Nursing School: Over half way done

I'm over half way done now with my BSN program and coming up for air before I start back to school on Tuesday. I just completed my OB/Peds rotation at the hospital and it was amazing. I experienced things that at one point in my life I questioned if I would ever get to. I witnessed to births, vaginal and c-section, drew blood gases from an umbilical cord (which is slimy let me tell you) and I worked in the newborn nursery. The newborn nursery for me was my happy place. I loved assessing all the new little babies, and giving them their first baths. Working with those babies made me hungry for my own. I can't tell you how many baby dreams I've had since starting this last rotation. I also spent some days in the NICU and PICU. I actually got  to assess a baby who weighed 1lb and saw a baby who was born and weighed 14oz. Ahhh, crazy! It truly is amazing how far medical technology has come. I will be starting my last big clinical rotation before starting my practicum on tuesday. I can't wait to get these 7 weeks over with because it will be mostly downhill from there. 152 days till graduation!!!! Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!! I can do it, right?? Let's hope so. I did pass my mid-curricular HESI! yay!!!! One less thing to worry about :)

From white to blue, now I'll be back in white….did I mention I hate the white scrubs! :(

Mardi Gras

The past few years my dad's side of the family…the "panamanian" side…and all my cousins plan a reunion at Mardi Gras. We had a blast this year going to the Daphne and Fairhope Mardi Gras Parades and introducing Eric to his first real taste of it all. I think he is slowly getting used to my huge crazy fun amazing wonderful family. I am so lucky to have such a close knit loving relationship with all my cousins and aunts and uncles. Get ready to be photo bombed!!! I have a lot fun times to share with you!

Some of the floats at the Fairhope parade

My cousin Kerri and I showing off some of our catches!

Cousins Kristen and Kerri! We had so much fun!

My brother Aaron and his girlfriend Nadia!

Eric at the Daphne parade, his very first mardi gras ever!

When we got home we had to show off all of our loot!

Family night after seeing Identity Theft with all the cousins at my Tia Ali's house!

Awkward family photos! Bahaha!

Getting lovin from my sweet nephew Thomas!

We also squeezed in celebrating Kerri's Birthday. She trurned………48!! Yeah can you believe it! I guess to look like that at 48 I should teach Zumba! :)

Dad with his brother Tito and my 3 aunts, Odie, Ali, and Millie!

Thanks family for a fun Mardi Gras season!

Sweetie Pie Day

Eric and I kept it pretty simple this Valentine's Day due to school and work schedules. We exchanged gifts, kisses, and saw Safe Haven at the theatre! I love my Sweetie Pie!

Love notes and flowers from my honey! He also cleaned the whole house for me, and is giving up his XBOX for a whole month :) lol! I guess he sure knows the way to my heart! :)

I also gave Eric some candy and new cologne! He smells lovely now :)

Day of Relaxation

I had the best day at the spa today! Eric's parents gave me a gift card to my favorite spa here in Point Clear, AL for my Birthday and today I finally cashed in on it. I seriously live in the most beautiful town in America. This is the Gand Hotel where I went for my spa day.

Since I had a gift card I thought I would go all out and try something new, so I got a warm stone massage!

If you have never tried it you must go out tomorrow and get one! It was the best massage I have ever had! I splurged a bit and got an 80 min. full body massage. Like the picture below, the therapist takes hot stones and hot oil and rubs you down head to toe! AMAZING!

After the massage I retreated to this beautiful quiet room where I soaked in the Jacuzzi, drank lemon water, ate granola and read a magazine. Then I hung out in the steam room for a while before leaving. 

I told Eric I am meant to live a life of luxury. :) I love spa days!

Jam Session

Thought I would share some of the songs I've been jamming too recently! Nothing like some good music to make you feel good! "Music take us where words cannot."

First up, Kelly Clarkson and Vince Gill's Duet- "Don't Rush". I love singing this song in the car, shower, or just around the house. It makes me happy!

Next is my FAVORITE Hunter Hayes song on his new album, "What you gonna do"! Eric and I agree he should have made this a duet! But I absolutely love this song!!!!

Next is Kelly Clarkson's "Catch my Breath"! Can you tell she is kinda my favorite right now! I love all the anthems she sings! She is a tough cookie, ballsy, and hard core! She is the BEST! I want to be like her when I grow up! BAHAHA

Okay lastly, I have to share this song because I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE, did I mention I LOVE this song!!! Grace Potter and the Nocturnals- "Stars"! This is my chillin song!