The last month has been just a whirlwind of excitement & happiness. The first (and most surprising) thing that happened is that I changed my mind about what kind of ICU nurse I wanted to be, literally, with two days to spare. I am now so proud to say that I am an RN on the Burn Trauma ICU. Burn??!!?? What?? Isn't that the unit that I was deathly afraid of the entire internship, YES. But I am so, so, so glad that I forced myself to keep an open mind. That allowed me to believe that I could not only fit in on Burn, but be a valued member of an amazing team. I have since started my orientation shifts and will be flying solo by the end of January. I absolutely love working there!! And finally, I feel like I am home again. (Big Ups to my 2 East Peeps!!)
The second little piece of wonderment is that Adam & I got to celebrate Thanksgiving & Christmas together. I don't regret the six years that my cute little Christmas tree graced our former home. But let me tell you, the smile on my face was huge knowing that this year I have my independence back and if that means putting up my tacky, star Christmas lights in the window, then twinkle away!
The third, and most precious, is the addition of Miss Winnifred Jane to our family. I'm so proud of my sister & bro-in-law. My little Winni & I are going to have SO MUCH FUN!!
Not only has the last month been crazy busy, but it seems like 2011 was one of the most busy roller coaster years I have ever had. Name an emotion, good & bad, and I have felt it this year...and I embrace them all. So as I look back on this year, I'll say I (re)learned how to stand up for myself, I proved (again) that I can do whatever I set my mind to and I was reminded how precious every day is. I'm eternally grateful to my family and friends who not only saw me through this year, but (literally), held me up when I when my steps were so tired. I could not get through my crazy life without you all.
For those of you who know me the best, you know that the Spring is my Jam!! Spring Equinox, 311 Day, Emipalooza...I have a feeling, nay I will say a knowledge, that 2012 is going to start off will so much love, happiness, laughter and sheer giddiness that I may just throw up right now thinking about it!!!
Peace, Love, Unity & Respect are my wishes for you this New Year!!
