The Real Beginning

PHEW.
The countdown to nursing school has officially begun. Today I attended a welcome reception held by my nursing school to meet current students and incoming students that will be in my class. I haven't felt so excited and anxious in a while. These emotions are a little different then usual, though. I have been waiting for this moment for over four years. I met a really awesome girl, Mona, who will be attending the program with me through a nursing website a few months ago. I pretty much spent the day with her (drove her and her sister around to check out apartments, had lunch, chatted like us ladies do, etc.) and went to the reception together. It's nice to know someone else in the program, and from what I observed, everyone else seemed friendly and excited to meet one-another.
I'm heading to New York tomorrow to visit Amy, family, see a concert, and meet up with some friends. I want to just enjoy the city, have time to read, of course pamper my sister's every need while she is studying for finals, and do some good shopping. Turns out I still have some closet space, so I've gotta fill it with some good stuff! RIGHT?!
Back to school... I'm starting to try to get mentally prepared for the next 14 months to be a huge challenge and yet the biggest learning experience of my professional life. I'm more nervous about the workload then the intimidation of clinical or the material. I'm really organized and manage time well, but at this point I really don't know what to expect and how hard this program is going to hit me. However, the good thing is that I completely have freed myself from working and other obligations, so school will be my first and only priority these next 14 months.
I caved and bought a TV too. I will just pick up digital channels, but it will be nice to just shut out my brain whenever necessary. I can only sit in front of the computer and read so much. I would love to just lay and bed and enjoy a good movie after a huge test (and before I have to start studying for my next one).
I love my apartment. It's very cozy. The town is very "village" style, and I live in the heart of downtown Ardmore. It's pretty suburban out here, like exclusive. Philadelphia is pretty close, so I can get out there easily. It just depends on how much time I will actually have to "play." I have been checking out the thrift stores out here and so far have been finding some gems and am happy! I haven't even hit the Philadelphia thrift stores... or boutiques... maybe when I'm done with school and land a kick ass job for some hospital in Philly... a girl can dream, yeah????
Time to pack for tomorrow. I can't wait to see Amy again. It's like this rediscovered love because we were always seeing each other for a short period and then not for months at a time. Now it's like WHENEVER WE WANT. It's like we renewed our vows. Cuz we iz in luv.
Peace out bishez!