It's hard out there for a nurse

So I guess it's about time for an update on this blog thing I started. I've been wanted to write up a new post for a while but have just felt like I had nothing interesting to say. Life's been rather boring, what with working full time and all. It's been an adjustment - realizing that this ISN'T a practicum and it's NOT going to END any time soon. I feel quite alright with work. Everyone has turned out to be very nice (so far...I'm still waiting for the hammer to fall from some old Nurse Ratchet, but so far so good - phewy). I've been brushed by thoughts of why people have to suffer etc - but I can't go there. There isn't really a sufficient answer to that question and I know I will go crazy if I try to find a suitable one. That's just the way life is, and honestly, some people haven't taken care of their bodies or have ignored doctor's advise. So why are they surprised or embarrased when they end up in the hospital having some young nurse like me wipe up their incontinence, or put antifungal cream on their jock itch? I've realized I'm not getting any younger and I too need to give my body what it needs in order to last me into my old age. I heard a woman on tv say today that if you want to be able to walk when you're 80 then you have to do exercise now. And it's true. I remember when I was working on the island over the summer there was this old lady (really old) who was so nimble and quick. She would get into bed in the most awkward way, something like how a two year old would do it. And when we asked her how she kept so limber she told us she played sports all her life. Anyway. I'm back to work tommorrow. I've been fighting off a migraine for about a week now. And I know it's due to the change from the job, the wierd hours, and not eating well at all. I don't feel like cooking ever, cause I'm either getting home late or tired and waiting to go to work. And I'm definatley not drinking enough water because if I do, then I have to pee, and well there's just no time for that. But the good news is I passed the RN exam and am now officially a Registered Nurse. I just have to shovel out another $300 to get my permanent licence and sign some form in front of a notary which I'm sure will cost me as well. "Sigh." But, it's good to feel part of the world. I like working and having free time, and I feel better about myself now that I'm not a student and can say "I'm an RN" when people ask me what I do. It's a good feeling.

Things to look forward to:
~ Natalie's wedding this weekend
~ Going to Salt Spring (the wedding is in Duncan, a short ferry trip across the narrows from my parent's place)
~ Spring! It's finally sunny here - hopefully it will last. I turned my furnace off today, hopefully for the summer.

Come on Sunshine!

Diner 45

Another year, another youth fundraising dinner. This year's theme: the 50's. It was a lot of work, but a lot of fun in the end. The money raised goes to helping the kids have a fun weekend away at a nearby camp.

Another [two] bite the dust

Congratulations Brenda and Tyler!