25 is the Magic Number Part II

6. My mom is awesome. I don’t know what I would do without her. She’s always there for me even when I do stupid things or act/think irrationally. She’s the best.

(Mom, it's kind of pathetic that this was the only picture of the two of us on my computer. I think we need more pictures together)

7. I wasn’t allowed to trick-or-treat until the 10th grade, which I’m told is when you’re supposed to stop trick-or-treating.

(Fortunately, I was able to partake in some age appropriate Halloween/Fall activities this year with some pretty awesome people)

8. I love camping, canoeing, and hiking. The experiences you have when you simplify your life are eye-opening. Being able to live in the middle of nowhere, relying solely on those around you and the few things you are able to carry is incredibly empowering. 

9. I didn’t really sleep in 7th grade, so I memorized infomercials. 

(Yes George Foreman, I'm looking at you)

10. I like when information in one class overlaps with another. For instance, the only reason I can understand a word of my nutrition professor is because of my anatomy professor. And it gets even better when you can apply it to things around you. Even if it’s just an episode of House or ER. <------ I wrote this a while back, but it still holds true today. I feel that now i'm in nursing school (and will be graduating in May [Hallelujah]) this is even more true. Except now I'm learning and actually putting it directly into practice. Foley catheter anyone?

(Some unlucky fellow had a 14 gauge placed in clinical yesterday. Sorry 'bout it! Really actually I am. I can't imagine having one. They seem terribly uncomfortable.)

I'm Baaaaaaaack!

It has been quite some time since I've last posted... The last few months have felt like a whirlwind of events, but in the same sense some parts feel like forever ago. . .

So, here it goes, RECAP:

1. SUMMER: spent at Bil-O-Wood! (where else?) I had my most favorite girls in the whole world again, many of which received their Voyageurette Hat. 

(I'm so proud!)

 I met some new (and old) aussies

Had some fun times in the great Canadian wilderness

(L! is for the way you look, at meeee!)

And had an all-around awesome time with friends, family, and the people I love.

2. SCHOOL: ugh. Stress to the MAX. But I still love it for some reason...

So far this semester I've seen a baby come into this world, 3 babies being pulled out of their mother's womb and into this world (aka C-section aka kinda icky), I've hung out with some schizophrenic and bipolar kids, and survived the first round of test-mania (for some reason all of are exams are within hours of each other this entire semester).

3. SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN: I feel like I've been exploring a lot the past few months, and will continue to do so in the coming ones. New churches, new faces, public radio, a trip to England, and an Etsy Shop are just a few of the things that have been on my mind lately...

I'm missing a lot.

Brains? possibly. Mental capacity? slowly dwindling. Sanity? definitely gone.

But what I really meant was that there have been little reminders here and there of things that I really miss.

Example #1: ZETA

I was watching Greek and looking at pictures from big little reveal and was thinking about all of the things I LOVE about Greek life, Tiger Family, and the amazing people residing in #12 frat row.

Nursing school is lovely, and I've met some amazing new people, but there are many things I miss about my previous two years of college.

I miss these girls so much!!!

Which brings me to my next example

#2: COLLEGE PARK

Believe it or not I miss it. Shootings, cuddlers, riots . . . I miss it all.

But I really miss my friends and yogiberry

This stuff is so amazing you would miss it too. Though it appears this yogiberry is lacking Mochi, which is an essential part of the experience. 

But for clarification purposes I miss my friends TONS more. 

Example #3: CAMP

I always miss camp. Everyone. Everything. 

Viva la Canada

But I especially miss these people

OBVIOUSLY.

I feel like the significant lack of these things in my life will resolve in time. As soon as i'm finished with clinical and crazy hospital hours I'll be in CP, with my favorite Zeta ladies, and summer will be here before you know it. 

But until then I'll just have to stare at the countdowns on my mac dashboard. Sad.

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One of the girls I went to camp with passed away last night. I'm still in shock. Probably because she was one of those people who are absolutely bursting with energy and life. Still, it's difficult to imagine her not visiting camp ever again . . .

Camp complicates things. When you're living in extremely close proximity with one another for two months, over multiple years, they become your family. Sure there are disagreements, but ultimately you move past them because you all share a love for camp and the people in it. A lot of people don't get it, unless they've had a similar experience. The friends you make are unlike any other, it's unreal how you can get that close to people in two months time.

Lucy has made a huge impact on so many lives, and will be dearly missed by her camp family.