I should be studying...

Well, it has been a little while since I have posted anything and I am doing a little procrastinating right now. I should be studying for my ACLS renewal tomorrow, but every time I look at the book I remember why I did not go into anything cardio! Interpreting ECG's is not my thing!!! Hopefully I will survive tomorrow. Say a prayer for me.

So, I am sitting at Starbucks and listening to someone interview for a babysitting position, and it makes me think about college and when life was a little simpler but yet complicated...little do you know how much more complicated life gets while you get older and you can reflect and remember how trivial things were you worried about in the past. Which is what I try to remind myself of every time I get worried/stressed about the here and now.

Right now I am very much thinking about my future and what I am going to do. I really know now I want to put the degree I worked for so hard to use in some way. Be in prayer that the right job will open and be offered. I have found several promising positions. I am trusting that God will open the doors for what He wants for me.

Also, (as always) contemplating my singleness. Which I know I don't speak too much of (to most people at least :) because I do not like to dwell/think about this part of my life too much. I guess I know how I can make myself upset and question a lot about life when this subject runs through my thoughts. I ran across this blog the other day and it is perfect. This is someone that my sister follows, so I occasionally check her blog too...she went through a time of singleness and I really love what she had to say about it. I try to remember the blessing of being single...like she says being able to enjoy doing what I want to do. I know that I would not have had the opportunities I have had to move and travel if I was married, and not so sure if I would have gone back to get my master's if I was married. God definitely has His blessings for singleness, but it is also very challenging at the same time.

My verse for the week: The Lord will fulfill HIS purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever--do not abandon the works of your hands. Psalm 139:8

Now back to studying :)

Sleepless nights...

Well they are at least sleepless for a reason :)

I have now worked five complete night shifts and to be honest it has not been bad at all, and I have been able (so far) to adjust back to a completely normal schedule during the day...YEA!!!

I have had a delivery every night I have been at work and usually have at least an admit for labor after I deliver and get my first patient to postpartum. It really is a little wild with how busy this hospital is. But it does make the time go by faster while there. And I will add to that- all my patients have been so very sweet and the doctors so very nice! Definite added plus to the job!

I had a really good weekend. Friday night my friend Katie and I wend down to the Galleria and walked around. This is no ordinary mall. It's HUGE! I still don't think I have seen everything there is to see there. Which is good--that means I will be back :)

I went to the movies on Saturday. And let me say- I feel very small town. They have these awesome theaters here where you can order food while watching the movie. You just hit a button on the table in front of you and someone comes and takes your order, refills your drink, etc. It was really neat. The area the theater is in was really neat too...lots of restaurants and stores and an open lawn space they had turned into a dance floor. Tons of families there. And best of all I learned there is a Brio here! Can't wait to get some Lobster Bisque soup!

I also am very encouraged about the potential to find a church home. I have been visiting places and this past week, I really enjoyed the church I visited. I am actually kind of sad that I will not be able to attend for two more weeks due to being out of town and working. But I am praying God leads me where He wants me to be.

Since my sewing has been on the back burner for a little while I have finally had time to think about some projects I want to do. Here are a few things I want to make...

Wouldn't that be the cutest baby gift? I also thought about making the fabric a bit longer and using some ribbon at the bottom to make it a gown. I know that my sister loved these on her children and it was hard to find anything larger than a 0-3 month size.

I have actually started this project. My niece is having her room done in owls and Kris and I thought these were so cute, I have one made but I think I am going to modify it a little bit...thanks Pottery Barn for the idea!

I am traveling home Wednesday morning for 7 days and will be making a quick trip to Birmingham for a baby shower. I'm excited about seeing my family and friends in Alabama. But before I can do that I have two nights more of work to get through :)