Ahhh, where do I begin, this will probably be a boring post to most of you, but I feel like writing so I'm gonna. I can't believe that Christmas break is already over. It was a nice long break, but it passes WAY to fast....probably because I was out of town for most of it.
I don't know about you guys, but first days of school are always really stressful for me. Well, I take that back kind of, they have been in nursing school. In college, the first time around I loved it b/c all teachers did was read the syllabus/go over the calendar and we were usually out early. Nursing school, not so much....we do go over the syllabus and calendar but then we have lecture. Ugh! And then you get all stressed out trying to figure out how you are going to get everything done this semester. You realize that you life once again is going to be TOTALLY taken over by school work and studying. You start putting stuff in your calendar and making to do lists on to of to do lists. Have I mentioned I love lists. I love making them and crossing stuff off them, I make them for everything!
I am taking Mental Health this semester, and I'm a little worried about the clinical aspect of it. I'm going to be at a Ready for Work program for mothers with substance abuse problems. I am worried that I won't be able to relate, I know nothing about substance abuse and I don't want to bring my sterotypes and prejudices to the table. I guess maybe it is a good thing that I'm aware of them.
I'm also taking Ob/Peds clinical, and I'm really excited about this. Right now I am thinking that I want to do Labor and Delivery after I graduate, but I've only seen 1 birth (Sydney's) so this semester could change that. Also as I was talking out loud and bouncing my thoughts off someone today, I wondered if me wanting to be in that area is sadistic, not sure if that is the right word, but do I really want to be around people all day that are having babies, when I can't even conceive one....am I just punishing myself? will I be able to handle it? what will I bring to the table for these women if I have never given birth or gone through it?
I'm taking two other classes an elective and a research class. I'm not excited about either. It's going to be a difficult semester, but I'll get through it just like the last 2.
I've also realized that my entire day is thrown off if I don't exercise, especially if it is a stressful day. I am grouchy and just irritable if I haven't gotten a workout in. It's weird, I've never been psycho about working out/exercising but I can tell a HUGE difference in my mood when I haven't been able to get a work out in. It doesn't even have to be a long one, like tonight I didn't get home til almost 8:00 pm and I left this morning at 7:00, I hadn't been able to squeeze in a workout today b/c of class so I made myself go to the gym for just 30 mins on the treadmill, but it was a hard 30 mins, and I felt SO much better after getting my heart rate up and sweating it out. Exercise really is a stress reliever.
It's weird this self-reflecting stuff. I don't do it a lot and I don't particularly enjoy it but people say it's good for you so.....
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Thanks for sharing... I'm sure you will have a very successful semester because you are determined. I can relate to the work out addiction thing. I USED to be that way too - Haha. Gotta get back there. But if you think about it, doesn't that defeat the purpose if not getting a work out in actually stresses you out? Learn to rest, my dear. It's just as important to your phsyche. Love you BIG! Sorry again about Monday. Hopefully a night off was a good thing for you.
Enjoyed your blog. I agree about the exercise. It does make a big difference. I'm so thankful Papa and I have a accountable partner that expects us to exercise Mon,Wed and Friday. Otherwise, lots of mornings we would just opt to stay in a good warm bed. I think it is wonderful that you want to work in the Labor and Delivery room. The patients will be really glad that you don't have any stories of your own to share with them. LOVE YOU ma
wow, I am just tired reading about your classes and schedule! but, you are very strong and will make it through with flying colors. you will be great in whatever field you go into...because you are loving and compassionate to those you care or will care for. I hope you have a great semester! love you.
You will do great; you always do!!! Let me know when you can squeeze me into your crazy schedule...I'm very good for study breaks :) Love you!
Good luck this semester! I know you'll do great!
praying for you this semester!!! jr and colton say "hi aunt summer and uncle josh! miss yall!"
Thanks for being so open and honest. Good luck with your classes! You'll do great! I love you!
I am excited for you and can't wait to hear about all you are learning. You will do a great job. Love you. Mom
I can't wait to hear about the stories from labor and delivery because you only have me to compare to. Most women don't go through labor as controlled as me ;) Just to warn you...no, I am just joking. I love you so much and am proud of your pursing your nursing degree!! You are an amazing friend, sister and aunt. Come visit in your spare time which sounds like you aren't going to have much of.
Wow, Summer. You are a such an awesome young woman. I know you are going to make a huge contribution to this world. Love You, Auntie
Summer I feel the same about my daily workout. I am glad you are my daughter and you will make a great nurse. Love DAD (had to put under MOM's name as this is my first comment ever)
I think you would be awesome in labor & delivery despite not having your own child...yet. I mean, you are an Aunt of like 83 kids so that stands for something!! :) Good luck this semester. I'll keep you on my prayer list right next to Brad since he just started his hardest semester yet. Should get interesting. Love you!
we will be praying for you this semester Summer. you should come and run with me ash and chrissi sometime. we could always use your training advice :)
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