Come See the New Place!

Here is a link to my new blog.

I will try to separate everything nursey from here to there. It was inevitable. I don't think artists and appreciators of art would like to hear so much about medical mdical tribulations. If you would, though, you can visit it there.

This is the day

Saturday.

I graduate from college today.

Which, then, allows me reflection on what has occurred over the past two years, and where I might be headed.

The bowling balls are sold. I have a few collectibles...ones that have titles attached to them, plus two or three others. I might have thought I was insane, but now I have no attachment to my recent past. I love the sport, mind you. The one-track mindedness, the focus on personal goals, etc. What I don't like is the requirement (still) for me to flip through pages of my monthly Bowlers Journal and just get upset. How could I be moving forward, and the sport I love get trapped in not moving ahead at all? Its the same old, same old. New faces (sometimes) promoting the same old things. No wonder.....never mind.

I am headed to nursing school in January. Got accepted just after Thanksgiving. More sleepless or almost sleepless nights ahead of studying and worrying about grades, etc. I look forward to it, though. I have forward direction now.

I somehow managed a "B" in Algebra. Must have done really well on my final. Kinda like striking out in the tenth to win a title, but more private. I like it a lot. So, now it is off to Chemistry in January...

Work is wonderful now. I love the hospital life. It is an extended family for me. There is a real-ness to it. I am also past the awkward stage of training and can fit into the flow of the group now during patient treatment. I can anticipate actions, see what needs to be done before being asked. I also am aware I can have days of fumbling, still, though.

I realize I made this blog for beads and my art, and my balance. I wonder if I should move these words to another blog, since beads never seem to be the focus?

With the holidays and the end of another year, I hope everyone is safe and healthy. I almost feel like it is now Christmas Eve, when I was a child; anticipating the joy. It doesn't matter what I get. It is the process I love. The school books are bought, the graduation gown is steamed and ready to go. Let's walk....

My how time flies...

December, and I realize I haven't blogged in a while. Here goes the update:
-"Kermit" (see below) is getting a paint job thanks to Santa Tommy. One notch above "Mary Kay Pink" on the darkness scale. Now I realize I will have to give Kermit a new name. It should be done later this week, and I will have photos then..

-Finals week: Taking a break from studying at this time. Algebra has been the ever-occuring thorn in my side. I must must must get a 70+ on my final to pass the course, or it is back to Algebra next semester. Both Micro and Algebra finals on Thursday this week.

-Another Christmas present: 60g new IPOD...got the last one at ala Target last night.

-Got accepted into Nursing Transition program for January 9th start. Tought this time, something like 50 or so LPN's and medics attempting to get into the 15 spots. I was one of the lucky ones. All the ducks are in a row, books are bought (+$500!) Only 12 months total after Paramedic school. I felt lighter than air for the first week after the acceptance letter....almost like making a show on Wednesday night after match play was over. A combination of relief, pride, and happiness all balled together. I will be an RN by the Summer of 2007....

-Beads...yes, well played on the torch a bit recently. Getting my feet wet again; just trying to make something ROUND at this point! 22 knobs to start on soon for the new remodeled kitchen. Uugh.

-Got a few emails from bowling fans recently, including a few autographed photo requests and a radio interview. It is funny to be signing autographs at this point. Strange. I guess people want some stocking stuffers for the holidays......