Quick thought.

I just saw something someone posted; they just got back from a week long vacation in California-- including a trip to Disneyland.. And the caption was: "What a great trip, how exhausting."

Funny thing is tho, your vacation you are looking forward to.. 

- it will be here and over before you know it..

As much as you are loving your first day, with that whole week off ahead of you..

- suddenly it's time to pack up & head home. 

#Enjoythenow. 

That moment you are in--right now. The one that you are wasting your time reading my silly little pointless blog...

I challange you to go outside and live.

Slow your breath down, and focus on this present moment... 

How does it feel to lie/sit down?

 How does your inhales & exhales feel? 

What is in the sky/on the ceiling?

 What can you do to push all your stressors away? 

#BREATHE.  

INNNNNNNNNN

& 

OUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT.

Pause to take it all in.

2020

Our journal topic for this weeks clinical was:
"where do you see yourself in five years, and what steps do you need to do to get there?".

Have you stopped to think about that lately?

In five years, it will be freaking 2020!
In five years, I will be turning 31. :(
In five years I will no longer be living with my mommy.
In five years, I will be a wifey and a mommy too!
In five years, I will have an established nursing career.
In five years, I will be officially "grown up". #scary.

It got me thinking: today is the oldest you have ever been, and the youngest you'll ever be again. Soak up every last moment, because life keeps on going whether you are ready to live it or not.

California dreamin'

We've been planning our annual Newport Beach vacation this year, hoping I can go--I get only one week off during summer!
In honor of my California dreaming, here is a little healthy snack for you to try.
Inspired by Dough Boys, one of our favorite little breakfast spots by the beach. There's is not quite as healthy but it sure is oh so delish!

Toast your favorite bagel thin, apply a thin layer of your favorite cream cheese (I use either veggie or whipped plain), cover with avocado and tomato. Sprinkle some lemon pepper & enjoy!

To spice it up, instead of tomatoes, use your favorite salsa!

RN TO BE.

Here is half of my class, sorry about the lighting! We are HALF WAY done with clinicals this semester, thank goodness! I have had a pretty fun time at Salt Lake Regional. I've had some awesome patients that remind me that even though nursing school is a major struggle, it is absolutely what I want to do.

I have only seven months, two weeks, and five days. Not like I'm counting or anything ;).

Balance yourself.

I am in love with this:

☯Balance is the key. In everything you do.☯
Dance all night long and practice yoga the next day.
↬Drink wine but don't forget your green juice.
Eat chocolate when your heart wants it and kale salad when your body needs it.↫
Wear high heels on Saturday and walk barefoot Sunday.
Live high and low.
Move and stay still.
↬Embrace all sides of who you are.
Be brave, bold, spontaneous and loud and let that compliment your abilites to find silence, patience, modesty and peace.↫
☯Aim for balance.☯
Make your own rules and follow your own path and don't let anybody tell you how to live according to theirs.
#namaste.
☮♥☀

#bragpost

Sorry, but I have to brag for a second:

I feel like the luckiest girl in the world.

I love my school, and my cohort is the most awesome group of people. My classmates are all so fun and so smart! We are a very supportive and cohesive group, and I could not have done this accelerated program without them.

I LOVE my job, and my boss tho? #bestbossever! She is one incredible lady herself, let alone one incredible manager. I don't know how she manages to juggle everything on her plate. My coworkers are the shit too! I'm so lucky to have such great experience in such an amazing department. Did I mention I was rated as the number one CNA by my peers, and number two by our nurse team? #braggingrights.

My boyfriend's perfectness cannot even be described in words. He is beyond my wildest, most extrodinary dreams. I fall more in love with him every day. Every time I look at him I am impressed how handsome he is-- and that smile tho, wow. I can tell him literally anything, fart on him, and he just looks at me like I'm the most beautiful girl in the world.
Every girl needs a David.

I have the best friends, they are so supportive and way too much fun. I can't wait to be done with school so I can see more of them.

My family tho, like whoa. They are my rock. [They must be the reason I am so freaking cool too.] I love having such a tight family with such good, positive people. Plus, my cuzzies are the freaking cutest. It is so cool that I have gotten so much time to spend with my Grandma, she is such a great role model for me. Also, I don't know what I would do without my mother.

I've received a lot of compliments on my "sunshine" lately, and I can literately feel it shining out in rays. I feel so lucky and blessed every single day, and that must be where all my happiness and sunshine comes from. I am a true believer if you want to be happy -BE HAPPY.

What are you feeling especially blessed or thankful for today? If you are feeling down and out, I challenge you. Every night when you crawl in bed, think of three things you are thankful for today, and three things you want to accomplish for tomorrow.
Think happy thoughts, then sleep on them, and make the best of every day.

Howdy!

Hiiii there!
I thought I'd update while between semesters and I actually have a weekend off, and of course I have a severe case of writers block.

Can you believe this summer is over already? It's definitely been one of my favorite [and busiest] so far.

David and I just celebrated our one year anniversary, and it's crazy how much I am still falling more in love with him everyday!
I also am HALF WAY DONE WITH SCHOOL! ahhh, I can't even believe it: I'm going to be a nurse!! :D. Sorry for neglecting you, my sweet little blog. I've been on a Sex and the City kick lately, maybe I will find some writing inspiration for my zero readers :).