Two Down...

I have now completed 2 weeks as a nursing student. Whew. I prepared myself for this transition and thus far, while it has been completely overwhelming at times, it has also been 2 amazing weeks. I’m doing and learning things that I actually care about. There’s something about telling people that I’m a nursing student that oddly enough makes me proud. My brain if often mush, I am tired all of the time, I said goodbye to my social life, but I love it. To be honest, I expected these first couple weeks to be a lot harder than they have been. I’m hanging in and surviving, taking things one step at a time. I can’t do everything at once. So if this is the week where everything hits the fan…remind me to slow down and take it one step at a time.

Peace out 2010

2010 has officially come and gone. Like every year, it came with some wonderful times but it definitely came with its challenges too. Here is what 2010 looked like for me:

January

I started my second semester at CBU. I turned 20 and celebrated my birthday for the first time really away from home. I felt the love of my sister, roommates, and friends as they all helped celebrate with me. Even some epic music videos were made. I also learned that I was not allowed to apply for the School on Nursing at CBU which put my school plans up in the air and had me feeling a little discouraged.

February

A guy attempted to break into my apartment while I was there and somehow I shoved him out the door and got him into a bit of trouble. It led to all sorts of craziness, even my parents making the long drive down to Riverside to make sure I was ok. I helped my sister celebrate her birthday with all of her roomies and friends.

March

I warmly welcomed Spring Break in the midst of an insane semester. I welcomed a new baby cousin into the world and a cousin by a wonderful marriage. I was reunited with one of my good friends, Karen that I met at Glorieta in the summer. My roomies and I went through a difficult few weeks, but in the ends I think it helped bond us closer together.

April

The semester was coming to a close and the craziness of it definitely increased. I spent Easer break hanging out/taking care of a sick roomie by watching a wild amount of movies. I spent my first Easer away from home, however, I was invited to spend the day with one of my very best friends and her family. School wrapped up which meant as many Disneyland trips as I could fit in.

May
I got to see and celebrate my older sister graduating from college. A week after school ended, I left to go spend the summer in one of my favorite places in the whole world, Glorieta, NM. I was reunited with some of my favorite people and met some new friends who quickly became favorites.

June

I got to make a quick trip back to CA to see my little sister graduate from highschool. I went to the ABQ “aquarium” and zoo with some of my new friends and even had an epic dance party in the Washeteria fit with glow sticks and laundry carts.

July

I really took in all that I could at Glorieta. The amazing worship, the solitude, and the wonderful friendships I was making. I celebrated Western night and “Christmas in July” with my NM family with stockings, a gift exchange, and Christmas ornaments. All nighters in the lobby became frequent just to enjoy one another’s company. I saw my first bear that wasn’t in a zoo, then my second and third. Bear hunting became another regular.

August

It was a hard month. I once again had to say goodbye to my favorite place and some of favorite people. It was another amazing summer filled with new and amazing friendships, new self discoveries, and new passions. Leaving NM was one of the most emotional experiences ever. I failed, I got bad news, got good news, and passed. I moved back to Riverside and was reunited with my amazing friends there. I turned in my nursing school application.

September

I started a new year at CBU and had incredibly mixed emotions about being there. I wanted my friends, but wanted nothing to do with the school. I missed my family, my summer pals, and NM. Going to Disneyland as much as possible definitely helped. After a difficult month, I got some of the best news of my life…I was accepted into nursing school!

October

I flew home to surprise my mom and sisters. I spent a wonderful weekend with them and seeing many of the people I loved and missed form home. When I was in Riverside, I missed home more than I ever have before. I celebrated friends’ birthdays with a bon fire and a special dinner.

November

The days for Thanksgiving break were getting closer. I spent an amazing and relaxing day at Disneyland decorated in all its Christmas splendor. Thanksgiving break finally came and I got really sick. As much as it sucked, I was thankful my parents could take me to the ER, stay with me, and help take care of me.

December

The semester was coming to a close and I went to go see the lights at the Mission Inn. I had a many nights filled with incredible belly laughs. I celebrated an easy finals week at Disneyland and late night adventures. I came home for Christmas break to spend the longest time I had been home in about 2 years. It was been one of the most relaxing and wonderful times at home. I’ve celebrated, seen old friends, and gotten to spend some quality time with my family.

It was a year full of blessings and challenges. 2011 will bring many new adventures. I will start nursing school, turn 21, and be blessed in more ways than I can count. Alright, bring it on 2011!