Happy New Year :]

New Year's Eve 2010.

New Year's Eve is a good time to reflect on the year.
The good, the bad...the ugly? Well...let's reflect, shall we? :
I've had a pretty awesome headcold for the last week that won't go away.
I'm on my 5th shift of work in a row (with little sleep in between).
I still have 3 shifts/2 days to go until a day off.

See you later, 2010! Don't let the door hit you on the way out!!

All and all, 2010 was pretty productive for me.
   -- I survived my first real semester of nursing school and managed to only get one C (plus) out of 6 classes. I'd say that's pretty good ("C's get degrees, Jackie").
   -- I worked hard. I managed to keep up with 2 jobs (80+ hours/2 weeks), school (16 credits) and even squeezed in a little (although not enough) social time with friends.
   -- Speaking of friends...2010 was a good year to catch up. There were babies born and weddings/engagements (but not mine) and sweatpant Fridays. I'm looking forward to much more of the same in 2011. (Man, I love my friends!)
   -- The most recent (and most exciting) thing of 2010 is my NEW CAR :] When I was told the Malibu would need to go and I would need to buy a new car...I cried. Yep, actually cried. Not that I'd miss my old car so much as I didn't want to deal with work, school and worry about a car payment. But, I sucked it up and went to Ford in search of a new (and realiable) car. From the minute I sat in that soft, warm, leather seat of my new Focus I was in love. Forget the stress of the car payment...it feels a lot better knowing I won't have to stress about not having a realiable vehicle. And the heated seats, sunroof and pretty paint job aren't so bad either ;)

Looking back on 2010...it's kind of a blur. I realize now more than ever...I can't wait to be done with school and be able to start enjoying a little more of my time. It's sad to see that my list of memorable things of 2010 is so short...but when I try to think of exciting times...nothing comes to mind.

Here's to hoping 2011 is full of fun. And productivity. And passing grades in all of my classes. And laughter. And friends. And lots of sweatpant Fridays :]

Wishing you ALL a safe and HAPPY New Years!!