract in my life. For now, it's just Atticus and I, and I am quite alright with that.
Anyhow--I have to go...I should probably apply for more jobs.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Concrete Beams and Other Ways I'm Not Mentally Here on Monday
First off, let me apologize for my lack of posts in the last few months (although I know that really only affects like...three people that truly bother me to write this blog). Nursing school has taken my normal life, and sucked me in like an unforgiving black hole since the middle of January. I can't wait for this semester to be over. I feel like I have been a shell of a person at times, only fueling myself on copious amounts of coffee and cheap Kraft dinners (and on the weekends-beer to wind down from a crazy week).
Speaking of nursing school...I'm in class now. Seeing as that my future job is going to be dealing with people's lives and health, I should be 100% focused. Unfortunately this class is about as useful as the reseal tab on foods (we all know they just don't work...). Seriously, this entire semester has been random group work and questions that don't apply. I show up to class every day in what I fell asleep in, oversleeping my alarm every time because subconsciously I know that 1) It's Monday morning, and 2) It's this class.
I'm feeling particularly grumpy about this today because it's nice out. Except the only view out our window is of a concrete beam...Well, there was a deer today as well, which caused some excitement the first 10 minutes of class at least.
Anyhow--
Life is good, blah blah blah, this class is dumb, whine whine whine, and I am going to get a smoothie after this.
Speaking of nursing school...I'm in class now. Seeing as that my future job is going to be dealing with people's lives and health, I should be 100% focused. Unfortunately this class is about as useful as the reseal tab on foods (we all know they just don't work...). Seriously, this entire semester has been random group work and questions that don't apply. I show up to class every day in what I fell asleep in, oversleeping my alarm every time because subconsciously I know that 1) It's Monday morning, and 2) It's this class.
I'm feeling particularly grumpy about this today because it's nice out. Except the only view out our window is of a concrete beam...Well, there was a deer today as well, which caused some excitement the first 10 minutes of class at least.
Anyhow--
Life is good, blah blah blah, this class is dumb, whine whine whine, and I am going to get a smoothie after this.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
It's 2:48 on a Saturday...
And I'm craving a beer.
Nestled in my favorite coffee shop in my new beloved "city", instead I responsibly sip a black cup of coffee and await a plate of breakfast food. I don't care that it's the afternoon...there's never an inappropriate time for breakfast.
Between the chaos of me moving again and getting settled in a new routine, I started nursing school (FINALLY). I'm not going to talk much about that... I enjoy it, but no one wants to hear about me having textbooks that equal to 10,773 pages (yes...I did count), or the countless assignments that I SHOULD be doing at this present moment.
Instead I will greet you with pensiveness.
I don't know what it is about this time of year that makes everyone seem so lonely in their hodge podge of blankets on a bed in the winter time... Maybe because it's cold? Or maybe it's because everyone and their brother seems to be getting married at this time of year. Hopefully not to each other. But Still.
Being single has it's perks... I can do whatever I want, whenever I want, and not feel guilty about switching my interest in someone at the drop of a hat. But sometimes I miss the days of not being completely alone in my bed. Now it's just my cat... WOW. I just admitted that online.
Crazy cat lady alert.
I guess keep your head up folks. I'm trying to. Someone, someday, will come around. And then be taken on the wildest adventure of their life... ;)
Have a good day... I need to get to work.
Nestled in my favorite coffee shop in my new beloved "city", instead I responsibly sip a black cup of coffee and await a plate of breakfast food. I don't care that it's the afternoon...there's never an inappropriate time for breakfast.
Between the chaos of me moving again and getting settled in a new routine, I started nursing school (FINALLY). I'm not going to talk much about that... I enjoy it, but no one wants to hear about me having textbooks that equal to 10,773 pages (yes...I did count), or the countless assignments that I SHOULD be doing at this present moment.
Instead I will greet you with pensiveness.
I don't know what it is about this time of year that makes everyone seem so lonely in their hodge podge of blankets on a bed in the winter time... Maybe because it's cold? Or maybe it's because everyone and their brother seems to be getting married at this time of year. Hopefully not to each other. But Still.
Being single has it's perks... I can do whatever I want, whenever I want, and not feel guilty about switching my interest in someone at the drop of a hat. But sometimes I miss the days of not being completely alone in my bed. Now it's just my cat... WOW. I just admitted that online.
Crazy cat lady alert.
I guess keep your head up folks. I'm trying to. Someone, someday, will come around. And then be taken on the wildest adventure of their life... ;)
Have a good day... I need to get to work.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Reflexionem Super Annum
Well, well, well... it's been awhile, Blog. Sorry about that...life has been kind of a whirl wind (as usual). So let me catch you up with a brief paragraph then we can dive into the purpose of this post.
Isn't that how we usually do things anyhow?
To begin, I ended up working at a high school all semester with students who had disabilities as a personal aid. My student had autism and a mental disorder, but was very high functioning and self aware. Even though that job tested my nerves on many occasions, the lessons I learned from him, as well as my co-workers and other students, really made a difference in my life and my future career. I am now done working there because I OFFICIALLY start nursing school January 14th! FINALLY! I have jumped through many hoops and have flown by the seat of my pants...but I made it. My mother is also cancer free! And my best friend's mom is as well! That's about all of the news I have from the last few weeks...
Oh! And I moved. I have a lovely two bedroom apartment that actually allows cats. So that's an upgrade from living with my dad and dealing with that drama on a daily basis!
Now to the purpose of this post.... a "Reflection on the Year", as I fondly called my title in Latin.
2012. Definitely not the year I expected it to be... Last New Year's Eve I rang in the New Year with strangers and friends and copious amounts of champagne. I said to myself that this would be the best year... and it was...but it also came with some sadness.
This year I had moved into my apartment in Brookings, picked myself up and furnished my place, waitressed my ever loving ass off, and fell in love with a man who became my best friend, and my biggest heart ache later on in the year. I traveled some, learned I liked scotch on the rocks and Harleys, and survived many a stupid antic while drinking. I moved three times in total, switched schools, switched jobs four times (due to the moves and seasonal nature of the jobs), and met many incredible people. I also cut some toxic people out of my life.
Many smiles, many tears, and joy and stress came out of this year. I feel like despite all of the crap that happened, that the good and time alone really made me grow the most I ever have in my adult life.
So for the upcoming 2013 year, that I am grateful to be experiencing, I will not make a resolution list. I will make a commitment to be healthy and look at the good things in my life. I am embracing the joys of the good things to come with my school, and am excited to see who else I will meet in this year. As cliché as it sounds, everything happens for a reason. I am sad and excited to see this year go, and to move one step closer to the person I want to become both in mind and body.
Happy New Year to you all, and may you have a lovely and healthy and happy 2013!
Isn't that how we usually do things anyhow?
To begin, I ended up working at a high school all semester with students who had disabilities as a personal aid. My student had autism and a mental disorder, but was very high functioning and self aware. Even though that job tested my nerves on many occasions, the lessons I learned from him, as well as my co-workers and other students, really made a difference in my life and my future career. I am now done working there because I OFFICIALLY start nursing school January 14th! FINALLY! I have jumped through many hoops and have flown by the seat of my pants...but I made it. My mother is also cancer free! And my best friend's mom is as well! That's about all of the news I have from the last few weeks...
Oh! And I moved. I have a lovely two bedroom apartment that actually allows cats. So that's an upgrade from living with my dad and dealing with that drama on a daily basis!
Now to the purpose of this post.... a "Reflection on the Year", as I fondly called my title in Latin.
2012. Definitely not the year I expected it to be... Last New Year's Eve I rang in the New Year with strangers and friends and copious amounts of champagne. I said to myself that this would be the best year... and it was...but it also came with some sadness.
This year I had moved into my apartment in Brookings, picked myself up and furnished my place, waitressed my ever loving ass off, and fell in love with a man who became my best friend, and my biggest heart ache later on in the year. I traveled some, learned I liked scotch on the rocks and Harleys, and survived many a stupid antic while drinking. I moved three times in total, switched schools, switched jobs four times (due to the moves and seasonal nature of the jobs), and met many incredible people. I also cut some toxic people out of my life.
Many smiles, many tears, and joy and stress came out of this year. I feel like despite all of the crap that happened, that the good and time alone really made me grow the most I ever have in my adult life.
So for the upcoming 2013 year, that I am grateful to be experiencing, I will not make a resolution list. I will make a commitment to be healthy and look at the good things in my life. I am embracing the joys of the good things to come with my school, and am excited to see who else I will meet in this year. As cliché as it sounds, everything happens for a reason. I am sad and excited to see this year go, and to move one step closer to the person I want to become both in mind and body.
Happy New Year to you all, and may you have a lovely and healthy and happy 2013!
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Hipster Glasses and Inspiration
Today I felt lazy, and wore my hipster-esque glasses to my job, and then actually typed on my Mac at Starbucks. Now I feel like a real college kid.
Anyhow, being that I work with an autistic student at the high school, I was extremely humbled today by something he said:
"These are the best two days of my entire life because I could remain calm and I have learned a lot."
What? Best day of your life? And you're at school? I mean Sunday I was at the Packers/Rams game and got to see my former high school marching bands in a set of seats that were so close to Aaron Rogers I could see his muscles... I mean those kinds of days are days that go down in the books folks. (seriously, it was freaking awesome and I will have to post pictures.) But my student was happy just to be able to control himself and his emotions, and spend some time doing group work without feeling overwhelmed. I realized then how often I take my health (both mental and physical) for granted. It's amazing how much this kid has taught me since September, seriously. I am reminded every day both by him, and other students at this high school how blessed I am and was to receive a great education and have friends and be able to walk and drive... it's insane.
On a separate note...I may have found a house...I really really hope I can move into it!
OH! And hilarious story from weeks ago... I had a friend from high school who is a Graphic Design major who had to photograph the contents of my purse for a class she is in where she was supposed to "explore a space". Needless to say the Jack Daniels zippo from an old flame (haha no pun intended), beer coozie from the local zoo, fork, and safety glasses made me realize that if anyone went through my purse they would be like, "THIS GIRL IS STRANGE....and yet extremely prepared...." haha
ANYWAYS--- This was a lame post but don't take your blessings for granted!!! <3
Anyhow, being that I work with an autistic student at the high school, I was extremely humbled today by something he said:
"These are the best two days of my entire life because I could remain calm and I have learned a lot."
What? Best day of your life? And you're at school? I mean Sunday I was at the Packers/Rams game and got to see my former high school marching bands in a set of seats that were so close to Aaron Rogers I could see his muscles... I mean those kinds of days are days that go down in the books folks. (seriously, it was freaking awesome and I will have to post pictures.) But my student was happy just to be able to control himself and his emotions, and spend some time doing group work without feeling overwhelmed. I realized then how often I take my health (both mental and physical) for granted. It's amazing how much this kid has taught me since September, seriously. I am reminded every day both by him, and other students at this high school how blessed I am and was to receive a great education and have friends and be able to walk and drive... it's insane.
On a separate note...I may have found a house...I really really hope I can move into it!
OH! And hilarious story from weeks ago... I had a friend from high school who is a Graphic Design major who had to photograph the contents of my purse for a class she is in where she was supposed to "explore a space". Needless to say the Jack Daniels zippo from an old flame (haha no pun intended), beer coozie from the local zoo, fork, and safety glasses made me realize that if anyone went through my purse they would be like, "THIS GIRL IS STRANGE....and yet extremely prepared...." haha
ANYWAYS--- This was a lame post but don't take your blessings for granted!!! <3
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Hello World, It's Been Awhile...
Well Well Well... I've been MIA for six months. My apologies, dear readers, for life has done a complete 180 since then.
I shall give you a brief update on what has happened, and some of you whom I speak to on a regular basis have already endured my "WTF HAS THIS WORLD THROWN AT ME" rants. It seemed fitting to start up this blog again after a dear friend of mine asked me what happened to this blog. (Oh, and it's raining and windy, and my Mumford & Sons Pandora radio account is blasting in my new living quarters. Thus, the setting is perfect.)
Since April...
1) My waitress job? Yeah...I quit that. And in an epic manner. Not quite as epic as Mark in RENT singing and dancing about, "I need to finish my own film, I quit", but still epic for a woman of my age. Anyhow, that place has been on the verge of disaster for a long time, and in June, I finally got sick of the harassment and crazy antics. The executive chef there was entirely toxic and was (for lack of a more "classy" term) a total f*$%ing asshole. So one afternoon shift, I had enough. I stood up for myself and said, "This is my last day. I'm sick of the crap." and walked out. It felt amazing. Now I am not suggesting you all do that; But in my circumstances? It was perfect. I celebrated immensely from that. Afterward, I began working for a short period of time at a Chiropractic Center which I loved.
2) Alas, I am single again. I really don't want to talk about that, but se la vie, right?
3) I moved back to where I came from. Was it because life got hard? Was it because I was single? Was it because I couldn't afford it anymore?? None of those things I am happy to say! I got accepted into an amazing nursing program near my hometown at a very well known hospital. AND they are going to pay for most of it. Definitely a win/win situation when you're my age and not tied down to anyone. So I packed everything in one U-Haul, and my best friend and dad's girlfriend came and got me. I have never felt so much emotion telling people good bye. Especially my little apartment, my friends, and the town as a whole. But! Atticus (my cat, in case you forgot) never got caught in my apartment with me! He currently resides in the basement with me at my dad's house, and is still a very happy and loving cat.
So since I came back, as I said, I am in my dad's basement until I figure out life again (I CAN'T WAIT TO GET MY OWN PLACE AGAIN...*cough cough*). I also worked a few weeks for a Fruit and Vegetable stand, got paid in cash, and met several...characters along the way. Now I am an assistant to a student at a local high school who has autism, and every day is a challenge. I am also taking classes online until nursing school starts in January.
Oh PS-- that Physiology final I had been having a heart attack over? I only missed two questions on the whole thing. Heck to the yes.
SO, that is a brief update. Of course a lot more happened, but I will try to keep up with this now.
I missed you all!
<3
I shall give you a brief update on what has happened, and some of you whom I speak to on a regular basis have already endured my "WTF HAS THIS WORLD THROWN AT ME" rants. It seemed fitting to start up this blog again after a dear friend of mine asked me what happened to this blog. (Oh, and it's raining and windy, and my Mumford & Sons Pandora radio account is blasting in my new living quarters. Thus, the setting is perfect.)
Since April...
1) My waitress job? Yeah...I quit that. And in an epic manner. Not quite as epic as Mark in RENT singing and dancing about, "I need to finish my own film, I quit", but still epic for a woman of my age. Anyhow, that place has been on the verge of disaster for a long time, and in June, I finally got sick of the harassment and crazy antics. The executive chef there was entirely toxic and was (for lack of a more "classy" term) a total f*$%ing asshole. So one afternoon shift, I had enough. I stood up for myself and said, "This is my last day. I'm sick of the crap." and walked out. It felt amazing. Now I am not suggesting you all do that; But in my circumstances? It was perfect. I celebrated immensely from that. Afterward, I began working for a short period of time at a Chiropractic Center which I loved.
2) Alas, I am single again. I really don't want to talk about that, but se la vie, right?
3) I moved back to where I came from. Was it because life got hard? Was it because I was single? Was it because I couldn't afford it anymore?? None of those things I am happy to say! I got accepted into an amazing nursing program near my hometown at a very well known hospital. AND they are going to pay for most of it. Definitely a win/win situation when you're my age and not tied down to anyone. So I packed everything in one U-Haul, and my best friend and dad's girlfriend came and got me. I have never felt so much emotion telling people good bye. Especially my little apartment, my friends, and the town as a whole. But! Atticus (my cat, in case you forgot) never got caught in my apartment with me! He currently resides in the basement with me at my dad's house, and is still a very happy and loving cat.
So since I came back, as I said, I am in my dad's basement until I figure out life again (I CAN'T WAIT TO GET MY OWN PLACE AGAIN...*cough cough*). I also worked a few weeks for a Fruit and Vegetable stand, got paid in cash, and met several...characters along the way. Now I am an assistant to a student at a local high school who has autism, and every day is a challenge. I am also taking classes online until nursing school starts in January.
Oh PS-- that Physiology final I had been having a heart attack over? I only missed two questions on the whole thing. Heck to the yes.
SO, that is a brief update. Of course a lot more happened, but I will try to keep up with this now.
I missed you all!
<3
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