Second Semester....Almost Half Way!!! Eee!!

My second semester of nursing school has been an experience I will not soon forget! The one word that I could use to describe how I feel about this semester is THANKFUL! I am so thankful to have this opportunity not only to become an RN, but also to have the instructors I have had, the patients who have let me care for them in clinicals,  my awesome group of carpoolers who know exactly what I'm going through in this process, and most importantly I am thankful to my Lord and Savior, Jesus, who is faithful! He sustains me on the long hard days, through the test that I bombed, in my weakest moments, my anxiety ridden moments, and also in those moments when I have gotten something right. I know it's all Him, not me and I am thankful! I would also like to note that I am so THANKFUL it's almost spring break! Hey-oh!! hehe ;p 

Anywho I just wanted to send out some updates! I'm still alive, don't worry!! lol!

Thanks for reading!

Love, Cait

Memory Verse

2 Chronicles 16:9 NLT

The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to

 strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.

 What a fool you have been! From now on you will be at

 war."

Cleaning House

Hey there! Since I spent the last two days cleaning up Christmas and organizing a bit I thought I show so pictures while it's still organized ;)

Out went the tree and we moved the popisan chair from the office into the living room.

we also put that lamp on a high stand it looks a bit strange but I puts the light where we wanted it and prevents us from having to purchase a floor lamp!

Getting geared up for second semester!!! two new books here one for pediatrics, and one for maternal newborn nursing! Plus my Intravenous medications reference book is on it's way. Exciting times ahead!

Kirby would like to know where we put his tree!?

  

He found my book boxes...any box will suit his fancy! Hahaha!

I've also been working on another project that just needs a few more touches until I snap some pics and put into the blog-o-sphere as well! So stay tuned!

 Thank you for reading!

 Love, Caitlin

Arm Knitting and Finger Knitting

I was feeling so stressed with school and the oh so intense 3/4 mark of the semester so I thought it's time to DIY something. When I learn a new craft or make something it really helps me get my mind off of the things that cause me stress. 

I used these videos to learn from youtube: arm knitting by Michael's one more for arm knitting by Simply Maggie and finger knitting by Simply Maggie.

I used Lion Brand Yarn wool ease thick and quick in the color 'fisherman' you can find it here but I purchased it from Michael's. and I used two balls at the same time so every thing was extra thick, this was suggested as an option in one of the videos. and for the finger knitted ear warmer I only did two sewn together instead of three and used all one color. 

over all this was a really fun craft that only took a few hours to learn and make and I'm already getting a lot of use out of the scarf! 

here are some pictures of the final products: 

Adorable dress :)

The Mr. and I went shopping and I found this stunning dress for only 10 doll hairs! It's black and ivory knit with sweet winter patterns.  I'm wearing it here on Thanksgiving with a red cropped cardigan from forever 21, black leggings from American Eagle, two-tone high boots from Modcloth, pearl earrings covered by hair and sporting red lips with Revlon colorburst matte balm in the color 'standout' my new favorite red lip color!

"I got bangs!"

Name that movie quote anyone? (it's legally blonde...hehe! one of my faves)

 I actually did get me some bangs and I'm pretty happy about it as you can see in the photo above :) I needed a change but I didn't want to go chopping it all off just yet so this is the result! 

long hair + bangs = smiles

** this will be a small enlightenment for you today, your valuable time used to simply enter into my brain when it's on stupid mode and enjoy what lives in there. Here's a little tid bit of the love I have for one of the most ridiculous movies made: Legally Blonde.

Some of my most favorite quotes from Legally Blonde:

• Elle "Whoever said orange is the new pink is seriously disturbed"
• Warner: "You got into Harvard Law? Elle:"What like it's hard?"
• Hairdresser in the salon "OMG the Bend and snap, works every time!"
• "The rules of hair care are simple and finite, any cosmo girl would've known!"
• Elle: "Exersice gives you endorphins, endorphins make you happy, happy people don't shoot their husbands! They just don't!"
• Margot: "Yeah, Luckily"
• Margot: "Awe look, there's like a judge and everything! Vote for Elle!"
• Enrique "Don't you estomp your little last season Prada shoes at me honey"

I hope ya have a Perfect Day! ;)

Part Two: 
Outfit of the Day: I wanted to dress comfy today so I pulled on this soft jersey striped skirt from old navy and tucked in a colored layering tank top under my white 'boyfriend' v-neck ($10 a la target) Then I added a belt to keep the skirt up at my waist and I had myself a comfy cute outfit. I love when I actually have the time and care to put in the effort into wearing my favorite tried and true clothes in a way that turns them into put together outfits instead of just throwing them on and heading out the door.

Also I miss dancing so much!  

Baseball Game Fun!

The Mr. and I got the wonderful opportunity to go to a San Francisco Giants game at the new AT&T Park! (well new to me) I haven't gone to a Giants game (or any MLB game) since I was about 8 years old and It's something we haven't done together yet, so this was an exciting opportunity! We went with a group of coworkers, traveling together on a bus and tail-gating in the parking area, needless to say we had a blast! This turned out to be a great game to attend because the Giants won and there were two grand slams made by the Giants! Those grand slams happen to have set a record for the Giants because it was the first time a pitcher and a catcher hit grand slams in the same game! Go team! We also got free bobble heads! ;) Here's another fun collage from our fun day!

Thanks for hanging with us!

Love, Cait