Irene!

Hurricane irene came through north carolina yesterday, and she packed a punch! It wasn't near as bad as floyd and fran were but she was no joke. Greenville has some clean up to do this upcoming week for sure. Trees are down, some couple fell on houses, but thankfully (from what I've seen) most didn't hit anything on the way down. We have been without power for 2 days now.yesterday wasn't so bad but today has been a little tough. I've been so bored. And did I mention its hot?

In all honesty, I should have gone home on Friday but I kinda wanted to prove to myself that I could survive a hurricane by myself. That I didn't need my Momma and Daddy with me. And tonight its looking like im going to be in the apartment all by myself. My roommates are all else where. But that's okay too because I could have packed up and gone home today. there is power back home. But, again, I need to prove to myself that I can be a grown up and stay in an apartment by myself. Even without power.

Once I get some power back, fingers crossed for tomorrow, ill update some more. This week has been full of fun things as well as this weekend. Even during the hurricane.

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50 things about me...

... you may not know.

Alternately titled. A list of random facts about me because I'm suffering from severe boredom.

1. I'm a people pleaser, but I can get super mad, very quick. I won't let you know that I'm mad at you though. You have to figure that out for yourself.

2. I have a short temper and next to no patience. Working on it!

3. Lots of times feel like I'll never date anyone because no one will ever like me.

4. Country music is normally always playing in my car! Love it!

5. Listening to country music at night makes me feel sad.

6. I get a splotchy, red chest probably once a day at least. It can be from anything. Something as simple as touching it, wearing a necklace, not being in my environment, being the slightest bit hot, talking to people I normally don't talk to, etc. Just ignoring it. I wish it didn't happen.

7. When I'm in the sun or get hot, my calves will turn red. It looks like hives. That runs in the family.

8. I decided to be a nurse, at orientation for school. I was standing in the line with the 'undecided' majors and decided on nursing, right then. I've never changed my mind.

9. I hate making any type of decisions. Whether it be where to eat or what clothes I want to buy.

10. I don't like fancy food, really. Give me something simple and I'm good to go.

11. I don't like for my food to touch other foods on my plates.

12. When it comes to cars, I highly doubt I will ever buy a brand new one.

13. My car isn't pretty but I love it! I will drive it "until the wheels fall off."

14. I love love love people watching.

15. I have a hard time studying in the library, I'd much rather be in my own room at home or the apartment.

16. I have a fear of throwing up! A legit one. I probably should see a therapist about it.

17. I wish I knew where I would end up in life. But don't we all? I'd even settle for a hint.

18. I get really nervous about change. Of any sort.

19. I prefer being with someone all the time. I'm not a fan of being alone, at all.

20. Before I go to bed I have to know where every one is. I walk around the house/apartment and make sure everyone is in bed. haha!

21. I get up right before I fall asleep and fill my cup of water with a lot of ice.

22. I have a bad habit of not locking the doors when I'm inside but at night they will be locked at all times.

23. I laugh at EVERYTHING. For real. Even when it's not appropriate to laugh, I laugh. I don't mean anything by it though, I guess a lot of times I don't know what else to do.

24. I'm not one to cry unless I am completely stressed out. And then the tears flow but I'm not actually crying. Know what I mean?

25. I'm scared I won't be able to get pregnant once I'm married and ready for children.

26. I can sleep the day away if I allow myself too.

27. I bought my first pair of like high heels not long ago. I mean I'd had smaller heels and I love flats but these are like 3 inches.

28. I love looking at other people's houses that I don't know.

29. I'm extremely observant.

30. I have big dreams of reading lots of books but sadly it never happens.

31. I need to make a list of stuff I want to accomplish in the next few years or so. Just so I can look back and see where I ended up compared to where I thought I'd end up.

32. I have a huge guilt conscience.

33. I keep track of when I owe someone money. To the cent. And when someone else owes me money. But I try not to ask for money, often.

34. I love having a clean and tidy house but sometimes I fall short and get a little messy.

35. Sweet tea is my drink of choice. Water is next in line.

36. I love having long nails, even fake nails, but they get in my way so I usually keep them short.

37. I don't read my Bible nearly enough.

38. I love my Baptist roots, but I love non-denominational churches and contemporary music.

39. I cherish my friends. New and old.

40. I know who my bridesmaids will be, when I get married. Lord only knows when that will be, but I'm almost positive, the same girls will still be on my list then that are right now!

41. I love beach music and stuff like Jack Johnson. But it's not something I'm always in the mood for.

42. Alcohol is not my thing. It just doesn't appeal to me, I'm not a fan of the taste, or the heartburn it gives me.

43. I like the idea of summer, but not the heat.

44. I have always wanted to go to a chiropractor just for the heck of it.

45. Sleeping requires lots of pillows for me! Atleast 3, normally I sleep with 4. Since I've been home for the summer I sleep with 5 to 6. And all of them are behind my head/back! I practically sit up.

46. My brother is one of my friends. He is my little buddy and tag-along.

47. Braces may as well be a part of me. I've had them for wayyyy too longg. Maybe I'll get them off soon. Who knows, though.

48. I always thought I would have horses after I graduated and was older, but honestly I have no desire to ride again. It hurts my heart, because I loved it so much and I don't know why I don't want horses anymore. I wish I could make myself want it and love doing that again.

49. As I said earlier I get nervous about any sorta change in my life, but I usually always end up loving the outcome.

50. I'm a procrastinator, no doubt about it. I will wait until the last minute to do anything. Like tonight, I'm leaving the house tomorrow at 6am to go back to school and I haven't finished packing or cleaning up my room. I'll do it later.. haha!

I think that's enough random crap from me. So long summer..

2 years down, 2 to go!

In just a little over a week, school starts again.

Me and 129 other students will be starting our professional school. That sounds weird, huh?

Nursing school has come faster than I have ever imagined. I never thought I would actually get accepted, much less on the first time and here I am about to start.

It feels like I'm just a freshman starting college all over again.

Two years of studying 24/7/365. Am I ready? Yes, no, maybe so!

I'm honestly scared outta my mind.

I'm doubting whether I can do it or not.

I'm nervous. Anxious. Excited.

Ready to know the outcome.

Ready to be done with boards. Passing them, of course!

But I don't want to wish these 2 years away. My last years of college.

I hope they don't go by as fast as the first two did. Because it literally feels like I blinked and there they went.

I know I'll meet some awesome people, hopeful people who will turn into great, lifelong friends.

But right now I mainly just want to make it through school with as many A's as possible and no C's. haha!

Here's to two long, hard, fun years of nursing school.

I CAN DO THIS!!

10 years ago today...

(don't hate on this picture, ha!)

...this puppy was born!

...then she grew up...

...and is the sweetest, most protective, lazy, lovable lab around...

Happy Birthday LB!

hope

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24

There are many times a week when I say "I hope to..." Shoot, I probably say something along those lines twice a day if not more.

When I say "I hope this" or "I hope that" or "hopefully so and so will happen" I've realized that, that hope isn't exactly the hope talked about and described in the Bible. When we say that we have hope in Jesus, that is a completely different word to me. And trust me this lesson has just hit home for me. I don't know why, it should have been a long time ago.

The worldly hope is not certain it's something that we are wishing for and wanting to happen but who knows if it will or not. If it does, a wish and want of ours came through for us. Biblical and Godly hope so very different. There are lots and lots of verses throughout the Bible that speak of hope. I see and understand this hope as not just a worldly want of ours, but, instead something that will for certain happen we just have to trust the Lord and wait until it does! That is comforting to me. Biblical hope is steadfast (I think that's the word I'm looking for).

When we have hope in the Lord that He has something up His sleeve, I interpret that as we are in the waiting and He is teaching us and polishing us up for that something we have hope for. Maybe we have to hope for something to appreciate it. Maybe in the process of having hope He is teaching us a bigger lesson.

I don't know where exactly this has gone but it has been on my mind lately! I think, Jesus has as much hope is me as I have in Him. At least, I'd like to think so. I know that I have a lot of hope, but plenty of work to do, as well.

Hope is a expectation that is certain to happen. If it's biblical! And not the human in us just wanting.

For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one also hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. Romans 8:24-25

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

done for the summer

Welp, today is my last day driving to Nashville. In other works, today is my last day of work for the summer. :( You'd think I'd be happy, and I am to an extent. I'm ready to get everything organized for school, I'm ready to really clean my room here at home from top to bottom, I'm ready to just breath a little bit before school. But.. I love work. There are not too many days that I dread going into work. I have grown to love the residents there (most of them), love the people I work with, and the people I work for.

I am really kinda sad.

What exactly are my days going to be filled with for the next week?

I don't get to wear my super comfy scrubs on a daily basis without looking like I'm crazy since I won't be going to work.

I don't get to make any more money, except on the weekends I work while in school.

I don't get to see my sweet little ladies at work.

It will be weird not seeing Mr. K, almost every afternoon, sitting in his door way being nosy and asking me as soon as I walk over to east wing "Do you have me today?" And the thing is I don't hardly do a thing for him when I do work his hall, he's so independent. But it's nice knowing that I have become a familiar face in the building.

I'm ready to go back to work and I still have to work this afternoon!

But, school calls. :)

i'm not a reader

if you know me really good, sit down real quick... i'm about to tell you something that will send you into shock!

... I think I'm going to go to the library tomorrow and pick up some books to read before school starts back. i know, i know. and i don't have a fever. ha! i just want to read a couple of books. weird!

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and as soon as Angie Smith's new book comes out i plan on buying it. just because her first book is the only book i have ever read front to back. ever! and i loved it! i'm thinking this book will probably be the same.

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i have heard many people who have read these books and they just loved them so hopefully i will too! if i really end up reading i'll be sure to report! :)

It's HOT!!

Y'all I love living in NC but this summer has been atrocious! Today it is supposed to be 100. Or at least feel 100. I might would die if I worked outside. Thank the good Lord above I have a job in the A/C. I honestly can't imagine working outside on days like today. Do you think they get the day off? I doubt it, but that would be nice.

The point of this post, I think the heat sucks the life out of most people. I know it does me. I don't wanna do a darn thing when it's hot outside. Shoot I don't even wanna eat sometimes. I have no energy to run, go to work, clean my room, do anything basically. I'm just ready for a 'cold' front, if you will. I'd kill for 80 to 85 degree weather.

BRING ON FALL!! AND COOLER WEATHER!!