Nursing

So nursing is what I've been thinking about majoring in so far, right? Right. For my nursing class the assignment this week was to watch two of the Perspectives on Nursing videos on the BYU Nursing website. The first one I chose to watch was awesome. It's the Betsy Larson Pediatric Oncology one. I chose it because I want to go into Pediatrics and work at a children's hospital if possible. This really gave me a boost towards that direction :)

http://prenursing.byu.edu/#

It's about 17 minutes long but it's interesting (to me at least). If you have time to watch, I recommend it.

Just wanted to share something I enjoyed and something that added a little piece to this crazy puzzle of life!

Who knew I would actually really enjoy a homework assignment.... ;)

It's not Christmas and I'm an odd ball.

Last year I cheated, and started listening to Christmas music 2 weeks before December. I vowed to never do it again. It really does take away the magic of Christmas music and the excitement. Although I'm always sad and feel that I didn't have enough time to listen to the joyous, amazing, and fun songs of Christmas when it comes to January. I will usually listen to it a couple weeks into the new year then pack it up to wait for next year!

By doing so it keeps the excitement of the music there the whole time period you are listening to it. Last year I actually found myself ready to be done with it. Which NEVER ever  happens. I will make sure that won't happen again!


Why this random post about Christmas music? Because A) People are putting up Christmas stuff already and it makes me sick. Maybe not sick....but disappointed. It just isn't the same. And hey, lets not forget about Thanksgiving! Which brings me to B) I've come to the realization of my love for the Thanksgiving hymns this year and I don't want to skip over those! And then C) PEOPLE ARE PLAYING CHRISTMAS MUSIC ON THE PIANO. And others are requesting those songs as a warm up in ward choir. I jumped on that one like it was going to start the biggest fire in the world. Really, as soon as it was mentioned I objected and made sure everyone knew it. Goodness. I don't know what to think of all of this. I learned of this website last night, and I love it. Type the following into your url:

isitchristmas.com


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On another note, this kid in my ward reminds me sooo much of my nephew Oliver. He is the ward choir director. So you know what I do when I walk into choir? Look and him and smile. When I sit down to sing, I just look at him at smile. Seriously, every time I look at him, I just smile!  He probably thinks I'm some weirdo/freak. Sitting there smiling at him the whole time. I just can't help it. It kills me how much he reminds me of Oliver. I wish you all could come sit and smile in ward choir with me so you could see the resemblance.

Life is Happenin'

Blah.

I'm laying in bed with cramps, a sore throat, and the need to throw up. I guess you could say I'm not feeling so hot.

So while I'm waiting for the Presidential debate to start, I'm listening to Rudy and going through Pinterest. I want homemade rolls really really really bad. Pinterest is bad for a sick, unable to move (even if I was able to, unmotivated) person who wasn't hungry at all. Now I want those rolls, breadsticks, pasta, chicken pot pie, peaches and cream crepes, fruit kabobs, chicken rolls and creamy potato soup.

And I have no one to make any of it for me.

The downside of not having your mother right outside your door I guess.


Also, ANYTHING pumpkin sounds like heaven right now. Hot chocolate, pie, cookies, muffins, bars, donuts....anything pumpkin.

Gentlemen do still exist; what a relief.

Yesterday I was walking to the library (after my amazing nap) and as I was going for the door a man lurched in front of me and grabbed the door and opened it.

"Thank you" I said

"You're welcome" said he

I went on to the next set of double doors. I didn't expect him to come leaping over to open the door for me again; but he did.

"Thanks" I said with a bigger smile than before (It was super nice of him)

"You're welcome! I really like your boots"

"Thank you"

"It's chilly outside today, huh?"

"Yeah, it is a little chilly"

Then we parted ways and we said goodbye.


This guy was a little shy and awkward. He had his head down and turned toward me when he talked with a bit of a hunched over back. Although he wasn't some handsome manly man that gave me butterflies, it still made my day. :)

Bravo for being a gentleman.

took this on instagram. I wish I had my real camera as well. I made Jess stop in the car so I could take it. It was seriously a picture waiting to be taken! (too bad the other cars are in the background)

Just right

I took a nap today that lasted 2 hours. It was nice. My first real nap since college started. I've tried to keep from napping at all, because then I can't get to sleep at night. So I will tell myself that a nap isn't worth and slap myself awake when I start to fall asleep.

Today, however, I gave in. And I loved it. 

It wasn't too short, which gives me headaches. It wasn't too long, which also gives me headaches. It was the perfect 2 hours. 

My hair is bent and mis-shaped, and the makeup on the left side of my face is mostly gone. I've got to head to class. 

Clip in what???

http://www.thedaybookblog.com/2012/10/she-bangs.html


Not completely sure how I feel about these. Half of me says "genius" while the other half says "what. In the world"


Maybe I should get some of those handy dandy clip ins. I've been asking myself the same question on what to do with my hair. I could REALLY trip some people up with those. Maybe I'll get them.


(trip people up? Is that the right expression? If so, where did it come from??? Trip people up....hm)

Haha

via Mormon Probs on Facebook 

A kid sitting next to me and a friend in American Heritage stated (after the professor mentioned all the girls leaving): "Seriously. Who am I going to date?!"

It's true. The 21 year olds are gone or leaving and the 19 and 20 year olds are leaving soon as well! (not all, of course). So. Guy who said that, there will still be people to date. No worries. It just won't be as big of a pool to fish from.

So girls, if you want to get married, now's the perfect time ;)

Oh my!

This is post 201.


Holy. Cow.

Mission, here I come!

I know. EVERYONE is blogging, posting, and tweeting about this. But the announcement that worthy LDS young women who are 19 can go on a mission is incredible. It's an answer to my silent thoughts and prayers. And the fact that this announcement was made the week I turn 19 makes it all that more exciting! Serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is going to be PRIME.

When President Monson was announcing this super awesome announcement, I was assuming he would be lowering the age to 20 instead of 21; since he just lowered the boys age from 19 to 18. When he said girls could serve at 19 I could not believe it. I started crying and kept saying "Oh shoot, oh shoot, oh shoot" over and over again. I was in shock and had no idea what in the world I was going to do. Shortly after I was able to calm down and think. I realized what a blessing this will be for not only me, but a ton of other women out there and I knew I was supposed to leave when prompted to do so, and I knew that would be very soon.

While I'm not sure whether I will be going to school next semester or not, I do know that with in 7 months I should be gone. It's scary and I don't know what's in store for me or where I'll go, but at the same time I am amazed and completely excited at this opportunity.

Going from thinking I will be leaving on my mission in two years, to knowing that I will be not here this time next year (with in 3 seconds time) is crazy! Good crazy of course. :D

Last night I pulled out my scriptures and read Doctrine & Covenants chapter 4:

Section 4

Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to his father, Joseph Smith, Sr., at Harmony, Pennsylvania, February 1829 (see History of the Church, 1:28).

1–4, Valiant service saves the Lord’s ministers; 5–6, Godly attributes qualify them for the ministry; 7, The things of God must be sought after.

 1 Now behold, a ^amarvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men.

 2 Therefore, O ye that embark in the ^aservice of God, see that ye^bserve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength, that ye may stand ^cblameless before God at the last day.

 3 Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye are ^acalled to the work;

 4 For behold the ^afield is white already to ^bharvest; and lo, he that thrusteth in his sickle with his might, the same layeth up in^cstore that he perisheth not, but bringeth salvation to his soul;

 5 And ^afaith, ^bhope, ^ccharity and ^dlove, with an ^eeye single to the^fglory of God, ^gqualify him for the work.

 6 Remember faith, ^avirtue, knowledge, ^btemperance, ^cpatience,^dbrotherly ^ekindness, ^fgodliness, charity, ^ghumility, ^hdiligence.

 7 ^aAsk, and ye shall receive; ^bknock, and it shall be opened unto you. Amen.
Via 

I know this gospel is true and I am so privileged to be able to have the chance serve as a full time missionary for the church.


The church is indeed true, people. I know it. :D

Dear man I just saw at the creamery,

           You have the most amazing eyes. Seriously. I was having a hard time not just staring at them.
Your face was quite  good looking as well. Feel free to be in the same place as me on campus and somehow remember me and than randomly come up to me and ask for my phone number. I would give it to you.


Sincerely,
     
          The girl you just saw at the creamery

The Public Sentimental Post

Sentimental indeed. This isn't my style. But hey, I figured I should say thanks to a couple people.

Note: I'm trying to make this not so touchy-feely, so it may seem pretty casual. Just know that whatever I say should really be quadrupled in emotion. 

I understand that not even half the people will probably read this, but I'm going to say something to pretty much everyone anyway.

I have the best family ever. Seriously

Mom and Dad: Thanks so much for EVERYTHING! You have helped me out so much and I am more than grateful for all of it!

A and B: Thank you thank you thank you for letting me use your house in the time of need. And thanks for the food, ice cream, pie and everything else you have given me! It is all much appreciated!

L and A: You are awesome. And can I say that I could not have asked for a better sister  in-law ( and brother, of course)? Seriously, you are the best. Thanks for the grocery shopping, food drop offs, and visits and lunch with T and M.

S and K: I take the little book you made me everywhere. I really do. I transfer it from bag to bag and I love it, it's been awesome and it's definitely getting used! Also thanks for all the help with my camera, and photoshop and all that jazz I have questions with! I am sooo thankful!

L: You are so talented and I envy your all your amazing skills(art, landscape, style, and everything else)! Thanks for being a fun and amazing sister. I really look up to you :)

B and K: Thanks for calling and checking up on me every once in a while :) And for taking me to lunch! Also for all the gifts (journal, notebook, plant [I need to water him...], etc)! Also, the chemistry help was super. I may ask for more help in the future.

K and K: Okay....this may seem weird... but I love you. There, I said it (this does not mean I don't love the rest of you).

N and C: Again, I have another super great sister in-law! You guys are great and I'm sad you're out of state but I'm glad when you come to visit! It was fun to see you guys and will be fun again this weekend!

N: I WISH YOU WERE HERE. Oh well. Life goes on. Thanks for talking, skyping, texting, etc etc. I love having someone that I can seriously just tell anything too.

C: Thanks for talking to me and telling me stuff about your life! I love to listen and try and give you advice. You're awesome!

C: I miss you, Duke. Thanks for letting me act like my weirdest self around you :) Don't kiss too many girls. But if you do, tell me about EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM. Keep me updated bro. Thanks for picking me up when it's needed! You're a stud!


Okay, maybe I should have called this the "Thankful post". But it's pretty much the same thing to me...in  a way. Just trying not get too sentimental here. :D

Now enjoy a nice video my visiting teachers shared with me. I liked it a lot. (p.s. my visiting teachers are awesome)