Today's Events

I was kinda expecting to stay at home bummed out today; what a terrible thing to expect. It ended up being a wonderful day. I really truly smiled today, I had legitimate joy. It started out sleeping in, a rare occassion in the life of nursing school. I then worked, which went by fairly quickly and had the opportunity to vacuum to Christmas music. It's about time we had Christmas music. Playing four-square was fun, I'd never played it before. I also got to go to a shaving head party. I didn't shave mine but it was encouraging to see someone selfless enough to give up her glory for a person struck with cancer. Satellite is always a plus, I pretty much live there. Hadn't seen Alli in so long, it was a blessing to chill with her a bit today. Yay for people that remind me of Jesus, I saw quite a few tonight. Brittany birthed Zoey too, yay for that! I'm so happy for her, prayers to her and her family. New mommy... yay!

Ashamed

I'm ashamed to say I don't act like Christ. I earnestly desire to be more like him, to love. The truth is, I don't love like that. Love your enemies? Do I even have enemies? I guess in silly ways I do. Instead of loving them, I grow bitter toward my enemies (if indeed that is an appropriate title.) Let's all love, it's breaking my heart that I don't love, that we don't love. I know very few people who exhibit the love of Christ, very few people in the church, in His body. It's heart wrenching and it's gotta change... NOW! They'll know us by our love, so let's love one another instead of participating in these petty arguments and popularity contests or whatever. Let us be the least. Let me oh God.

Oh Boy

Tonight I had a wonderful time swing dancing. I even met a few pretty cool people. I was having a grand old time dancing, getting to know strangers, smiling, ya know... chillin' out. Then it happened, a oh so much older than me nineteen year old boy, yes boy not man asked how old I was. Why would I lie about my age? Seventeen I said without thinking twice. The response was not wanted... "Oh, you're illegal." llegal? Illegal for what? To buy cigarettes? To buy pornography? To buy something expensive? To get a lottery ticket? To have sex with? Well, excuse me! That turned the conversation around, I believe I was seen as a child after that statement. I thought it was darn rude of this boy to say that, and to act differently once my age was exposed. Hmph, well I was done talking to him anyway. I'd much rather be seen as a little girl than some hoochie mama that's only being spoken to because she's "legal."

Blind Leading the Blind

As I was driving home yesterday I saw a young woman taking awalk in her seasonal winter coat and sunglasses. I quickly noticed that she was carrying a walking cane, a trigger that she was blind. The woman was smiling, she may have even been laughing. It was almost as if she had a flirty look about her. My initial thought was that she had a psychological problem and was talking to herself, then I assumed that she was singing or talking on the phone. I then noticed that a man was walking with her, I was unable to see him until now and thought it was quite pleasant of him to take her for a walk. Finally, I observed that the man was also carrying about a stick and was wearing shades over his eyes. The man ran into a little dip and seemed to warn the woman that they were approaching a unexpected decline. They continued walking, smiling, talking. Oh how romantic it all looked.

Study Party, Part II Con't

This study group was a bit more successful than the last. Three Junior nursing students and I reviewed the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system. I flt pretty ding-a-ling-dang smart tutoring all of them and it reminded me of the good ole' days prior to clinical, pharmacology, etc. These students were dedicated enough to show up at a stranger's house to receive tutoring on tomorrows test, how lovely. Gerome even came, the poor guy who was the only one that showed up last time. I think it went well, only tomorrow's test results will tell.

Study Party Part II

Though it wasn't successful at first, I've once again attempted to throw a study party. That's right, several Junior and Senior nursing students will venture out tomorrow to cram knowledge into our craniums. I can only hope for success. Stay tuned for more!