TOO close for comfort...

Ok, so, long story short...Jon was trying to figure out a way to put my boxes of Christmas decorations (5 of them) up on shelves in the garage. They weren't really fitting at all on the shelf he put up, so we were trying to figure out what to do. I thought of the idea to clear out the closet that is under the stairs and put all that little stuff on the garage shelves, and the big boxes in the closet. Here's where it gets a little too close for comfort. I reach into the closet to start taking things out, and just where my stuff is stacked up (where the ceiling of the closet angles down under the staircase) was a scorpion...alive and kickin! Well, not kicking exactly, but moving!!!! I, OF COURSE, screamed for Jon, and he didn't believe me at first. He grabbed a glass to catch it in, and then let it out onto the kitchen counter for me to get a better picture. For the record, I was ok with taking the picture while he was at the bottom of a very tall glass!! The ugly little thing saw his chance for a getaway and started running (yes, running) around the counter, and Jon finally caught him again in the glass. My heart was POUNDING!! I have a couple pictures, but I don't want to grab the card reader to put them on the computer...cause what if a scorpion is on it! You'll see pictures as soon as I decide I'm not going to run into another one of those little guys anytime soon! Moral of the story is...I'm calling an exterminator tomorrow. My friend Karen says they're only about $50 every other month, and that it WORTH IT to me!! :) Whew! That was excitement for the evening! Anything else...hmmm...OH, the weekend's events went great! Jon went to San Diego very briefly to grab some things, including his truck, and went to a race on the way home. I had Relay for Life on Friday night (from 6pm to 6am), and then TOPS (Team of Physicians for Students) all day Saturday from 7am to 6pm. Busy, but awesome! Karen and I only made it til about 2am at Relay for life, but we were at TOPS bright and early to start physicals at 7am! As a group, we did over 1100 full physicals with EKG's and even some echo's on student athletes from around the county. They ranged in age from 10 years old to 18. It was very cool! We mainly did vital signs and EKG's, and a group of PA students did the head to toe physicals. It was put on by a doctor that runs a local ER, and it was a great day! I'll post pictures from the weekend...just not right this moment! :) That's about it up to this point. I keep feeling things crawling on me! It'll be fun to sleep tonight! I am setting up a donation account at Lloyd's Pest control...haha...just kidding! Two weeks from today is my last final, and then I'm off for 2 weeks. I'm looking very, very forward to it! Actually, I'm looking forward to catching up on some sleep! Mom and Bob are coming out, and I'm not sure what else we are going to do. I'll keep you posted! The next 2 weeks are full of exams, competencies, and finals, so keep me in your thoughts! I'll check back in soon! Lots of love from AZ!!

Not long now...

What a fun and busy weekend! :) Passed my exams...what a relief!! We have a couple more projects to do over the next week or so, and then finals! I am blown away about how fast this semester has gone! I love our professors, and I'm nervous about having all new faculty this summer! If they are even half as good as the ones we have now, we should be ok! :) During summer semester (we call it Jr. 2), we'll be doing adult health and psych. It should make for an interesting time! It'll be busy and crazy, packing 16 weeks into 12...but I'm sure it will go by fast too! My last final for this semester is Monday, May 11th, and then I have about 2 weeks off! I am looking SO forward to it!! My brain has been on overload mode the last couple weeks, and I've taken to making up my own language when I can't find the words I'm trying to say! :) It's quite funny! When Amy was pregnant, she always said that the baby was eating her brain...well...Nursing School is eating my brain! :) (In a good way)! My mom and Bob are coming out for a couple days at the beginning of my break, so it'll be nice to see them! Haven't seen Bob since the wedding, and it's been a few months since Mom's been out. We're going to go to a "celebration" dinner on Monday night after my last final! :) I'll post pics of their visit for sure! What else... Have I mentioned that I'm madly in love with my husband? Not sure if I'd thrown that in lately! :) Hope you're all doing well. Summer is creeping up on us here, and I'm not sure how prepared I am for it! I'll keep you posted! Today is only about 90, but yesterday was over 100! I hear it only goes up from here for the next few months! If you don't hear from me for a while, check to make sure I haven't melted! haha! That's about it for now. I'll write more and post some pictures over the weekend. Friday night is Relay for Life at my school, and all day Saturday is an event called TOPS (Team of Physicians for Students). We'll be doing physicals, EKG's, and all sorts of fun stuff...great opportunity to meet people and get our names out in the medical community! Lots of love from AZ!!

Another big one tomorrow...

So, tomorrow is Exam #3 in Pharmacology! I'm really nervous, but trying hard to be as prepared as I can be!! I had a theory test on Monday, and got an A!!! What a relief! With only 3 weeks left in the semester (and only 2 weeks til finals), I want to do as good as I can and go out with a bang! :) I've been so lucky to have a great study partner and friend, and Jon is SO supportive of me. He's had a tough few days, and it's been really humbling to see his patience in dealing with things as they come, and still be present and positive with me and my school stuff! I really don't think that there are words in any language in the world that could even begin to describe how much I love this man! :) I'm not sure exactly what I did to deserve him, but I sure am glad I did whatever it was! I'd better get back to studying now! I'm hoping to have the grade for my exam tomorrow night, but it's usually Monday before they post them! I'll let you know! Hope you all have a great weekend!

Happy Easter!

Hello All!
Hope you had a great Easter today! Jon and I had a fairly mellow day. We went to church this morning and then I spent ALL day studying for my exam tomorrow. I signed up to work with the kiddos in church, and there was a need in the nursery. It was very fun, and I think I might be able to help on a regular basis now. :) This will be a busy week. I have an exam tomorrow and one on Friday. At least they aren't both on the same day...like the last 2 have been! I think I'm ready, but I'm going to study more tonight to be sure. I missed the usual family time today. Easter is always so fun, especially with the nieces and nephews, and it was kinda odd to not have the whole gang around! But, we had a nice first "married" Easter. My mom sent us an Easter basket in the mail this last week, so our house has cute decorations and even easter eggs hidden here and there! :) Thanks Mom! 30 days left of school (Well, 1st semester anyways)....but who's counting! It'll be a busy few weeks as we finish up projects, final exams, etc., but it's going well. Happy Easter! He is risen! Lots of love from AZ!!

5 weeks to go!!

It's true! And, I can hardly believe it!! Time is FLYING by, and it's crazy to look back and think of everything we've learned since January. Starting right away in 2nd semester (which we call Jr. 2), we get to start IV's and we'll be working 12 hour shifts in the hospitals!! I am loving every second, but looking very forward to our small, but very needed, break in May. Our last final is May 12th, and then we're off until the 26th. I'm not too sure what we're going to do, but I'd love to try to get home (to San Diego and Bakersfield) if we can. We'll see! Other than that, I'm just looking forward to a small break from the classroom for a couple weeks (and maybe finishing my office?!?!)! I still look at our wedding photos everyday, and just love them so much! Hope you enjoy them too! I just keep thinking what a fun time it was, and how happy we are! :) I better get back to studying...just wanted to check in and say hello! Hope all's well where you are! Lots of love from AZ!