Day 213- Goal #1 for 2011

I first want to say that I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and took the time to remember what Christmas is really about and the is the birth of our LORD!
It was technically not our "first Christmas" but it was our first married, which did change some things. I had to work Christmas eve which meant through out the holiday I was slightly tired, but I was able to enjoy most of the holidays.
I came off orientation the week of Christmas. WhooHooo! I thought the doors were going to bust wide open, but thank the Lord it didn't. I am still learning, but making it. I am still having trouble remembering to do certain things which forced me to write everything down in a flip notebook I started back when I started orientation. I didn't need it while I was on orientation cause I constantly had someone going behind me to make sure I didn't forget anything. Not the case when your "on your own". But the great thing about where I work is that I am never alone. I work with wonderful, smart nurses and techs. And even if I get on their nerves sometimes with all my questions and cries for help.... they are always there. I have learned so much from them.

So I got a sewing machine for Christmas....I know its completely random. We have some extra money right now and I got this sudden urge to buy one. So I started researching and found the one I wanted. Well...Eric saw that I had been looking at them and bought it for me!!

I have always been interested in learning to sew. I dont know why....I guess I just like creating things and giving them to people and hear them ask "did you make this??"

This sewing machine actually out of all those above things kinda intimidates me...to the point that I haven't even taken it out of the box yet because just looking at the box intimidates me. I am looking for something to fill my spare time. Since we dont have any children and I am off 3-4 days a week, it gets kinda boring. There are only so many times you can clean the house and so many hours you can lay in the bed. So I am attempting to tap into my creative side and learn something new. I have a few goals for the new year and this is my first!!

Day 191- O Christmas Tree!!

So on Sunday Eric and I celebrated 6 months of marriage. YAY for us!! We also celebrated the fact that we are not buying a house....well not right now anyways. How did we celebrate you ask.....by shopping!! Wont tell you how much we spent....it was alot.....but it was worth it especially cause we hardly ever do it. It was fun.

We got our Christmas tree up about 2 weeks ago and finally completed it this week.

Eric and I never living on our own left us starting from scratch when it comes to Christmas decor. I did pick up a few things last year after the holidays last year when it went on sale and a soon as they started putting out stuff this year I started buying ornaments. We only have enough to fill the front of the tree but who sees the back anyways!! It looked slightly incomplete with just the ornaments so I added the ribbon and the other do-dads at the top a few days later. I think it looks great! Below are a few of our favorites.

Here is some of the decorations we picked up....it isnt much but its enough to make it look like Christmas!

These are the Christmas dishes that we have had for like two years. I almost forgot them till Eric found them while looking for something else. I wanted some green place mats but haven't been able to find any I like yet.

Well there it is! Hope everyone is having a good holiday season. I know sometimes this time of year can be hard on some. The darkness and the cold sets in and sometimes it can make some people depressed. Not to mention this time of year also reminds us of those who cant be here with us or those that we have lost. If you have lost someone this year or miss someone who has been gone for a while I pray that you will find the good in this season instead of the bad. Also remember that Jesus is the reason for the season. Presents are nice but thats what we have made of it. I wonder sometimes if that was God's intent for Christmas. Did he really mean for us to go out, spend a lot of money, in hopes that our money will be returned to us in gifts?? I don't know.

I sadly report that as your week ends mine begins. I have about a week left of orientation....yes I am still on orientation. The closer and closer it comes, the more and more I get nervous and stressed. I think that I am ready, and I know that I wont technically be "alone" but it all being in my hands is a little unnerving for me. They tell me it takes 2 years to be comfortable in my skin....two years feel like a life time. I am confident and I know I can ask if I am unsure...but to be honest I hate telling people "I don't know." The nurse is always suppose to know in the patients eyes. You know whats sad. I watch a baby story, and 16 and pregnant, and whatever else is on TV involving L&D so that even when I am not at work, I am still learning. And yes I learn from 16 and pregnant. I learn mostly how to deal with that age client. Its kinda crazy. But I want to be the best at what I do.....not right now....but one day. But I work with a pretty awesome group of women who have been doing this for years and have gotten me to the point I am at today. I strive to be like them one day.

I wish I had more to say....but for now thats about it. I think I am going to go eat something and watch a movie....