Today was my last day of 8-hr shifts at work ~next week I start my 12s. I've never liked 12-hr shifts, but since I wasn't really given a choice, I guess I'll make the best of it. It'll be nice having to work only 3 days a week, but I dread being on my feet for 12 hours at a time. Oh well...
Vic, Meg, and I had a great time in Cleveland last weekend! Meg did really well in the car, so the drive there and back was very smooth. Except for a little rain Saturday afternoon, the weather cool and breezy and made for great relaxing outside weather. We stayed at my brother's house and Meg got to meet her cousin Bootsie. She (Meg) was a little shy and skittish the first night, but then she came around and seemed to play nicely with her cousin.
Saturday afternoon Vic & I checked out the Irish Festival ~ Kenny and Nikki weren't interested in going, so they babysat. The festival was pretty good. Some good music and lots of vendors. It lasted pretty much all night, but Vic & I left early because my mom and dad were coming to my brother's house that evening. We just threw some burgers on the grill and then played cards afterward. It was actually a very nice night ~ no "mom drama" at all.
Kenny, Nikki, and Bootsie are planning a visit to our house later next month or possibly in September. It was really nice seeing them, so now that we live within a few hours of each other, maybe we can visit more often.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
the weekend ahead
It's early Friday morning and I'm preparing for work ~ which means I'm working on waking up. In about 9 hrs. Vic, Megan, and I will be on our way to Cleveland to visit with my brother and hopefully (if it doesn't pour rain) take in the Irish Festival. I'm really hoping for a smooth drive, and a relaxing weekend with no drama from my mother. I'll let you know how it goes.
Friday, July 17, 2009
outside
I recently found out that I passed my certification exam! I can now put a CST after my name! Other exciting news...our first sunflower blossomed (on the day I found out about the exam). There are more that are just yearning to burst forth (I can see it in their almost hidden faces). All of our sunflowers are from the seeds the birdies drop while eating. We actually planted a few from starter plants last year, but they weren't near as nice.
Vic & I decided early on that this was going to be the "Year of the Yard" meaning we were going to spend most of the Summer right here in our own backyard. This is due partly to having no money and partly to having a great backyard. We would both like to do more, but right now it looks very inviting and extremely relaxing.
Speaking of staying home...we won't be next weekend. We are going to take Meg for a trip to visit her Uncle Kenny and her cousing Bootsy in Cleveland. The Cleveland Irish Festival is next weekend and we thought that would be a great time for a visit! I'm actually looking forward to getting away for a few days.
Friday, July 10, 2009
blogging
It seems like fewer people are blogging now that Facebook has come along (myself included). I miss reading my favorite blogs on a daily basis =( But I understand the reason behind the lack of posts ~ now that it's nice out nobody wants to sit and compose a paragraph or two, and Facebook is a lot easier to maneuver. I'm going to try to get better at blogging, though. And Facebooking. I'll just pass along little tidbits about the goings on in my life as they happen. For instance...
* Today was my first payday at the new job! We're still poor, but a little less so.
* I've been working solo in the OR all week. This is a pretty big deal. It means they trust me enough to not have another person scrubbed in with me. I was given some rather easyish cases, but still this is a pretty big step!
* Megan is doing well and is actually laying on the floor at my feet right now. I think she's much happier with her new family.
* I'm hoping to talk Vic into taking me out for Mexican food this weekend!
* Today was my first payday at the new job! We're still poor, but a little less so.
* I've been working solo in the OR all week. This is a pretty big deal. It means they trust me enough to not have another person scrubbed in with me. I was given some rather easyish cases, but still this is a pretty big step!
* Megan is doing well and is actually laying on the floor at my feet right now. I think she's much happier with her new family.
* I'm hoping to talk Vic into taking me out for Mexican food this weekend!
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
stuff & work
Well, the July 4th weekend was long and very relaxing. Vic & mostly just hung around the house ~ we grilled, worked in the yard, and just enjoyed sitting. Nothing too taxing at all!
Work seems to be going pretty good. Today I had a day of hoo-h00s (hysterectomy and some D&Cs). The GYN stuff is my favorite. The docs are super nice and the cases usually don't have that much instrumentation. I've been there about a week and I've already worked overtime once! And I get my first paycheck this week! They've got great benefits, too ~ I can claim Vic on my insurance which is very exciting because her insurance sucks butt. I'm always tired now and my poor feeties always hurt. I think I'm just old and out of shape.
Work seems to be going pretty good. Today I had a day of hoo-h00s (hysterectomy and some D&Cs). The GYN stuff is my favorite. The docs are super nice and the cases usually don't have that much instrumentation. I've been there about a week and I've already worked overtime once! And I get my first paycheck this week! They've got great benefits, too ~ I can claim Vic on my insurance which is very exciting because her insurance sucks butt. I'm always tired now and my poor feeties always hurt. I think I'm just old and out of shape.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
june
One of the great things about starting work this week is that I get a paid day off tomorrow for the holiday! How exciting! I don't think Vickie & I have any big plans for the long weekend ~ I know Vic is going to make her wonderful kavics (like kabobs, but made by Vic), and I think that most of our weekend is going to be spent relaxing and maybe hitting a few yard sales.
And now a review of June:
* Well of course the biggest event of June was my graduation from college. Finally. After 25 long years, I finally have a 2-year degree. The ceremony was very nice and I actually got a little teary thinking of all I had been thru in the last year. I couldn't have done it without the love and support of Vickie. She was wonderful throughout this whole long battle.
* I finished reading Band of Brothers. It was actually a much better book than I thought it would be. Some of the Army lingo was a bit confusing at times, but overall a good read.
* We planted or hung a lot of flowers this past month. Our backyard really looks nice and cheery.
* I started a hook-rug project. I know I haven't finished the cross-stitch one yet, but I was looking for something else crafty to do. I really need to get back to scrapbooking, but I just can't get motivated. I need a scrapping buddy.
* The other major event of the month was my new job. I've only been there a few days, but I like it. It helps that I did my 6 months of clinicals there and know all the people already! I hope I'll be able to catch on quickly to all the procedures. Like with anything, some of stuff is pretty straightforward and easy, but then there are other procedures that have hundreds of instruments and difficult doctors.
And now a review of June:
* Well of course the biggest event of June was my graduation from college. Finally. After 25 long years, I finally have a 2-year degree. The ceremony was very nice and I actually got a little teary thinking of all I had been thru in the last year. I couldn't have done it without the love and support of Vickie. She was wonderful throughout this whole long battle.
* I finished reading Band of Brothers. It was actually a much better book than I thought it would be. Some of the Army lingo was a bit confusing at times, but overall a good read.
* We planted or hung a lot of flowers this past month. Our backyard really looks nice and cheery.
* I started a hook-rug project. I know I haven't finished the cross-stitch one yet, but I was looking for something else crafty to do. I really need to get back to scrapbooking, but I just can't get motivated. I need a scrapping buddy.
* The other major event of the month was my new job. I've only been there a few days, but I like it. It helps that I did my 6 months of clinicals there and know all the people already! I hope I'll be able to catch on quickly to all the procedures. Like with anything, some of stuff is pretty straightforward and easy, but then there are other procedures that have hundreds of instruments and difficult doctors.
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