Happy Birthday Pixie!!
I hope you have a fabulous day, and get spoiled lots :)
I miss you, my friend
Friday, August 18, 2006
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Course Results
Ok, here's the final verdict:
Midterm Exam: 94%
Midterm Assignment: 91%
Final Exam: 88%
Final Assignment: 91%
Course Grade: 91% = A-
Personally, I'm a little miffed that my final exam mark didn't hit 90, but oh well. I start Part II on September 7th, so hopefully I can do as well!
Some of you already know about the program I'm in, but to appease Darla (who has reminded me of her curiosity twice!) I'll give the short version.
The program I'm in is going to be frustratingly long, which is why I struggled for so long whether I was making the right decision in registering. I'm in a part-time evenings format, so in 3 years I will be an LPN. Then I can at least start working in a field that I love, and can upgrade to an RN at Grant MacEwan. Eventually I'll be able to finish my BSc in Nursing at U of A. The whole issue with this is the length of time it will take, but due to our situation in life with expenses and a mortgage, may only option right now is part-time classes. Ideally I would have liked to go straight to MacEwan and done my RN, but they only offer full-time.
Darla, I hope this clarifies my schooling stuff, but feel free to ask any question not answered!
My nephew, Brady, turned 8 on Sunday!! Do you know how crazy that is? Well, I know Lana does, but do you realize we had just graduated from high school before he was born??! That means that we've been out of MEI for 8 years and are 2 years away from our 10 year reunion!! Does that not seem freaky to anyone else? Maybe it's just me...
My parents will be married for 40 years in September, so my whole family got together for the long weekend to have an early celebration. Brent and Nikki were out from Abby, Lee and I drove down, and Scott, Carla, Brady, Megan and Caedyn drove in from Calgary. It was really fun and Monday was spoil Mom and Dad day, so they did nothing and we pampered them. At the end of the day we had planned a game of 20 questions, where using techniques of Charades, Catchphrase, Tribond and Pictionary, we got them to guess various family memories. VERY entertaining, and my mom did really well! Anyway, I think we accomplished our goal of making them feel spoiled and had some really special family time!!
I think that's all for now...
Midterm Exam: 94%
Midterm Assignment: 91%
Final Exam: 88%
Final Assignment: 91%
Course Grade: 91% = A-
Personally, I'm a little miffed that my final exam mark didn't hit 90, but oh well. I start Part II on September 7th, so hopefully I can do as well!
Some of you already know about the program I'm in, but to appease Darla (who has reminded me of her curiosity twice!) I'll give the short version.
The program I'm in is going to be frustratingly long, which is why I struggled for so long whether I was making the right decision in registering. I'm in a part-time evenings format, so in 3 years I will be an LPN. Then I can at least start working in a field that I love, and can upgrade to an RN at Grant MacEwan. Eventually I'll be able to finish my BSc in Nursing at U of A. The whole issue with this is the length of time it will take, but due to our situation in life with expenses and a mortgage, may only option right now is part-time classes. Ideally I would have liked to go straight to MacEwan and done my RN, but they only offer full-time.
Darla, I hope this clarifies my schooling stuff, but feel free to ask any question not answered!
My nephew, Brady, turned 8 on Sunday!! Do you know how crazy that is? Well, I know Lana does, but do you realize we had just graduated from high school before he was born??! That means that we've been out of MEI for 8 years and are 2 years away from our 10 year reunion!! Does that not seem freaky to anyone else? Maybe it's just me...
My parents will be married for 40 years in September, so my whole family got together for the long weekend to have an early celebration. Brent and Nikki were out from Abby, Lee and I drove down, and Scott, Carla, Brady, Megan and Caedyn drove in from Calgary. It was really fun and Monday was spoil Mom and Dad day, so they did nothing and we pampered them. At the end of the day we had planned a game of 20 questions, where using techniques of Charades, Catchphrase, Tribond and Pictionary, we got them to guess various family memories. VERY entertaining, and my mom did really well! Anyway, I think we accomplished our goal of making them feel spoiled and had some really special family time!!
I think that's all for now...
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Missing in Action??
S'up y'all! I promise, I am still here and reading blogs, just not taking the time to write any! I write my final exam on Wednesday night so I've been totally consumed with school stuff, but when it's over I'll have free time to write updates again. I can't wait!!
Stay tuned...but don't expect much until Thursday...
Stay tuned...but don't expect much until Thursday...
Sunday, July 09, 2006
A Birthday Novel to a Wonderful Friend
On this 10th day of July, in the year 2006, I feel inspired to write a blog for my friend Lana. We have been through an insane amount of experiences together, and today on her 26th birthday I'm going to reminisce a little, as my sentimental nature is prone to do!! This is going to be a little long...
Lan, we went through high school together, which in itself holds too many stories to mention, although Mr. Matwichuk's grade 8 Bible class will always be a treasure :) I was called 'Lana' more times than I could count on 100 hands... Have I ever mentioned that my massage therapist's name is Lana??... Spending a summer going through your dad's old dental patient files and determining that we will NEVER become dental hygenists... Going to White Rock in the summer with your mom and letting her fend off the creepy, drunk men (and incidentally, as I'm writing this I am laughing so hard I can barely type properly!)... Hockey games, oh such sweet hockey games, with your dad yelling at the refs, offering them his glasses (again, more laughter!)... Studying for Provincial exams and other important stuff that we don't remember anyway... Basketball games watching our teams win and lose and the rivalry between us and Abby Sr... Wasn't Jeff Burkinhshaw in the Eagle costume when the Abby guy pulled the head off?!... Crazy Hal, ah yes, Crazy Hal... The favorite ritual of McDonald's french fries and chocolate ice cream after basketball (and hockey?) games... Grad outing to Grizzlies vs. LA Clippers NBA game... Surprise visits to Trinity from Briercrest... Escaping from Alberta to visit you in Abby... My notorious good timing when you were working at Fraserway RV... My history of Murphy's Law experiences at your house!!... Coming to visit for the year 2000 New Year's party at Leon's... Being able to be at your dad's funeral... Having you to go through break-ups with me... Making time for a quick visit when you came out for Breakforth... Always having you to keep me "in the loop" of Abbotsford news... You meeting Lee... Meeting David... Being your Maid of Honor... Having you as my Matron of Honor... Being phoned the day Noelle was born and flying out to meet her... And that's only our friendship so far!!
In honor of this day that is yours, here is a short summary of our friendship in pictures. I could have picked more, but I didn't want to make an enemy, so I had to be choosy!!
Happy Birthday, my dearest Lana!!
Lan, we went through high school together, which in itself holds too many stories to mention, although Mr. Matwichuk's grade 8 Bible class will always be a treasure :) I was called 'Lana' more times than I could count on 100 hands... Have I ever mentioned that my massage therapist's name is Lana??... Spending a summer going through your dad's old dental patient files and determining that we will NEVER become dental hygenists... Going to White Rock in the summer with your mom and letting her fend off the creepy, drunk men (and incidentally, as I'm writing this I am laughing so hard I can barely type properly!)... Hockey games, oh such sweet hockey games, with your dad yelling at the refs, offering them his glasses (again, more laughter!)... Studying for Provincial exams and other important stuff that we don't remember anyway... Basketball games watching our teams win and lose and the rivalry between us and Abby Sr... Wasn't Jeff Burkinhshaw in the Eagle costume when the Abby guy pulled the head off?!... Crazy Hal, ah yes, Crazy Hal... The favorite ritual of McDonald's french fries and chocolate ice cream after basketball (and hockey?) games... Grad outing to Grizzlies vs. LA Clippers NBA game... Surprise visits to Trinity from Briercrest... Escaping from Alberta to visit you in Abby... My notorious good timing when you were working at Fraserway RV... My history of Murphy's Law experiences at your house!!... Coming to visit for the year 2000 New Year's party at Leon's... Being able to be at your dad's funeral... Having you to go through break-ups with me... Making time for a quick visit when you came out for Breakforth... Always having you to keep me "in the loop" of Abbotsford news... You meeting Lee... Meeting David... Being your Maid of Honor... Having you as my Matron of Honor... Being phoned the day Noelle was born and flying out to meet her... And that's only our friendship so far!!
In honor of this day that is yours, here is a short summary of our friendship in pictures. I could have picked more, but I didn't want to make an enemy, so I had to be choosy!!
Happy Birthday, my dearest Lana!!
Monday, July 03, 2006
Midterm Results
Well, well, well, as usual...who's the worst blogger you know?? Me! My friend Lindsey commented on my few and far between blogs, so here's why:
I have been studying my behind off for this Anatomy and Physiology class, so I am overjoyed to report that my obsessiveness seems to be paying off! I wrote my midterm last Wednesday and when I called for my grade, was informed that my 94% exam was top in my class, and actually in the program!!!!!!! Now I ask you -- How stoked am I??!? My midterm assignment that I handed in a couple of weeks ago came out at 91%, which was near the top, but I can't remember exactly. So there is half of my course mark, and now I prepare for the next 4 weeks of class before I write my Final exam at the beginning of August. Cruising right along...
Anyway, I need to get to bed so I can get up for work at 5:30 in the morning, so see ya for now!
I have been studying my behind off for this Anatomy and Physiology class, so I am overjoyed to report that my obsessiveness seems to be paying off! I wrote my midterm last Wednesday and when I called for my grade, was informed that my 94% exam was top in my class, and actually in the program!!!!!!! Now I ask you -- How stoked am I??!? My midterm assignment that I handed in a couple of weeks ago came out at 91%, which was near the top, but I can't remember exactly. So there is half of my course mark, and now I prepare for the next 4 weeks of class before I write my Final exam at the beginning of August. Cruising right along...
Anyway, I need to get to bed so I can get up for work at 5:30 in the morning, so see ya for now!
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
This is LONG overdue!
I have only one comment for this BEAUTIFUL morning in Edmonton, and I feel the need to dramatically break my silence of the last month...
YAY!!!!! Carolina Won, the Oilers LOST!!!!!!! WOOHOO!
YAY!!!!! Carolina Won, the Oilers LOST!!!!!!! WOOHOO!
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Well, I feel sheepish!
Hi. My name is Jana. Remember me??! Ummm, ok, so I haven't posted a blog in, like what, a month? Oh brother! There's really not a whole lot to write about, but here goes...
My job is going really well! I'm excited about it because I was soooooo nervous about starting. It's been hard in the sense of not knowing people and not having the relationships I had at Beulah, but the workload hasn't been too much to adjust to. They went easy on me for the first couple of weeks and didn't pile too many details on me so I could get used to the general job, but they've been training me for more projects lately. It definitely keeps me busy and has been crazy trying to remember all the staff, but there are some lulls here-and-there to catch my breath :) They have a staff social committee that plans lunch bbq's sometimes, so that's kept things interesting, and people are really nice, but it's going to be awhile until I really feel that I fit. This is my fourth week there, so I'll give it time.
School has been a HUGE adjustment! There really are no words to describe how exciting it is, but it's been a lot of work. It's about what I expected, but there's one lady in my class who is married with at least one young-ish child at home, and I don't know quite how she manages the studying on top of being a mom! There's one girl who has a couple young kids and one of them has had a number of health troubles since he was born. She has been taking care of him at home since he was a baby, so she kind of thinks that she's has already done everything that we'll be doing in clinicals. It makes me roll my eyes because clinicals will involve a lot more than what her one-case experience has. Anyways, I am LOVING it, and although it is a lot of information, my instructor has been really great and I can't wait to get more involved!!
Incidentally, my midterm is 2 weeks from tonight, so yeah, I feel no stress right now... AS IF!! I am starting to feel the pressure, but I've been spending a lot of time with my textbook, basically every moment between work and sleep, so that's why I haven't been posting anything. I am around, and have been reading your comments, so maybe now I'll be able to find more time to update you.
Until next time...
My job is going really well! I'm excited about it because I was soooooo nervous about starting. It's been hard in the sense of not knowing people and not having the relationships I had at Beulah, but the workload hasn't been too much to adjust to. They went easy on me for the first couple of weeks and didn't pile too many details on me so I could get used to the general job, but they've been training me for more projects lately. It definitely keeps me busy and has been crazy trying to remember all the staff, but there are some lulls here-and-there to catch my breath :) They have a staff social committee that plans lunch bbq's sometimes, so that's kept things interesting, and people are really nice, but it's going to be awhile until I really feel that I fit. This is my fourth week there, so I'll give it time.
School has been a HUGE adjustment! There really are no words to describe how exciting it is, but it's been a lot of work. It's about what I expected, but there's one lady in my class who is married with at least one young-ish child at home, and I don't know quite how she manages the studying on top of being a mom! There's one girl who has a couple young kids and one of them has had a number of health troubles since he was born. She has been taking care of him at home since he was a baby, so she kind of thinks that she's has already done everything that we'll be doing in clinicals. It makes me roll my eyes because clinicals will involve a lot more than what her one-case experience has. Anyways, I am LOVING it, and although it is a lot of information, my instructor has been really great and I can't wait to get more involved!!
Incidentally, my midterm is 2 weeks from tonight, so yeah, I feel no stress right now... AS IF!! I am starting to feel the pressure, but I've been spending a lot of time with my textbook, basically every moment between work and sleep, so that's why I haven't been posting anything. I am around, and have been reading your comments, so maybe now I'll be able to find more time to update you.
Until next time...
Friday, May 19, 2006
Comment Replies
OK, well, I figure that the easiest way to respond to comments is a quick, dedicated post!
Sarah, I'm so glad you been checking my blog for updates! I've been checking yours too and I love seeing pics of your family! Thanks for you encouraging thoughts on school. It's been a lot of work so far, but I expected that, and it's going to be so well worth it! If you go back when Eva is older, it will be great and I'm sure you will love it to :) If you are ever coming through Alberta, I would love, love, LOVE it if you would call me! It would be great to see you too, so just let me know and I'll email you my phone number 'n stuff.
Kris, you are very welcome for the Mother's Day wish! I wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you! I am glad that you're getting settled. I will post more class stuff as I go, but I'm sure you'll hear more work stuff in the middle of next week...
Shawnie, I like to play with colors...what can I say! It's fun :) Yes, I am glad that I have been well prepared for school and that it is not more overwhelming than I expected. Expect the worst and you don't get as disappointed, right? I'm glad that your Mother's Day was nice and that you were able to get a little break from the kiddies, however precious they are!
And Lana, yes, I am bitter about hockey right now. When they won on Wednesday night, I had to drive home from class right through Whyte Ave, aka party central. Fun, or actually, rather not :( Ah well, if I can manage to restrain myself enough from tearing that stupid flag off someone's car window, it will be a playoff miracle!
Love you guys! You are fabulous friends, or have I already mentioned that?!
Sarah, I'm so glad you been checking my blog for updates! I've been checking yours too and I love seeing pics of your family! Thanks for you encouraging thoughts on school. It's been a lot of work so far, but I expected that, and it's going to be so well worth it! If you go back when Eva is older, it will be great and I'm sure you will love it to :) If you are ever coming through Alberta, I would love, love, LOVE it if you would call me! It would be great to see you too, so just let me know and I'll email you my phone number 'n stuff.
Kris, you are very welcome for the Mother's Day wish! I wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you! I am glad that you're getting settled. I will post more class stuff as I go, but I'm sure you'll hear more work stuff in the middle of next week...
Shawnie, I like to play with colors...what can I say! It's fun :) Yes, I am glad that I have been well prepared for school and that it is not more overwhelming than I expected. Expect the worst and you don't get as disappointed, right? I'm glad that your Mother's Day was nice and that you were able to get a little break from the kiddies, however precious they are!
And Lana, yes, I am bitter about hockey right now. When they won on Wednesday night, I had to drive home from class right through Whyte Ave, aka party central. Fun, or actually, rather not :( Ah well, if I can manage to restrain myself enough from tearing that stupid flag off someone's car window, it will be a playoff miracle!
Love you guys! You are fabulous friends, or have I already mentioned that?!
Thursday, May 18, 2006
I'm Embarking on an Adventure!
Wow, there is way too much going on for me to keep up with myself! Tomorrow is my last day of work at Beulah Alliance Church, and I am a mixture of excitement and nervousness. The prospect of starting a new job is cool, but I'm worried about not meeting their expectations, dealing with the new learning curve, and a bit of fear of all the "unknown" factors. I am looking forward to this transition time, but it will be hard to leave a staff after 2 years.
School is intense and a little overwhelming, but going well! I have had 2 classes so far, and there is a lot of information to absorb in 3 1/2 hours... It has definitely been an adjustment after being out of school for so long, but hopefully I'll get in the swing of things before too long.
Congratulations to Kristal & Shaun on their move to Arizona! I hope you are able to settle in to your home and new surroundings easily & quickly, that Shaun's job will go well, and that Natalie will adjust to the different climate!
Oh, and I know it's a little late, but I've been reading my textbook too much to blog! Happy Mother's Day to all of my wonderful friends who are now mommies themselves! The rookies: Lana, Kristal, Sarah and Danna. The Veterans: My Mama, Carla, Kay, Shannon and Erin. And of course, the Soon-To-Be: Aimee! You guys are great moms, and I know if you all can do it, one day I can do it too! Just not yet... :)
School is intense and a little overwhelming, but going well! I have had 2 classes so far, and there is a lot of information to absorb in 3 1/2 hours... It has definitely been an adjustment after being out of school for so long, but hopefully I'll get in the swing of things before too long.
Congratulations to Kristal & Shaun on their move to Arizona! I hope you are able to settle in to your home and new surroundings easily & quickly, that Shaun's job will go well, and that Natalie will adjust to the different climate!
Oh, and I know it's a little late, but I've been reading my textbook too much to blog! Happy Mother's Day to all of my wonderful friends who are now mommies themselves! The rookies: Lana, Kristal, Sarah and Danna. The Veterans: My Mama, Carla, Kay, Shannon and Erin. And of course, the Soon-To-Be: Aimee! You guys are great moms, and I know if you all can do it, one day I can do it too! Just not yet... :)
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Does Life Ever Surprise You?
Didn't I just say in my last blog that I have to stop with epic novels? I guess you can't teach a procrastinator to update more frequently!
First things first, I start my class in LESS than a week! Wow, I am so totally nervous but also completely excited. Anatomy and Physiology, here I come :)
Second, in the course of 3 days in the last week, I was offered and have accepted a new job offer! Talk about unexpected, but I really feel that it's a God-thing. I was told of an opening at an engineering firm in Edmonton, but I put off applying because I thought, "I'm starting school, I can't possibly start a new job at the same time!!!" Then I tried to think objectively and realized that it's better to start both at the same time than to start a new job in the middle of my program, around all the work and exams and stuff.
I would never have heard about this any other way, and it all went so fast, that I really felt God was leading me to this. I emailed my resume last Friday, they called me for an interview this past Monday, I was interviewed on Tuesday over lunch, and they called me to offer the position on Wednesday morning! It will be a great experience and the pay will be a lot better, which will really help with school expenses...you know how that is :)
Last night I went with Lee and his dad to a car-thing in NE Edmonton. Then on the way home, we went "cruising" down Whyte Ave, which was fun, and I got to drive with my dad-in-law in his '65 Shelby Mustang convertible! It was SO fun, and it was a surprisingly nice night so we could have the top down the whole time. It is warming up in chilly Alberta...finally!
First things first, I start my class in LESS than a week! Wow, I am so totally nervous but also completely excited. Anatomy and Physiology, here I come :)
Second, in the course of 3 days in the last week, I was offered and have accepted a new job offer! Talk about unexpected, but I really feel that it's a God-thing. I was told of an opening at an engineering firm in Edmonton, but I put off applying because I thought, "I'm starting school, I can't possibly start a new job at the same time!!!" Then I tried to think objectively and realized that it's better to start both at the same time than to start a new job in the middle of my program, around all the work and exams and stuff.
I would never have heard about this any other way, and it all went so fast, that I really felt God was leading me to this. I emailed my resume last Friday, they called me for an interview this past Monday, I was interviewed on Tuesday over lunch, and they called me to offer the position on Wednesday morning! It will be a great experience and the pay will be a lot better, which will really help with school expenses...you know how that is :)
Last night I went with Lee and his dad to a car-thing in NE Edmonton. Then on the way home, we went "cruising" down Whyte Ave, which was fun, and I got to drive with my dad-in-law in his '65 Shelby Mustang convertible! It was SO fun, and it was a surprisingly nice night so we could have the top down the whole time. It is warming up in chilly Alberta...finally!
Monday, April 24, 2006
Overdue Update...Novel #2
I'm feeling the need to write something new, but do you ever feel that you don't know where to start?
Lee and I went to my parent's house in Three Hills for Easter weekend, and it was SO nice to spend some time with them. We drove into Calgary on the Saturday afternoon to visit with Scott, Carla, Brady, Megan and Caedyn, and that was especially wonderful! I love that the moment I walk into their house Brady and Megs yell, "Yay, Auntie Jana's here!" Man, they are awfully good for my self-esteem :)
Then it was back to work for yet another Monday, yippee (note the sarcasm?!) Anyway, my Mama had a birthday on Tuesday, so that was worthy of 2 emails and 4 phone calls! The week progressed until Friday...
The Oilers LOST!!!!! Yeah, baby! Ahem, excuse the rejoicing, but I do live in Oiler-ville, and as IF I could write an entire blog entry without mentioning hockey.
We had 2 of our neighbors over for dinner on Saturday night, and thanks to my mom's instructions, I think my chicken turned out pretty good! My sweet potato pie was yummy and my chocolate cake was rich and decadent, if I do say so myself. Chris & Allison are expecting their first baby in June, so it was really nice to have them over before they have "other" priorities. Then the Oilers won, so bah...GO RED WINGS!!
There's my last week, but I'm starting to realize that if I blogged more often, I wouldn't have to write novels!
One last thing, Shannon has been asking me for a picture, so I'll post one now, but it will have to be a wedding pic. Sorry, but it's hard to take pictures together when there's only 2 of us! I'll try to find a more recent one for you sometime soon.
It's been nice to have sunshine lately, but I'm waiting for my first spring rainstorm...soon, I hope. I want green grass! I also want mountains within view and an ocean nearby, but I guess I'll have to manage without :(
Lee and I went to my parent's house in Three Hills for Easter weekend, and it was SO nice to spend some time with them. We drove into Calgary on the Saturday afternoon to visit with Scott, Carla, Brady, Megan and Caedyn, and that was especially wonderful! I love that the moment I walk into their house Brady and Megs yell, "Yay, Auntie Jana's here!" Man, they are awfully good for my self-esteem :)
Then it was back to work for yet another Monday, yippee (note the sarcasm?!) Anyway, my Mama had a birthday on Tuesday, so that was worthy of 2 emails and 4 phone calls! The week progressed until Friday...
The Oilers LOST!!!!! Yeah, baby! Ahem, excuse the rejoicing, but I do live in Oiler-ville, and as IF I could write an entire blog entry without mentioning hockey.
We had 2 of our neighbors over for dinner on Saturday night, and thanks to my mom's instructions, I think my chicken turned out pretty good! My sweet potato pie was yummy and my chocolate cake was rich and decadent, if I do say so myself. Chris & Allison are expecting their first baby in June, so it was really nice to have them over before they have "other" priorities. Then the Oilers won, so bah...GO RED WINGS!!
There's my last week, but I'm starting to realize that if I blogged more often, I wouldn't have to write novels!
One last thing, Shannon has been asking me for a picture, so I'll post one now, but it will have to be a wedding pic. Sorry, but it's hard to take pictures together when there's only 2 of us! I'll try to find a more recent one for you sometime soon.
It's been nice to have sunshine lately, but I'm waiting for my first spring rainstorm...soon, I hope. I want green grass! I also want mountains within view and an ocean nearby, but I guess I'll have to manage without :(
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
I'm a little groggy, but I think I'm still here
A comment from Shannon reminded me that I have been a terrible blogger lately. You know how life has a way of running away on you? Anyway, I've been fighting off some virus for over a week now, and I've pretty much just been trying to function!
Last Friday, I booked a day off work to go to my sister-in-law's mom's funeral, spent most of Saturday with my parents, who drove up for the service, went to church on Sunday, went to work on Monday morning, left work at lunch on Monday, came home and slept all afternoon, slept in this morning and went to work after lunch. Can you believe that after all that, I don't feel much better than I did on Thursday?
So, how are all the rest of you, from BC to California to Oklahoma? Erin, I hope you know how much I'll be praying for you as you go through this pregnancy. I'm sure you must be more nervous than you were with Colton and Noah, but I'll be praying for you to have a peaceful calm from God and for Tom and the boys to be understanding. You better be following your doctor's orders on your rest quota...
I start my Anatomy & Physiology class in 4 weeks from tomorrow, and the feeling of extreme stress at starting school again is slowly surfacing, but I think I can handle it... I am excited and I'm NOT going to let my nerves get the better of me, even if I am an espresso! Tonight, I got to watch House on TV, and it is always a good way to unwind and get lost in a story.
Have I mentioned how great my family and friends are?? I love you guys!
Last Friday, I booked a day off work to go to my sister-in-law's mom's funeral, spent most of Saturday with my parents, who drove up for the service, went to church on Sunday, went to work on Monday morning, left work at lunch on Monday, came home and slept all afternoon, slept in this morning and went to work after lunch. Can you believe that after all that, I don't feel much better than I did on Thursday?
So, how are all the rest of you, from BC to California to Oklahoma? Erin, I hope you know how much I'll be praying for you as you go through this pregnancy. I'm sure you must be more nervous than you were with Colton and Noah, but I'll be praying for you to have a peaceful calm from God and for Tom and the boys to be understanding. You better be following your doctor's orders on your rest quota...
I start my Anatomy & Physiology class in 4 weeks from tomorrow, and the feeling of extreme stress at starting school again is slowly surfacing, but I think I can handle it... I am excited and I'm NOT going to let my nerves get the better of me, even if I am an espresso! Tonight, I got to watch House on TV, and it is always a good way to unwind and get lost in a story.
Have I mentioned how great my family and friends are?? I love you guys!
Saturday, April 01, 2006
Welcome to the world, Natalie Sawyer!
I love posting exciting things!
Kristal and Shaun, Congratulations on a baby girl! You guys will be great parents, and I'm ecstatic for you!
Now, make sure you give me all the details, time of birth, weight, length, hair?, any other details and of course...the length of labor! Oh, and post pictures soon.
Kristal and Shaun, Congratulations on a baby girl! You guys will be great parents, and I'm ecstatic for you!
Now, make sure you give me all the details, time of birth, weight, length, hair?, any other details and of course...the length of labor! Oh, and post pictures soon.
Friday, March 31, 2006
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Hockey, as usual, and other stuff
So here's the deal, my Canucks started playing the Minnesota Wild a few minutes ago, so I'm going to listen on CKNW 98, their Vancouver radio station, and write out some thoughts to steady my heart rate!
I have never been one to expose my personal struggles to the whole world, especially where the internet is concerned, but I feel the need to tell you about my recent events. I have been feeling restless in my life, as I've posted before, but I have not been sure what can be done about it. When I graduated from high school, I had a full plan for my post-secondary pursuits and goals. My friends may remember that I was going to go to Briercrest for 2 years then university for 4 years to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree before I would think of getting married. Due to a series of circumstances, that didn't happen and now I am 26 and an Administrative Assistant in our church.
Earlier this month, Lee and I decided that if there was a part-time nursing program, I could register for some classes while still being able to work. A house mortgage kind of has a way of preventing full-time studies, you know? Well, here begins my stress. The school I would like to go to does not have a part-time option, but one other school does. The problem with this school is that the program goes over 3 years and is only an LPN level. This is not so much of a problem in that there are ways to upgrade from there, but my issue comes from my age. I know 26 is not old, but since I can't start until next January, I won't be finished until I'm 30!! This would be great and all, but my crisis is that I will be 31 or maybe even 32 before we can have our first child, and I'm not certain that this is the right path for me to take.
My mom and I were talking on the weekend and she was encouraging me to pray more for God's peace in this process, and so all last weekend I focused on getting my spiritual life back in line with God's plan for me and by the time Monday morning rolled around I did feel peace...finally. I'm still not certain that this is the perfect situation for me, but I have come to realize that in order for God to be able to give me direction, I have to take a step of faith so that He has something to work with. I've done my part to register and I will study and strive to do well, but a door can close or an "accident" can happen, so I'm just going to have to do my best and wait on God to lead me through this.
Anyway, the Canucks and Wild are tied 1-1 at the second intermission, so I'm going to listen to the rest of the game and unwind before bed.
I have never been one to expose my personal struggles to the whole world, especially where the internet is concerned, but I feel the need to tell you about my recent events. I have been feeling restless in my life, as I've posted before, but I have not been sure what can be done about it. When I graduated from high school, I had a full plan for my post-secondary pursuits and goals. My friends may remember that I was going to go to Briercrest for 2 years then university for 4 years to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree before I would think of getting married. Due to a series of circumstances, that didn't happen and now I am 26 and an Administrative Assistant in our church.
Earlier this month, Lee and I decided that if there was a part-time nursing program, I could register for some classes while still being able to work. A house mortgage kind of has a way of preventing full-time studies, you know? Well, here begins my stress. The school I would like to go to does not have a part-time option, but one other school does. The problem with this school is that the program goes over 3 years and is only an LPN level. This is not so much of a problem in that there are ways to upgrade from there, but my issue comes from my age. I know 26 is not old, but since I can't start until next January, I won't be finished until I'm 30!! This would be great and all, but my crisis is that I will be 31 or maybe even 32 before we can have our first child, and I'm not certain that this is the right path for me to take.
My mom and I were talking on the weekend and she was encouraging me to pray more for God's peace in this process, and so all last weekend I focused on getting my spiritual life back in line with God's plan for me and by the time Monday morning rolled around I did feel peace...finally. I'm still not certain that this is the perfect situation for me, but I have come to realize that in order for God to be able to give me direction, I have to take a step of faith so that He has something to work with. I've done my part to register and I will study and strive to do well, but a door can close or an "accident" can happen, so I'm just going to have to do my best and wait on God to lead me through this.
Anyway, the Canucks and Wild are tied 1-1 at the second intermission, so I'm going to listen to the rest of the game and unwind before bed.
Monday, March 27, 2006
I am an Espresso??
| You Are an Espresso |
 At your best, you are: straight shooting, ambitious, and energetic At your worst, you are: anxious and high strung You drink coffee when: anytime you're not sleeping Your caffeine addiction level: high |
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Things are fun in fours
Friends are really a huge wealth of information, especially when it comes to blog/email type things. I mean, I would never have started a blog if people like Kristal would not have said it was easy and fun! Well, Kristal posted this short, fun-fact type thing on her blog and I was one of the 4 people she tagged and thought might reply, so here goes...
Four jobs I've have had in my life:
1. Receptionist/Admin Assistant at Beulah Alliance Church
2. Jack-of-all-trades at Scott's Parable Christian Store
3. A variety of different restaurants
4. More baby-sitting than I can remember!
Four movies I would, and DO watch over and over:
1. Anne of Green Gables (OBviously!)
2. Pride & Prejudice (the A&E mini-series)
3. While You Were Sleeping
4. Emma
Four TV shows I love to watch:
1. Criminal Minds
2. CSI
3. Corner Gas (quality Saskatchewan humor!)
4. American/Canadian Idol (I can't help it...it's addicting)
***as an aside, I have to pay tribute to a show that I miss, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman***
Four places I dream of going on vacation:
1. Prince Edward Island & Green Gables
2. Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England
3. Italy, Florence and Venice in particular
4. Antigua
our web sites I visit daily:
1. The Official Canucks Homepage (it's my homepage at work)
2. Google
3. NorQuest College
4. Canada Post (for work, hardly exciting but a definite necessity!)
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Anything Italian, I love pasta!
2. Lots of Mexican foods, especially Tacos and Quesadillas
3. Easy Enchilada Casserole (thank you, Nikki!)
4. Lori Hafermehl's yummy and oh-so-spicy chili! (If it doesn't make you sweat, it's not spicy enough!)
***editor's note - Chocolate goes without saying***
Four of my favorite sports to play or watch:
1. Ice Hockey
2. Road Hockey
3. Volleyball
4. Football
Four reasons I don't like mornings:
1. I like my sleep and can never have enough
2. The air is too cold in the house
3. I'd rather stay cozy in bed than go to work
4. I don't want to have to drive and get my car dirty and deal with Edmonton drivers!
There's a brief summary of me. Who's next?
Four jobs I've have had in my life:
1. Receptionist/Admin Assistant at Beulah Alliance Church
2. Jack-of-all-trades at Scott's Parable Christian Store
3. A variety of different restaurants
4. More baby-sitting than I can remember!
Four movies I would, and DO watch over and over:
1. Anne of Green Gables (OBviously!)
2. Pride & Prejudice (the A&E mini-series)
3. While You Were Sleeping
4. Emma
Four TV shows I love to watch:
1. Criminal Minds
2. CSI
3. Corner Gas (quality Saskatchewan humor!)
4. American/Canadian Idol (I can't help it...it's addicting)
***as an aside, I have to pay tribute to a show that I miss, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman***
Four places I dream of going on vacation:
1. Prince Edward Island & Green Gables
2. Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England
3. Italy, Florence and Venice in particular
4. Antigua
our web sites I visit daily:
1. The Official Canucks Homepage (it's my homepage at work)
2. Google
3. NorQuest College
4. Canada Post (for work, hardly exciting but a definite necessity!)
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Anything Italian, I love pasta!
2. Lots of Mexican foods, especially Tacos and Quesadillas
3. Easy Enchilada Casserole (thank you, Nikki!)
4. Lori Hafermehl's yummy and oh-so-spicy chili! (If it doesn't make you sweat, it's not spicy enough!)
***editor's note - Chocolate goes without saying***
Four of my favorite sports to play or watch:
1. Ice Hockey
2. Road Hockey
3. Volleyball
4. Football
Four reasons I don't like mornings:
1. I like my sleep and can never have enough
2. The air is too cold in the house
3. I'd rather stay cozy in bed than go to work
4. I don't want to have to drive and get my car dirty and deal with Edmonton drivers!
There's a brief summary of me. Who's next?
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Hockey Battles
It's late and I have to go to bed, but I just HAD to say how much I love my Canucks!!!! They beat Edmonton tonight in a shootout (ahem, take note Brent!!), they have 82 points and are tied for 6th in the West! Woohoo :)
That's about all I have to say on that topic, other than...
Go Canucks Go! (Can you tell I'm sort of a fan?)
Sunday, March 19, 2006
OK, So it's been awhile?!
Alright, so I haven't posted anything in about a week and I have a bit of catching up to do, so here goes...
1. My friend Shannon had her baby on March 11th!! This is a very exciting 3rd addition to her and Donnie's family.
2. Lee had his grade 10 boys small group over 2 Friday nights ago for a big all-nighter of movies and video games - I'm still recovering.
3. I'm waiting, waiting and waiting for my friend Kristal to have her baby, and so far nothing on her blog yet...
4. I received a parcel in the mail on Friday. It contained the textbooks and syllabus for a course I'm taking starting on May 10th. I registered for Anatomy & Physiology I at a university in Edmonton, and I'm excited about it!
5. It has snowed here LOTS and I'm getting a little bitter. It's almost spring, and now we have winter weather when I want spring weather. Why couldn't we have had this in January when it's normal! Well, in Alberta, snow in May doesn't surprise me (sense the pouting?)
Hmm, I thought I had more to write after a week, but apparently I have either missed out on the action or else a very short memory! My niece Caedyn and sister-in-law Nikki's birthdays are coming up this week so I have to make sure I get cards mailed out tomorrow. I cannot believe that Caedyn is a year old already!
I'll try to post more than once this week...
By the way, Happy Belated St. Patrick's Day!!! I trust you were all wearing green, but if you weren't, here's a big **PINCH** from me!
1. My friend Shannon had her baby on March 11th!! This is a very exciting 3rd addition to her and Donnie's family.
2. Lee had his grade 10 boys small group over 2 Friday nights ago for a big all-nighter of movies and video games - I'm still recovering.
3. I'm waiting, waiting and waiting for my friend Kristal to have her baby, and so far nothing on her blog yet...
4. I received a parcel in the mail on Friday. It contained the textbooks and syllabus for a course I'm taking starting on May 10th. I registered for Anatomy & Physiology I at a university in Edmonton, and I'm excited about it!
5. It has snowed here LOTS and I'm getting a little bitter. It's almost spring, and now we have winter weather when I want spring weather. Why couldn't we have had this in January when it's normal! Well, in Alberta, snow in May doesn't surprise me (sense the pouting?)
Hmm, I thought I had more to write after a week, but apparently I have either missed out on the action or else a very short memory! My niece Caedyn and sister-in-law Nikki's birthdays are coming up this week so I have to make sure I get cards mailed out tomorrow. I cannot believe that Caedyn is a year old already!
I'll try to post more than once this week...
By the way, Happy Belated St. Patrick's Day!!! I trust you were all wearing green, but if you weren't, here's a big **PINCH** from me!
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