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I want a new computer! Like really, really, a whole, whole lot want a new computer. Probably a Mac! And Photoshop! And a new lens for the camera! And someone to teach me all the cool tricks to take great pictures (or at least have Will/Cameron/Richey send me a tell-all cheat sheet on how to actually use the settings on my camera. And don’t even try to use that whole “I’m a professional cinematographer” thing on me. Like that means anything.)
My 22 week orientation to being a new RN is swiftly coming to an end. The classes ended last week so now I work 36 hours on the unit every week. That’s three 12-hour shifts. I leave at 6pm and get home at 8am the next morning. It makes for very long nights, but for the most part I am really enjoying the work. There still are and there will always be hard nights but for the most part I am becoming more at ease, and more confident in my ability to do this.
When I get off orientation in November I will be on my own and able to pick up extra shifts. Just in time for Christmas. BANK.
Speaking of holidays, Avelyn’s Halloween costume is in the works. It may or may not involve tulle, feathers, ribbons and felt. I’m totally excited about it and really hope it turns out okay. On the contrary, I am totally dreading Thanksgiving. The stress of Thanksgiving with the in laws is starting to eat a hole in my stomach. Maybe I will end up having to work… just maybe.
I have fallen in love with The Big Bang Theory. If you’ve never watched you need to, it’s hysterical.
I tried on black leggings this week for the first time since grade school. The image in the mirror didn’t make me puke so I bought two shirts, black flats and a great sweater to go with them. Unfortunately they didn’t have my size in the leggings. I’m waiting on pins and needles and plan to look killer when I can pull it all together. Ohhhhh just you wait.
Did I tell you we got suckered into watching Twilight a few weeks ago? Netflix sent it by mistake so naturally we felt obligated to watch it before sending it back. I take back every snide remark I made to all my friends in nursing school – Edward Cullen is haw-aw-aw-awt, and now I am trying to read the books before all my nursing buds go see the new movie on November 30th. Honey, just plan for a Daddy-Daughter night in. Mommy’s going out.
My Hobo is really starting to talk these days. She doesn’t enunciate worth crap, but I know what she’s trying to say. Oddly enough I think the clearest sounding word coming out of her mouth is “Mel-mo” or Elmo for you over 5 crowd. I guess they read Elmo books at school because all of a sudden she knows who he is. And as much as I try to keep television and commercialized kids stuff out of our house, that kid loves Mel-mo and I’ll be damned if I don’t love her loving on him. Maybe Santa will bring a little Mel-mo home for Christmas.
i can make you a cheat sheet! but i would hope your husband would be able to help you out… tell him he should have paid attention in film school.
I would love it! I think he probably did pay attention, but we don’t speak the same language when it comes to teaching each other. The patience runs thin
I don’t believe in cheatsheets is all. She can show up to my “Intro to Media” classes in the Spring if she really wants to learn, but I have my doubts.
That’s a lie. The real truth is he’s afraid to teach me me what he knows for fear I will use the information and be better than him. Don’t worry honey, I can’t become better than you at something I already kick your butt at. *Smooches*
how does that red monster named mel-mo manage worm his way into every munchkin’s heart?!?
Awww. I wish I had something better to say but my brain is fried.
I just stumbled across your blog…you are quite the witty writer…love your postings! : )
I don’t know who mel-mo is…..am I missing out or just have a kid who is past that?
Elmo, the love of their life for the under 5 crowd.
1. I feel ya on wanting new camera/computer equipment.
2. Yay on orientation coming to an end!
3. Can’t wait to see Hobo’s costume
4. Holidays with my in-laws make me sick to my stomach too
5. Still haven’t seen Twilight, but I keep meaning to get it a try
6. I hate. HATE. Elmo. I’ve gone so far as to keep that red menace completely out of Avery’s life lest she fall in love with him.
Oooooh, what is Hobo going to be?