I apologize to my two readers for the absence of my blogging. I have been super busy in Nursing school. I've been thinking about what I've learned over the last year and I think it's time I gave you some insider information. Here's a few things I've learned that may or may not help you out in school.
1. If you are thinking about going to nursing school but aren't there yet, volunteer at the hospital. I'm serious, it's not just for old ladies and community organizations. I was privileged enough to volunteer for a couple months at Whittier Pres. I got to wander around all over the place and meet doctors and nurses and therapists of every kind. I got to see what the job was really like. It focused my goals.
2. Go ahead and buy an NCLEX review book at the beginning of clinicals. Look on Amazon and try to find the one with the highest rating, especially one that has questions sorted out by topic with rationales for the answers. And buy them used if you can find them on Amazon or Half.com it can save you big bucks!!
3.Take time to play. But don't do it all the time. Some days you're just going to have to work hard from sun up to sundown. Just remember to relax on your days off. Take time to exercise. That freshman fifteen wasn't your birth control. It was your metabolism slowing down. Even if you only go for a walk on the weekend, it's better than nothing. Don't drink too much. Try to get off the caffeine and cigarettes. You're going to be a nurse; set a good example. The immediate gratification will cost more in the long run.
4. Don't study for the grades. I know it sounds ridiculous, but your goal in studying shouldn't be to make A's. Studying isn't a product-oriented activity. It is process-oriented. You will need this information in your professional life. Not just in your student-life.
5. If you have to work, or you have kids or are just unorganized make a study schedule. If you can stick to it, you will learn more. Also if you need a quiet place to study, and your home is not it go to a library it can help tremendously.
Ok well that's it for now, I will be able to give more once we get closer to graduation.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
8 Months of Marriage
Today we celebrated Eight months of wedded bliss...ok ok maybe not bliss but you know what they say for better or for worse right? We have had a great year side the mishaps. We love being married and thats what is important!
We spent all morning "nesting" as Ramona likes to put it. Then Josue had to go to work. So we will have a yummy dinner tomorrow. Josue is making tempura and chicken fried rice. I wanted to make a special dessert so this is what I came up with. I'm not the best baker but I try. Marble cake and the outside is green (his fav.color) frosting and the middle layer is pink (my fav. color) whipped cream with fresh strawberries from our garden!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Our New Home
Our New Home!
Our Bedroom
Our Bedroom We hope to get a better TV (on the wall) with our refund check =)
The Living Room
The Living Room
We also hope to get a nice entertainment center with our refund check
The dining room
The "Cozy" Bathroom
This is the added on family room we haven't done much with it, it is our project room!
This is our laundry room/ cat room ;) which is connected to the room above
Pinky Loves the Sun!
The "Hallway"
Where I TKN =)
Our Office/Josue's Clothes Room
The Garage in the back
The dining room
The "Cozy" Bathroom
This is the added on family room we haven't done much with it, it is our project room!
This is our laundry room/ cat room ;) which is connected to the room above
Pinky Loves the Sun! 
The "Hallway"
Where I TKN =)
Our Office/Josue's Clothes Room
The Garage in the backI didn't take any photos of the backyard yet because its a work in progress, hopefully I can take pictures soon then we can have a BBQ !
We moved here in February and I am so proud of My Husband he put in all the light fixtures including the fan! He and his Dad put in the wood floor, and we painted all the rooms. Its a cozy home but it fits us for now. We have a lot of blank wall space which we hope to get some awesome paintings for. Maybe during our travels abroad we will find some ;)
We moved here in February and I am so proud of My Husband he put in all the light fixtures including the fan! He and his Dad put in the wood floor, and we painted all the rooms. Its a cozy home but it fits us for now. We have a lot of blank wall space which we hope to get some awesome paintings for. Maybe during our travels abroad we will find some ;)
PS Sorry for the mess! All the time spent on homework doesn't leave me lots of time to clean =)
Meet the newest member of our family
This is Lola our new addition to the family. She is super friendly and so far gets along well with Pinky minus the occasional spat =) We love her so much and are happy that we adpoted her!Sunday, March 8, 2009
Turning 24
So I haven't kept up with blogging, with school I just have NO time! But here is a picture from my 24th birthday last Saturday. My Mom made me a delicious dinner with the best homemade red velevet cupcakes ever! I also got an awesome birthday gift! A trip to New York City!!! My sister and I will go at the end of April for a few days. I am SO excited!!!!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Make a Message Board
My friend Danielle taught me how to make my own message board. I picked out an awesome fabric and got started. I took photos so you can make one too if you want. 
First start with a cork board, batting, fabric, ribbon, and cute thumb tacks. You will need a stapler. I'm sure a power stapler would work better, but I used a regular one and it worked just fine!
Staple the batting to the board.
Finally put the tacks where the ribbons cross.
First start with a cork board, batting, fabric, ribbon, and cute thumb tacks. You will need a stapler. I'm sure a power stapler would work better, but I used a regular one and it worked just fine!
Staple the batting to the board.Then staple the fabric to the back of the board on top of the batting.
You could make this one step and staple the two layers together.
Lay out the ribbon criss-cross style and cut strips.
Then staple the strips to the back.
Finally put the tacks where the ribbons cross.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ta Da you have a simple craft project that creates a lot of impact in your home office.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Happy Chinese New Year
This is my year! The year of the Ox! Josue is a Boar but I like to say Pig cause it's funnier =) So happy new year everyone. I wish you all of the best!
The second animal who arrived was the serious, enduring and hard-working Ox
Horoscope 2009, forecast for the 2009 year of the earth Ox The coming 2009 year of the earth Ox also called 2009 year of the Bull or Buffalo is around the corner. It looks like we've got honest, candid and open natured year ahead. As you might guess, coming 2009 year of the earth Ox is dependable, calm and modest. Sun sign horoscope for the 2009 year of the Ox like his animal sing is unshakably patient, full of hard work and tireless though need financial support to fulfill your ideas and make your desires. Yearly 2009 forecast and horoscope 2009 for your zodiac sign.
Ox Personality The Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. As one might guess, such people are dependable, calm and modest. Like his animal namesake, the Ox is unswervingly patient, tireless in his work, and capable of enduring any amount of hardship without complaint. The ox person needs peace and quiet to work through his/her ideas, and when he/she has set his/her mind on something it is hard for him/her to be convinced otherwise. The ox person has a very logical mind and is extremely systematic in whatever he/she does, in spite of a total lack of imagination. He/she can be very stubborn, and difficult to dissuade once he/she decides on something. These people speak little, but are intelligent, and when necessary, they are both articulate and eloquent. The ox person is not extravagant, and the thought of living off credit cards or being in debt makes him/her nervous. The possibility of taking a serious risk could cause the ox person many sleepless nights. These people are truthful and sincere, and the idea of wheeling and dealing in a competitive world is distasteful to them. It would be right to mention that people born in the ox years are rarely driven by the prospect of financial gain. These people are always welcome because of their honesty and patience. They have many friends, who appreciate the fact that the ox people are rather introverted and wary of new trends, although every now and then they can be encouraged to try something new. It is important to remember that the ox people are sociable and relaxed when they feel secure, but occasionally a dark cloud looms over such person and he/she takes on the worries of the world and tries to find solutions.
Ox Love Affairs Although practical in other ways, the ox person can be very naive about affairs of the heart. It takes time for him/her to develop intimate relationships and show his/her feelings, but once such person is committed, the partner will be totally loved and trusted. The ideal partner for the ox person is truthful and gentle but knows how to cajole and tease him/her. Of course there may be times when the ox person misinterprets light-hearted remarks or fails to see the humour in a situation, but at the same time close people will find that he/she is able to throw off his/her worries and begin to enjoy him/herself. The ideal partner for the ox person must also have the enthusiasm to introduce him/her to new interests but at the same time will not take risks that threaten the ox's security. The ox person can take as a matter of course his/her partner's weaknesses, and when there are emotional upheavals the ox will consider whether the blame lies with him/her; on the other hand such people do find it hard to forgive if they have been deceived.
Ox Career Ox people are observant; they have remarkable memories and are good at reporting on absolutely everything they observe. If you ask an Ox person if he/she remembers who were at the party 8 months ago, most likely, he/she will name them one by one to you. As a rule, the ox people approach work seriously and as long as they are not forced into the public eye they are able to think clearly and plan meticulously. They maybe not too fast when it comes to making decisions, but they are a skilled organizers and logical thinkers, and as the years pass their determination is likely to be rewarded. There are no difficulties with accepting authority arises for the ox person as long as he/she knows that the business is established on firm foundations. It is suitable for the ox to know his/her schedule or timetable and although he/she can rise to challenges and, to some extent, deal with the unpredictable; the ox would rather be well-informed and work within a fixed framework.
Ideal Job for the Ox IncludeComposer, Landlord, Doctor, Cook or Chef, Farmer, Police officer, Soldier, Teacher, Judge, Banker, Insurance broker, Gardener.
Horoscope backgroundLucky Numbers: 1, 3, 5, 12, 15, 33, 35, 51, 53 Equivalent Western Sign: Capricorn Element EARTH Color YELLOW Yin/Yang YIN and YANG Direction NORTH-NORTH-EAST
CelebritySome Famous Oxen: Warren Beatty, Jon Bon Jovi, Jeff Bridges, Richard Burton, Barbara Cartland, Charlie Chaplin, Bill Cosby, Sammy Davis Jr, Walt Disney, Dustin Hoffman, Anthony Hopkins, Don Johnson, Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, Heather Locklear, Eddie Murphy, Jessica Lange, Paul Newman, Jack Nicholson, Robert Redford, Rod Steiger, Peter Sellers, Sissy Spacek, Bruce Springsteen, Meryl Streep.
Ox CompatibilityCompatible with : Snake, Rooster, Rat, DogLess Compatible with : Dragon, Monkey, Pig, Ox, TigerLeast Compatible with : Ram
Positive and Negative CapabilityPositive: The Ox can be patient, contemplative, skilful, dextrous, eloquent, confident, familiar, authoritative, industrious and sure of foot. Negative: The Ox can also be prejudice, chauvinistic, proud, tyrannical, petty, critical, eccentric, bigoted, conservative, grumpy and on occasion violent.
Horoscope 2009, forecast for the 2009 year of the earth Ox The coming 2009 year of the earth Ox also called 2009 year of the Bull or Buffalo is around the corner. It looks like we've got honest, candid and open natured year ahead. As you might guess, coming 2009 year of the earth Ox is dependable, calm and modest. Sun sign horoscope for the 2009 year of the Ox like his animal sing is unshakably patient, full of hard work and tireless though need financial support to fulfill your ideas and make your desires. Yearly 2009 forecast and horoscope 2009 for your zodiac sign.
Ox Personality The Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. As one might guess, such people are dependable, calm and modest. Like his animal namesake, the Ox is unswervingly patient, tireless in his work, and capable of enduring any amount of hardship without complaint. The ox person needs peace and quiet to work through his/her ideas, and when he/she has set his/her mind on something it is hard for him/her to be convinced otherwise. The ox person has a very logical mind and is extremely systematic in whatever he/she does, in spite of a total lack of imagination. He/she can be very stubborn, and difficult to dissuade once he/she decides on something. These people speak little, but are intelligent, and when necessary, they are both articulate and eloquent. The ox person is not extravagant, and the thought of living off credit cards or being in debt makes him/her nervous. The possibility of taking a serious risk could cause the ox person many sleepless nights. These people are truthful and sincere, and the idea of wheeling and dealing in a competitive world is distasteful to them. It would be right to mention that people born in the ox years are rarely driven by the prospect of financial gain. These people are always welcome because of their honesty and patience. They have many friends, who appreciate the fact that the ox people are rather introverted and wary of new trends, although every now and then they can be encouraged to try something new. It is important to remember that the ox people are sociable and relaxed when they feel secure, but occasionally a dark cloud looms over such person and he/she takes on the worries of the world and tries to find solutions.
Ox Love Affairs Although practical in other ways, the ox person can be very naive about affairs of the heart. It takes time for him/her to develop intimate relationships and show his/her feelings, but once such person is committed, the partner will be totally loved and trusted. The ideal partner for the ox person is truthful and gentle but knows how to cajole and tease him/her. Of course there may be times when the ox person misinterprets light-hearted remarks or fails to see the humour in a situation, but at the same time close people will find that he/she is able to throw off his/her worries and begin to enjoy him/herself. The ideal partner for the ox person must also have the enthusiasm to introduce him/her to new interests but at the same time will not take risks that threaten the ox's security. The ox person can take as a matter of course his/her partner's weaknesses, and when there are emotional upheavals the ox will consider whether the blame lies with him/her; on the other hand such people do find it hard to forgive if they have been deceived.
Ox Career Ox people are observant; they have remarkable memories and are good at reporting on absolutely everything they observe. If you ask an Ox person if he/she remembers who were at the party 8 months ago, most likely, he/she will name them one by one to you. As a rule, the ox people approach work seriously and as long as they are not forced into the public eye they are able to think clearly and plan meticulously. They maybe not too fast when it comes to making decisions, but they are a skilled organizers and logical thinkers, and as the years pass their determination is likely to be rewarded. There are no difficulties with accepting authority arises for the ox person as long as he/she knows that the business is established on firm foundations. It is suitable for the ox to know his/her schedule or timetable and although he/she can rise to challenges and, to some extent, deal with the unpredictable; the ox would rather be well-informed and work within a fixed framework.
Ideal Job for the Ox IncludeComposer, Landlord, Doctor, Cook or Chef, Farmer, Police officer, Soldier, Teacher, Judge, Banker, Insurance broker, Gardener.
Horoscope backgroundLucky Numbers: 1, 3, 5, 12, 15, 33, 35, 51, 53 Equivalent Western Sign: Capricorn Element EARTH Color YELLOW Yin/Yang YIN and YANG Direction NORTH-NORTH-EAST
CelebritySome Famous Oxen: Warren Beatty, Jon Bon Jovi, Jeff Bridges, Richard Burton, Barbara Cartland, Charlie Chaplin, Bill Cosby, Sammy Davis Jr, Walt Disney, Dustin Hoffman, Anthony Hopkins, Don Johnson, Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, Heather Locklear, Eddie Murphy, Jessica Lange, Paul Newman, Jack Nicholson, Robert Redford, Rod Steiger, Peter Sellers, Sissy Spacek, Bruce Springsteen, Meryl Streep.
Ox CompatibilityCompatible with : Snake, Rooster, Rat, DogLess Compatible with : Dragon, Monkey, Pig, Ox, TigerLeast Compatible with : Ram
Positive and Negative CapabilityPositive: The Ox can be patient, contemplative, skilful, dextrous, eloquent, confident, familiar, authoritative, industrious and sure of foot. Negative: The Ox can also be prejudice, chauvinistic, proud, tyrannical, petty, critical, eccentric, bigoted, conservative, grumpy and on occasion violent.
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