This week marked the beginning of Thanksgiving week, something that should not be overlooked or undermarketed. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for Christmas music, wrapping paper and fun but first you must be thankful and grateful before you can be bountiful. I feel Christmas has become the overmarketed, highly publicized, shopping spree. I feel people have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas which makes me cringe when they completely jump over Thanksgiving without a thought and head straight for Black Friday. I wish sometimes that the world would slow down, take a deep breath and thank God for everything He has given them. Yes I said everything He has given them, not what they feel they have worked or earned for. Without God they wouldn't have the abilities or talents to have achieved such great things. So please let's remember pilgrams and indians who didn't have anything by todays society's standards had more corn than they could imagine because they were blessed by God and knew it!
Okay, off my soap box. I made it through my trip to Alabama. It was a long, tiring trip but it was a nice payoff to play in the Guld of Mexico in November! I only have my finals left, then five weeks of freedom (besides work). And I only have three semesters left before I *may* be done with school forever!!! =) This is definitely something to be grateful for!
Some things I learned last week...beignets from anywhere but Daddy's kitchen or Cafe Du Mont, just don't compare. There really are 6'10" men out there who actually can play basketball. (p.s. I feel quite short when standing next to them). There is something to be said about learning how to suture on a pig's foot. It's okay to make a C on a test every now and then. I DO NOT have to be a straight A student. 14hours in a car with two other hormonal women makes for a long trip but some good laughs too. There is strength in numbers, 140 FNP students have something to prove when our minds get together! I don't like to travel without my husband. My dogs really are like my kids. Alexandria, Louisania has something foul in it's air, literally. Katrina's effects can still be felt on the Gulf Coast. Whataburger has milk shakes that aren't that good. And last but not least, nothing ever worth having was easy to get.
Happy Turkey Day to everyone...remember thankful before bountiful. =)
11.23.2009
11.09.2009
The leaves are falling....
tonight is my third test in one of my classes...only one more to go (at least in that class, three total)! I don't think I have ever anticipated a Christmas break so much!!!
The leaves are falling outside and I haven't decided if that makes me excited for the much anticipated Christmas break, or sad to see such fleeting beauty. It's mixed emotions. Christmas is by far my favorite holiday but I think I would have to agree with Paula Deen, Thanksgiving is the real family holiday. There are not gifts involved to spoil the true meaning of the holiday. There may be loads of food but no one really intends to mess with the traditions we have all come to love about Thanksgiving. This will be my 6th Thanksgiving to work. I'm beginning to think that is a tradition in and of itself. I like working on Thanksgiving simply because the unit is normally a little less hectic. It gives me time to go spend time with my patients and realize how blessed and thankful I am. And of course all the cranberry sauce!
Even though it's early, I would like to share all the things I am thankful for this season:
1. My God and Savior who love me unconditionally and gave the utmost sacrifice for me!
2. My husband who also loves me unconditionally (along with my dogs =) )
3. My family who also loves me unconditionally (at least I'm pretty sure they do).
4. A roof over my head that is not just a house but a home filled with warmth, love and joy.
5. My faith...this is something no one can ever take from me.
6. My education...yet again, something that can never be taken from me.
7. My health....because any day it can be taken away from me.
8. My friends....because they aren't required to love and accept me like family but they do by choice.
9. All those things that make you feel warm and fuzzy inside.
10.Moose, bears, and dogs...just because. =)
well it's almost test time and I had better go repeat my test taking ritual, yes just a little OCD, but it helps with the test anxiety. Blessed to all!
The leaves are falling outside and I haven't decided if that makes me excited for the much anticipated Christmas break, or sad to see such fleeting beauty. It's mixed emotions. Christmas is by far my favorite holiday but I think I would have to agree with Paula Deen, Thanksgiving is the real family holiday. There are not gifts involved to spoil the true meaning of the holiday. There may be loads of food but no one really intends to mess with the traditions we have all come to love about Thanksgiving. This will be my 6th Thanksgiving to work. I'm beginning to think that is a tradition in and of itself. I like working on Thanksgiving simply because the unit is normally a little less hectic. It gives me time to go spend time with my patients and realize how blessed and thankful I am. And of course all the cranberry sauce!
Even though it's early, I would like to share all the things I am thankful for this season:
1. My God and Savior who love me unconditionally and gave the utmost sacrifice for me!
2. My husband who also loves me unconditionally (along with my dogs =) )
3. My family who also loves me unconditionally (at least I'm pretty sure they do).
4. A roof over my head that is not just a house but a home filled with warmth, love and joy.
5. My faith...this is something no one can ever take from me.
6. My education...yet again, something that can never be taken from me.
7. My health....because any day it can be taken away from me.
8. My friends....because they aren't required to love and accept me like family but they do by choice.
9. All those things that make you feel warm and fuzzy inside.
10.Moose, bears, and dogs...just because. =)
well it's almost test time and I had better go repeat my test taking ritual, yes just a little OCD, but it helps with the test anxiety. Blessed to all!
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