One day while sitting at work I began a conversation with a doctor. This is not surprising since I work in a hospital. I am a nurse. Anyway, we began thinking about life dreams, and I realized that I had not attained my wish list of life dreams. So with my 40th birthday barrelling at me at a higher rate of speed than Christmas, I went back to college.
All I can say now is what was I thinking. Now I work and go to school without sleep, I stay up all hours of the night doing homework, and I drive an hour each way to class. I never knew I had this kind of energy.
My daughter started college this year as well. We have a friendly competition with our grades. I am happy to say I am winning. However, I spend less time with my friends than she does. At work I am open about my new endeavor, and I am cheered on by all. All of my patients are impressed and proud, and my children are and always have been the thread to keep me going. I do not get support from my husband, but that is a completely different blog.
I start today with the story of how this blog began. I write this for the scariest class I have ever taken. But today I have conquered a great fear, and I can't wait to call my daughter.
So, hello and welcome to my blog.
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Good job. Keep it going girl. Believe in yourself and there's nothing you can't do. You've already proven it.
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Wow that's a really busy life you have going there. I commend you for taking it all on and pursuing your goals. I find the competition you two have going pretty humorous ^_^ . So what is your endeavor?
ReplyDeleteMy mom is going back to school, too. She's getting her master's here at USF (It would be SO weird if I ran into her). She travels about an hour and works, too. So I know how crazy it can get. We don't have a competition going with grades, but now I am interested in the challenge.
ReplyDeletemy endeavor is basically a two step process. I am getting my BA in Prof/Tech writing, because I don't want to be a nurse anymore. However, the second step to that is Law school. I'd like to change some things I have seen in the medical field. I'd like to make it more patient friendly, and take some power from insurance companies.
ReplyDeleteBravo! I applaud you. My mother who was a school teacher in our country had to start all over again in the U.S. She got her high school diploma and is trying to get in an LPN program. She's in her 50s. I'm really proud of her because it's hard to start over.
ReplyDeleteWhat chicken salad have to do with this blog... I dont know but I'm glad I read it. I guess this moment sort of empitomizes the type of person I am. I love inspiring stories. There can be no testimony without first a test!
ReplyDeleteWow, you're busy... Hope you like the Bible as Lit Class as well!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're a very busy person! Inspiring story, keep going at it and you'll do fine I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteWell, congratulations and good luck on your semester! I know that Biblical Lit paper will probably keep you up another night or two... at least I know it will for me. I like the blog... lookin' forward to reading more.
ReplyDeleteWell,Jonathan, I already have the bible Lit paper finished. One thing nursing and children have taught me is time management. Im actually having more trouble with the study questions. The bible is such dry reading. I have the last four questions to answer yet.
ReplyDeleteDear Mumma.. =]
ReplyDeleteyes at 18 I still call her mumma C=
I will win!
I love you.
Jenn.