Fit Challenge

I'm going to start posting a fit challenge every so often on this here blog!

Sunday: day 1

25 heel raises
head-to-toe stretch/ range of motion 

Heel raise description: 

Start feet parallel and hip distance apart,

check in with your posture and start a head-to-toe check: chin up, gaze straight ahead, shoulders down and back, abdominals engaged, belly button to spine, hips neutral, toes spread and weight balanced evenly between each leg as well as between toes and heels.   

slowly raise both heels at the same time and balance all weight on the highest point of your toes. weight should be focused to the second toe for the best balance. but all toes remain in contact with the floor. 

slowly lower both heels at the same time resisting the urge to plop down, as you lower down softly raise through the spine and top of the head. 

Head-to-toe stretch description:

gently look in all directions: right, left, up, down 
circle head and neck around clockwise and counter clockwise
roll shoulders forward and back
move shoulders up and down
make circles with arms forward and back
stretch each arm across and over head
stretch each side in a lateral stretch 
reach up on an inhale and stretch back ever so slightly while lifting the gaze and heart up
exhale and bend down toward toes
bend and straighten legs relaxing in this stretch of the lower back and backs of the legs
bend knees and slowly roll up through the spine
step right leg back into a gentle lunge and strecth the calf; return
step left leg back now; return
roll each ankle in both directions
roll through each foot up the the toes and back to flat
take a deep breath and drink some water :)

You did it!!

Memory Verse

Romans 5:8 New Living Translation (NLT)

But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.

Romans 5:8New King James Version (NKJV)

8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8New International Version (NIV)

8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

This verse has blessed me on numerous occasions because it reminds me that Jesus loved me so much he lived a perfect life and died on a cross for me before I knew him, and well before I chose to follow him with my life. To think that 2000+ years ago he came knowing all the sinful places in my heart and yet he still did it! He demonstrated love! He is love! Love never fails!!!

Think about this verse this week christian, as we get ready to celebrate Easter.

Jesus loves you!

Love, Cait

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!