Almost there...

Out of the 10 months of the first year Nursing program at U of T, we're at month 8. We're almost there!

It's been an incredible challenge, but I know I made the right choice. There's been laughter, tears, anger, joy... it's an emotional roller coaster of a profession. But I love it.

I have an exam tomorrow, getting a mani-pedi with one of my friends, then my last 2 days of clinical, and then we get a week off! Glorious freedom! I can almost taste it. I'm heading off to Montreal for a few days, then I'm going to be home for like 4 days. During one of those days I will make a point of coming downtown to my place to pack up some of the non-essential stuff, like my juicer, one of my desks and chairs, and some clothes. I'm moving to another place in 2 weeks, so I kind of need to get a move on this stuff.

I found out two of my friends got accepted to this nursing program for 2011, and I'm excited for them to come! I had a mostly enjoyable experience, so I'm hoping they will too. And, I know that as a member of NUS, we have a lot of great ideas for helping make the incoming students feel more prepared and more supported than we have.

My plans for the summer aren't finalized yet... I have hopes of volunteering a few days a week, reading, working out, slacking... it'll be a lot like last year's summer! But, I feel like I need it. I haven't been feeling up to par this year, I'm not sure what it is. I'm so tired and exhausted all the time, and it's not like me at all. I want the summer to be my recuperation time, so that I can come back in September all charged up and ready to go. Sure, I'd love to have the work experience that some of my friends are getting at Sick Kids and doing research opportunities in the summer, but I feel like I can build on my existing knowledge in the summer. I just need a schedule.

What else... Oh! My 1 year anniversary with my boyfriend is coming up soon (hence the trip to Montreal). We'll be official on April 23. :)

I find it hard to believe sometimes how much time has passed; I feel like just yesterday I graduated high school, and entered UW, thinking "5 years will be such a long time in undergrad". UW passed by in a blur, and I miss it terribly. Now, I'm 24, no longer 18, and I'm almost done my 2nd degree. By the time I graduate, I'll be 25, and on my way to being a RN. I can't believe it. Before you know it I'll be 40 and with kids. lol. Ohh children... not looking forward to it.. but as I've learned today, child bearing may decrease risk of ovarian cancer, so I'll take it.