We just got back from seeing "Madagascar 2," and it was okay. I liked it about as much as I like "Cars"...it didn't suck. The only good music was the same as the first one.
I know you are technically "old" and some may call you out of date...but DUDE, you rock! Since I stole you from my husband (who just let you sit and gather dust b/c he found a newer toy), a load has been lifted from my shoulders....literally, all those books were heavy!
I am able to complete my retarded drug lists faster and without papercuts...and look up drugs & words for other non-PDA lovers (for shame).
I have to admit that I did jest at your followers last semester, I am truly and completely converted now! Really, I swear! But, no promises after graduation ;-)
So, just don't break on me, and I won't break you! Then I would cry, and have to carry around more books again. I thought you cared!
On a positive note, my med-surg (regular hospital admits) is over and I have started my Psych rotation, which I am totally stoked for. Yesterday was awesome, even if we spent most of the day looking through charts and watching videos...it was a day without wiping butts! YEA!!!!
I was so excited to vote today. The first time I voted (2000) I was a retard and make some really stupid decisions. I didn't do the research I should have, and pretty much was the lemming that Michelle so lovingly described.
I stayed up late last night and went over all the voting records and information I could find about all the candidates, especially the locals and filled out my sample ballot at home. Filling in those ovals needs quite a bit of practice!
So, now I am free to complain for the next four years...are you ready?? But seriously, Lord help us all!
I was so excited and motivated to get to the end of the Twilight series...and now I am kind of bummed. I was about to go to pick up a book to read before I went to sleep, and I didn't have one. So grabbed a few of the books I had purchased on a whim that looked interesting...but were completely not what I expected and will be in my garage sale next weekend.
So, I need some suggestions. I have always been a huge fan of the movies based on Nicholas Sparks love stories, so I was thinking that was a possibility. Also, there is the current Eragon series...but I kind of want to read something not targeted for the teenage audience.
So let me have it, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
A friend sent this to me, and it was too good not to share! Best rendition I have heard in a very long time.
Here is the link to the video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKCVS57j284
So I finally finished the last book...and wow, "Breaking Dawn" totally made "Eclipse" bearable! I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed it.
First, Bella finally gets out of her whiny phase!!! I was almost considering not reading the last book b/c I was so frustrated with her character in the third...but it was well worth it. And I like her a lot more as a vampire, and so does she.
Second, Jacob wasn't as bad either, and I really enjoyed the chapters from his perspective...but I was expecting him to hook up with Leah, but I understand why he didn't. Crazy werewolves!
Last, I just adore Edward! He is so loving & PATIENT, even when he doesn't need to be. It he is the epitome of unconditional love, ahhhh..... *sigh*.....
So, you might be wondering if I plan on going to the movie opening night. Well, I want to, but I don't think I can handle all the teeny-boppers in the audience....which is why I like to go to the very late showings....and in case people try to bring babies. People talking, babies crying, kids kicking my seat & being disruptive in a movie theater is one of my major pet peeves...which is why I put Disney/Pixar movies on my Netflix queue...then I can pause when Eric starts talking ;-)
So, if you haven't read the books, I would really suggest it. I LOVED how it ended and if you stopped halfway through the series you are missing out. BUT, I still don't think it is appropriate for teenagers, especially the last book. No explicit sex scenes...not by a long shot...but way too much heat & desire for the teenage audience, just my point of view.
I woke up this morning feeling very refreshed, which was surprising for the 6 hours I allotted for sleep last night (big exam on monday). I took my morning meds and started re-reading my notes...then went I went back into the kitchen I was surprised just how much time had passed. So, I thought, "great, I can eat breakfast!" (I have to take my meds on an empty stomach...so I have to get up early enough to take them, and eat breakfast an hour later)
I started putting some laundry away, b/c I get distracted too easily, and then when I looked at the clock on the DVR I was surprised how much time I had to get ready, so I finished with the laundry and hopped in the shower.
When I was all done I looked at the clock on the stove and just about freaked out. Had it really taken me over an hour & a half to take a shower and blow dry my hair? That is when it all clicked...Daylight Savings time. My cell phone (which I use as an alarm clock) & my DVR had changed automatically...but all the other clocks in my house conspired against me to try to initiate a nervous breakdown! I love stress.
I wonder how many people are going to show up to church an hour early today?
Every semester our school finds some way for us Nursing Students to get involved in the community. This semester we participated in Tobacco prevention education to the 6th graders in the local area.
I was really dreading this b/c I have a test on Monday, and a million other things to do, but it ended up being very enjoyable.
We were all split into groups of 3, and they finally learned that letting us choose the groups ends up with happier groups. So Vanessa, Kim & I went to Davidson Middle School here in Crestview and had a blast.
We were there through the entire day and gave the presentation to all of the science classes. There were corny games/questions/videos, but overall it was way better than I thought it could be. The kids were great and our host teacher was amazing. We had great reactions from the students...which was probably due to all our pockets filled with dum-dums waiting to award everyone who participated :-)
The coordinator for the program, that gave us all the initial information, stopped by our school and came to our presentation. This was the only time I was really nervous, but she said she was very impressed and thought we did an amazing job. I asked her why all the Middle Schools in the area weren't getting these presentations, and she said they didn't have enough volunteers...so I told her that I was completely willing to do this again if the presentation was the same, b/c I didn't have to practice. Her eyes lit up, and I wrote down my email address for her.
I have to admit that I did have alterior motive...we have to do a lot of volunteer hours before we graduate...so I saw this as an easy way to complete those hours. And, I really liked the message, and how receptive the students were.
I am not quite sure how many phone calls the school will get from angry parents though....b/c when we were talking about "ways to aviod 2nd hand smoke" I asked the kids, "do you have the right to ask someone not to smoke around you?" And almost all of them said, "no." To which I replied,
"Yes, you do!!"
"This is your body, and you have the right to protect it against harmful substances."
"If you can't leave the area, you have the right to ask the person not to smoke."
You wouldn't believe how many smiling faces were staring at me after I said those words.
Yes, some parents will be upset...but I think that if it causes just one parent to choose to take it outside...then it was worth it!
