It will be a quick trip in one sense as I'll be gone overnight.
But then it will also be a looong trip as it will take me most of the day tomorrow to get there and then most of the night Wednesday to get back home.
Cheap travel ends up costing more one way or another in either your wallet or your time. But I just can't say I should spend $1500 to get to Boston in 3 hours versus $369 to get there in 8 hours. I wish I could get paid $500/hour. Alas, that will not happen in my lifetime.
Lots of reading time and nap time. I'm trying to download some MP3 files worth CEUs to get caught up on that area of nursing that need some work.
I am looking forward to this trip to get my "Train the Trainer" certification to teach Chemotherapy and Biotherapy ONS Course.
As for the Easter Vigil, I must say it might be worth going to Church for a long service and avoid the crowds and crazy people who only come to Church once a year. Amazingly, it was pretty empty. We basically had our little side pews of 8 rows to ourselves. Absolutely, no crowding. Now having said that, I must also comment that we stood outside from 7:30 pm until Mass started at 8:30 PM and we returned home at 12:26 AM. It was long and the first set of readings were done in the dark. Amy and Colt loved it and then we all blinked like owls when the Light was returned to the world.
It was really neat to see all of Vernon's friends get Baptized, then Confirmed and receive First Communion. Next Saturday is Vernon's turn. Deep sigh, I'll most likely cry. Hankies are ready.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Wanna Join Us?
We will be partaking of the Easter Vigil at our wonderful church.
While I love my faith, I must admit I am not particularly excited about tonight's service. We will be watching 29, yes 29, people get baptized and welcomed into the Catholic Faith. The service starts at 8:30 pm and is projected to last for 3-4 hours. Anyone want to come?
My husband, already baptized, will not be welcomed into the Church this weekend but rather next weekend at 5 pm Mass. He will then make his Profession of Faith and be fully welcomed into the community of Faithful Roman Catholics. And he can take part in the Eucharist Feast.
We went to the Good Friday service last night and the last one I went to, in the past, was about an hour. This one last night was 2 hours and 27 minutes (not that I was counting, just know what time we started and when we finished) and I was amazed at how many people attended.
We were humbled by the priest prostrating themselves in front of the altar and the Cross. Then we were able to venerate the Cross ourselves and I admit the enormity of Jesus sacrifice for my sins was overwhelming. I was so glad that Vernon was able to experience a Good Friday Service with all of his family. Not that all of the family was as grateful to the togetherness. Ahh, teenagers.
Dinner was a great little restaurant call the FishPlace. I had fried oysters. Just like my Grandma Kurzy used to make. One thing she did really well was cook fried oysters. Seriously, I think this is the only place I will ever eat fried oysters ever again.
This morning we are headed over to PawPaw's for a quick lunch. Then back home for a nap before the Easter Vigil.
Again - anyone want to come with us??
While I love my faith, I must admit I am not particularly excited about tonight's service. We will be watching 29, yes 29, people get baptized and welcomed into the Catholic Faith. The service starts at 8:30 pm and is projected to last for 3-4 hours. Anyone want to come?
My husband, already baptized, will not be welcomed into the Church this weekend but rather next weekend at 5 pm Mass. He will then make his Profession of Faith and be fully welcomed into the community of Faithful Roman Catholics. And he can take part in the Eucharist Feast.
We went to the Good Friday service last night and the last one I went to, in the past, was about an hour. This one last night was 2 hours and 27 minutes (not that I was counting, just know what time we started and when we finished) and I was amazed at how many people attended.
We were humbled by the priest prostrating themselves in front of the altar and the Cross. Then we were able to venerate the Cross ourselves and I admit the enormity of Jesus sacrifice for my sins was overwhelming. I was so glad that Vernon was able to experience a Good Friday Service with all of his family. Not that all of the family was as grateful to the togetherness. Ahh, teenagers.
Dinner was a great little restaurant call the FishPlace. I had fried oysters. Just like my Grandma Kurzy used to make. One thing she did really well was cook fried oysters. Seriously, I think this is the only place I will ever eat fried oysters ever again.
This morning we are headed over to PawPaw's for a quick lunch. Then back home for a nap before the Easter Vigil.
Again - anyone want to come with us??
Monday, April 4, 2011
Allergies... ACHOO!!
How soon will it end?
It seems like we have been dealing with the yellow pollen FOREVER, or at least three weeks worth.
My car is covered in yellow pollen. Today it is windy and it makes it super hard to go outside.
I am supposed to do my grocery shopping today and due to the wind I am dreading going outside. I already have a headache from letting the dogs in and out all day.
I am sucking down antihistamines all day long.
We desperately need rain, not only for the drought but also to dampen down the pollen in the air.
For now I guess I'll have to just learn to live with the yellow world outside my house.
It seems like we have been dealing with the yellow pollen FOREVER, or at least three weeks worth.
My car is covered in yellow pollen. Today it is windy and it makes it super hard to go outside.
I am supposed to do my grocery shopping today and due to the wind I am dreading going outside. I already have a headache from letting the dogs in and out all day.
I am sucking down antihistamines all day long.
We desperately need rain, not only for the drought but also to dampen down the pollen in the air.
For now I guess I'll have to just learn to live with the yellow world outside my house.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Time Off
Who wants to be me?
Taking care of patients, teaching about diseases, cleaning up messes of bodily fluids, documenting all I did and failed to do (sounds a bit like the Confiteor {I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts and in my words,in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do;}).
How about being a nurse?
Anyone?
HA! Scared you off - huh?
But it is more than those things. How much more?
You know, all the compassion and caring things and knowing when I go home someone feels better either physically or mentally. They are more prepared to deal with the illness in thier lives and how to avoid being back in the place for sick people - the hospital.
Now the best part...
I only work 3 days a week!
Granted it is three 12 hour shifts but still 3 out of 7 days is a super bonus to being a nurse. If I time it right, and I do try to do my days in a clump, then I can have 6 or more days off in a row.
That could be a good or bad thing depending on your point of view - more time with my sweet husband or more time with the irritable curmudgeon in my house. Lucky for me it is the sweet husband these days!
Taking care of patients, teaching about diseases, cleaning up messes of bodily fluids, documenting all I did and failed to do (sounds a bit like the Confiteor {I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts and in my words,in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do;}).
How about being a nurse?
Anyone?
HA! Scared you off - huh?
But it is more than those things. How much more?
You know, all the compassion and caring things and knowing when I go home someone feels better either physically or mentally. They are more prepared to deal with the illness in thier lives and how to avoid being back in the place for sick people - the hospital.
Now the best part...
I only work 3 days a week!
Granted it is three 12 hour shifts but still 3 out of 7 days is a super bonus to being a nurse. If I time it right, and I do try to do my days in a clump, then I can have 6 or more days off in a row.
That could be a good or bad thing depending on your point of view - more time with my sweet husband or more time with the irritable curmudgeon in my house. Lucky for me it is the sweet husband these days!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
WATCH OUT!!...break, Break, BREAK!
Sadly, this is what some of our excursions include during the Driver's Ed portion of our lives. Overall, Amy is really getting good, but every now and then she scares the crap out of me, not literally, relax.
The bad part is we have been driving since August and have not managed to do the 60 hours she needs to get her drivers license. Either she is at school or I am at work or one is sleeping while the other one is awake. Good news is Spring break is coming up and so maybe I'll be able to get her out each day.
I need to follow up on what the cutoff it for completing this stuff. And no, Vernon cannot do this portion since we have me as the designated teacher. Yes, we are still playing chauffeur to the kid's high school and church commitments.
CANDIDATE UPDATE
Vernon got marked yesterday for the first time with ashes for Ash Wednesday. He wore them all day, foregoing exercise to avoid washing them off. He will be confirmed on April 30th. He has yet to do his First Confession and is quite nervous about that. Luckily, it will be while he is on retreat for Confirmation with lots od other candidate making their first confession also. Please keep him in your prayers.
The bad part is we have been driving since August and have not managed to do the 60 hours she needs to get her drivers license. Either she is at school or I am at work or one is sleeping while the other one is awake. Good news is Spring break is coming up and so maybe I'll be able to get her out each day.
I need to follow up on what the cutoff it for completing this stuff. And no, Vernon cannot do this portion since we have me as the designated teacher. Yes, we are still playing chauffeur to the kid's high school and church commitments.
CANDIDATE UPDATE
Vernon got marked yesterday for the first time with ashes for Ash Wednesday. He wore them all day, foregoing exercise to avoid washing them off. He will be confirmed on April 30th. He has yet to do his First Confession and is quite nervous about that. Luckily, it will be while he is on retreat for Confirmation with lots od other candidate making their first confession also. Please keep him in your prayers.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
THe Un-Birthday
We celebrated the unbirthday last week.
Yes, Colt is a Leap year Baby and only has a real bitrthday every 4 years.
We went out to Chuy's and enjoyed a great Mexican meal.
Unfortunately, I have yet to get Colt his unbirthday present. The boy is expensive and picky. Only wants certain items, especially now that he is a teenager. Hot Topic and Lids are just two of the placed I am allowed to shop at for SPECIFIC items.
It was so much easier when he liked just Legos. Now it is a major act of superhuman endurance to shop for the boy.
And heaven forbid, you get something he is not 'fond' of, for it will find a deep dark hole to take up residence.
Maybe I'll wait long enough and he will forget I never got him a present.
Maybe.
Hmm, this is worth thinkg about...
I'll keep you posted.
Yes, Colt is a Leap year Baby and only has a real bitrthday every 4 years.
We went out to Chuy's and enjoyed a great Mexican meal.
Unfortunately, I have yet to get Colt his unbirthday present. The boy is expensive and picky. Only wants certain items, especially now that he is a teenager. Hot Topic and Lids are just two of the placed I am allowed to shop at for SPECIFIC items.
It was so much easier when he liked just Legos. Now it is a major act of superhuman endurance to shop for the boy.
And heaven forbid, you get something he is not 'fond' of, for it will find a deep dark hole to take up residence.
Maybe I'll wait long enough and he will forget I never got him a present.
Maybe.
Hmm, this is worth thinkg about...
I'll keep you posted.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Ever Wonder...
Where does all the pet hair come from? You brush it out, toss it in the trash and then it just keeps popping up on the carpet, furniture and your clothes.
How can a floor get so dirty? You mop and wipe and nobody in the house is a drippy drooling mess that attracts dirt to the wet spot, so how does the floor get so dirty?
Why my kids can't wipe the counter after they finish making some food? Really, it is just a swipe of the sponge or disinfectant wipes. Come on guys!
Why clutter gathers on empty spaces? I clear spaces in my house and they look wonderful until some mechanism in our brains says, "Hey, empty space! Let me set something there to fill the void." Truly, not necessary, empty space is nice, it allows Mom to just pretend the house is clean fora brief moment in time.
What do you wonder?
How can a floor get so dirty? You mop and wipe and nobody in the house is a drippy drooling mess that attracts dirt to the wet spot, so how does the floor get so dirty?
Why my kids can't wipe the counter after they finish making some food? Really, it is just a swipe of the sponge or disinfectant wipes. Come on guys!
Why clutter gathers on empty spaces? I clear spaces in my house and they look wonderful until some mechanism in our brains says, "Hey, empty space! Let me set something there to fill the void." Truly, not necessary, empty space is nice, it allows Mom to just pretend the house is clean fora brief moment in time.
What do you wonder?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)