Negligent

Hello all who take time to read my silly little blog! Long time no posts- I know I know- Guilty!

Sorry I've neglected my blog... among several other things.

As some of you may know.... I HAVE FIVE YES FIVE MORE WEEKS OF SCHOOL LEFT!!!! Oh my how surreal it is! So as you can imagine I have been pret-ty busy as of late. I don't really hang out much. I choose to go running, sleep, and study on the weekends. Thankfully all of my distractions (aka TV addictions) are on break. I'll occasionally attend a social function of sorts, but it's rare. I'm so sad I know that some friendships are probably hanging by threads, but hey, if my friends don't understand that school has to go first right now... then poop. They'll have to get over it.

I took and passed my anesthesia board on March 12th! Oh how joyous it was!!!! Seriously the greatest accomplishment. I was SO SO SO nervous! But I did it!! Woot Woot!!!

Now my stresses are:
-completing several random, unnecessary assignments
-studying for National Boards (I take it April 28th), Process of Care Exam (April 18th), and Jurisprudence Exam (May 10th)
-finding a board patient for my clinical boards (May 9th)
-getting resumes out
-getting in shape for summer in the next 5 weeks since I have sooo much time on my hands =/
-practicing/perfecting the dances for my performance in 2 weeks

I am super freaking out. Especially about National Boards. I don't feel prepared at all! Despite all of the sacrifices I've already made, I still haven't had a lot of time to study. Things keep coming up (assignments, people who need me, family functions, etc.) that take a lot of time/energy.

Since I probably won't be posting anything for a few weeks... You should probably do the following...
-Pray for me
-Pray for me
-aaaand watch this video....

I'm so grateful for the "Kid History" Episodes and the great comic relief they provide for me. If you don't like them.... it's in your best interest to keep it to yourself. Baha I kid I kid... but seriously.

P.S. Feel free to follow me if you want... =)

Nighty Night Playlist

A few nights ago I was having a hard time going to sleep.

I decided to make a "Nighty Night" playlist.

It consists of 4 songs by Iron and Wine.

-Naked As We Came
-Sunset Soon Forgotten
-Love and Some Verses
-Each Coming Night

Please. Listen. Tell me if you don't close your eyes, picture yourself in a meadow with a slight breeze just enough to cool you off from the warm sun thats beating on your skin, and fall asleep. I would be shocked if you don't.

What would be on your "Nighty Night" playlist?

My Thought Process=Pitiful

Before reading this you must promise not to judge me.




Ok so if you're reading this now you promised you wouldn't judge. Whew! Ok so here's my thought process for today that got me from potentially healthy/good student to heffer/lazy bum in less than 40 minutes.

So my goal tonight was to work out after I got home from school and then study.

I put on my shoes, changed clothes, and started the p90x plyometrics workout... 2 minutes into warm up.

My brain says "I shouldn't work out right now. I'm already sore from dancing for 3 hours yesterday... so nbd. You need to study for your test tomorrow anyway."

So I shower.

Then I decide that if I'm going to stay up late studying I need to put more food in my stomach. (late school nights throw me off. I end up having 2 dinners. 1st health. 2nd not so much). Instead of eating a light snack I decide that I need something yummy (aka nothing that is in my pantry/fridge/freezer) even though I had thought to myself when I walked in from school that I didn't need anything junky. I was gonna be good.

So I search in desperation online for the less fatty junk food I could eat (pitiful). Then when I realize that anything worth eating is definitely more than 400 calories I think...

"Forget it! I'm getting whatever sounds delish!"

So I drive to Jack in the Crack and buy myself mozerella sticks, a chicken sandwhich, and a medium DP.

And now it's 10:06 pm and I still haven't studied for my test tomorrow.

coooool.

21 Facts about VKW

1-Fact: I am extremely ecstatic to complete this chapter of my life called hygiene school.

2-Fact: When I entered this chapter of my life I did not watch much TV... About 2 months ago that all changed.

3-Fact: Pretty Little Liars and Vampire Diaries are my guilty pleasures (I don't feel guilty about How I Met Your Mother, The Bachelor, Glee, or Grey's Anatomy, because they are practically universally accepted)

4-Fact: Reading quality books is so much more fulfilling than watching TV.

5-Fact: For the past 6 months songs from The Format, Dashboard Confessional, Frou Frou, and Glee
make up my top 25 songs played on  my iTUNES.

6-Fact: The #1 song played on my iTUNES is Swans by The Format, in 2nd place, we have Total Eclipse of the Heart by Glee Cast, and 3rd Breathe In by Frou Frou.

7-Fact: I love sappy love songs. And totally random ones (example: Human of the Year by Regina Spektor and Come Around by M.I.A.).

8-Fact: P90X will give me the results I want, but I'm too tired (or lazy?) to do it. Bummer.

9-Fact: You know how in the movies, when girls are contemplating life or just trying to unwind from a hard day, or get over a rough break up/fight they light candles and take a hot bubble bath? Let me tell ya... it works! Talk about a stress breaker. Frrrealz.

10-Fact: Reading a book, in a cabin far away from home, when its cold outside, bundled up in a fleece blanket, is awesome!

11-Fact: Ingrid Michaelson's "Be OK" album is superb. I love every single song.

12-Fact: Old Spaghetti Factory is pretty awesome.

13-Fact: Watching snow fall is absolutely breathtaking.

14-Fact: Sometimes I buy jewelry without having anything to wear with it.

15-Fact: Goodwill has some uh-mazing finds... if you keep an open mind (and open eyes).

16-Fact: Jude Law is in a lot of inappropriate movies... but I love to look at him.

17-Fact: My family is absolutely insane/weird/bizarre (I fit in well), but I love them just the way they are.

18-Fact: I love to dance.

19-Fact: I dance for 3 hours straight Monday nights... hip hop, contemporary, jazz... may not seem too difficult but it kills me.

20-Fact: I am slowly (seriously slowly... sluggishly) starting to like myself (the healthy way-not the conceited way).

21-Fact: I am grateful for friends and family who let me know that they love me. It helps me out a lot.

Any facts about yourself you want to share???? I'd love to hear 'em!

Palekaiko: translation: Paradise

So for the sake of needing to post about something new AND to help my readers get to know me better... I decided to post about a place near and dear to my heart.

2 years ago I was in desperate need for an escape. My heart had been broken a couple months earlier... and one month before I was to depart to this magnificent place, it was shattered even more. (maybe I'll blog about that some other day... we will see).

A dear friend of mine was in the same boat... heart broken and hopeless.

Needless to say, this trip was much needed for the both of us.

So on March 16th, 2009, two soul sisters boarded a plane to embark on a journey... a journey across the pacific... to a place that would erase the deep, dark heartache... a place I consider to be Palekaiko: translation: paradise.

Where is that?

The gorgeous island of Maui, HI.

Flying in was the most exciting experience of my life. I have been in love with the ocean ever since I can remember... and ever since I can remember I had always dreamed of going to a tropical island where the water is a crystal clear, deep blue color with the perfect hint of green. Ugh gorgeous! The excitement was greater then my 6 year old brother and 2 year old sister's excitement on Christmas morning combined... times 32. Seriously. I was ecstatic!

The week consisted of me loving every second, feeling nothing but bliss and contentment, and not thinking about how broken my heart was... for it was mended my friends... it was mended the second I took my first breath of fresh, ocean filled Hawaiian air...

I know I look amazing. Don't be jealous.

the moment I saw the sunsetting with all of its majesty, with the outlines of islands popping out of the horizon, and the unforgettable sight of whales breaching in the distance...

the minute I met sea turtles up close and personal (via snorkeling literally 30 feet away from the shore)...

I know we are twinners-unintentional!

the hours spent playing in bamboo, swinging in hanging vines, and swimming around/playing in waterfalls...

where's Michelle?

and of course all my troubles were erased when I took a bite of the best shaved ice I've ever tasted (sorry no picture... biggest mistake-I know)!

To sum everything up... Maui is glorious! This post doesn't even do it justice.... doesn't even come close. My love for life grew on this trip, as did my friendship with Michelle, myself, and of course my love and gratitude for the beauty we are blessed with here on Earth.

Do you see the picture ^... just look at those colors!

The jungle we stumbled across right off the road!

The beautiful sunrise we witnessed early in the morning on our last day.

What a piece of heaven on Earth!

Maui= paradise. It will heal your wounds and free your soul! Seriously, you should go!