What I've been up to lately

So I mentioned in my previous post that I've had a lot of things going on the reason why I had been so absent on the blog scene, but I wasn't specific at all so..... Guess what time it is? Sharing time :)

Some of you know back in October I finished RN school after a long 2 yr mind torturing session journey and not even two weeks after I finished I received my specialized code allowing me to schedule my test...... so I did and began studying for the state board exam (NCLEX-RN). At the time I felt as though I was ready and my pinning ceremony was coming up so I decided that scheduling my test in early Dec would be good timing as I could already be an RN when I walked the stage. Hmmp, wishful thinking. Long story short, I ended up not passing my board exam and to rub salt in my wound I had to keep repeating the results to everybody that knew I had taken it. It was hard blow to my pride man! I really wanted to be working by the beginning of the year...... but I guess that was out of the picture.

After waiting my mandatory 45 days to retest, I was able to schedule another exam and this time around I was a lot more calm and mentally prepared for the test. I felt very confident in myself and it showed while I tested.......and for that reason (and by the grace of God) I am now a licensed nurse!!!!!! I am thrilled to be able to start my career as an RN and I can't wait to share work stories :) 

THAT'S NOT ALL......

In the midst of my studying and preparing for the test(s) we decided to take the plunge and look for and purchase a house. It went fairly smoothly, our Realtor was phenomenal in helping us find a home that we could grow into....... but the loan process was absolutely terrible. Let's just say I am more than glad it's over and done! So most of January was spent studying/packing and now we are currently still unpacking and getting things settled into our new home. I'm no interior designer so decorating the house may prove to be a bit of a challenge for me; thank God for pintrest lol

So I am a new nurse and new home owner, that's what I've been up to lately...... What about you? How you guys been? What you been up to?

And now my summer begins.......

First off  I want to give a big apology to anyone who consistently checks out my blog for not posting most of June! I AM SO SORRY!! Summer school had taken over my life..... but you guys already got the jist of that!

Thankfully school is OUT (for me and I don't have to repeat it!) and I can enjoy the rest of my summer...... well really after everything is settled for the wedding THEN I can enjoy it. 
And I plan to.
By ANY.MEANS.NECESSARY.

                                      

MORE coming real soon!

Finally, a break!

Is it true? Am I really done with my spring classes? Seems a little surreal that I am no longer responsible for studying something! I don't know how to feel........
While I'm super excited about not having class I am hoping that I get selected to take this summer school course, just call me an over achiever lol

While I have this free time I plan to finish up as much as possible in terms of wedding planning. We only have 66 days left...... which really means I have about a good 45 days to get it all set! My biggest task to tackle at the moment are the wedding invitations. I took the DIY route for this and while I have the wording down pretty good, my biggest challenge is finding a design to fit. I want it to reflect both mine and Lewis' personalities without seeming fake or commercial..... Haven't found anything that speaks to me yet, but I know it's out there!

Really though, where has the year gone?
Along with the invitations we still need to choose a place to do the cupcakes for the reception, send out final payments, finish pre-marital counseling, talk with the Reverend who will be marrying us, hash out the final details for flowers, book the hotel for the night/weekend.......the list of little things to complete is a mile long. I'll just be glad when all of it is done and all I am responsible for is showing up with my dress on a hanger lol.

When you look at it, I'm not truly getting a break ....... just shifting gears!

Oh! OAN: For all my folks who are doing the money challenge that I talked about way back in January HERE..... It's Week 19, have you been keeping up with saving ya money? I can honestly say that it can be difficult to part with it at times, especially when you are a little strapped for cash.... but I've been pretty disciplined and I'm proud! The challenge is really about to take off now too, from here on out it's big savings! It's never too late to join either, just check out the link for the challenge!

Where have you been?

I"ve been M.I.A for a few weeks due to school but I'm semi-back now! Coming in on like the last few weeks of school so......  it's getting a little crazy.

My life has been bit unorganized lately- trying to balance the demands of school and splitting my free time between appointments, studying, housework AND giving Lewis attention when he comes home.....I'm exhausted. Like I've had NO time to myself to just.....zone out or whatever, I miss it!!!! Seriously, I commend the wives and girlfriends that have been doing all of this for a while cause I'm struggling :(

I'm determined to find a method that works..... so if you got any ideas, PLEASE don't hesitate to share them!

The weekend is upon us.... thank goodness for small favors! Since Lewis is on his off days he decided to go visit his family in East TX. I'm not with him because I wanted him to have that time with his family; I could tell he was getting homesick...... He's not the type to stay away from his people for a long time whereas I on the other hand am used to not seeing my mother/family for 6-8 months at a time :: she migrated back to Fl with the rest of my family:: so it's different for me. That and..... I just really didn't see a reason in me going. Take this how you want but I don't have a real desire to go back there. True I grew up in East TX but like I just said I don't have any blood family lingering there and I was planning my escape of that town long before I got with Lewis so naturally I would like to visit as less as possible :) He doesn't understand though, thinks that because people miss me/us that I should want to go see them and make them happy. Nah, no thanks I'm a rebel lol

Honestly though I might go once school lets out for the summer..... when my mind is free. Maybe.

Hoping you guys have a good Friday..... more posts coming over the weekend!

This is how my break has been going....

I've been feeling VERY lazy......

Wash clothes? Eh, I'll do it tomorrow

Vacuum? And leave the couch??? Maybe later....

Did you say COOK??....Ha!!.......Huh?...... *sigh* Okay, but be glad I love to eat too...and I love you :)

Since I got out for holiday break at school it's nothing but couch/bed and any snacks I can get my hands on!!

I should probably slow down though since moving in October I've put on about 8lbs.... [that's HEAVEN for a skinny chick like myself] not trying to gain anymore than that. I survived first semester of nursing school.... so I deserve a break, right?

RIGHT.

Well I guess I'll go get dinner started.... Lewis will be getting antsy and whiny soon; I gotta get used to these "wifely duties."

BLAH.