Thursday, May 29, 2014

2 Weeks of Summer!

This summer I am lucky enough to go to summer school. (Sense the sarcasm?) So much has happened in two weeks I just had to write about it. I'm just going to highlight the adventures that have occurred. 
1. I started running. Honestly, I've never wanted to run, but it is quite relaxing, and I feel good afterwards and that's what counts right? Here are just a couple pictures of where I run and who I run with sometimes.




                                          
                                             

My goal is to run a 5k in November. I think I'll be able to do it! I am excited about running and getting fit. As most of you know it's something I have always struggled with but NOT anymore! 
2. I did the cold water challenge. I was challenged to run and go completely underwater or I was supposed to pay $100 to my favorite charity. I decided to take the plunge into the waters of Cranberry Lake, while Stacy filmed me. It was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. You can check out the video here. Here is an after photo.



3. Spending time with friends. As ya'll know, I am a social butterfly. I love being with people and sharing random experiences with friends, it's what I live for. I had the opportunity to spend time with my "adopted" sister, and watch a friend run a 5k. 

                                             
                                              

There were obstacles in the run and this one looked fun!

                                                
Look at that determination! Go Paula!

                                                
4. I hit my two year anniversary at work! 

                                               

5. Last thing, I have the need to tell all of you something. I didn't make it in the nursing program at Ferris for this coming year. My grades are high enough, there are just not enough seats for everyone. My heart was broken, but I believe God has a reason for it. I've come to terms with it and the next step is to finish respiratory strong, take my boards, then reapply for the nursing program for Fall 2015. Not what I wanted, but I'm not giving up on my dreams!

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

New Year's Resolution Update

It has been way too long since I wrote on of these. I have been busy with school, clinicals and life, but I finished my semester on Monday! I am done for two weeks, then back for summer school. 
Remember my resolutions? If you don't, you can read about them here. Here is just a little update on how I am doing.
1. Baking one thing for 52 weeks. - I am not going to lie, this is a little harder than I first thought it was going to be. I am about two weeks behind, but hopefully I will make it up during my break. Here are just some of the things I've made






2. Learn how to carry on a conversation - I still need a little work on this one, but it is getting better. I've found if you just ramble on about random things time goes a little faster. 

3. Graduate - Since it is not December yet I haven't graduated, but I am done with my second semester of Respiratory! Two more to go! Then on to nursing school.

4. Meeting new people - I have actually accomplished this one! I have met a whole bunch of new people lately. Mostly because in clinicals you meet new people everyday. 

5. Stop Judging - I think I have starting to come a long way on this one. I have become to realize, it is not my place to judge people. I am sure that I have commitment just as many wrongs as they have. I will always have to keep myself in check, to ensure I don't judge. This problem will probably not go away. 

6. Devotions - This one is hard to admit, I did really good until March, then something happened where I just stopped. Today, I will pick it back up! God is way to important to forget about.