Well, it's the end of week 2. I am loving everything about this program. I have no doubts about where I am supposed to fit in in the work force.

Week one was really easy. This week has been significantly harder.  My first test is tomorrow.  I'm a little nervous about it, but not as nervous as I think I should be.  I've studied, but these kinds of tests are not just regurgitation of information.  It's a completely different way of thinking.  Every answer is right, but you have to choose the best answer.  We'll see how it goes.  

Last night was the big benefit for the 3-day.  We had a really great turnout and raised $2,700.00 for the walk.  I am SO excited about the walk.  It's going to be really emotional to have my mom with me, but I can't wait.  

I love this time of year.  It's my absolute FAV.  The weather is cooler, Halloween is coming, then Thanksgiving and Christmas.  I love the Holidays.  This next stretch of 4 months will be fabulous.

I'm On My Way.

Yesterday was the day the rest of my life began.  

I GOT INTO NURSING SCHOOL!!!!

I had never been more excited to receive the news a week ago.  Yesterday was my first day, and I am now happy to say that I'm actually enjoying learning about something I care about.  It's been a rough process to try and get everything ready, but I have never been more happy to do it.  It thrills me to wake up every morning one day closer to being an RN. 

So, I have found my new theme for the blog: Nursing School.  I'll be blogging every so often about the events of school and such.  I'm so excited to start on my new journey and to share it with everyone.  It's been a LONG time coming. :)

Hittin the Pavement WALKING.

13 weeks until the 3-day.  That's 90 days.  Got up with the team this morning (Maury and Donna were missing) and walked 4 miles! I am proud of myself.  I haven't walked that much in awhile.  6:00 am came really early, but I made it and I am proud :)

So I have officially decided to compete again.  I am REALLY REALLY excited.  My local pageant is in about two months.  I am working with two of the best people, who have an amazing track record of state winners this year.  I have always wanted to work with them, but it never worked out.  But now it's my turn! Preparations are in full swing and I am loving it.  

My bead business is really taking off.  I am selling and buying and taking orders and coming up with new and better ideas.  It's thrilling.  I love making money doing things that I enjoy.  I don't feel like I get to use the creative side of my brain in Nursing so this has become the perfect outlet.  

Things are really great right now.  My mom said to me the other day...

"We have to focus on the positive things in life, not the negative.  When we do this, everything else falls into place."

I am waking up on the positive side of life more these days.