Saturday, November 16, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
On the verge of something wonderful!
Nothing external, but I had a major epiphany yesterday, and I think I'm about to finally get my mud in a ball, car issues notwithstanding. I'll tell you more about it later, but I'm feeling happy and optimistic. I'm still going to study though, just in case.
For now, the exquisite Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor, singing the Pie Jesu from Faure's Requiem, doing it As It Should Be Done. He is the best Countertenor in the world, in my opinion. Exquisite!
I hope your day includes something you find beautiful which gives you enthusiasm!
For now, the exquisite Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor, singing the Pie Jesu from Faure's Requiem, doing it As It Should Be Done. He is the best Countertenor in the world, in my opinion. Exquisite!
I hope your day includes something you find beautiful which gives you enthusiasm!
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Almost 8am and 23 degrees...
Hard to motivate oneself to get out of bed, and that studying won't do itself. I have three toasty little furballs glued to me, and it's SO hard to make myself get up!!!
Monday, November 11, 2013
On Veteran's Day, we say thanks.
Thank you to all who serve and have served. You are our brightest and best. We are proud of you, and we are in your debt. 
Early to rise...
Early for me on a Monday, at least. I'm up reviewing my chapters for Family Health Assessment. I don't know what to think of how ill do on this test. I fared poorly on the last one. Onwards and upwards, anyway. I dread my lab this week.
I have three major tests this week and a project due for another class. Not overwhelmed, or anything!!! Still, I'm feeling oddly optimistic.
The pups have completed their morning ablutions and are asleep again, lucky little squirts!
I managed to pull some weeds this weekend, and I've vowed to get after them in earnest and rout out a burgeoning bunch of sticky goathead burrs with the prongs that poke out in every direction. There's something therapeutic about weeding...
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Saturday, November 09, 2013
Friday, November 08, 2013
Just had a lovely lunch at Simply Deli in Stephenville
Monte Cristo crepe sandwich with a Nutella crepe for dessert. Wonderful!!!
http://www.simplydeli.biz/
Thursday, November 07, 2013
It doesn't happen often, but every once in a while I manage to get my mud in a ball.
I wasn't working much, but it's amazing how just leaving off that little bit of a job has cleared the decks for a greater volume of study. I feel less tired and distracted by unnecessary stressors, and I feel poised to finish the semester strong.
Today I've already studied for 3 hours and I've taken 5 quizzes (made a 100 on all except the 80.95 on the Patho quiz, and I'll take that), and with those quizzes no longer hanging over my head, I'm ready to study through the weekend.
Tomorrow I have a bit of a drive to a locale with a mock trial on a nursing malpractice suit. This will be educational, and I'll get extra credit in two of my classes for my pains. I'm also going to use that time to listen to some patho audio lectures, so the 4 or so hours of driving will be put to good use. It's great to have the technology to make this all easier.
I have tests in 3 of my 4 classes next week. I will allocate 4 hours each for Saturday and Sunday study, and then I can study Monday morning, and I should be in good shape.
I have a few more minor hoops through which I must jump for by December 2, but at this rate, I look well on-target for everything. I'm really excited. I'm going to do a mock exam on Himself this weekend in preparation for my practicum. I'm nervous about Family Health Assessment, but I think that is normal, and I hope that I've laid a pretty good foundation for everything. Now if I can manage to continue to focus while surrounded by bounding pups who believe that if a lap is formed, it must be populated by a furball.
It's cold at nights but very nice during the day times now. I haven't turned on the heat in the house yet, but I busted out the electric blanket last night (THANKS, Mom and Dad!), and Chuy for one remembers his only winter with an electric blanket. No sooner was it out warming up about an hour before I got into bed, and he was ON it. Chuy is all about his comfort. Also, he's a beefy little rascal who doesn't have an abundance of fat, so he chills more easily than the girls. Praline has her own little nuclear power plant, and Mochi is slightly padded but maximizes body contact with preferably a person, but another canine will do.
I splurged about $12 on a few pots of perennials for my flower bed, and when I get home from class today, I plan on poking about there and getting those planted and established. I'm really pleased with the salvias and rock rose I have in my yard-- they've thrived with little or no watering through a very dry year. It's good, therefore, to get more established during the mild winters here so that they have a goodly root system to stead them through the dry times. The salvia I bought are a gorgeous dark blue.
I also noticed that I have a beautiful little shock of volunteer lantana by a tree. Volunteers are welcome. Far be it from me to drive away something with the audacity to bloom in my yard (with the exception of briars and dandelions, and even then, sometimes...), and I know the bees need the sustenance.
Feeling positive. :) Feeling much less stressed. We'll see how I feel on Monday!
Today I've already studied for 3 hours and I've taken 5 quizzes (made a 100 on all except the 80.95 on the Patho quiz, and I'll take that), and with those quizzes no longer hanging over my head, I'm ready to study through the weekend.
Tomorrow I have a bit of a drive to a locale with a mock trial on a nursing malpractice suit. This will be educational, and I'll get extra credit in two of my classes for my pains. I'm also going to use that time to listen to some patho audio lectures, so the 4 or so hours of driving will be put to good use. It's great to have the technology to make this all easier.
I have tests in 3 of my 4 classes next week. I will allocate 4 hours each for Saturday and Sunday study, and then I can study Monday morning, and I should be in good shape.
I have a few more minor hoops through which I must jump for by December 2, but at this rate, I look well on-target for everything. I'm really excited. I'm going to do a mock exam on Himself this weekend in preparation for my practicum. I'm nervous about Family Health Assessment, but I think that is normal, and I hope that I've laid a pretty good foundation for everything. Now if I can manage to continue to focus while surrounded by bounding pups who believe that if a lap is formed, it must be populated by a furball.
It's cold at nights but very nice during the day times now. I haven't turned on the heat in the house yet, but I busted out the electric blanket last night (THANKS, Mom and Dad!), and Chuy for one remembers his only winter with an electric blanket. No sooner was it out warming up about an hour before I got into bed, and he was ON it. Chuy is all about his comfort. Also, he's a beefy little rascal who doesn't have an abundance of fat, so he chills more easily than the girls. Praline has her own little nuclear power plant, and Mochi is slightly padded but maximizes body contact with preferably a person, but another canine will do.
I splurged about $12 on a few pots of perennials for my flower bed, and when I get home from class today, I plan on poking about there and getting those planted and established. I'm really pleased with the salvias and rock rose I have in my yard-- they've thrived with little or no watering through a very dry year. It's good, therefore, to get more established during the mild winters here so that they have a goodly root system to stead them through the dry times. The salvia I bought are a gorgeous dark blue.
I also noticed that I have a beautiful little shock of volunteer lantana by a tree. Volunteers are welcome. Far be it from me to drive away something with the audacity to bloom in my yard (with the exception of briars and dandelions, and even then, sometimes...), and I know the bees need the sustenance.
Feeling positive. :) Feeling much less stressed. We'll see how I feel on Monday!
Wednesday, November 06, 2013
Proof positive!
Life continues incredibly busy. This is my second week not to be working on Wednesday, but extra study time coupled with lowered stress level has already borne fruit: I made a 90 on my test yesterday, which was only the second A I've made on a test in any class. Honestly, sort of aiming for the middle of the pack here - I'll be content to end up in the big middle of stuff.
People speak of the bell curve, but there's sense in the analogy of the profile of a python wot swallowed a goat. Middle of the road is fine by me.
People speak of the bell curve, but there's sense in the analogy of the profile of a python wot swallowed a goat. Middle of the road is fine by me.
Sunday, Puppy Sunday: still in bed
Yay!
Wednesday edit - I tried posting this from my bed late on Sunday morning (RILLY late, since we'd also had an extra hour of night), but for some reason, it didn't finalize. Anyway, Praline is rarely in a DEEP sleep, and she bounds out of bed at the slightest suggestion of ANY activity. She is so lively and fun-loving. My sweet pup!
Saturday, November 02, 2013
Friday, November 01, 2013
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