WB Dilemma

Hot pink, slingback, JanSport Trans. This was my first backpack in college. The love I have for this backpack is unnatural. It has one strap that crosses over your chest so the weight carries evenly on your back. This one strap deal makes it super easy to sling the bag to the front so you can easily access items in your bag. Perfect for finding keys, chapstick, cell phone, etc. The downfall to said bag: the shape. It's almost a triangle shape, so, when you add larger books, the bag won't zip. I would try over and over again to get all of my books and binders to fit. No success.

It was then I knew it was time to shop for a new bag. I looked for weeks to find one that I would love as much as my slingback. Of course, no bag could ever replace the feelings I had (and have) for that bag...but I needed something bigger (not better, that's not possible). Finally, I settled on another hot little JanSport number. This one had two straps. Cushioned. Wonderful. All black with a few spots of bright color. Classy, right? I instantly felt the love. The amount of stuff I can fit in this new bag is amazing. Or so I thought. I find myself cramming books and binders yet again. It seems the further I get through the nursing program, the bigger the book load (well, duh). I weighed my Foundations book tonight -- 7lbs 10oz. Really?! It's like carrying a good size newborn baby and a few of his friends on my back all day.

So, here in lies the dilemma: to wheelie bag, or not to wheelie bag?! Ya know, the backpack look-a-likes that have a long handle and wheels? The bag you pull behind you as you whisk by everyone else in the hall. The one that makes that "click, click, click" sound as you roll it over the tile floor. The kind I wouldn't have to constantly lift and swing over my shoulders. Ya, that kind.

I am not a flight attendant. I am not taking off on some elaborate vacation. I am not a pharmaceutical rep. I'm a nursing student. I'm tough. The elders used to walk up hill to school both ways carrying their books in their hands with no shoes and the sun in their eyes and the wind in their face, etc. I can carry a backpack...right? I'm beginning to lose faith in that thought. I have nightmares where I can see myself shuffling through the halls, wheelie bag in tow. I wake up in a sweat and realize it was just a dream...a terrible dream...that's slowly starting to move it's way into reality.

As I sit here typing, my back aching and my neck cramping...I wonder...could it really be that bad?

Beautiful Babies

Babies. Plural. One. Two. Boy. Girl. Beautiful.

This is John.

 He's such a sweet little boy.

He is the older of the two.

I got to snuggle him a bit, but (like any other little boy) he just loves the comfort of his mama.

This is Katie.

She's a precious little princess.

She's the baby sister of the clan.

Her and I spent our visit snuggling and chatting. She's a great snuggler. Oh how I love to snuggle babies!

I couldn't have asked for a better afternoon. You see, these babies have a super mom. She's super special. We got to chat about life. I talked about school. She gave me the pep talk I needed. She always does. Our visit was short, but we're busy gals and life doesn't stop for afternoon chats (although, I really wish it did).

*yawn*

Yep...I'm that boring.

Even made the baby yawn.

And I bet you're yawning now, too!

(ps. Aren't baby yawns the cutest? Aren't these babies the cutest?!)

*Stacey, Naomi, Ana -- pay no attention to my "quality" photos, at least they have cute subjects*

Welcome to my "life"

I love blogs. LOVE THEM. I just don't blog myself. I like reading about other people's lives. They are much more interesting than mine. Funny stories about things their kids said. Wonderful life experiences. Me? I work. And I go to school. That's about it. Interesting, right? But, every once in awhile, I get lucky and something exciting happens to me. And I always think, "wow...this could be blog worthy...but I don't have a blog." Now I do. A chronicle of my "life" of working and nursing school. I'll want to look back and remember this, won't I? Some day, I too will have stories of funny things my kids said and wonderful life experiences. For now, this will have to do!

Work. Ufda. It's been a little crazy around there the past week or so. Too much going on at once. But, I've had the weekend off and that's been GREAT! Lucky for me, I love where I work. I have the pleasure of being around some of the best people I know. Yah, my coworkers are pretty wonderful. They get me through the craziness.

School. Let me be more specific, NURSING SCHOOL! Yah, I'm there. A nursing school student. Not just the "pre" classes anymore. This is the real deal.

I can do this.

I won't freak out.

I will be a great nurse.

These are the things I keep telling myself. Classes start tomorrow. I'm nervous/excited/scared and dreading it all at the same time. But that's just me, I'm always an emotional wreck :]

But for today, I won't worry about tomorrow. Today I'm just a carefree gal. Coffee date with a good friend this morning. Running errands. Washing my car. And going to visit an amazing lady that recently gave birth to some beautiful babies. Yes, BABIES. She's pretty incredible and her family is top notch in my book. It's people like her that I look up to. She gives me strength in my life. She's been through it all and can still stand on her own two feet and live. I feel so blessed just to be her friend.

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed time with your families, I know I did!!