last blog entry was all about the things I have to look forward to in my what seems to be a never-ending-waiting-game of a life. Add to the list .... wait for it ... a PUPPY!
We decided to name her Maya (MY-YA .. incase u thought may-ya). She is a boxer puppy, and will be 8 weeks old on January 1st when we will pick her up in Leduc, Alberta on our way home! She is flashy fawn, which means light brown, with white on her face, collar, and paws. We are just so excited, we got to see her on skype when we picked her, and are waiting for pictures that will hopefully come today.. which of course I will post!
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
rumor has it..
Wedding dress, check. Bridesmaid dresses, check. And I love love love them both! It only took us one day, and we found the perfect dresses. Go team.
Since I've finished my rotation on the NICU, I am now at the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) office. I recommend stabbing your eyes out before you endeavour to work/have clinical/walk into the office. I am not the office type, obviously. It's not as though its that boring, wait yes it is, but its also sitting, all.day.long. and staring at a computer screen all.day.long. or being in meetings/workshops all.day.long. Pretty much everything is all.day.long. I am however, looking forward to our bargaining conference in November, where they are going to talk about the nurses next collective agreement and what they are going to bargain for for us. Just talking about this stuff is making me bored.. so onto the next.
There are so many things coming up in the next month that I can hardly handle it. First, lefsa is on november 11. I was just introduced to this Norwegian (?) tradition last year, and omg, I'm not sure how I even survived without it. It's basically a flatbread made out of potato's and deliciousness. Des's family gets together for a day and rolls, cooks and eats lefsa. It literally takes all day to make them... probably because there's quite a bit of eating afterwards, and we need to make a ridiculous amount so there is LOTS of extra for everyone to take home to eat later in the year (freezers are a godsend), or more realistically, the week.
The next day (the 12th for those bad at math) Des and I are registering at both the bay and home outfitters. Fun for me.. i'm guessing hell for him.
Then, on the 18th I am having my bridal shower(still in the works)! My beautiful future sister-in-law and bridesmaid is throwing me what I'm sure will be a great night, and I can't wait!
The 25th is my grad banquet, and my official LAST day of my Bachelor of science in Nursing. I have this overwhelming feeling in regards to me graduating, that I can't really quite put my finger on. It's not excitement (because im scared too), relief, nervousness, sadness and happiness are all mixed in there too. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to feel, but its a giant feeling (and occasion) none-the-less.
Finally I have my panel grad interview (at the end of November some time) for the Saskatoon Health Region, aka my future employer, to look forward to/dread. All I know, is its an hour long, and my whole future depends on it. No pressure right.
Well, the month of November better fly by, because I can't handle how much this rotation is dragging much longer. But with all of the events I have to look forward to, its sure to be a fun and exciting month. As of November 25, I am no longer a student, but a nurse. Look out world.
Since I've finished my rotation on the NICU, I am now at the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) office. I recommend stabbing your eyes out before you endeavour to work/have clinical/walk into the office. I am not the office type, obviously. It's not as though its that boring, wait yes it is, but its also sitting, all.day.long. and staring at a computer screen all.day.long. or being in meetings/workshops all.day.long. Pretty much everything is all.day.long. I am however, looking forward to our bargaining conference in November, where they are going to talk about the nurses next collective agreement and what they are going to bargain for for us. Just talking about this stuff is making me bored.. so onto the next.
There are so many things coming up in the next month that I can hardly handle it. First, lefsa is on november 11. I was just introduced to this Norwegian (?) tradition last year, and omg, I'm not sure how I even survived without it. It's basically a flatbread made out of potato's and deliciousness. Des's family gets together for a day and rolls, cooks and eats lefsa. It literally takes all day to make them... probably because there's quite a bit of eating afterwards, and we need to make a ridiculous amount so there is LOTS of extra for everyone to take home to eat later in the year (freezers are a godsend), or more realistically, the week.
The next day (the 12th for those bad at math) Des and I are registering at both the bay and home outfitters. Fun for me.. i'm guessing hell for him.
Then, on the 18th I am having my bridal shower(still in the works)! My beautiful future sister-in-law and bridesmaid is throwing me what I'm sure will be a great night, and I can't wait!
The 25th is my grad banquet, and my official LAST day of my Bachelor of science in Nursing. I have this overwhelming feeling in regards to me graduating, that I can't really quite put my finger on. It's not excitement (because im scared too), relief, nervousness, sadness and happiness are all mixed in there too. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to feel, but its a giant feeling (and occasion) none-the-less.
Finally I have my panel grad interview (at the end of November some time) for the Saskatoon Health Region, aka my future employer, to look forward to/dread. All I know, is its an hour long, and my whole future depends on it. No pressure right.
Well, the month of November better fly by, because I can't handle how much this rotation is dragging much longer. But with all of the events I have to look forward to, its sure to be a fun and exciting month. As of November 25, I am no longer a student, but a nurse. Look out world.
"The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up"
--- Paul Valery
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
so far away
4 more shifts. WOW. 4 more shifts of my second last FINAL practicum.. if that made sense? My FINAL final practicum is going to be boring, but it's the last one, then i'm a nurse. Holy cow. Time to start applying for jobs. AND i'm getting married. Not a kid anymore.
Next weekend I'm going wedding dress and bridesmaid dress shopping, and I CANNOT wait. Everyone is meeting in Calgary and having a weekend of shopping. Sounds like my kind of weekend! We are also visiting the venues for the wedding, so everyone can see!
What else is new in this boring little life I lead? 2 months until the fiance and I will never live apart again.. pretty neat huh? Haha. But really, nothing is new for me... my dad got a new job, so that's really exciting for him! He's the head of something for Alberta soccer now.. who knew he was so important? Except they DID spell his name wrong on the website... so obviously he can't be that important haha!
Des and I went to Kings of Leon this past monday night. Man were they good! And I have also discovered a love for the sheepdogs, they're pretty decent actually! Well, time to go workout, i've been procrastinating it all day, but I have to fit into a wedding dress.. so I should probably go do it!
Next weekend I'm going wedding dress and bridesmaid dress shopping, and I CANNOT wait. Everyone is meeting in Calgary and having a weekend of shopping. Sounds like my kind of weekend! We are also visiting the venues for the wedding, so everyone can see!
What else is new in this boring little life I lead? 2 months until the fiance and I will never live apart again.. pretty neat huh? Haha. But really, nothing is new for me... my dad got a new job, so that's really exciting for him! He's the head of something for Alberta soccer now.. who knew he was so important? Except they DID spell his name wrong on the website... so obviously he can't be that important haha!
Des and I went to Kings of Leon this past monday night. Man were they good! And I have also discovered a love for the sheepdogs, they're pretty decent actually! Well, time to go workout, i've been procrastinating it all day, but I have to fit into a wedding dress.. so I should probably go do it!
"pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever"
--- Lance Armstrong
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
SO. We have decided on a few things we are going to be using for the wedding. Benches instead of chairs, grey suits, and purple bridesmaid dresses. As far as decorations go - we are going more rustic. Here are some ideas:
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| this will be our cake/cupcake stand - all the wood we are getting from Des's farm |
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| we will have purple ribbon and twine to the candles, with a lace runner underneath |
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| again, we will be refurbishing wood from Des's farm for the signs leading to our ceremony |
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| with the refurbished wood, and lace covered clothespins, this will be at our reception filled with pictures |
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| something like this lining the aisle, maybe with a little lace? Crystals? |
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| Des's dad Kevin, picked some wheat this summer for us to use.. I want to put it in the boutonnieres and corsages |
I want to incorporate hanging crystals somewhere in the mix. I can't wait for my december month off, so I can get to more actual planning!! If anyone has any tips on how to decorate an old gazebo and garden (maybe with crystals?) then feel free to leave a comment!
When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody,
you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible
--- Nora Ephron, When Harry Met Sally
Sunday, 25 September 2011
love love love
Why is it that every time I write a post on my blog, I happen to start the entry with, its been a while... sounds vaguely like my diary when I was in elementary school.. except instead of talking to the entire world on the internet I simply wrote "dear diary I am so sorry I haven't written to you in a long time, I lost you under my bed and completely forgot to tell you stuff" like it was an actual person. But thats besides the point. World wide web of family and friends I am deeply sorry I have been so neglectful as of late. I am, what's the word people use as an excuse when they get lazy?, oh... busy. That's it. I was busy.
Well, to be honest I am busy. Most of my spare seconds are spent wedding planning, school work doing, and traveling to see the fiance. Oh, and sleeping.. that is a must these days. Wow 12 hour shifts drain you. Maybe I'm just a princess.. but I'm glad that I won't have to do them for the rest of my life. Ha, MAYBE I'm a princess.. okay I'm a big one, but I'm still glad!
So in the order of new things that have happened in my life since I got engaged.. I'll just hit the highlights, so as not to bore you with trivial things like going to the washroom, and doing my hair each day and such. We had our engagement photo's this summer at Des's dad's farm in Moose Jaw. They are gorgeous, as is my fiance. However, I'm not too convinced of my "photogenicity" in them. Is that a word? It is now! I only seem to like the ones where you can't really see my face.. oh well, they're beautiful none-the-less. Here are a few of my favorites!
The second thing that has happened in my life since my engagement is the start of my final practicum in the NICU! I absolutely love it. It kind of sucks right now, because I'm on 2 different nurses' schedules, therefore they don't really go very well together. Having a night shift on monday, then a day shift on wednesday is not going to be fun! But I really do love it while I'm there.
Lastly, something that just happened yesterday was the marriage of Jesse Hogg and Brenna Jones (or Janet Brenna Jones.. but we don't need to mention that!) and it was absolutely beautiful. I basically cried the entire day, ha. I also got to see an old and dear friend Michelle Dawley who I miss tonnes! It was a really fun day! And it makes me so excited for mine!
My wedding. Still can't believe its so soon. October 14th I'm going wedding dress shopping with my bridesmaids and mom and dad and future mother in law! Can't wait! Sorry, but no pictures will be posted of the dress I choose, as I know that my handsome fiance likes to keep tabs on my adventures while he's away from me in moose jaw. Too bad I never write on here! oops.
I also want to start posting wedding ideas and plans on here... but thats for another day. Promise I'll be back soon, dear diary!
When they asked me what I love most about life, I smiled and said you
--- unknown author
Sunday, 14 August 2011
man and wife
IM ENGAGED!
On August 4th, 2011 on the beach in Kelowna the love of my life asked me to marry him. And I said yes, obviously. Such an exciting time in our lives, and the date is already set! I will marry my best friend on June 30, 2012. Let the countdown begin.
So much planning, so little time. I have so many ideas, the hard part is ensuring they come to fruition. SO, this blog has officially (for the next 10 months) become a blog about school and planning a wedding (yay!)
On August 4th, 2011 on the beach in Kelowna the love of my life asked me to marry him. And I said yes, obviously. Such an exciting time in our lives, and the date is already set! I will marry my best friend on June 30, 2012. Let the countdown begin.
So much planning, so little time. I have so many ideas, the hard part is ensuring they come to fruition. SO, this blog has officially (for the next 10 months) become a blog about school and planning a wedding (yay!)
"The best smell in the world is that man that you love"
--- Jennifer Aniston
Sunday, 7 August 2011
best friend
so, this little old blog about a girl and her life has officially become a blog about a girl getting married! Updates will follow shortly. From the proposal to plans, the world will be informed!
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