Those Crazy Japanese!

Wish our American pranks were this funny!

By the way: this link should be working now. I've kept you all waiting in suspense.

I Want To Do This

Traveling, or should I say dancing, around the world.

I'm (unofficially) an R.N.!!!!!!

That's right! I passed my test! It's unofficial though because my school hasn't mailed our transcripts yet to the Board of Registered Nursing (B.R.N.) and they can't send me an official license until they get those (GRRRRRRRR!!!!). But, I passed irregardless. :-)
Whew! Sorry to all my friends and family for driving you crazy in my nervousness. I love you all for believing in me when I didn't necessarily believe in myself. I couldn't have done it without you. Snuggleupandkiss, I love you so much and I'm so sorry you are married to such a neurotic wife. xoxo
On to our next endeavour!

Great News!!!!

As of today, there are only 187 days until Christmas! Fa la la la la, la la la la!

Summer Fun: Five Things

5 Things in My Fridge:
Apples
Coke Zero
Lettuce
Slim Fast
Chicken marinating in BBQ

5 Things in My Closet:
Clothes hamper
Jewelry box
3 pairs of sunglasses
4 empty champagne bottles
Clothes hung on hangers

5 Things in My Car:
Randy's shoes
Nurse bag full of dressings, catheter kit, etc...
Nursing careplans
Umbrella
Toy figurines of Elvis and Darth Vader

5 Things in My Purse:
Receipt from Vons
Purell anti-microbial hand gel
Pair of latex gloves
Elvis wallet
Advil

I love my sister

Keri, in the words of Stevie Wonder: "You are the sunshine of my life..."

This blog post is devoted entirely to you, since you don't think I blog enough. Maybe this will keep you from complaining for a little bit. :-)

I love you and miss you!

God is Good, Life is Good

Psalm 65:5-7
You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness, O God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas, who formed the mountains by your power, having armed yourself with strength, who stilled the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the turmoil of the nations.

How Many States have you been to?

I have been to 41 (80% of the USA). Only 9 more to go!!!


create your own visited states map

Cruisin' May 2006

I had an awesome time with all my friends on the cruise this past week. Besides forgetting something and having a stressful late start, everything was smooth sailing. We had a total of 18 people in our group (including babies): Me, Randy, Martha, Jared, Nate, Kristen, Conrad, Whitney, another Kristen, Sara, Dan, Avery, Alex, Celeste, Ann, David, Mikee, and Vera. I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate a big milestone than with all of you. Thank you for making this trip so special for me....can we do it again next year?!?

Randy and I FINALLY got all of our pics titled and uploaded, just for your viewing pleasure. Click on the pic above and enjoy!

Kristi Went to Indiana...

...and brought back these exhilarating pictures. Take a look!

The Circular Kitchen

Not too sure if I'd like this kitchen, but thought it'd be a cool topic of conversation. Guess you wouldn't have people crowding you in the kitchen while you cook! (scroll down on the website to see pics)

Food for Thought

The proof of God lies within the banana.

I AM FINISHED

My preceptorship/internship for nursing school is over. Kaput. Fini. Finito. Acabado. I am essentially done with (this part of) nursing school, except for a few loose ends I need to tie up. Woo hoo!

Newest Pictures Ready to be Seen!

Here's the link to our pictures. Enjoy!

Sleep

I guess my sleep schedule (of lack of, I should say) finally caught up with me. Last night I slept 13 hours straight, then I took a 45 minute nap during the day. I think that's a world record for me sleeping when I haven't been sick. My best friend Kristen can sleep for like 24 hours straight. She hibernates. I want to be a hibernater. I felt great today, only now I can't go to sleep and it's after 1 am. Oh well, no pressure. I don't have to be at work until 6:30 pm.

What's your sleeping record?

Did You Hear?

Scientists spend $2.4 mil to test the power of prayer in healing. Wonder where they got the money to blow on this "experiment"....

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/health/3760510.html

Night Shift

I have completed 2 night shifts now at the hospital. I love it! I kind of get into a slump at like 5:00am, but then I just refuel or get some caffeine and I'm fine. It is very quiet but, despite what most people think, there are a lot of patients who do not sleep at night. Some of the nurses do though. I can't nap it because I think if I fell asleep I wouldn't be able to truly wake up and be productive. I just try to sleep enough between shifts and chug on through. Maybe once I start working and having kids, the nap breaks will be more enticing.

I want to build an indoor mini-mall complete with food court (with all the traditional favorites), clothes stores, movie theatre, and other fun things for all the people out there who work the night shift. Night shift cops, nurses, housekeeping, military personnel, factory workers, firefighters, etc... all need places to go and hang out at 3-4 am when they aren't working.

Sorry I'm rambling in this blog. I've been up all night and all day and I'm pretty tuckered out. Goodnight! (or is it good morning????)

HAPPY TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY RANDOLPH!

I love you more than words will every say. You have made my life wonderful and I look forward to many more years (like atleast 80) with you.

Missing you tonight, Pookie Bear. xoxo

Thank You!

Randy and I finally moved this past weekend to a much much bigger place. We wouldn't have been able to get it all done if it hadn't been for the following people: Jacquie, Randy Sr., Martha, Jared, Nick, Jen, Andy, and John. Thank you from the bottom of my heart (Randy thanks you too!)- we couldn't have asked for better friends/family. We love you!
We really appreciate all your help! :-)

I'm Back!

Did ya miss me?