Mexico

Well, Mexico... it was beautiful, it was a culture shock, the food was yummy, the resort was amazing, but the "relaxing" was just not our style. Don't get me wrong. We had a great time! We very much enjoyed getting away, experiencing a new culture and seeing new things; however, we are not at all lay on the beach people we have learned. We spent only part of our time on the beach. We also spent time in the downtown area of Puerto Vallarta shopping and being harassed by every shop employee we saw which was part of the charm. We spent a day in the mountains on a tour which included an open extended jeep tour on the back roads (which would compare to our field trails), a stop in a small village with an explanation of the Mexican courting rituals, a stop at a shack to have some authentic home made tortillas with salsa, peppers, beans and guacamole, a nature hike in the jungle that is not called a jungle because it is an "old forest", and an authentic Mexican lunch at a small village 15 minutes straight down the side of a mountain with a gorgeous, clean beach. Everyone in the villages were very friendly and welcomed questions. We also went on "Rhythms of the Night" which consisted of a boat trip to a remote area (where only boats can go but it's not an island) where we were greeted by a path lit by torches and ate another authentic Mexican meal by candlelight. After dinner we went to a stage show (comparable to our Lion King production minus the technology but plus live snakes!). It was an amazing adventure we are both thankful for. We made many great memories and took many great pictures to help us remember... which will be posted at a later date. Adios!

Graduation has arrived!

Yesterday I graduated from nursing school. It has been a long stressful journey but I have also learned so much, not only about nursing but also about myself and life in general. Mercy College holds a pinning ceremony for nursing graduates the morning of graduation. I had the honor of speaking at the ceremony and handing out pins to my fellow classmates. It was a very emotional day. A day of excitement that I am begining a new phase but also a day of sadness as I leave school behind and move on once again to the real world. The whole day I couldn't believe I was graduating. I am so thankful the day finally came; however, I am a little nervous that it has arrived. I am beginning a whole new adventure that I am sure will be full of new exciting times, sad times and stressful times. I am ready. I am going to take this opportunity by the reigns and enjoy every moment of my new career. But first I am off to Mexico for a little R&R with my hubby!!!!

single digits!

Wahoo! We are down to the single digits folks! Only 9 days until graduation... so close and it feels like it should still be so far away. I am looking forward to being done with my associates degree and getting a full time job again. I know that sounds strange but I am looking forward to working! Please some one hire me!!!! I am also looking forward to this so my hubby and I can go to Mexico and just spend time together. I know we sleep in the same bed every night and eat dinner together most nights but I miss him if that makes any sense. I have been in school our whole relationship so this will be interesting for us. School has been more and more stressful and time consuming as it has continued so it will be nice to just spend time with Clint.