Summer is here again. I haven't written a blog in oh-so-long, but I can probably catch you up pretty quickly. So. Presenting: What I'm Excited for This Summer in 10 Points or Less.
Nurse Co-op. This summer, I'm working as a co-op on the Surgical Inpatient floor. While it wasn't where I originally saw myself this summer, I now wouldn't trade anything about it for the entire world. I have learned so much in just over a week, thanks completley to my amazing preceptor, Lindsay. Linds has not only become my go-to resource for anything related to nursing, but what I would consider an older sister to be if I'd ever have one. Win.
Weddings! I secretly am a sappy person. I like when people get married. Which is obviously a bonus, since I have 4 of them this summer, with the final one culminating in me as a bridesmaid. I can send my friends off in style while doing any duties as a bridesmaid to drink what the bride can't, drink what the groom can't, and make sure no guests puke on the bride. I mean really? What else does a bridesmaid do? In all seriousness, I'm very blessed to get to do this for my friends.
Oh Canada... In Theta, I am the vice president in charge of recruitment. We have an exec retreat in July...in Canada! While this might not be thrilling to you, understand that I have never been anywhere outside the USA. So I'll take it. Especially because I'm going with 10 of the most fun people I know. Again, I think I'm coming out on top here.
Balcony-sitting. I'm one of those people who gets excited about everything. So this one is one of my smaller joys in life. My summer apartment has a double balcony. The other night, there was no wind, and so I wrapped myself in a blanket and watched the sunset. Beautiful. And then my evening tranquility was stomped on by the guys in the apartment below me, throwing birds' nests over their balcony. Which led to new creeping possibilities. Making me officially the world's creepiest neighbor.
Saturday Night Fever. I met Becky, my current roommate, at what we then called "MeritCare parties." We clicked instantly and now live together for the summer. Last summer, we spent many Saturdays at the VFW listening to live music and fending off creepy old men who want to swing dance. We then finish the night by rocking out at the OB. Unlike most people, I do not need alcohol to dance and make a fool out of myself (obviously it helps, but...). I spent my first Summer '10 Saturday doing just this last night. And then was placed on call this morning. Awesome.
G'day, Mate. My best friend has been quite the world traveler for the last year. While I was sort of afraid of doing everything alone, I think it went better than either of us expected. BUT that doesn't mean I'm not ecstatic about her homecoming in June. She's moving back to Fargo after the Fourth of July. But not like I'm counting down or anything (26 til she gets back in the states, 37 til she arrives in Fargo).
My Birfday.Haha. Because really, I'm a gangsta'. I'll be turning the big double deuce on June 28. I might work. Doesn't really bother me. Because I'll find some way to celebrate. Not even concerned.
I love my life.
