An Unfortunate Last Name for a Doctor

I am working on a big research paper right now. I have a lot of studies that I've been reading, and there is this one author that keeps popping up. He is the primary author for two of my studies and listed a couple other ones. His last name: Slaughter. "How are you doing today sir? I'm Dr. Slaughter and will be performing your heart surgery. Do you have any questions for me?" I wonder if that's why he went into research...patients couldn't handle his last name.

And yes, I'm procrastinating.

Emotionally involved

I can't imagine what I'm going to be like when my children play sports. I get so emotionally involved in sports games when I watch them. I lost my voice at the volleyball game tonight. Football, volleyball, tennis, soccer, the Olympics. I don't really care that much for basketball (I know, grew up in UCONN's backyard and I don't care about bball. I'm weird.) I love it! I'm not sure I'd ever be able to go to a game and sit in a nice box seat because I wouldn't be able to contain myself and be professional :)

I forgot I had a blog

So I've been pretty busy the last couple weeks, and I forgot I had a blog. I hadn't read any one's updates, or thought about updating my own even thought theirs lots to catch up on.

First, I'm not taking down my Olympic theme for a little more while because I'm still going through withdraws :(

Second, I have been a busy little clinical girl. I worked 6 shifts in the last 7 days, PHEW!! But I'm done with my required hours, so I don't have to worry about squeezing in hours. I got to see some pretty SWEET stuff this week at the hospital, I can't really tell you what it was because of HIPAA but it was totally awesome.

Third, I got new glasses.

Fourth, I got a job offer from my unit for after graduation!! WOOT, WOOT!!!!

Fifth, I decided this week that being a Nurse Anesthetist is a definite possibility for my future. I used to think it would boring, but after talking with my preceptor at the hospital who is going in April, I understand the appeal. Plus, I'd make bank.

Sixth, graduation is only 45 days away, oh my gosh that's totally awesome!

So yeah, I still a couple papers and tests, and an NCLEX away from living in the real world, but overall life is pretty sweet right now :)

In love...

...with the Olympics. Seriously! I can't get enough!

My favorite moments:


Evan Lysacek wins GOLD!! and beats the creeper Russian.


Stephen Colbert climbs into the fake fireplace during an interview with Bob Costas. Stephen humbly admitted that he single handedly saved the entire Vancouver Olympics by saving the US speed skating team. He also jabbed at NBC for ruining the Olympics for everyone with their delayed broadcasts (I'd have to agree).


Shen and Zhao won GOLD in pairs figure skating, the last thing they needed for their resume.


Alex Bilodeau was the first guy to win GOLD for Canada on home soil. The best part of the whole story was during the medals ceremony, the thousands of people that were there were all singing O Canada so loud and proud. I may have cried :)


Seth Wescott has won 2 GOLDS in a row in snowboard cross. But the best thing is he was in 4th the whole race, then came ahead and passed the guy in the lead in an AIR PASS!!!


LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE HIM! Shaun is pretty much my favorite person that I've never met :)

Olympic Fever

I got Olympic fever! I love it, all of it!!! I think it's really funny, but if you go to a movie with me, I won't cry. Movies never make me cry, doesn't matter what the story is. I frequently cry watching the Olympics, it's just so awesome!!!

I'll be happy when...

You know how people say that you shouldn't have the attitude of "I'll be happy when I graduate or when I get married or when I have kids or when I'm an empty-nester..." Because if you live like that then you won't ever be happy. I'm pretty sure they're wrong.

I'll be really happy when I graduate.

Life is great!!!

Things are going really well right now. I am having a great time!

1) I LOVE LOVE LOVE capstone. Seriously it is so sweet on the Thoracic ICU, and my nurse mentor is awesome! He is really trustworthy and lets me do pretty much all the care, but still teaches and is just so great!
2) It snowed on the car last night so I don't have to go pay to get it washed!
3) Men's volleyball is back!
4) I did really good this week at keeping my room clean. You'd be so proud, dad!
5) I took a practice NCLEX exam and it told me I had a 95% chance of passing it on my first try!

Life is great!! :)