Oops...

I just realized it has been almost 2 months since I updated this thing. Sorry gang. Christmas was busy, and it just flew by. I bet yours did too.

January brings that dreaded thought (for me anyway), New Years Resolutions! I took the time to look up mine from last year. To my surprise, I was able to accomplish some (as opposed to the usual none).

Finish School-with A in Microbiology CHECK!

Pass boards with 75 questions CHECK! (not only with 75 questions, but in 45 minutes...)
Find fellowship/friendship with Christians my age CHECK! (yay Highpoint!)

Find apartment, move out
Get nursing job at United

Interesting, no? Still working on the apartment, in fact, going to look at one this afternoon.
I guess resolutions are a good thing. Still working on this year's. I'll post them soon.

So, what are yours??

No more nights

Well, this is it: my last night shift. My posts from now on will most likely be at some normal time of day instead of 1, 2, or 3 in the morning.

Peyton goes in for surgery tommorow, and I will be working days in Minneapolis for the month of December. I'm excited for her and her family, but so sad to leave. I have to admit that they have been wonderfull, and this has been a pretty cushy job. My next case may not be as nice, but, everyone needs nurses once in a while.

On a different note, it will be nice to sleep when it's dark out again. I'll see you all in the land of the living! (and I'll probably look a lot less tired)

Perfect Healing

I did it!!!!!!!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!

Some of you knew...but now everybody does, I've played piano for a very long time. In junior high I started in the youth band at my church. It was, for lack of a better word, a disaster. As time went on I had some very hurtful and painful experiences with the different worship teams I played with. Eventually I became so shy that I only played piano at home, alone, not even for my family.

One day, my Grandma read me the riot act, and told me it was ridiculous to play and not let anyone else enjoy it. Okay, I got the point. I played for her wedding in August. An amazing thing happened...I survived :-P

Since then I really felt the Lord poking and prodding my spirit...join worship at church. Why is it that He always seems to want us to do things that we feel so uncomfortable with?? I knew I was in for some major stretching. I emailed Courtney in September, and today, finaly played on Sunday. And you know what? He did something amazing, all those hurtful things are gone. I was free to worship and enjoy being a part of a team again. You guys, there is no better feeling, complete and total healing.

So...Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I hope you all take the time to enjoy this week. Have fun, and if you happen to be traveling, I hope your trip goes smoothly.

I thought I would list a few things I'm thankful for...some are serious...others, not so much :-P

• Starbucks on the way to work...caffine is always good
• Ugly Betty...it makes me laugh
• My job...it pays the bills and I actually like it
• Highpoint Church...a church that feels like home
• The Dog...he's always happy to see me
• My family...even though we drive each other nuts sometimes
• Jesus...for loving, and caring, and being my strength these last few months

Oh for heaven's sake...

It was , I think, 25 degrees or something this morning. Not too bad, Minnesota wise.


My car groaned when I started it, and it's only November...



THAT'S IT!!!! I am packing up and moving to Maui...any takers??

Take that Pioneer Press!

The Lion King is back, after it's triumphant opening in the twin cities 10 years ago, it's back for a 10th aniversary tour. There was an article in the Pioneer press a few days ago that talked about it becoming part of theatrical history, a show that will not be able to live on in spectacle alone. http://www.twincities.com/stage/ci_7302138?nclick_check=1

I went to see the Lion King at the Orpheum yesterday. Of course I have seen pictures of the costumes and heard about how great it was. Therefore, I thought I was prepared for what I was about to experience.

Boy was I wrong.

You guys, the curtain went up for the opening number...

I was moved to tears it was so gorgeous and incredible.

But beyond that, I felt the story and music still has something relevant to say. I, for one, would see it over and over again just to enjoy the experience. And if you haven't seen it yet...what on earth are you waiting for??

Have you gotten your flu shot??

It's that time of year again...cold and flu season!!! Hooray!

(well maybe if you happen to be a drug company you'd be excited...)

As a nurse, I can not say this often enough: Go and get a flu shot!

I got mine today, it wasn't that bad, honestly. The only problem is trying to keep your Dad from socking you in the arm afterwards. Not pleasant, I'll have to take care of him later.

But seriously, one little poke will potentially save you all kinds of money that you would otherwise spend on thera-flu and tylenol and all that other fun, nasty tasting stuff.

So, suck it up, shots aren't that bad... :-P