Best Weekend Ever

I had such a wonderful weekend... I thought I'd tell everybody about it. Have you ever gone somewhere and left planning the next time you could go back... having to tear yourself away because you just want to stay. That was me yesterday as I pulled out of the Ketterman's driveway in Loudon County, VA.

How did I get there you ask??? My boyfriend and I went to see one of the Ketterman girls get married (his oldest brother is married to the oldest Ketterman girl). The weekend was full of setting up, arranging, cleaning, celebrating, dancing, breaking down, eating, eating and more eating... what fun. Pete and I helped set up and tear down for the wedding as well as enjoy all of the festivities. This was, quite possibly, the best wedding I've ever been to. The Ketterman family is filled with so much love it just spills over. It was nice to take part in that and have an invitation extended to return whenever possible. As I consider where I want to live when I'm done with school and such, in Loudon will definately get some consideration... we'll see what God wants. Thankfully there's always a hospital to be found, so where I go doesn't really matter.

But anyway... coming off of the high from the weekend is tough... back to the hustle and bustle of school and such... kinda hard to come back to. But it's only a season right?

Talk to you all soon!

long time no write

So, it's been a while since i've updated... there are so many reasons for this. Summer lended me a restful time and a time when i didnt' feel the need to be attached to this electronic leash, but as school has begun again, I am on the computer more often.

School is great so far this semester. Really a lot of work... as my roommate pointed out yesterday, never before has my life felt so planned/scheduled/mandated by someone else and something else... but it's worth it for a time. Over the past couple months a vision of what I actually want to do with nursing has been formulating in my mind and last night as i was laying in my bed, God helped me put the pieces together... for more details on that, just ask. I don't want to bore everyone with my ramblings on that subject.

But life is good... I hope all of you out there are doing well. You cross my mind many times and I wonder about you. Let me know how you are if you get the time... love to all of you!

Another Day

Here I sit... Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea... waiting for my shift to begin. So, I thought I'd write a little update....

Things are going well. I'm working a lot and trying to get some downtime. Spending time with my family (which i love) and just enjoying not having much to do before next semester begins.

There's not much new in my life... but life is good.

I hope everybody is doing well!

I'm Back

OK.... yes... it's been two months since i've updated, but surprisingly, not much has been going on.

I successfully completed my first semester of nursing school. I didn't do as well as i have in semesters of the past, but I did really well compared with my classmates.

I'm still working at the coffee shop which i thoroughly enjoy. However, since i dont have any classes to take this summer, I find myself to be somewhat bored. I've decided that I need a hobby... something new and different. I already crochet a lot and do other crafty things, so I'm looking for something different and exciting (not that those are not exciting, i do thoroughly enjoy them). I've been running more... but that only takes up so much time... I do think that I'm going to try and run a half marathon in september. I am excited about that. But, on the whole hobby thing, I would love to have some suggestions. So if anyone has any ideas on what hobby I can take up for the summer, please do let me know.

My boyfriend Peter and I are doing really well. According to my sister, we're sickingly sweet. We have a lot of fun together, and upon thinking about it recently, I don't think I could have found anyone that compliments me better than he does. We go together like milk and cookies... peanut butter and jelly... sandwiches and a picnic... i think you get the picture. We've been dating about 10 months now and it's pretty fun... not anything like i expected it to be (dating someone that is...for those of you that dont know, he's my first boyfriend)... but it's way better... and he definately has challenged me and has helped me to grow in a lot of areas.. .and it's pretty awesome!

In other news, my parents celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary this week. I think that's pretty awesome. I hope that me and my husband are like them one day. They are two of the most amazing people I know. so, If my husband and I end up being half the couple that they are... we'll be doing pretty good.

My goal for the summer (yes, it's taken me one month of being out of school to come up with a goal) is multifold, but all related, hence why i say goal and not goals...

I need to do some growing. There are certain areas in life I really messed up in over the past year or so. I'm kicking myself for it now because I didn't realize that i was messing up, nor did i understand what was going on inside of me. But hindsight is always 20/20 right? I'll go into a little detail so that those of you tha pray can pray for me, because I really need it. I've been doing some soul searching and have realized some things. I have this wall that I hit in relationships. I have a hard time accepting sometimes that I don't have to be perfect and people do in fact love me. I need to be reassured a lot and told these things (much to the annoyance of those around me). I'm very insecure.. though I'm a hundred more secure than i used to be. And because of this, I unknowingly push people away.. i push those closest to me away and end up hurting not only myself, but them too. I could deal with hurting me, but hurting them is hard to get over. So this summer, and beyond I'm trying for some personal growth... I want to learn how to communicate my needs better and become more secure... and repair the relationships that i've hurt/damaged. I also want  my relationship with God to go back to where it was and beyond that... and i think that all of this goes together... so much prayer would be appreciated. I'll get there i know... regardless of how rough the road there is.

Well... i guess that's all for now. I hope all of you are doing well... keep in touch and let me know what you're up to. Also, remember, any suggestions about a hobby would be much appreciated! Have a great day everyone!

Is summer here yet??

I am ready for summer... with two weeks of classes left.. and a zillion things to do, i'm am at best OVERWHELMED! I just got my schedule for next semester and its going to be a doozie... but if i keep telling myself that it's doable, it is. Soon, before I know it, this chapter inmy life will be over and I'll be a real nurse.... and doing what I'm growing to love.... I'm excited, but also enjoying the path that's takingme from point A to point B.

More later, friends!