Vacation, all I ever wanted! Vacation, have to get away!

I had full intentions of posting quite a bit during my break, but I guess time just got away from me. I can't believe my break is basically over.

My finals days were very stressful. 6 tests in 2 days is not ideal at all. But with God's help, I got through it. After finding out that I passed all my classes, I really knew that being in this program is really what God wanted me to do. For that, I am truly blessed.

Brett and I have been quite the travelers. Early last Wednesday morning we left to go to Harrisburg, PA for a week. We had not been back to Brett's parents house since a month or two before our wedding. Our time there was way overdue. We did a lot of visiting with many family members. We even helped take Brett's sister up to college. Tuesday, we went with Brett's parents to NYC. Oh, how I have missed the city! We went to the Central Park Zoo, ate pizza in Little Italy, went shopping, saw the new Highline Park, and ventured into Times Square. I loved it! On Wednesday night our flight was delayed out of Harrisburg. By the time we reached Charlotte, NC, we had missed our connection flight to Houston that night. Charlotte was the best place to be stuck in overnight! The only thing that bummed me out was that my parents weren't even at their house! They have been overseas for the past couple weeks! But one of my best friends, Candice, came to pick us up to take us to my parent's house. It was so good to be able to visit with her a little bit. We slept at my parent's house that night and my wonderful neighbors took us to the airport early the next morning. It was so great to see them too! We sure do miss all our friends in Charlotte! We finally got back to Houston Thursday morning around 930. We jetted over to the apartment, pick up a few things, and we were off! We headed 5 1/2 hours south to Mission, TX to visit my cousin Adrienne and her family for the weekend. Today, we went over into Mexico and had the best tacos I have had, probably ever. It was fun! Tomorrow the plans are to go to South Padre Island for a little bit to soak up the last part of my "summer vacation."

It has been a busy vacation but a much needed one. I am very anxious to start back on Monday! Up next for this semester is Adult Healthcare II, Maternal/Newborn, Gerontology, and Mental Health Nursing. Every class has some sort of clinical! Can't wait!!!

Here are a few pictures from our trip:

Just about done...

I am in the mist of finals. I had one last Tuesday. Next, I have 4 on Monday and 2 on Tuesday. Then, that is it. I am done with my first semester! The past 12 weeks have really flown by. As I am studying for my finals, I realize how much I really have learned and how much I have grown through this experience. I still love the idea of being a nurse. However, there are some nursing floors that are not for me. Med-Surg floors are what I am talking about. I do not want to do that!

The next couple of days are going to be really tough. I can see the end in sight, yet I am finding it hard to focus on the task at hand. Pharmacology, Health Assessment, Professional Practice & Leadership, and Pathophysiology are the only things holding me back from my much needed vacation. These are the thoughts that are consuming my mind each day, hour, and minute. I actually think I had a dream about one of these subjects last night. I think it was Patho...I think there is a reason for that.

Pray for me as I study and take these last finals. They are going to be mentally draining. But Wednesday at 6am we will be on our way to Pennsylvania!