Earlier Post

I had written this right when I started Integration and I guess forgot to post it. It wasn't finished, but I will go ahead and post it.

So I just started integration last week. It is a preceptorship for 5 weeks where we do the entire nurse's schedule and eventually take all of their patients - getting ready for us to become nurses. I take the boards in 2 months! Crazy. I then have a little over a yr to then get my MSN. I'm sure it will fly by.

About integration - I am placed at South Austin Hospital in Postpartum. This is a much smaller hospital than I am used to. The other hospital I did my maternity rotation at had about 60 beds and this one has 19 (PP). It's kind of nice, but probably as much doesn't go on here. I am doing one day shift and the other two shifts a week are nights. Nights are also totally different for me and so much quieter on the floor!! So far I like it, but it's not my favorite. We'll see as the time goes on. I have been thinking about that recently - just what area I want to be in, what city, etc. I've kind of been having conflicting thoughts. I really love maternity, but I love a lot of other things too: pediatrics, adult ER, and psych. At the same time, I love how in nursing you can choose whatever area you want - and then switch later if you are tired of it!

Other than my integration, I am staying busy with studying for the NCLEX. Two of my friends and I bought a review online and have been doing that about once a week.

Ten on Tuesday...again on time!

1. What is the worst movie you have ever seen?

Probably Jeepers Creepers 2 and I also fell asleep during The Notebook and The Avaitor - heaven forbid!!

2. Do you have a favorite Disney/Pixar film?

A favorite....umm yeah ALL. I absolutely loved the new Toy Story (3). I also love Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, and Up. Ok that is pretty much all of them. haha.

3. Do you have a favorite movie from the 80′s?

This is kind of like a ? before. I don't really watch "old movies." Well I just looked up The Shining to see when that was made and it was 1980 - so there we go!

4. Are there any movies you saw more than once in the theater?

Hmmmm. Probably not. I can be a penny-pincher and especially for $10 a movie. I can almost say with certainty I have not seen a movie again in the theaters at least in the last 6 years. Some of my friends though are like - "yeah, Harry Potter for the 8th time...." um no.

5. What is one city/area of the US (or country you live if you do not live in the US) that you have not seen but would like to see?

Oh gosh, I want to go everywhere. My top 2 choices now are Northern California and Washington DC.

6. What are your favorite toppings on an Ice Cream Sundae?

I'm not much of a topping person. I LOVE ice cream for what it is. If I had to chose, I guess caramel.

7. How many proms did you go to? What color was your prom dress? If you went to multiple proms, what color was your favorite prom dress?

I went to 2 proms. I had a shiny red/maroon-ish dress my junior year. My senior year it was black and short and I loved it.

8. Is there a sport or extra-curricular activity that you didn’t get to try as a child that you wish you would have? (e.g. gymnastics, piano lessons, ballet, etc.)

I got to do a lot - dance, piano, saxophone, basketball, volleyball, etc. Maybe I would have wanted to do acting classes.

9. How many siblings do you have? Are you the oldest, middle, or youngest?

1 younger sister, so I am the oldest. A lot of my personality totally goes with this - take it for what its worth. :)

10. Do you feel like you fit in with your age group? Or do you feel younger/older than your age group?

Sometimes I do. I sometimes feel like an old grandma that has a great perspective on life and what am I doing in this body. haha. Other times though I just want to play around like an 8 year old and be a kid forever. So I guess it works out that I am 23. :) (Oh and a psychic once told me that I have a much older soul).

Ten on Tuesday...

Yay! I just remembered to do this on Tuesday, and yes I have been very busy this Tuesday!

1. If given the oppotunity, would you choose a mediocre job that paid well or your dream job that paid poorly?

I would probably choose dream job that paid poorly. I would rather love going to work everyday and doing things I love than be rich. Perhaps my husband will be the one bringing in the money anyway :)

2. What is your favorite thing about the 4th of July? (For the foreigners: What is your impression of the 4th of July?)

Fireworks! I just watched the ones in downtown Austin from Congress Bridge - pretty cool. I also love having things cooked on the grill and then eating watermelon!

3. What’s the most random fact you know about American history?

This question is random...that's for sure. I don't know much about regular facts, so this is a hard one. Skip.

4. What is the best fireworks display you’ve ever seen?

I really like the Lake Conroe one - out on your boat and "I'm Proud to be an American" playing

5. Who taught you how to put on makeup?

haha. I think myself and probably from watching my mom and friends.

6. Have you ever gone through a financial planning process? Tell us about it.

Ummm. no? My consists of writing down approximations for monthly expenses and getting out that much in a loan. :)

7. What was your favorite outfit as a kid? Bonus points for pictures

hahahha. I WISH I had a picture of this. I know I definitely have it somewhere too. The first thing that came to mind was a blue flowery jumpsuit that I loved. hahahha. oh the 90s!

8. Do you prefer a beach, lake, swimming pool, or no water?

Depends. Love listening to the water at the beach and finding shells. However, salt water = yucky and sand is stuck everywhere. Lake - cool if you are hanging out on the boat, water skiing, etc. Pool - just to lay by and then jump in when you get hot!

9. Do you recycle? If not, why?

No. Sad day. They don't have it at my apartment. We should get this though because I would definitely do it! We make so much trash. I use reusable bags at the grocery store every time though.

10. What are your thoughts and feelings about the Twilight Saga?

Love the books. Read them before it got all crazy. It's a great mindless/fun read. Movies = suck. The only thing good about them is seeing how hot Jacob is. :)

Finally on Tuesday...

WOOHOOO finally doing a "Ten on Tuesday" on Tuesday. I am barely making it!!

1. What was/is your favorite live action (meaning not animated) kids movie?

Of course as soon as I see the word animated, that is all I can think of. Probably...the mouse on the motorcycle, the sandlot, or the indian in the cupboard. Haha those are the only "live" movies I can think of right now.

2. What is a bad habit you have? Are you working on breaking it?

Sometimes saying things before thinking. I am definitely getting better!

3. Describe your father in 3 words.

Loving, dedicated, talkative.

4. Which character in the Breakfast Club were you most like in the ’80s?

Considering I have only seen like 5 minutes on cable...I don't know any of the characters names in this. I know...it's a sin...but I don't really watch "old" movies.

5. Name 5 songs you know ALL the lyrics to.

I probably know way more than just 5 - but for sure - Bohemian Rhapsody, Remix to Ignition (haha), Beautiful Disaster, Roxanne, Laughing With.

6. Do you make pancakes from scratch or a box mix?

Is bisquick considered a box mix? haha I guess so. That's usually what I use.

7. What was your worst job ever? Why?

I haven't had that many jobs, but I would have to say being a hostess/waitress. People can be very rude, cheap, and picky! They also made me scrub the floors - like freaking Cinderella!

8. What was your favorite class in high school?

Favorite material - Spanish and A&P

Favorite because my friends - A&P, Spanish 2&3, Pre-calc

Favorite because the teacher was funny - Eng 4

Favorite sport - basketball

Favorite challenge - Calculus

9. Favorite summer guilty pleasure?

Definitely have to be Sno Beach - love that place!!! Always blue hawaiian on one side and the other side changes.

10. Please share your best money saving tip!

Using coupons, buying things on sale, and buying store brand. I have school loans right now and no income so I can't exactly save. I suggest putting money into retirement starting from the beginning though!

Once again...

Once again I am going to write "Ten on Tuesday" on Wednesday. I guess I have extra time on Wednesdays and not Tuesdays.

1. If you could trade lives with a celebrity for a day, who would it be and why?

I would have to say...Scarlett Johansson...for the sole reason that she is married to Ryan Reynolds :)

2. Do you prefer receiving handmade or store bought gifts? Be honest!

Probably a store bought gift. I love handmade cards though!

3. Would you rather camp or stay in a hotel?

It really depends on where it is, but in most instances I would say hotel.

4. What’s your favorite comfort food?

A LOT of them - chicken fried chicken and mac&cheese / for dessert - any blue bell ice cream

5. You’re having a really bad day at work. How do you unwind when you come home?

Listen to music, search around on the internet, text my friends, eat a snack...oh wait...this is what I do pretty much everyday

6. What’s your favorite chore? (Or, the chore you hate the least)

I guess if I have to choose - washing dishes isn't that bad (unless I didn't have a dishwasher...I would HATE doing it for every piece of kitchenware I owned)

7. What got you interested in blogging?

I had a blog when I studied abroad and now that I am in grad school I thought I would start another one. It's just a form of writing I like - since I can write about anything.

8. Are you currently reading a book? What is it?

Surprisingly, I am not currently reading a book, but I am an avid reader when I have the chance. Kind of sad...but I just counted and I have 20 books stacked up in my room waiting to be read.

9. Do you have a favorite artist?

I don't know much about artists - so probably Ansel Adams (photographer) because I saw some of his work at UT. I also liked Gaudi (architect) when I visited Barcelona.

10. Have you ever met someone famous?

Not that I can remember...so if I did...I guess they weren't all that cool to remember. I did go to a Rocket's game and high fived Yao Ming and Steve Francis.