Christine's World

[[ Job Status ]]

2008-10-14T14:02:00.001-04:00

Ok so, I haven't started that new job yet. The government is sooooooo slow about stuff!! But I finally got an answer as to why I have no gotten my physical done yet. The physicians on the base only do the physicals one day a week and they are REALLY backlogged. So who even knows when I'm going to be getting that done. Hopefully it won't be for too long. If so, I'm gonna have to get me a temporoary part time job or something, seriously. It's crazy. I'm just so used to working and I'm ready to get back to work again so, we'll see.

-Christine

[[ I'm Quite Nervous ]]

2008-09-24T16:52:00.001-04:00

Ok so...I just finished faxing the forms I needed to, to the Human Resources department for my new job. I had to answer YES to one of the questions that I did not want to. I am hoping that it does not affect me and cause them to change their mind about me.

I know that this job was ordained by God. That bad thing happened to me at Maryview then 2 days later is when they called and offered me this fantastic job...so it couldn't be anything but God. So I know if this job is truly God's will for me that this question will not affect anything and there will be no problems. But I'm only human and still in the back of my mind I'm nervous about it.

So y'all please pray that there are no problems and that my nerves would calm down....

-Christine

[[ I Couldn't Ask for Anything More ]]

2008-09-22T16:18:00.000-04:00

Honestly...as the title of this blog entails...right now at this moment in time...I do not think I could ask for anything more in life right now. I have not been able to say that in a very long time. But God is so good and that sentence right there just tops it all off! He is so amazing & I know that He will never fail me. Even if it seems like He is going to at the time, He always has something better coming up ahead of me that I cannot see coming yet.

Recently I was blessed with an awesome job for a doctor's clinical on the Naval Base in Yorktown. I am so very excited about this. I have been very VERY unhappy working at Maryview for quite a long time now. Something happened at work recently that really got me down and it upset me every time I thought about it. But two days later, I got the call from the clinic offering me the job!! I could not believe it. I knew it had to be God. God truly blessed me with this job. It's funny how he works things out. When one opens an even better one opens. So I cannot complain. I'm going to have a wonderful job doing what I love...working for the government...and getting the pay that I deserve with weekends and all holidays off. What more could I want??

Also I want to take the time to tell you that I am truly thankful for my boyfriend, Jeff. Honestly, if I was him...I think I would be tired of me by now but for some reason he has stuck with me and I love him for it. If he's sticking with me through alot of crap that we have both endured just together that's gotta mean something good. After God he makes my life worth living. I always look forward to seeing him or just talking to him every single day because I know that no matter what he will brighten my day despite the mood that I am in. I know for sure that God has some great plans for us and I cannot wait to see what they are.
God is good all the time...all the time, God is good!

-Christine

[[ Annoying Co-Workers ]]

2008-08-21T20:51:00.002-04:00

"God...I'm going to really need you to help me today not to strangle my co-worker...you know who she is..."

I start this blog entry out with that because well, it is a prayer that I need to start most of my days with sometimes when I know that I'm going to work with "her" (I do not say her name for protection purposes...and I know she won't see this but I'm just not going to mention her name). But seriously...there is this one particular RN at my place of employment whom I am not very fond of at all. I may sound mean but it's the truth...I cannot help how I feel and to tell you the flat out truth...I am NOT the only one. She's just the type that really likes to dictate...is lazy alot of the time...and does not consider the other working around her that they can not always do what she wants right away. Really though...they should have to do what "she wants". That's not what we are at work for. We are at work to give our patients the utmost "excellent" care that we possibly can....to keep them safe and let them know that they are good hands with our nurses.

Today this particular RN...another LPN...and I had a meeting with our Manager and clinical coordinator because this RN had a problem with us. She told our Manager that we had communication problems and we never let her know anything. But we also had to point out to our manger alot of the things that this RN does NOT do...she is very rude...and like to delegate and have things done when she wants them done when she sees that we are extremely busy so we came up with a plan to "improve" these problems which probably will not last very long at all but...we will have to see.

Also...this RN told a flat lie about me about something I did at work yesterday. I corrected her part of the story that was wrong but she INSISTED that I was the one that was wrong...and so of course...our manager believes her and sorta defends her because that's just how they are. So whatever I did not argue a whole lot because I am NOT in trouble. There ain't no reason to make things worse than they are.

Anyways...I'm just sick and tired of being belittle because I am a LPN. Alot of that seems to be going on lately. Maybe not to be directly but in general. Some LPNs can know just as much as a RN does we just both play different roles. Sometimes the reputation some RNs give themselves makes me really not want to be one. I'm still praying on that though to see if God wants me to become one. I still am not sure.

I finally have a day off tomorrow!!!! Yes!!! lol...only one so that I can work the weekend but...it's better than nothing. I am DEFINATELY going to be sleeping and going to the gym at some point. I think I have done enough rambling for the night. So...Adios!

-Christine

[[ Missing in Action ]]

2008-08-19T19:34:00.002-04:00

Hey! I know...I have been M.I.A. for about almost 4 months now...AGAIN! I'm sorry ya'll. Life has just been so busy & like I always I just sometimes forget that I even have this blog. Anyways....so there has been so much that has happened since I last wrote and let me give you the quickest update that I possibly can without making this entry TOO LONG.

So, as you know I have been working at Maryview for 1 year & 3 months now. Wow! I cannot believe it. Time sure does fly. If you want me to be flat out honest with you...from my point of view things have gotten worse and worse around that place. There are so many new rules set in place everytime you turn around it seems like. It's so bad that a whole lot of employees on our floor have been run off. I work on the South side of the floor but on the North side all they have is 2 of their day time nurses left...and one is getting ready to transfer to the ER and the other promised she was leaving right behind her so...the side of the floor is pretty much screwed. I can bet money on it that most of our employees will be on the side before we know it.

As far as my relationship status goes....remember the guy I told you about in my last entry?? Well...we are still dating!! =] His name is Jeff. We have been dating for 4 months now and it has been so awesome. He is one of the most amazing guys that I have ever met. I do not think that I could ask for anyone better. He can make me laugh even if I'm not in the mood, he loves to workout, he's family oriented, he's CHRISTIAN (big plus to me), and not to mention very very handsome. =] My Dad LOVES him alot...he didn't like his age at first but after getting to know him and NOT judging him like some others in my life seem to do...he has gotten to like him. I can see us last a very long time and at this point I am hoping forever.

Lorrie, here's your picture you asked for...ha ha! Anyways...I will start trying to update more often but I think this will due for now.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ My Apologies ]]

2008-04-16T12:38:00.002-04:00

My apologies to you all...I know I have not blogged here in a LONGGGGGGG time!! I am very sorry. I know your lives have not been the same without reading my blog everyday...I know...I know...lol. So I thought I would stop by finally and leave some kind of blog for you to read.

Updates on me...

This coming up May 1st...it will be a 1 year anniversary for me. It will be my 1 year anniversary of being a nurse!! I cannot believe it. Time flies by way too fast!! I am just finding it so hard to believe that it is going to be a full year already. I've definately learned so much...met many great people....and gotten some great experience throughout this whole period of time. We have recently gone through some changes at my place of employment that are interesting...that I don't believe was thought through enough & they have lost some employees over but...we will just have to wait it out & see how it begins to work out. I've been new job searching & have applied for a few jobs that look promising & plan to apply for more. I was called for an interview at a pediatricians office but had to turn it down because it was in VA Beach...and I didn't realized it....darn it!

As far as my relationship status...I am still a single gal. But last month I met this really great guy at work...who really likes me...and well...I REALLY like him. We just started dating & it has been fun so far. =] This guy is actually quite a bit older than me but...I do not care...he is a good Christian, and so many other qualities that I love...not to mention he's cute. ;-) My ex actually found out about him and has been acting a little jealous around me lately...weird...anyways...I'm just glad to see that I am finally ready to move on.

There really isn't much more to say right now so I will end here. I hope you are happy with this one Lorrie!

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Change #2 ]]

2008-01-28T21:55:00.000-05:00

Ok so...the next change I've decided to make for 2008 is...I'm going to start becoming a more outgoing person. Work has really helped me come out of my shell since I started in May with the many people that I come in contact with each and every day…but then I'll get together with people I know even better than them and I'll act shy and hardly talk. I know that becoming more outgoing will help me in any social situation in the long run.

Because I know that people skills is essential for most jobs these days I think that this change would also be a must from that perspective. Thing is...I'm usually just fine...I can go in a room & talk to a patient or a patients family like it doesn't bother me a bit but...then I'll get with people I've met before and know so much about and clam up (only sometimes, not everytime) which is kinda the wierdest thing I've ever heard of. So...yeah that's about I don't have a whole to say to more about this so...have a great night!

-Christine

[[ #1 Change ]]

2008-01-15T01:05:00.000-05:00

Ok so yes...I know I am up for late but...I'm not really all that tired & I've been reading other peoples blogs...not only on this site but various other sits & it has really gotten me in the mood to blog. So I figured I would blog tonight despite what time it is.

As I promised you last entry...I am going to start out by telling you the number one thing I am going to be changing about myself this year in 2008.

I know my number one priority this year is to really get on the right path with God…get my life focused on him…and being the Christian that I should be because I know I did not do a very good job of that in 2007. I kept getting right with Him and going straight back to the way I was. To be honest with you...so far in 2008 I haven't been doing so great in this area. But every day I pray & ask God to give me the strength to carry on...the desire to ready His word daily...pray & seek His face. I know that is the only way I will accomplish it. I also know that it takes time...little by little...step by step. So I cannot be so down on myself so early in the year.

I know that if I go back to spending time with God again like I should be that everything else will fall into place right behind it and eventually I will be back to where I was with him...and hopefully, surpass that level if that is where God would have me to be in my relationship with Him. I really am excited to see what God has in store for me because I have this feeling that something different is going to happen in me this year and I want to know what that thing is. Only time will tell.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ It's a Brand New Year ]]

2008-01-08T14:37:00.000-05:00

Ok so..I know it's been a while sinc I have updated & I'm sorry. It's been quite a busy past few weeks but it's been going alright. Christmas was nice & New Years was fun. I just cannot believe that it is already the year 2008. Time flies by wayyyy tooooooo fast for me!! In the blink of an eye. I guess that is why we need to all learn to slown down & cherish every moment that we have because we do not know which will be our last.

With it being a brand new year I have a few "new years resolutions" of course. But this is a year that I really do plan on following through with them. These are some things that I am very serious about. There are some things in my life that I want changed & I know will definately make it better. I will not be sharing them all in this entry but I'll be sharing one thing at a time in the next few entries to show how I will be changing them.

It's funny...the other day I saw Josh for the 1st time at church since the day we broke up & it was soooo akward at first. I hugged when I first got there or whatever but I just kinda went away & talked to some other people because that's what he was doing. Then, he was singing on the stage & it was hard for me to look up there...I do not know why. I guess it's kinda a normal feeling that I'm gonna have for right now. But by the end of the night I was fine & we were both talking to each other like it was a normal day. It seems to all be coming together. We've talked on the phone a few times & I dunno we'll just keep on doing what we are doing & it will "hopefully" be back to a normal friendship in not time.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Broken Up ]]

2007-12-20T10:52:00.000-05:00

Well...so I have some news that I have yet to get on here to share with you. This past Monday night Josh & I broke up. I will not go into the reasoning why but I want to make sure that y'all know. Not either one of us broke up with the other. It was a mutual decision. We have decided to stay friends...neither one of us would have it any other way.

I think it helped that both of were best friends for 1 year & 3 months before we started dating. It may help it to be a little easier to get over (hopefully). Sure...I am hurting right now & it is going to take a while...and definitely will be awkward to be around him in that way for a while but I know it will be ok & everything will turn out alright. Josh is my best friend & I could never imagine my life without him in it.

-Christine

[[ Ahh!! It's December!! ]]

2007-12-09T00:05:00.000-05:00

Yes...I know...I have been a stranger to the blogging world. I am here to apologize for that. It's because of my crazy busy life and there are just times when I do not feel like blogging but I promise I'm going to try to get back to it more frequently.

It's soooo hard for me to believe that it is already December. It feels like just yesterday I was watching the ball drop at the start of 2007...I will be doing it again soon to welcome in 2008. Craziness!! Time flies by sooo fast this day & age. It feels like we just don't get enough of it. It makes you just want to pause it and cherish the special moments that will soon only become a memory.

Update...Josh & I will be dating for a total of 2 months this coming up Wednesday. I cannot believe it. Like I have already said...time flies by so fast. Yes, I am still loving every minute of it. He & I have had some much needed conversation in the last week or so. It has really helped both of us to see how both of us feel about certain issues & situations. I bought this book today titled, "Single Men Are Like Waffles, Single Women Are Like Spaghetti" that he has wanted us both to read. It's a good book so far. I have learned already so much from it & it has given me insight to the reason Josh thinks the way that he thinks & acts the way he acts. He has tried to explain it but I never seemed to understand it. This book is beginning to bring it all to light & it is starting to make alot more sense. Sorry...it takes me a while. Even though I am a brunette...I do have serious "blonde moments" at times (no offense to my blonde friends). But yes, we are doing well and hope to continue on the path we are on with...some adjustments we are making & that it becomes a stronger relationship each & every day.

I got just about all of my Christmas shopping done. I think the only gift that I have left to get is...my dads. I'm not sure what I am going to be getting him this year. I have not begun to decide. It will probably be the usual DVD, CD, or shirt. It never fails. I know that he will be happy with whatever I may give him because it truly is the thought that counts.

Well, I guess that's about it for now. I will be back for more blogging soon I'm sure...gotta a Christmas party at church tomorrow night so...I'll let you know about it.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ A Little More Freedom ]]

2007-11-14T12:10:00.000-05:00

A little more each day I am feeling like my parents are giving more & more freedom to live my life than they used to. Before I even started dating Josh they were so protective over me & I felt like I could do ANYTHING and I was always afraid of making a mistake. But lately...since Josh I have been dating for 1 month now (and it's been awesome I must say)...there are some things that they know and it feels like they are letting me be a little more free to do what I would like that I could before.

I'm praising God for this because this make makes a little bit easier both on Josh & I because Josh was always oh so careful with me concerning my parents becaue he did not want to disrespect them & to get me into any trouble. But it's getting better and better each day & I am so very thankful. I feel like alot of the things that I have gone through to get to this point was totally worth it.

Yes...you did hear me right...Josh and I have been dating for 1 month this past Monday. I cannot believe it. Time has flown by so fast. I can tell you for sure that I have enjoyed every single minute of it. Yes...there are times where I have been worried about things and wondered how in the world he dealt with me but...I guess that's just the way girls are sometimes...emotional....very emotional. So...he always knows the right things to say & he definately knows how to show that he has true feelings for me & that he cares for me. It is then that I realize that he's in this realtionship for as long as the Lord wills...wherever it may lead. I'm excited to see what that is.

Well, that's about it. I'll update ya more soon.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Wierd Moods ]]

2007-11-10T21:50:00.000-05:00

Ok so I have been in some wierd moods lately. I'm telling you what. I don't know what the world is wrong with me.

Earlier this week I'm up late talking to Josh because something seems to be bothering me...when I finally tell him...it ends up being something I don't need to worry about...and ugh just a few other things not concerning Josh that happened that put me in the wierdest of moods. A few times I've cried and absolutely no clue why...was frustrated and did not know what I was frustrated about which made me ever more frustrated...ugh. I don't know...I know one part of it is I'm just a regular emotional girl...and I think there may be something else that plays a part too. But...hopefully I'll have that straight and my emotions will be back to normal again. Or...is that ever possible with females?? lol.

Anyways...that's really all i had to say. I wanted to let those thoughts out. Hope ya'll are having a great weekend.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Well... ]]

2007-10-28T21:29:00.000-04:00

Yes, I know...I have not been the best blogger in a while. Life has just been so crazy but yet I am trying to enjoy it the best I can.

I love the fact that I am no longer a single woman. dating one of the most awesome guys on the planet and I couldn't think of anybody else better on this earth that I would want to date right now. He treats me right...makes me feel secure, safe, loved, and so much more. Of course we are still getting to know each other and we are always learning new things about each other...it's been awesome so far. I cannot wait to see what the future holds.

As far as work goes...its going alright. I find myself more and more every day wanting to work in another facility...I've applied to another place and haven't heard anything back yet. With much encouragement from my "man friend" ha ha...I'm going to be calling them tomorrow to confirm that they got my resume' and I guess try to "sell myself" so to speak to see if I can land an interview.

Well, that's about it for now. Oh...btw, my uncle finally graduated from Youth Challenge and is home with us for good!! I am so happy. God has definately turned his life completely around and I cannot wait to see how much He is going to use him for His glory here in the future.

Have a great Sunday night!

-Christine

[[ A Teaser ]]

2007-10-16T13:38:00.000-04:00

I know I've been a tease with that last entry tell you that i have an update on my guy situations and I do...I really do.

I am no longer a single gal. The guy and I have decided to start dating. I have some of the best feelings lately that I have never had before in my entire life. It was so worth the wait for be friends first and now...I have reeled him and do not intend to let go. He's totally worth it to me.

The reason I have am not saying his name is because of him and that's totally fine with me. That's just the way he is. Some of y'all do know him...some of y'all don't. It's all good. But it will become obvious soon enough and then it won't matter. No more questions will need to be asked.

Well, that's about all there is that needs to be said. Nothing else going that is really all that exciting. Have a great day!

-Christine

[[ ???? ]]

2007-10-04T12:08:00.000-04:00

I have no idea what to say in this entry to tell you the truth. I mean yes alot of things have been going on since I last updated...but...I don't know where to start.

Work is pretty much the same. Nothing too new there. We have some evaluations thing coming up. They are saying that you usually get some type of raise at this time. So...hopefully that is true and I'll get a bit of a raise.

There has been a new development in my boy situation but I do not want to talk about it on here because of his privacy and mine. But if you think you need to know,,,,,then ask and I may or may not tell you.

That's about it. I know that was boring but nothing really all that interesting has gone lately that I am at liberty to talk about so...have a great day!!

-Christine

[[ Quick Update ]]

2007-09-21T10:52:00.000-04:00

What to say...?? Hmmm...well...busy with work as usual. It's a busy/demanding job all the time. I'm really not completely happy there anymore. I think I am starting realize that I am not really cut out for the hospital. The particular has just put a bad taste in my mouth about nursing in certain aspects. I'm starting to look for new jobs in a Family Practice office or Pediatricians office.

I'm also starting to save up money and set aside so I can start looking for my own place to live because I want to do that so very bad. I'm tired of living in my house. I mean, I love my parents to death, don't get me wrong but there's just a point where you need to spread your wings and fly and that time is soon I hope.

Well, that's about it for now. Hope you all have a blessed Friday!

-Christine

[[ Daisy Duke ]]

2007-09-14T12:39:00.000-04:00

Introducing a new special someone in my life...Daisy Duke! She is my new puppy. She is about 4 or 5 weeks old now and she is simply precious.

I know the 1st pic is blurry but it's the best I have right now. I'm taking pics of her constantly so there will be plenty more to share.

I've always wanted a dog named Daisy so that's why I picked that for her name and added Duke on the end just to be cute/funny.

She is sooo active and very spunky. I'm still in the process of potty training her because she is not quite getting it yet

but I know that she will soon *coughs* hopefully. :-)

She's simply precious though & is spoiled which is totally my fault. :D She's too cute not to hold. Yes she does sometime sleep with me but sometimes she wakes up every few hours to bite my nose and bother me and I can't stand that so you usually find her sleeping in her cage at night now. She's doing alright with it though...she doesn't like the idea too much though...has her some crying spells for about 10 minutes and drifts right off to sleep.

I took to the park yesterday and everyone was stopping and saying how cute she was and asking her name....her age....and all that sorta stuff. Like I said...she's simply adorable & she get's that from her momma (her human momma) lol.

Well, hope ya'll enjoyed. More to come.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Rascal Flatts ]]

2007-09-07T13:52:00.000-04:00

I'm going to the Rascal Flatts concert tonight!! I am so exctied!! Jason Aldean is also going to be there. It's going to be alot of fun. I'm going with my little brother and Aunt. Believe me I'll be taking plenty of pics to share with ya'll...the best ones that I can anyways. They probably won't be great quality but it'll be ok.

I can't wait!!!!!!

-Christine

[[ God's Awesome Work ]]

2007-08-28T16:55:00.000-04:00

God is absolutely amazing. Current mood: cheerful
Amazing...awesome...glorious...marvelous...majestic...whatever other words you can come up with to describe God, He's all of them. To sum it all up...he's INDESCRIBABLE.

Why am I giving God so much glory? Not only because He deserves it all the time and not only when He does something. But He has done something wonderful in my life & the life of a friend of mine.

You see, I have this friend that I was in nursing school with. She was quite a bit older than me but we were still friends. She wasn't the greatest influence...cursed...smoked...and such things like that. But I never gave in to any of those things. She never pressure me to either but still...I was exposed to it and of course there was always temptation there in my face. But...I stood my ground and was the Christian example that I was supposed to be. I was questioned several times about things I believed in and stood my ground and she was one that never put me down for any of it.

Well...here's the great part. Some months after we had graduated from nursing school she had e-mailed me and told me all about how she has quit smoking....is going to church...and doesn't curse anymore!!!! I was blown away when I learned all of this. Because knowing her as I did in nursing school....it was just amazing to me & it showed me that God does work miracles & is truly the ONLY one that can do the changing of anybody's heart. I talked to her on the phone today and just talking with here....not hearing her curse every other sentence...and hearing about her going to church...and God providing her with a great job was soooo amazing to me. I was cloud 9 and praising God for all of it.

It gives me great joy to see how her life has done almost a complete 180 since I last saw her. I know for sure that none of this could of been possible without God...and I give him complete credit for it. It shows how awesome and truly wonderful his power is. I also feel satisfied in that fact that I tried so hard not to give into anything during nursing school and that I had some kind of influence on her decisions.

God is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-Christine

[[ It's Just Life ]]

2007-08-21T12:57:00.000-04:00

What is my reasoning for not updating regularly...?? All I'm gonna say it...It's just life. Seriously...that's all it is. I either just decide to do other things because I do not feel like blogging or I just get busy and have no time to do...that's in all honesty even though I don't really have to explain myself to anybody for this is just a blog. Ha ha! Anywho...

Work has been pretty good. Busy as always. Never a dull moment & I'm always learning something new. I had my 1st experience putting somebody in a body bag & sending them to the morgue. They didn't die on my time...thank God. Because if they had...I think I would of had a harder time with it. My thoughts have not changed on one of the worst parts of nursing...patients family members. They can be a huge pain...I understand if you are concerned about your family member but don't be in a pain in the butt about little petty stuff that doesn't matter at the moment. Ugh! I've dealt with that alot in these past few weeks.

Some ask me, "So, do you still like your job?". I tell them that Yes...I love being a nurse. It's such a rewarding profession and I would not trade it for anything else in the world...but where I'm working at right now...I don't like it as much as I used to. But it is something that I am OK and can deal with right now. I need to get my experience in so that I can get other jobs that I can be qualified for...so...it's all good. Nursing is definitely what I am meant to do with my life though. That is for sure.

I am quite excited to announce that I am going to the Rascal Flatts concert on September 7th!!!! I am sooooo excited!!!! Jason Aldean will be coming with them. It's going to be an awesome show!! I absolutely love Rascal Flatts. They sings some great songs with some great meanings...so I'm very happy about it. We have lawn tickets but so what....I'm just happy about being able to go...that's all that matters to me.

Well, that's about it. Got some cleaning to do on my day off. Ye-haw!

God bless you all.

-Christine

[[ A Good Day Off ]]

2007-08-09T23:10:00.000-04:00

I just wanted to let you all know that I had a really good day today. First off...it was because I was off and did not have to work. Ha ha.

2nd of all...I spent the day with one of my great friends Jessica. =] Kinda like a girls day. I think I really needed it. Got my nails done...Jess a pedicure.Ate lunch at Subway...saw Savannah workin' hard. ;-) Thanks Savannah!

Mall for some shopping. Bought cute clothes & new scrub top for work.

Was goin' swimmin at the uncles house but starting rainin so...went to movies. Ate Coldstone Icecream...I had "For Coffee Lovers Only" and then we saw "Now I Pronounce You Chuck & Larry".

Not sure was I think of the movie. Does have some funny parts but of course with what the movie is about...had alot of sexual undertones and such so...I love Kevin James though....that dude is a nut!

Well my bed is callin' my name.

Good nyte,

Christine

[[ Decision Made ]]

2007-08-02T11:19:00.000-04:00

Ok so I haven't update in a while and I'm sorry about that. Life has just been so busy and I just keep forgetting to take the time to come on here and update.

So my friend...that guy that I've talked about that I like. Right now we have just decided to play it cool and only be friends for now. We do not want to rush into any type of relationship and either one of us being hurt and he doesn't want to be pressured into dating me because there are those who are....and I do not want him feeling like that. I mean I'm not completely happy but I am cool with it and so glad that we are staying best friends. Because he is one of the best people I have ever met...besides he knows too much. Ha ha.

Other than that...life has been pretty good. Works been busy of course but...what else is new in the nursing profession?

Have a great Thursday!

-Christine

[[ Changes]]

2007-07-17T12:18:00.000-04:00

Wow. It's seriously been a while since I last update. I'm sorry everyone my life has been crazy busy or I just keep forgetting that I have the blog sometimes but anyways...

Lately I have gotten through several changes in my life...nothing like a change in location...or anything like that. What I mean is change in points of view on some things...and a change in my attitude and the way I have been acting towards a certain situation in my life. I kinda have a problem worrying too much about little things...especially the end product of something. The other person involved was the one that pointed it out to me...and it's true I really do. I've decided to change my ways in this situation...not to worry sooo much....to go with the flow...and deal with things as they come because...you definitely cannot rush life. We gotta do it all in God's timing and that is the only way it's going to turn out perfect.

Well, I guess that's about it...I mainly use this blog for letting my thoughts & feelings out now...not really to talk about every day life even though I will lol. But there is just nothing interesting to say at this point.

Happy Monday!

-Christine

[[ Life ]]

2007-07-05T15:04:00.000-04:00

I've been going through a rough patch in my life these past few weeks...and well...it's gotten alot better than it was I must say. I don't really think I need to go into too much detail. But...my parents & I had a huge discussion Tuesday night & we have come to more of an understanding on some issues that we weren't in agreement over.

But everything is much better now & hopefully our relationships will get better & become stronger. There are alot of other changes that may be occurring that I'm not sure I'm ready for yet. But I do have the green light to date the guy that I am interested in so...we'll see what happens with that. He is aware that the ball is in his court now and he has to make it happen.

That's pretty much it. Nothing really new going on. My 4th of July was pretty good. I was supposed to work but they called & gave me the day off...then...called me at 1:00 and asked if I'd come in and work from 3-7. So I did and was still able to watch some fireworks with family...so it wasn't so bad I guess. At least I got paid for those 5 hours that I worked. lol.

Hope y'all have a great Thursday!!

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Busch Gardens ]]

2007-06-27T16:09:00.001-04:00

Yesterday I went to Busch Gardens with the Young Adults group from my church (FLC baby!). We had a fun time. 8 of us went...including me.

They thought they could convince me to ride roller coasters but...they sure didn't. A guy named Zack & I sat out of everyone of them because we don't care for them too much. But I did ride all the other rides that we rode so it's all good.

The only bad thing about the whole day was that it was flippin' hot the whole day...we had sweat literally dripping off of us. It was miserable as we stood in the line for our last ride...Roman Rapids hoping that would cool us off. It seemed like we stood in that line for 4 hours even though we know it wasn't that long. By the end of the day I was so flippin' tired...sweaty...and had a big headache but the day was still overall fun. I'd just rather go when it's not so darn hot outside...ya know?

Well, I guess that's really it. So...I'll close. Have a great Wednesday!

-Christine

[[ Busch Gardens ]]

2007-06-27T16:03:00.000-04:00

[[ Guess Who's 20? ]]

2007-06-25T16:04:00.001-04:00

You guessed it...me! Today is my 20th birthday! I can't believe it. 20 year seemed like an eternity when I was 5 years old...and I've made it & life is just beginning. I've had a great day today so far. Makin' a cake...taking pictures...and just relaxing. I needed this day off since I worked two 12 hour shifts over the weekend (Saturday & Sunday)...so I've been pretty pooped.

But yep...eatin dinner with the family tonight then maybe go watch the FLC Fireants play their last softball game before the tournament. We'll see. If I got...they better win in honor of my birthday! lol.

Have a great Monday!

-Christine

[[ Off Orientation ]]

2007-06-22T21:35:00.000-04:00

Guess what y'all?? I'm off of orientation officially starting tomorrow at work. I can't believe it. I guess this will really test to see if I am ready to be on my own and if I think I'm not after tomorrow I'll be honest with my manager and let me know. I can't believe it. Time has flown by so fast.

Well sorry to keep it so short but that's all I gotta say. Good night!

-Christine

[[ Father's Day ]]

2007-06-18T23:02:00.000-04:00

I am telling you...yesterday was actually a very good day for my father & I. We both really enjoyed it and I'm glad we got to spend the time that we did together. I love my father so much...if it weren't for him in my life and all the things he has taught me...I would not be the woman I am today. He has definitely made a huge contribution to the person that I am along with the other great role models in my life.

We started the morning off well...going to church together. What could be better? Ya know? Going to church, praising God, and learning more from His word together. Even though we didn't sit together because I was doing media...we were still there together experiencing God's presence in the same way and it was a good service I must admit.

After church, my friend Josh came over to our house & helped my dad with changing the oil in his car because he had some tools that my dad didn't have so...that was cool watching the men get sweaty and work. Ha ha. Then Josh hung out our house for a long while until it was time for us to go meet our family to eat at Outback Steakhouse which was quite good. I got the "Alice Springs Chicken" as always. I highly recommend it. It's delicious.

Ha ha...Josh texted me towards the end or our dinner...and we had told my family about him a few times...and now they want to meet him cuz my uncle says he needs the "O'Bey stamp of approval" lol. I thought it was funny. So Josh is probably going to come with us to our next family dinner...this oughta be interesting.

Well, that's about it. It's getting late & I need to go to bed. Work comes way too early in the morning.

God Bless you all!

-Christine

[[ Evening Shift ]]

2007-06-14T11:12:00.000-04:00

So...last night I work my 1st evening shift. Which is 3 pm to 11 pm. I must say it wasn't as bad as I thought it would. It was calm...but I had a great group of patients, I think that may have helped me out some. Because according to the other nurses...they aren't usually that calm. It's a good thing I'm a night owl though and was able to stay awake my whole shift. But I was very tired by the time I got outta there at 11:30.

I'm not really sure why they had me work evening shift last night but...all I can figure is that they wanted me to get the experience I suppose. Guess what though?? I found out that I am out of orientation & start working on my own on June 23rd!! I can't believe it...time has flown by so fast and I'm excited about it. I absolutely can't wait.

Well, that's it. I was off today so I'm chillin' out today & hoping to go Father's Day shopping tomorrow.

Have a blessed Thursday!

-Christine

[[ Thank God for Nursing Students ]]

2007-06-04T16:37:00.000-04:00

Nursing Students are the best!! I should know...I was one at one time. lol. The point of this is...all weekend and some today we had Nursing students on the floor...and on both Saturday & Sunday they had all of my patients to care for except for one. Wow...what a relief that was to my Orientation nursing & I. We didn't have to do a whole lot but of course till pass meds and help with treatments on the patient...but it let us have to do alot less paper work.

But it's cool watching the student nurses and remembering back to the days when I was one myself. It seems like so long ago but...it really wans't. It was only last year. Time flies by way to fast and I cannot believe that I have been a working LPN for 1 full month. Amazing.

Well,that's really all I gotta say. nothing new going on in my life. Y'all have a great Monday!

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Busyness ]]

2007-05-30T21:51:00.000-04:00

I really have no idea what to blog about right now lol. Life has just been a little crazy busy lately. Going to family's houses & friend's houses for Memorial Day...going to church...and working...hanging out with friends...blah da blah dah blah. Geeze I'm tired. I wanna realax a little lol...ever though this past weekened was not all that bad. I got to spend some time with my dad which I haven't been able to do in a while since I've started work and all but yeah. It was fun. Got to hang with some fellow friends too. ;-) Which of course I loved.

There's nothing really else to say. I know...I'm boring lately but...that's all I can do is say what's going on. If I had pics I would post em' but...I know so...I guess I'm done.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ God is Good!! ]]

2007-05-24T17:18:00.001-04:00

I am very very happy right now! I got an e-mail from a girl I went to nursing school with & she told me has started going to church and she REALLY likes it! Ahhhh!! You have no idea how happy & an answer to prayer this is.

If you knew her...you wouldn't definately be happy too. She's not a "bad person" but ya know what I mean. I feel like I have influenced her decision to start going to church & I am so happy to hear it. God is sooo good!!

I can't wait until I get to talk to her on the phone & find out more. I'll update you when I do. Keep her in your prayers!

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Congrats Jordin! ]]

2007-05-23T23:02:00.000-04:00

So...Jordin Sparks is our new American Idol. I am not AT ALL suprirsed...and I am very very happy for her. She's is going to have an amazing music career that is for sure. She blows me with that voice just about every time she sings...being 17 years old...and singing like that? Amazing!

Blake is going to be picked by somebody so I am not at all worried about him. I love his beatboxing & he definately needs to keep doing that.

The finale show was pretty awesome. I loved Carrie Underwood...as always and of course my man...Taylor Hicks!!

Well, need to go to bed. Good night...Nursing tomorrow.

God Bless you all!!

-Christine

[[ Off the Hook ]]

2007-05-21T12:33:00.000-04:00

Ok so I am feeling SOOOO much better today!! I felt like a piece of crap yesterday but today I'm feeling just fine. :-)

I am also happy because I called in this morning & asked about whether I would be in any trouble for calling too late yesterday or what. She told me that I was in no trouble & that I am in orientation & did not know about the before 5 am policy. The reason that they have that policy is because...so that they know ahead of time so you can get your PTO (payed time off). So that's a good thing.

So I am relieved & very happy about that. I'm going to the bank later to deposit my 1st paycheck. :) It is not that bad of a check at all I must admit. I got payed for 52 hours this 1st time around. The only downfall of yesterday is I lost 8 hours of pay but oh well...life is goes on. That was something I definately couldn't help.

Well, I guess that's about it...nothing else new going on. Have a great Monday!!

-Christine

[[ Being Sick Stinks ]]

2007-05-20T22:32:00.000-04:00

After having a pretty good weekend of no parents & being home alone...hanging out with friends...and going to church on Saturday & even working...I am half way to work this morning (cuz I have to work every other weekend) and I get sick! It was bad...let's just keep it at that.
I drive home & I call in & the guy pretty much gives me no encouragement. He says that I was supposed to call in before 5 am but I wasn't sick at 5 am but...whatever. He made it sounds like I'm going to get in trouble for not doing it which I do not think is true.

I'm going to call my boss tomorrow morning & explain to her the whole situation & see what happens from there...whether I'll have to work and extra day/extra hours...and if there will be any consequences which I don't see why there would be if it's something I couldn't control but...who knows.

Anyways, I'm feeling much better though. I was feeling like crap almost all day so it's good that I'm back to myself & can get back to work. =]

-Christine

[[ A Need to Vent ]]

2007-05-14T18:41:00.000-04:00

I am so glad that a blog is a place to vent...whether someone is reading it or not...I don't care. It's just gives me an opportunity to let some emotions out so that I don't take them out on others...not that I do that often but still...it does happen. Plus, you may not be able to get a hold of a friend that you know you can talk to about it...so you not only talk to God about it but you turn to your blog. Ha ha. It does help. It helps me to express alot of things.

A few minutes ago I just had one of those moments where I just wanted to go outside and scream at the top of my lungs because of frustration. Even though I love my family sometimes they can really REALLY annoy you. Honestly...I mean sure it's probably immature for me to fight with a 7 year old at times but if he is getting on my flippin' nerves alot and being rude...it can get very annoying and it makes me rude right back to him that should not be the case. I love my brother alot & would do anything of him.

Then other family members can sometimes add to the pot which does not help at all or it can make it better...it just depends on who it is that takes over...which can get us into trouble sometimes I guess.

But it's one of those many moments I've had in which I wish I could move out. But...obviously I'm not ready that because I am not financially capable. But I'm headed that way so...we'll see. I definately would if I could though so...whatever. Anyways, church men have a softball game tonight so I'm gonna go cheer them on...and head straight to bed when I get home so I can get up bright & early for work.

Have a great Monday night!

-Christine

[[ Uh...can't think of a title... ]]

2007-05-11T17:39:00.000-04:00

So, I have to say that Lakisha ended up going home on American Idol which did not surprised me at all. What really helped Blake was that...all of Chris' votes went to him & in addition to his fans votes. I think it was the right choice for Lakisha to go home. Not to be negative though but I really do feel that Blake will go home next week. So...we'll see. I think it will come down to Jordin & Melinda and hopefully Jordin will win. =]

So, I worked today & yesterday and the days have been pretty busy but we've also had several patients go home or to nursing homes which is a very good thing. I've had a good yet tiring time so far and I can't wait to start back again on Monday! lol...except the early morning hours...I HATE that part but oh well. I'll get used to it.

I saw this on Lorrie's blog so I thought I'd copy her and do it too...

Two Names I Go by: Christine & Teen.
Two Things I am Wearing Right Now: T-shirt & Jeans.
Two Things I Want (or have) in a Relationship: Love and respect.
Two of My Favorite Things to do: Spend time with friends & Listen to music.
Two things I Want Very Badly At The Moment: Boyfriend & My 1st pay check.
Two pets I have: Pug (Roscoe) & Cat (Sammy).
Two things I did last night: Watched Survivor & Slept.
Two things I ate today: A pickle & some bacon (not together) lol.
Two people I just talked to last: In person...My mom & Noah. On the phone...My dad & Josh.
Two Things I'm doing tomorrow: Going to a wedding & relaxing.
Two longest car rides: To New Jersey & to Pennsylvania.
Two Favorite Holidays: Christmas & 4th of July.
Two favorite beverages: Dr. Pepper & Sweet Tea!

Have a great weekend!

-Christine

[[ A Working Woman ]]

2007-05-08T21:47:00.000-04:00

So guess what? Now I am officially a working woman! =] It's finally time for to say that. It's weird telling people that I have to go to work or that I have a job because I've never been able to say that before but now I can! It feels really good too.

Monday was my 1st day on the nursing school & the day went pretty well. I pretty much just shadowed my preceptor who is also a LPN & she is quite good I must say. Very knowledgeable, nice, and helpful. I don't think I could ask for a better person to learn from right now. I've heard good things about her. So I followed her around to see how the whole process works there & helped her out with everything that was needed. We had some good patients & one not so good but the day as a whole was good. It was quite busy & I think I'm really going to like working there. Guess what?? Ha ha...a girl I went to nursing school with works on the same unit as me except a different shift...as I'm coming in...she's getting off. I thought that was pretty cool.

Anyways today I did not have to work...but I had to go in to get trained on their computer system. It was simple and easy...not too hard. So it wasn't that bad of a day except I had a headache all day and had nothing to take...so...when I got home I took some medicine and took a hour and a half nap. After waking up I didn't feel all too well...just blah...but I started feeling better after a while and got to watch American Idol tonight....as always...can't miss it. lol.

Here are my thoughts on tonight's show...I thought it was quite an interesting them. I dunno why they pick such themes like that. Seriously...give the singers songs that they can actually sing!! I mean sure...you want to stretch them a little and see what they are made of but...honestly...the Bee Gees guy sings alot of falsetto stuff and not everyone can do that but whatever.

Anyways...dagum...I definatly have to say that Jordin was my favorite tonight. She blows me out of the water every single week (except for once and that was Bon Jovi week). Anyways, she has such an amazing voice for 17 years old & is going to have an amazing singer career that is for sure.Of course as always...y'all know that I love Blake but...not to be negative but tonight was definately not his night. I do now know what happened...but he wasn't all that great. It doesn't make me love him any less but wow. I was saddened but oh well. We'll see.

I'm busy voting for them both right now.

I think either Lakisha or Blake will be going home this tomorrow night. We'll see.

Update more soon!

-Christine

[[ Time to Relax ]]

2007-05-05T12:34:00.000-04:00

Ok...so maybe I didn't do a whole lot this week...but I had a full week of job orienation where all I did was listen to people talk about everything under the sun about the hospital. Policies...procedures...machines...etc. But ti's important information that I definately need to know so it's all good. I'm not complaining because I'm getting paid to be bored! ha ha. I love that part of it.

But Friday was a little better all we did was like computer modules/classes and we got to leave whenever we were done. Even with a break for lunch I was finished by 1:00 or 1:30 and was able to leave which was nice.

So this weekend I'm pretty much doing nothing except going to church on Sunday morning. Usually I would go on Saturday nights with mi padre but I decided I'm not going this weekend, I'm just gonna relax and chill since I officially start nursing work on Monday which I am really excited about. So...that's it about me.

Have a great weekend!

-Christine

[[ Job Orientation Day 1 & 2 ]]

2007-05-02T16:43:00.000-04:00

I know there are several of you out there who are wondering how my job orientation is going for me so far. Yesterday was the 1st day it was good yet very long. To tell you the truth it was kind of boring. I heard alot of speakers and sat most of the day. My butt hurt really bad by the end. I got to meet with my "manager" and I got my schedule for the first 6 weeks which will be my nursing orientation weeks and I'll be starting out with only 8 hour shifts and once orientation is over I'll slip into my regular job schedule of 12 hour shifts. Today was pretty much the same as yesterday but it was a little more interesting...the topics that were discussed I mean.

Tomorrow is supposed to be a little more interesting though. We get to work on IV pumps...and other similar things so it will be a little more interactive instead of just sitting there listening to people talk but hey...I'm getting paid to be there so...it's all good. :) Friday will be some computer classes we gotta take and then I officially start next Monday with the nursing portion of my orientation!! I'm really excited about it and I can't wait to start. I think I really am going to like it.

Have a great week!

-Christine

[[ Job Orientation Draws Near ]]

2007-04-30T08:41:00.000-04:00

I cannot believe it! I am starting job orientation tomorrow! It is so hard to believe that quite soon I am going to be in the working world!! I'm not completely sure how I feel about it to tell you the truth. I guess I can say that I am nervous but yet...very excited at the same time.

I'm ready to start doing nursing things instead of sitting in a classroom studying books. I hate doing that! lol. I want to move around a bit do something...make the money...ya know? I have been given so much advice about the working world and money lately that I'm definitely keeping in mind & taking it to heart. I am definitely going to be wise with my money because before long I'm gonna be able to move out on my own...and to tell you the God's honest truth. I am excited about that. Not that I do not love my parents...because I DO...with ALL of my heart (after God) but I'm just want to when it's time...but not before then of course. I'm just ready to be able to feel that independence of not answering to anybody (but God) and working...doing what I want...when I want.

But anyways, I guess that's really all there is to say. I'll be sure to update tomorrow or Wednesday to let ya know how job orientation is going.

Much Love,

Christine

[[ Idol Gives Back ]]

2007-04-25T23:03:00.000-04:00

Ok so I never usually post late in the night on my blog but I had nothing to post today & after watching tonights American Idol I do have a little bit more to say.

First off I just want to say...American Idol & Fox sure know how to scare the mess outta somebody!! Oh my goodness. I could not believe tonight's results they scared me so bad!! lol. If Jordin Sparks would of gone home...I would have been SOOOO upset. I'm serious. Because she is going to win in my opintion and if she would of stayed home and Chris would of stayed in real life...wow...that would of made no eartly sense! But thank God nobody went home!! Ha ha. So I need to just vote my head off again next week to save my faves from being in the bottom 3. That is all there is to it.

Also this Idol Gives Back show they did tonight was really great. All the money that came from last nights votes and tonights dontations is all going to such worthy causes. There are so many kids around the world and right here in a America that really need our help & all the stories really touched my heart. This is such a great thing that American Idol/Fox decided to do. The performances were great...I was especially touched by Josh Groban's performance of "You Lift Me Up" as he was backed up by the African children's choir. That was so touching.

Well, I guess that's about it...I'm tired and need to go to bed soon.

Have a great day!

-Christine

[[ Arm Fracture ]]

2007-04-23T16:44:00.000-04:00

Before I explain the title of my blog for today...let me rewind to yesterday at around 6:30 pm. Our local skating rink had a special skating event for one of the local elementary school...which most of my little cousins go to so they invited my brother to come along with them. I didn't go but I met them there & watched all the kids (and big kids aka "adults") skate for the last hour which can become quite entertaining. Well, sometime in the last 20 minutes of the skate session...by brother "N" was skating and a kid got in front of him suddenly and accidentally tripped him. So "N" falls forward on his hands and falls on top of his hand with his fist balled up.

He comes off the rink crying a little and complaining that his arm hurts really bad as he tells us the story....so my aunt immediately starts praying for it. After we got him some ice just in case it started swelling...but it didn't...thank God! Just touching the top his arm hurt...so we went about the rest of our night as usual...when we got up this morning...his wrist area & up his arm a little was swollen much more than it was so mom had him stay home from school so my grandma & I could take him to the doctor to get it checked.

So that's what we did & he got his 1st x-rays done. Come to find out...he had a very small fracture and so his doctor sent him to a bone specialist down the street from the doctor's office & sure enough he needed a cast...so he got a red one because that's mom's favorite color. Isn't he so sweet?? lol. So that's pretty much what we spent all morning.

Tonight gonna get to watch our men's softball team play. Can't wait...they haven't won any yet but I know they will. Besides they are still in their "grapefruit" game season where it's not counting yet...so...we'll see.

Have a good rest of your Monday!

-Christine

[[ 2 Pieces of Great News ]]

2007-04-19T16:23:00.000-04:00

Ok so...my 1st piece of great news is...I HAVE A JOB!!!! Yes, I officially been hired. I am so excited. I cannot believe that the real world is about to begin for me. It has all happened so very fast. Monday I went in for my interview & they offered me the job that same day. Tuesday, I call back to tell them I accept the job. Wednesday I got & open up a checking account so I can have my pay checks directly deposited. Today I go in and get a physical, drug screening, picture taken for my badge, & fill out tons of paper work. It was crazy...but it's giving me a little preview of what life is going to start being like for me. But I am very happy to know that I am officially employed. Orientation starts April 1st. I can't wait! =)

The 2nd piece of news is...Senjaya is OFF AMERICAN IDOL!!!! Praise the Lord. I'm sorry but I've been waiting for this day for a VERY long time. I did not know how I was going to take another week of competition with him in it. But now I can sit back & watch the show in peace now. It's pretty much anybody's game now. I'm rooting for Jordin & Blake all the way!! I couldn't believe Blake was in the bottom last week & I'm upset at myself because I did not vote at all this week but I definitely will be voting my head off next week...especially since it all goes to that charity for next weeks show. Well, I'm off. I just love having all this good news all in one week.

See ya! Btw, those in my Life Group if you see this before then, do not congratulate me until after I give it as a praise. Thanks! ;-)

-Christine

[[ Job Offer ]]

2007-04-16T16:35:00.000-04:00

Guess what? I went to my job interview this morning. Wow...I was so flippin' nervous but excited at the same time. I got in there and of course my mouth goes dry like it does everytime I do something nerve wracking. Ha ha...but I tried to relax...be myself...and answer the questions the best that I could so that they could see that I am someone they should definately hire into their facility.

So that is what I did...and I got a tour of the floor I would be working on and...they have offered me the job. I am doing some praying about it before I make a final decision & have to let them know my the end of the week. I may have my decision by Wednesday. I really like the job too...no big issues. If I understood them right I'd work 72 hours in a pay period...and the place has some good benefits so...we'll see.

If any of you are reading this and you are in the same Life Group as me at FLC...do not ruin it and say Congrats before I get to tell it as a praise on Thursday night...if I am able to come. ok? Thanks! ;-)

God bless you all,

Christine

[[ So, We Say Goodbye ]]

2007-04-14T13:52:00.000-04:00

Last night we went to a "going away" party/cook-out for a guy at our church who played drums on the praise team & all that jazz. He has gotten a new job as a graphic designer in another state & is moving. We are going to miss him very much.

We ate hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, beans, chilis, cookies, whatever other cookout foods you can think of...we may have had it. It was so much fun sitting around, eating, and fellowship with a whole bunch of friends...not having to worry about anything else but having fun & enjoying each others company. The kids especially were a hoot! Ha ha!

It began to get just a little too chilly for our liking outside so we moved the party inside our Pastor's house where it was much...MUCH warmer. Guys played pool which I watch most of the time, women talked, men talked, watched TV or played Playstation...and the kids just ran around. After the noise died down a little...the women began playing Scategories, some kids slept, and others watched a movie...guys continued to play pool or playstation. It was fun...the whole night. I had some nice chats with a few people...1 in particular but it was all good & and alot of fun.

It was a nice party & I know the guy has got to feel loved & he needs to know that he will truly be missed around FLC.

We love ya Ben!!

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Where a Kid Can Be a Kid ]]

2007-04-11T14:46:00.000-04:00

That's right...Chuck-E-Cheeses..."Where a kid, can be a kid". I guess that kind of gives y'all a clue of where I went today. =) It was fun too!! I've always enjoyed Chuck-e-cheese. Well, except for when I was a little girl and I was terrified of the big mouse!

Anyways, I had to babysit 2 of my little cousins today so we went with my Aunt, her kids (4 of them) & 2 kids she was babysitting to Chuck-E-Cheese today. So...we had a totaly of 8 kids & 2 adults. It was crazy!! But the kids were good. I bought 100 tokens for $12.50 for them which is a great deal (my aunt gave me the money for it) and 2 kids cups...and they would just come back and ask for more tokens whenever they needed & of course I too was a kid and played some games. Of course at the end...the kids traded in their tickets for little cheap toys that they are going to lose...but oh well...it makes them happy.

Afterwards we went to McDonalds for lunch...Thank God for the Dollar Menu. lol. So that has pretty much been my day. I have to get off here so I can go clean up my room. I may have a friend stay over tonight while her parents go out of town so it is essential.

By the way...GREAT news...I have a job interview on Monday with that local hospital. I can't belive it! It's finally happening lol. It's a BIG job too...7 to 7 shift Monday to Friday & every other weekend. Geeze, I'll go in and talk to them on Monday and see how it goes.

Below is a pic of me...that a little game machine sketched of me...ha ha too cute.

Much Love to you all,

-Christine

[[ Y.M.C.A!! ]]

2007-04-10T19:30:00.000-04:00

Ok, so I do have alot more to type in today's entry than I did last night...so I hope I entertain you a little bit more this time around. Ha ha.

I met my aunt at her house around 11:00 this morning & we all went to the Y.M.C.A. ("We all" meaning my aunt, and her kids there are 3 of them plus 1 she was babysitting). While the kids stayed with the sitters they have there...my aunt, her friend, and I did some walking on the treadmills. I really needed it. It felt kind of good to work out...I need to start doing it again because once I'm motivated...I keep going but then eventually lose interest. Anyways, after about 30 or so minutes of that...the nursery was closed so we got all the kids & went swimming. It was really fun I must admit. It felt really good to go for a swim after all the sweating...and it was definately something that I needed because I haven't done anything like that in a long time. Afterwards we all went to McDonalds for icecream & french fries...which...defeated the whole purpose of the working out on the treadmills but oh well...lol.

I also have some GOOD news...I got a call today from a hospital that I submitted an application to...YESTERDAY! I couldn't believe it when I heard it on the answering machine. I applied for an opening on an Oncology unit at a local hospital here and...they called me back! I am so excited! I have to call him back tomorrow morning though because he was already out of the office by the time that I got the message. Wow...I'm so happy & I cannot wait until I find out what's going to happen with this. I'll keep you all posted.

God bless,

Christine

[[ Late Night Blogging ]]

2007-04-09T22:47:00.000-04:00

Yes I know...I have not blogged in a while. It was either because I was too busy...forgot...or just plain didn't feel like it. But, there really hasn't been anything really that interesting to blog about to tell you the truth. Just days full of not much...or just busyness. Ugh!

I'm actually not even sure why I am doing this post...there is nothing to say. But I think maybe I'll have a little more to say tomorrow since I'm actually going somewhere to do something...maybe even post some pics...who knows?

Have a great night!

-Christine

[[ Crazy Life ]]

2007-04-04T09:33:00.000-04:00

Wow...life has been pretty crazy lately...and I could even go as far to say a roller coaster of emotions. Every time I turn around it seems like I have something else that I need to do & like there isn't enough hours in the day or something. I've been getting frustrated about the littlest & stupidest things & I do now know why. It's been a big problem for me lately & something God and I are trying to work on because I definitely cannot get rid of it alone as I have already discovered.

I guess busyness is something I'm going to have to get used to now though because once I get a job here soon...I'm sure that its...the business will start to pick up even more & it will something I will just have to grin & bear. I'm sure I'll get periods of rest...but not as much as I am used to or would like. Well, I guess it's just time to grow up and get into the real world because it sure is here and there is nothing I can do about.

Y'all have a great Wednesday!

-Christine

[[ Busy Weekends ]]

2007-04-02T09:29:00.000-04:00

Okay...so this past weekend was kinda busy for me in my opinion. I think I did alot more than I planned on doing. After that Job Fair on Saturday...I went up to dad's church (FLC) to meet a Josh because I was going to watching him do Media that night because I had recently got trained on how to do it so I went there about 1 hr & 15 minutes before church and helped him with setting that up and stuff. Which did not take much...then our real techie "Dale" comes in a while later to teach us something about a new piece of equipment and totally confuses me!! lol. But oh well, it's all good. Overall it was a fun night. Getting to sit up in the booth with Josh the whole night was pretty fun. He did the slides during praise & worship and then he let me do them during the sermon. =] Pretty cool. So of those of you who were there...did I do a good job? lol.
After church Dad & I went to a couples house to watch the basketball game that was during church time that they had recorded on their TIVO...twas' very fun.

Sunday I had to be at the church earlier because of the fact that it was my week to sing on the praise team. We got there and had practice which actually alot smoother than usual. To make a long story short...later on we had church & the worship was really good. The sermon was okay...I mean I got something out of it but it was a little hard to concentrate which I will not get into. After church I sat with Jessica outside a little and another girl talking about some concerns they had about youth group and stuff. Then I went home and got a phone call from my aunt to see if I could babysit for a few hours so I did.

After leaving there I had to stop by the church to get a house key from a couple at our church who is going on vacation for a week & I am feeding their dog and collecting their mail while they are gone. My brother was with me and I told him to say in the car while I ran in. Well, for some reason he decides that he needs to get out...and...accidently locks my keys in the car and...it was still running!! Oh boy...good thing I had an extra key at home because there was no way of getting in through the window or popping the lock. So, I called home and my step dad brought the extra key to me. The rest of the night was TV and relaxation because I was really tired.

I have a feeling that I have quite a busy week ahead of me so...I better get it started.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ The Job Fair ]]

2007-03-31T12:59:00.000-04:00

Ok so...I went to that job fair today at one of the local hospitals. They had a whole bunch of tables set up about different areas of the hospital that were hiring. You could talk to the people at each table who were the head over each floor and it was pretty interesting to get to talk to them and hear other peoples questions. I was not qualified for a good number of places because they require 1-2 years nursing experience which is no big deal. I know there are plenty of jobs out there.

There was 1 table in particular that sparked my interest & really got me excited. This was the Mother/Baby unit table. The lady gave me information about who could work on the floor & they do in fact hire LPNs!! This I was excited to hear about. The LPN plays 2 roles...1- taking care of the post-partum/GYN patients and 2- as an OB Tech. You can also play the role of both. =] A OB tech helped scrub in a mother preparing her for a C-section, getting the instrument tables ready for the doctor, assit in deliveries, keeping them stocked up, and such. I was very excited to hear this. Because the hospital that I got my LPN schooling through do not hire LPNs in their L&D department...therefore they can not assist in deliveries...but here...you can!! So this is one big interest that I have and I am definitely considering submitting an application to work there.

I'm praying to see what God has to say about it because I know that He opens & closes doors where He wills. So we'll see what happens.

Have a great Saturday!

-Christine

[[ American Idol Blues ]]

2007-03-29T09:37:00.000-04:00

I'm seriously starting to think that America has gone absolutely crazy. I mean...there is absolutely no reason why Senjaya should still be in the competition...he's in the top 9 now!!!! He wasn't even in the bottom 3 last night. What the mess?

Chris Sligh was the one eliminated last night. I was not completely surprised because he hasn't had such great performances these past 2 weeks. But despite those 2 performances...he deserved much more chances than Senjaya does. In my opinion...he's making a fool of himself & should be gracious enough to figure out that he is surrounded by too much talent & step down from the competition. That's all there is to it. But no, I'm sure he's going to stay as long as he can so he can get his fame. If he does get a career it will like that William Hung guy who can't sing...but even he may have more fans than Senajaya.

But seriously...the votefortheworst.com may have something to do with why he's still on the show and the site should be banned or something. Seriously because they are only doing it make people mad and make the show's ratings go down. It's really sad that they want to entertain themsevles that way by making others mad. But whatever there isn't much I can do about it I suppose. I'll just continue on voting for my two favorites: Blake & Jordin. I love them both and they aren't going anywhere if I have anything to say about it.

Well, I guess I'm done with my spill on it. See ya!!

-Christine

[[ Attitude Issues ]]

2007-03-28T09:59:00.000-04:00

Ok...so...I went to a Bible study not too long ago & we were studying the 1st chapter of the book of James. It was some really great stuff & I was learning alot from it. Some parts it were talking about anger & how we need to be slow to wrath. One of the women in the group gave us a challenge for the 2 weeks until the next time we meet to try to control our anger & come back and tell us what type of struggles we may have had doing it.

Hearing this I was like..."Ok, I can have an anger, attitude, & frustration issue sometimes so, I think I can do this no problem." No problem?? Boy, was I wrong. I have found myself mad & frustrated over the stupidest stuff lately...and...I don't think about the challenge until afterwards. Man, I've had an attitude problem for as long as I can remember & God and I are working on it but it feels like it has become so 2nd nature to me that I don't even think about that I need think about what I'm going to say before I say it. Because there is no need to get frustrated at things that you are not going to be able to change or control...so...those are my feelings right now. I've talked with God & we are going to work on this together and continue to see how much improvement we can make through this challenge.

Have a great Wednesday!

-Christine

[[ What to Blog About?? ]]

2007-03-27T09:58:00.000-04:00

Well, I'm not really sure what to blog about to tell you the truth. Not too much has really been happening since my last entry...life has been kinda...well...boring.

My weekend was pretty good. Actually, on Saturday morning my aunt, mom, & I went shopping at Kohl's and I was LOVING it!! They had some good sales & I shopped like crazy. lol. I spent alot of money but I will not tell y'all how much. I did use up the last of my VISA giftcard which stinks. lol. So I don't have that anymore. But I bought 2 pairs of shoes, 2 shirts, and a pair of capri pants. All so cute...I so excited for spring to get here so I can wear capris & sandals...and stuff. I'm gonna be lookin' cute...as always. ;-) lol. That night my dad & some of our family took my grandma out to Outback for her birthday & we went to her house afterwards, hung out, and talked for a few hours. Was fun. They were all excited to find out my good news about officially becoming a LPN. =]

Sunday was pretty much like any Sunday. Went to church which was really good...we had a guest speaker & the worship was pretty good and went smooth. Later that day we went to a baby shower for a lady in our church. She is not completely sure what she is having yet. The doctors think its a girl but they are not able to tell for sure so most people got a gift that could go either way...but...most of us are believing that it is a girl...that is what she wants because she already has 2 boys. But I know she says she'll be happy either way as long as the baby is healthy. At about 5:30 I went to a couple named Susan & Dana's house to babysit their little girl while they went out for a little while. It was fun, I painted the little girls nails & we ate icecream & watched movies. She got a little hyper towards bedtime but she went to be at 8:30 like usualy with no problem which really surprised me.

As far as my job search goes...it's going well. I am signed up for my CPR class so I can recertify & I have decided that I will be applying to one of the local hospitals (careplex) for one of their Medical/Surgical LPN openings & I am also going to a job fair at another local hospital...and they plan on doing some hiring on the spot so...we'll see how that goes...maybe I'll be able to say that I have a job by this weekend...who knows?? I'm just leaving it all up to God & let Him open and close the doors where He wills.

That's about it for me. Hope you all are having a great week.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ So It Continues... ]]

2007-03-22T14:50:00.000-04:00

So...my job search continues. I went to one of the local hospitals today to talk to their Human Resources department but did not stay there too long. They basically told me all the jobs available are listed online & that you apply that way and just come in for your interview when you are called. So...that's just what I'm going to do because that's pretty much what the other hospital I may work for told me to do too. Also while I was there I got information on their RN program...they have a new Distance Learning coming up here soon locally. So, I'm thinking about going for that after I have worked for a while.

While there at the hospital I went up to visit my mother because the office she works in is there...but it was on the opposite end of the hospital so I had to do a lot of walking lol...but I made it there. I wanted to let my mom know what information I had found out.

Before my visit to the hospital I went up to the church and got Media Training...which I am really excited about. I have learned how to do it and I can't wait until my first time to do it for a service...which I think will be next Saturday night, so I'm quite excited yet nervous of course. But it's a really cool system & I get to work with some great people back there in the booth ;-) So...I'm gonna be lovin' it. Anywhoo...that's all that is really going on with me.

Tonight I'm going to Life Group with dad...they are going to start studying the book of James which I'm really excited about because it is an awesome book. I also get to share my praise about passing my exam. =]

See ya!

-Christine

[[ Job Search Adventure ]]

2007-03-20T09:03:00.000-04:00

For those who do not my news yet -- you either haven't seen me recently or missed my last blog entry. Yes, it is official...I am now a LPN. I am very relieved that this part is all over & done with but I don't think it has completely sunk in yet. I think it will hit me once I find a job.

I did quite a bit of online searching on Sunday & yesterday and have found 3 available positions that I am "qualified" for. 2 of them at one local hospital & 1 at the other. The 2 at the first hospital...1 is Pediatrics which is a job I would of snatched up very quickly but at this particular hospital Pediatrics is not a huge thing at all because most kids are sent to King's Daughters...te 2nd position would be on their Neurology floor which is ok but not something I prefer & plus it was a 72 hour/week job & I don't know if I want to start out with something like that. The 3rd position open at the hospital is a Medical/Surgical floor & I think that that would be my best bet. Because the only reason I can take other open positions for LPNs is because I am not "qualified" yet...most of them want 1-2 years of Medical/Surgical experience. So I figure if I take that job, then I can go ahead & get my experience & if I see somewhere I'd like to work after that then I can simply transfer because I will be qualified & have my experience to work there.

So, I'm not completely sure what will happen but we'll see. I'm praying & asking God to open & shut doors wherever his will permits. I also can't start a job anyways until my CPR certification is renewed & I can't do that until April 3rd (long story). But besides that, nothing is holding me back. I'm ready to get into the working world & most of all, the world of Nursing. I'm excited. I have decided that I am going to be working for a while & get some experience in before going back to school & continuing into my RN stuff. But do not worry I AM going to go back to school...there is no doubt about it. People have been telling me not too work too long because I won't want to go back to school. But believe me I do...I want to go as far as I possibly can. The furthest I want to go is RN, and that's the next step. The only way I will go any further is if God tells me to. Other that, I think becoming a RN will be a great stopping point for me.

Well, guess I better stop here. Gotta do some cleaning today since all I did was job search yesterday. Talk to you all later.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ I'm a Nurse!!!! ]]

2007-03-16T15:29:00.000-04:00

Guess what everyone?!?! I am officially a LPN!!!! That's right!! I found at this morning that I passed my exam!! Ha ha...I guess 3rd time really is a charm. ;-)

Nah...seriously. I am so flippin' happy right now...no one has any idea. I worked my butt off & truely thought I did do so bad on the exam but evidently I did alot better than I thought. =] I give all the glory to God though...because without Him & His help this would not have happened for me. I have been through so much to get to this point & it was all with God...not on my own. It feels so great to finally know that I can go out and get a job now. To finally make money on my own and not have to ask for it...soon I'll be on my way to starting RN school. That will be another test to go through but...no worries here. God is on my side.

Have a great weekend!! I know I will. =]

God Bless,

Christine LPN ;-)

[[ The Exam ]]

2007-03-15T13:59:00.000-04:00

Hey y'all!!

Well, I went & took my nursing licensure exam this morning. I was much more confident going in there than last time but as I got more & more into the exam I started getting a little discouraged. I got the max amount of questions just as I have the other 2 times I have taken it. It's not always a bad sign like has been for me so far...but it's not always a good one either. Everyone is telling me not to worry about it and that they are confident that I did fine & that's how I'm trying to keep my thinking also. So, I guess I'll find out by tomorrow morning whether I am an official LPN or not. =]

See ya!

~Christine

[[ I'm Such a Blonde ]]

2007-03-13T10:01:00.000-04:00

Ok so if you think my car story from Saturday night was funny, I think I have done something to top that one. I think it is totally true what some say about me that I may appear to be a brunette on the outside but, I'm a total blonde at heart. No offense to any of my blonde friends (especially Lorrie). ;-)

So, what did I do you ask? Let me tell you...

Yesterday my younger brother, "N" did not have school yesterday because of a regional competition that our school was hosting for upper elementary, jr high, & highschoolers against other Christian schools. Instead of staying home with me "N" went to work with my stepdad...which made house much quieter for me to study. Sooo...I went about my daily routine as always & when it came time to leave to go pick "N" up, I did (I'm sure somebody is laughing by now). I drive all the way across the JRB...listening to music or whatever...and I get to the entrance of the school, see all the cars, and realize what I had done & that I wasted a whole bunch of time (not to mention gas). So...I drive right past the school, go up a side street, turn around, and started driving towards home. The whole way home I'm saying to myself, "I cannot believe I just did that." I felt like such a dumb nut & that was seriously a huge blonde moment for me. I don't think anybody who has heard this story so far will ever let me forget it...not to mention those who have yet to hear it.

Oh well, I'm over it now & just making fun of myself now. It's no surprise that I did something so goofy. It's not the 1st time...and it certainly won't be my last time.

See ya,

Christine

[[ I Heart Weekends ]]

2007-03-12T09:05:00.000-04:00

Ok so...like everyone else...I pretty much LOVE the weekend!! First of all because I don't have to do as much studying as during the week...and I pretty much end up doing at least one thing fun with family or friends. But I guess I better enjoy them as they are while I can before I start entering the working world...because it's a possibilty that I'll be working on the weekends. Ugh! lol.

But this past weekend was a pretty good yet busy one I must admit. Well, Friday night wasn't much really except I had praise team practice at church (SAOG) and that's pretty much it...the rest of the night was just relaxation for me. Saturday I had a Multimedia workday up at church (SAOG again) and we had some fun with that because we were working on our new stuff for powerpoint presentations so can't wait for that to be finished. Saturday night I went over to church with dad (FLC) which was ok but kinda boring actually. lol. That is because it was my week to be in the back with the kiddos. With my particular group...I was supposed to be working with someone else but...their son got sick so they were not able to come so they found someone to replace her. Thing was...we didn't have the lesson because the original teacher had it and the coloring pages at home with her. So...we were able to get some extra copies of the coloring pages...but we had to think of a few little crafts and quieter games for them to play all during church. We tried tying Bible lessons into each one as much as we could. We got their attention with each activity for a while then it just got boring for them I guess. lol.

Afterwards a few of us peeps went out to eat at Chick-fil-a, it twas very fun. Except I thought my dad was turning the wrong way to get there so I pulled off on the side of the road (because I don't talk on the cell & drive) to call and ask where he was going. But, I realized he was going the right way so I kept going. Well, a couple who was going with us had saw me pull over so they called my dad on his cell and told him that I had pulled over which started worrying him. Cuz he got to Chick-fil-a and I was not there either. So...my dad grabbed my friend Josh (ha ha) and told him that they needed to go looking for me. They got all in this defense mode which made me feel good. But, I got to Chick-fil-a and was finally able to answer my cellphone because he had called me twice on the way there and told them I was at Chick-fil-a and told me he was on his way back cuz Josh & he were on looking for me because they thought I had car trouble. Geeze...it was crazy lol. But everything was ok. At least I do know that they both care about me that is for sure. Then of course...Josh has to make fun of me for the rest of the night of it but...oh well whatever.

Sunday was a good day. Went to church...at first had a problem with our projector...thought that the bulb on it got messed up but they got messing with the connections and discovered that it was just a bad connection. The worship & sermon were good. Got home and ate a little bit of lunch...then my stepdad, brother, and I headed to the park with another family from the church to spend time with them and had some fun. It was a really nice day and I'm glad we did it. I can't wait until spring offically starts. When we start having warm days like we did Saturday...and it stays that way. That would be wonderful.

Well, guess I better get off here so I can go study...nursing licensure exam on Thursday!! Ahhh!!! Pray for me!! I'll keep ya'll updated!

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Learning So Much... ]]

2007-03-09T11:28:00.000-05:00

Lately I have been learning so much from God's word. I've been getting back into reading my Bible like I should & if you really read what the Bible is telling you...it has some pretty amazing things in it. You may even got back to read it again and learn something new. That's how truely amazing the Bible is.

I went with Dad his Life Group for the 1st time last night & I had a really good time. They were finishing up reading the book of I Corinthians & I gotta tell you it was some really good stuff. They have some great discussion & I really think that is something that I need to go to on a regular basis, every other week. They have decided that they are going to start studying the book of James in 2 weeks and I'm really excited about it because I have already started reading it for myself on my own & has some really good stuff in it. I think they can definately expect me to come back whenever I get the chance.

Well, that's pretty much it. There's not too much going on over the weekend. Got praise team practice tonight and a multimedia team workday up at my church tomorrow & then Dad's church tomorrow night cuz it's my week to be in the back with the kiddos. So...yeah that's pretty much it for me. Update day more as it comes.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Take Off the Mask ]]

2007-03-06T10:56:00.000-05:00

OK so...I told you all I would be sharing with you what God has been showing me & what has been happening with me spiritually so this entry is it. It may be really long but I hope that you will read it all and that it will touch you. Click on the link below to see the lyrics to a song called "Stain glass Masquerade" by Casting Crowns that goes along with what I'm going to be talking about.

http://www.metrolyrics.com/lyrics/2147424775/Casting_Crowns/Stained_Glass_Masquerade

This past Saturday night (2/3/07) Pastor Freddy started a sermon series titled, "Will You Be Made Whole?". He talked about the man in John 5:1-8 that had been a paralytic for 38 years & lay by the pool of Bethesda. There was a certain time of day when an angel would come and stir up the water in this pool & whoever was the first go get in it at that time would be instantly healed of whatever condition that had. When Jesus saw him he asked him "if he wanted to be make whole?" The man in reply began to make excuses for his paralysis & why he was not healed after all these years. Pastor Freddy told us that we as Christians can be like that. When God asks us if "we want to be make whole" we begin to make excuses for ourselves & blame it on everyone else. The reasons we do not say "yes" to "being made whole" is because we have been in our situations that hold us back for so long that we are too comfortable...we become "institutionalized". We do not want to get up of our "mat" like the paralytic (our comfort zone in a sense) to be "made whole". The stirring (the desire) has to start within us. This message just really spoke to me...as I continue on with this blog it will all kind of tie in together.

On Sunday morning (2/4/07) a lady in our church {SAOG) wanted to stand up and talk to the congregation about something. She said she wanted to "take off her mask". People were always telling her she is growing so much in God, she has a great walk with the Lord, that she's a great mother, a good wife, and things such as that. She was there to tell us that she is not all that great. She is not the Christian that she should be...she isn't always the best mother...she doesn't always obey her husband. She stood up to told us she was taking off her mask, that she had been lying & was tired of it. The reason she came to church & lived a lie was because she thought she would not receive the the same love and friendship if we knew the truth. She gave the example of the song "Stain Glass Masquerade" of how she felt. As I sat there and listened I thought, "Wow. That takes a big person to stand up in church and confess something like that." then they began to play the song so the church could hear it. As I listened tears began to stream down my face because I too was feeling the same way. I too have been coming to church wearing a mask. I am not the good daughter to my parents that everyone thinks I am...I have a bad attitude with them...I've had major disrespect issues before...but I would come to church with a smile & show respect to all the adults I would meet there. People would tell me what a great Christian girl I am and God is really going to use me...but at home...I was not reading the Bible and having quiet time with God AT ALL & some of the time I wouldn't use the best language...I would be rude to my brother & all these other various things. Well now....I am letting everyone that I too have taken off my mask & showing you the real me. I want my life to be transformed by Christ so that I act the same everywhere...that I will act as the Christian that I want to be everywhere I go...not just in church where they can see me. I want the whole world to see the real...changed me. I ask every ones forgiveness for living such a lie & not being my complete self.
God & I have talked and He is going to help me through this transformation and I know that He has big plans for my life. I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for me. My spiritual life is starting to go up hill and I know that it is going to continue to grow. I want to grow more and more in Christ each and everyday.

God Bless,

Christine

"Do not let your circumstances dictate who you are, Let who you are dictate your circumstances."

[[ Twas' a Good Weekend ]]

2007-03-04T21:20:00.000-05:00

It was a pretty good weekend y'all. I must say...mostly because I got to spend alot more time with my dad. I hadn't seen him in almost 3 weeks & he did not work this weekend which was a very good thing to me & it made me very happy. =) He's been working ALOT lately, and it was good for him to have a break...and what better person to spend that time with than...me? lol. Just kidding. I love my dad alot and was so glad to see him this weekend. I also got to talk & spend time with a friend that I hadn't seen in a while too so that was also good. But, LORRIE was NOT at church Saturday, but oh well...I guess I'll make it. *pretends to cry*. lol. Just kidding Lorrie. Love ya girl!

What was also so great about the weekend was...between the service I went to at FLC on Saturday night & the one at SAOG this morning, God has shown me so much...things I never thought about before that need to change in my life or whatever. Wow, I cannot wait to share it with you all. I would like to type it all out right now but it would take a while & I'm really tired and need to get some sleep so...I will have all that up asap. Well, guess that is about it. Love you all so much!

God Bless,

Christine

[[ 3rd Times a Charm ]]

2007-03-02T10:12:00.000-05:00

Guess what? I found out yesterday that I am scheduled to take my Nursing Licensure Exam on Thursday, March 15th. I am very relieved & happy to know this now. I am very excited yet nervous about it. I went to get it over with & I definately am more confident than last time.I having been studying almost everyday & I am determined that this is the LAST time that I am going to take it. Plus, as the saying goes..."Third Time's a Charm". =) So we'll see.

As soon as I find out that I passed it, I'm job searching. I am so ready to be a LPN. Bring it on! lol. Y'all keep me in your prayers as I continue to study & prepare myself for this exam.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Passing Out Flyers ]]

2007-03-01T08:24:00.000-05:00

So, y'all probably have wondered where I have been the past few days since I haven't updated or anything. Well, I haven't been home during the day to tell you the truth. I've been helping my stepdad by going to big neighborhoods and putting his flyers for his Landscaping Business on their mailboxes...not IN them of course!! lol. We've been eating lunch together & stuff and it's actually been a nice time. I've hardly had to study this week which has been really nice. I needed the relief from that stress for a little bit. It's as if that was the reason he was doing it.

How is my stepdad doing now? He's doing great. He finished his antibiotic treatment a few weeks ago & the doctor took the picc line out of his arm. As for the tube that's in his back. That is still there. Last time he went to the doctor, he said that there was still some infection on the liver and he will not be taking out the tube until the CT scan shows that it is clear of any infection. So, we are praying that, that is the case when he goes to his next appointment on March 8th. I'll keep y'all updated.

I'm looking forward to the weekend. Because 1st of all, I'm going to see my dad. I feel like I haven't seen him in forever for some reason. I'm hoping he doesn't have to work on Saturday though because then I'll have nothing to do. Also because I get to go to church at FLC and actually be in the service. I haven't been in there in almost 1 month because of various reasons. I missed the whole "24" sermon series that I really wanted to see, so I have to get all of the DVDs to come home with me. Also, I get to see 2 of my special friends that I haven't seen in almost 3 weeks it seems like. Which I am really excited about. Not only that, I get to see Lorrie!! lol. Love ya Lorrie!

Well, guess that's about it for me now. I'll update y'all again soon.

-Christine

[[ A Great Weekend ]]

2007-02-26T19:48:00.000-05:00

Ok, I am back to tell you all about the trip I went on this past weekend. The purpose of the trip was to celebrate my friends birthday with her family & 2 friends, I was one of them. =)

Friday afternoon we left around 3:00 or 4:00 maybe and started heading toward Ashland where we would be picking up her sister from college (Randolph-Macon College). Traffic was back up because of an accident at first so it took us almost 1 hour to get to Williamsburg. But, once we past that, it was smooth sailing from there. I do not recall what time it was but we picked up her sister from her dorm in good timing. We went after that to Chic-fil-a to eat dinner. That was a very interesting experience. Because the guy behind the counter was kinda well..."dorky" I guess and was flirting with all the girls that he took orders from...it was interesting I must say. From there we went straight to Cabin Creekwood which is in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Waynesboro & that's where we stayed. It's such a nice place. We stayed in Cabin Dogwood which was so cute & very nice. We didn't arrive until around 10:00 and we settled in and got some of our stuff unpacked. Us 3 girls decided to stay up & we watched The Devil Wears Prada, which is a pretty good movie. It was after midnight by the time it was over so we headed to bed.

Saturday morning I got up around 9:00 or so we had a really nice breakfast which consisted of bacon, scrambled eggs, toast, & fruit. It was quite good. A great way to start off the morning. For a while we sat around & just talked and chilled out and began getting our snow gear & stuff on around 12:30 so we could leave by 1:00 to go to Wintergreen. On the way to Wintergreen it as kinda scary cuz we were in a van going up the mountain when we really needed 4-wheel drive, but we made it ok. The snowtubing was so much fun. We did a full 2 hours of it...and we could connect with a friend & go down the hill together...Jessica & I stuck together the whole time and it was a blast. At first I thought it was going to be scary but I had nothing to worry about.

Aferwards we came back to the cabin & took our showers which felt so great because of all the energy we had burned up. For dinner we had hamburgers & french fries. We then just chilled out & sat around talked, joked, & laughed. Later on we decided to watch the movie, Hitch & made Smores. Yummy!! It wasn't too long after that we hit the sack. Sunday was just a day of getting ready, packing, & heading on home.

It had actually started snowing at around 3:00 am on Sunday morning so we woke up to snow on the ground but it soon turned to rain or sleet. We were able to make it home safely though. It was not bad enough to keep us there any extra day which I would not have minded at all.

Well, I guess that is pretty much a good explanation of the trip. All in all...we had alot of fun & I did not want to leave. We are going to have to go again. That would definately would have been a great co-ed trip. I'll have pictures up as soon as I possible can.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ I'm Home ]]

2007-02-25T19:02:00.000-05:00

Yo Peeps!! I am officially home. Well I got home a while before now but have just now gotten on to blog. I would take the time right now to tell ya all about my trip but...to tell you the truth...I do not feel like it right now. But I will definately be on either tomorrow or Tuesday to tell you all about. We had so much fun!! I wish I could of stayed longer. I will also have pictures up as soon as I can get them up here. Have a good night!

-Chrisitne

[[ I'm Gone.. ]]

2007-02-23T13:17:00.000-05:00

Ok, so I am not completely gone yet...but I will be leaving quite soon to go on a weekend away...snowtubing in Wintergreen. I can't wait!! It's going to be so much fun but...very cold!! lol. But it will be ok. I'm going to be with 2 of my best friends that I love to hang out with so...it's going to be great. I'll definately have pictures to post very soon after the trip so be looking for them.

This morning I went to my uncle's graduation service for Youth Challenge. Now he has to spend his last 8 months in the program up in Pennsylvania. He spoke this morning & it was so beautiful. He had me crying. The Lord has really gotten a hold of his life & is going to be doing some great things for him once he is out of the program. He wants to do Jail ministry when it is all said & done. Which would be awesome.

I saw Josh on the road this morning when I was with a friend. I called his cell right after since I wasn't driving but he wouldn't answer his cell phone. Poo on him!! I'll remember that. lol. I didn't expect him to really, but I won't go into why.

Well, I guess I bet scadaddle so I can finish up my packing & then it's off I go. Leave me a loving comment to come home to.

Have a great weekend!

-Christine

[[ In Additon to Today's Blog... ]]

2007-02-22T14:56:00.000-05:00

Ok...so change of plans for tonight. I will not be going to Life Group with dad. I'm kind of sad...but it's a good reason. My car is having some trouble with its tires. It's been loosing alot of air lately & we think there maybe a hole in it somewhere & we are not able to get it looked at before tonight so, I can't go. =( I'll just have to talk to my dad on the phone before I leave tomorrow & not be able to see "my friend" I was gonna see tonight. Oh well, I'll live I suppose. I'll get to see him next Saturday. See y'all!

-Christine

[[ I'm Going Snowtubing!! ]]

2007-02-22T10:46:00.000-05:00

Yes, it is true. Just as my title tells...I am going snowtubing this weekend!! I am so excited! My friend asked me on Sunday if I would like to come with her, her family, & one of our other friends to Wintergreen this weekend to go Snowtubing for her birthday. I was like, "Of course!"

I don't have to pay a single dime for it. Her family is paying for our snowtubing, they've rented a cabin in the mountains for us to stay in & everything. I cannot believe it. That is such a blessing. The only thing I have to pay for is my dinner on Friday night that is it!! I am very happy & excited...because this girl is one of my best friends & we haven't been able to hang out very much in a LONG time...with us both being busy with school and all that jazz. So I am very exctied. Also one of our other friends is coming...so us three hanging out together is going to be a trip. That is for sure. lol. I will be sure to take plenty of pictures when I can so I can share my advenures with you.

I'm going to Life Group with my dad tonight...finally...after all this time I am finally able to go. So, I am happy about that cuz I'll get to see my dad before I leave this weekend & a certain friend of mine. So, yeah. I'm gonna go get off here so I can continue my studies.

Later gators,

Christine

[[ Much Needed Rest ]]

2007-02-21T11:33:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was a really good day for me. Besides the fact that my stepdad woke me up at 6:50 am for it to start...it was still very good. My stepdad gave me the day off from studying....I did not have to look at it ONE BIT!! *sighs* I was so HAPPY! =) We went over to my grandparent's house. They are having a new roof put on. My grandma wasn't there when I get there cuz she was at a ladie's house that she helps take care of doing her job. So, I got up on the roof & watched the guys work for a little bit, sat down, and looked at the view. After a while it got to the point where it was way too windy & cold for me to stay up there so I got down & went inside & watched TV until my grandma came home.

My grandma eventually got home & I helped her with preparing lunch for everyong. We had hamburgers & hotdogs. We all sat down together & ate...joked & laughed. It was alot of fun. Once the guys got back to work...my grandma & I cleaned up and went outside and sat down to watch the guys on the roof. The weather was much better by then so I didn't even have to wear a coat. It was nice. Later on I had to go pick up my brother from school so...that's what I did. The rest of the day was just...nothing. Ha ha. I loved it.

Today though I am back to studying & just took a break to blog so I could update ya on what's been going on. Well, I guess that is about it for now. I'll tell you more later.

-Christine

[[ Winter Jam ]]

2007-02-19T09:56:00.000-05:00

I went to Winter Jam last night and it was so awesome!! I thought I wasn't going to be able to go but decided to go with the youth group from my church at the last minute because my mom didn't want me driving over in the area that it was in that late at night.

I am SOOOO happy because I got to see my top 2 favorite Christian artists of all time sing life for the FIRST time!! They are Steven Curtis Champan & Jeremy Camp!! I love them guys!! I grew up listening to Steven Curtis Chapman & after all these years...finally getting to see him sing live was great for me. Because I have always wanted to. They both did a great job & I could do nothing but smile the whole entire time that they were both on stage.

The other people that were there was...Sanctus Real, Hawk Nelson, Newsong, & a few new artists that have just arrived into the world of Christian music. We also had a comedian who was a George Bush impersonator & that was really funny. Overall it was a GREAT show. I was so glad that I was able to go. I really needed it...because I hadn't been to a concert in a long time...and was able to hang out with one of my best friends...so it was fun!!

Well, I guess that is about it for now. I'll update later.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Yucky Dr. Appts ]]

2007-02-16T12:54:00.000-05:00

Well, I just got from my Doctor's appt. Woo-hoo. Don't you just love going to the doctor? Ugh...yucky. But it's alright it was easy & everything went ok. I sat in the room forever waiting for the doctor to get in there. Thank God the room was warm because it is FREEZING outside!! But, the doctor...well she was actually a "nurse practitioner" said that everything looked good...so yeah!! That's good news. Not that I expected anything different...I'm just sayin.

Anyways, I gotta pretty full weekend ahead of me. Birthday party tonight for the little cousin & I may be babysitting some of the kids afterwards while my aunt and uncle go out for a few hours to do some stuff. Saturday...I dunno what I'm doing during the day...but Saturday night I'm going out to Olive Garden with some peeps from church. So, that oughta be fun. We've been plannning if for a while and haven't been able to do but now we can so...yeah!! I'm happy about it. Sunday we have "Youth Challenge" vising our church. Which, I am REALLY excited because I get to see my uncle!! Yeah!! God has done so much in his life & I know he's going to continue to do it. He's still going to be in the program until November 1st of this year. I am really proud of him and I cannot wit until we will be able to have him home for good. Well, that is about it for now. I'll update more soon.

God Bless,

Christine

<3 Happy Valentines Day <3

2007-02-14T11:38:00.000-05:00

Happy Valentines Day!! Or should I say...Singles Awareness Day? Ugh...again...another year without a valentine. Oh well...it's all good. I'm over it. I know that God has a guy for me & that he will will come into my life in his perfect timing. I cannot wait...I know he's gonna be hott!! lol. I know this isn't much of any entry but oh well...have a great day.

God Bless,

Christine

**I have decided to post a pic of Josh, Jessica, & me at the church Superbowl party.**

[[ Life is... Unpredictable ]]

2007-02-13T08:19:00.000-05:00

I have to say this is my earliest blog post that I have ever done. It will probably be the ONLY early one I ever do. Maybe...we'll see. Anyways, I have been through a whirlwing of emotions lately. So many things have been going on...either because of a choice I made or it's just life occurring as it's supposed to every single day.

But I have learned so much in these past few weeks that your life is REALLY affected by the choices that you make. Some of my decisions have not been the wiest lately. Boy, have I learned my lesson though...especially with my parents not being too happy with me. But they've taught me some things lately that I will definately be keeping in mind for a long time...and they are just things I never really thought about.

Sure, as any child when they are younger...I do not completely agree with everything my parents have had & the decisions they have made. But sometimes that is just a natural thing...and I'm going to have to get over it. No matter what decisions they have made...and not matter how much I still disagree...I still have to respect their decisions & realize they are only doing it because they care about me, want to protect me, and so on. It's all good though. I love my parents & there is nothing they could do to make me stop loving them. I thank God for them all the time. Because I have no idea where I would be today if I didn't have the paretns that I do...that love me so much & brought me up in a Christian home.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ A New Friend ]]

2007-02-10T08:36:00.000-05:00

Ok, so not all of y'all know the situation that happened recently with my friend Josh (my former crush). Well, frankly...it is something I am not going to go into because enough people know about it. I've let the situation go & I'm respecting the way my parents (mom & stepdad) feel about the whole thing. They just care for me...that's all. But I will let y'all know that...NO he did not ask me out, we did NOT go on a date, makeout, or anything. It was silly situation really that I don't agree with my parents on & neither does my dad. But oh well, neither Josh nor I are mad about it. We are just continuing to be really great friends. That is all there is to it. I've told him that I truely believe God has put him into my life for a reason & maybe it's to be a comforting friend. Because, seriously he's been a REALLY amazing friend to me and we've had some great talks. I've also learned several things from him & that's probably because he's 28...so he's been around the block a time or two more than I have. Which also brings me to the point that, I think I am finally over my crush on him. I mean, some of the feelings are still there. But they are pretty much gone. I figured out that he was just too old for me at this point in my life & NO it did not take this whole "situation" to make me realize that. But, that's what reinforced it. So, oh well...he's an awesome friend to me. I could not ask for better one right now.

Well, so that's not the "new friend" that the title of my blog entails that I am going to be talking about. I don't know if there is such a thing as moving on "too quickly" after getting over a crush on someone. Because...well...I think I maybe be fond of another certain someone. This time he is way more near my age. We've been talking on IM almost everyday about almost anything you can think of. He's so sweet, cute, funny, VERY outgoing, and a few other things. He says I'm shy when we talk in person but I'm telling him that I'm trying to get more outgoing. We've joked to each other saying, "You know you want me." and stuff and his responses have been very flirty. Ha ha...like he may have an interest back. So, we'll see. We are actually both at this point trying to get our focus & lives back on track with God before we try anything so, we'll see what happens when it comes to that point. For now, we are trying to get to know each other as best as possible. I am not completely sure if I do have a crush on him yet...we'll see if it develops. Also, YES Lorrie, I will tell you who it is. ha ha.

Talk to you soon.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ More Responsibilities ]]

2007-02-07T11:46:00.000-05:00

Ok so, my mom went back to work on Monday. She really seems to like it so far. She's working for the Eye doctor who did her laser surgery. He has two offices one local & 1 big one in Williamsburg. She is the Office Manager & seems to enjoy the job so far. She says she just has to get the hang of everything and it hasn't been too hard for her yet. So she has different hours now...which means everyone in our house has had to take on more responsibilites around the house to help mom keep it up & running.

I have taken on much more cleaning responsibilities which isn't my favorite thing to do but, it hasn't been so bad to tell you the truth. I mean it's good for me. I need to start training myself for when I am on my own & when I meet that great future husband of mine. ;-) I've also been helping with cooking dinner which I never used to do & I've been learning how to make things so who knows...I may even work up to making a whole meal for our family sometime soon. Who knows. I like the though of that though. I do want to seem like I am a lazy teenager. Cuz to tell the you the truth, that's what I usually act like & I don't want to be that way anymore. I want to be able to keep my house clean & cook when I am on my own withouth a room.

I guess this mean my next big project is cleaning my room...AGAIN...and keeping it that way. So, life in general is actually going pretty good. My friends have been great to met lately...they've put up with my venting about situations...and I want to thank them all for that. It's been truely amazing of them.

Well, I guess that is it for now. I am trying to update more often that I have been so y'all can know what is going on with me. I'll talk to ya later!

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Superbowl Fun ]]

2007-02-05T16:57:00.001-05:00

Yeah Colts!!!!! I knew they were going to win!! That was a really good game! I've never seen so many fumbles. lol.

The Superbowl party was so fun last night!! Jessica & I pigged out on food...talked with people...and hung out with good friends. We had a really nice time.

I finally got to have the talk with Josh that I needed to have about a certain situation. Which I don't feel like going into but...it's all good. We are great friends & always will be as long as possible. He doesn't agree with alot my parents thinking in the whole situation but oh well...we are getting over it & I'm respecting what they said so...

That's about all for now. My mom started going back to work today. So I have picked up more responsibilites. But, it hasn't been that bad so far. I'm done now...talk to y'all soon.

Leave me some comment & shout-outs!

-Christine

[[ Superbowl Weekend ]]

2007-02-02T22:01:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all! Not much going on...I am just really looking forward to this weekend. The Superbowl is this Sunday & I have never been more excited about it in my life. My friend & I are going to a Superbowl party @ my dad's church. It's going to be so much flippin' fun!! Plus, I get to see my certain good friend of mine that I haven't been able to talk to in a while...so I am also very excited about that. I am rooting for the Colts all the way baby!! Peyton Manning is gonna rock!! Anyways, that's all I really have to say. Y'all enjoy this music video I have posted...it's a song by Nickleback. It's a good video & song. Hope u like it!

See ya!

-Christine

Nickelback Videos | Movie Clips | Chicago Relocation

[[ It's February ]]

2007-02-01T14:34:00.000-05:00

Wow, I serioulsy cannot believe that it is already February. Time is flying by really fast this year already. It's amazing.

My stepdad is doing much better and has been home for about 1 week & 2 days now. He doesn't have all his strength back but, he's definately got his attitue back. lol. Which can be a good & a bad thing. Ha ha.

Not too much new going on with me lately. Just studying like usual. Getting ready for this exam. Not sure when I will be taking it yet. I recently made a decision that wasn't too wise & my parents didn't like it too much either the situation is pretty much over & I have nothing else to worry about. Also, a situation came with my crush...that has nothing to really do with him directly but that's pretty much over with too so, it's all good.

It's snowing a little bit hear today...suppose to turn into rain which kinda stinks. Oh well...whatever. I'm looking forward to Sunday cuz it's the Superbowl!! Yeah!! I'm cheering for the Colts all the way!! I'm going a Superbowl party @ mi pardre's church with my friend Jessica & we are gonna have tons fun.

Thanks to you all who have kept my family & I in your prayers. I really do appreciate it.

God Bless,

Christine

[ I was Tagged! ]

2007-01-30T12:15:00.000-05:00

Hey! Wow I haven't been on in a long while to update. I am very very sorry. Alot of things have been going on, especially with my crush situations which I don't feel like going into right now. But don't worry, we are still friends lol it has nothing to do with ourselves. Anyways, I don't have enough time to update right so I'm just gonna do my tag challenge.

I was tagged by Lorrie the other day. Now I have to tell you 6 weird things about myself.

1. When I eat peanuts or put ice in my drink or anything like that, I have to have an even amount before I eat it or drink. I dunno why.

2. I have to sleep with my bedroom door closed when I sleep at night. The house just feels creepy & wierd if I don't.

3. In the little container thingy that I have all my pens/pencils in, they all have to be pointing in the same direction. I don't have OCD but do have some OCD tendencies sometimes.

4. I make a mark off each date of the calendar before I go to bed. If I forget & go to bed and remember that I did not do it...I have to get up and do it or it will drive me crazy.

5. Lately, I cannot stand going without socks on my feet, around the house or what I'm going to bed. I'm usually always bare footed...but lately I just can't do it.

6. I must check my e-mail or get on the computer at least 1 time per day if not more. It's like an addiction. lol. There are times whey I can't even get on once for a whole weekend and I don't like it at all.

So, I'll try updating you soon and what has been happening with me! Bye!

-Christine

[[Update on Stepdad]]

2007-01-22T15:36:00.000-05:00

I am so sorry ya'll!! Life has just been crazy & busy lately and I have no had a chance to get on very much to tell you what has been going on. The times that I did try to get on here the site wouldn't work right. So, now I'm here and I owe y'all an update.

Last week was a pretty crazy week for us in our house. It all started on at 12:30 am on Tuesday morning. I still hadn't gone to bed which I should of but anyways...that night my stepdad had went to bed, his temperature was normal and everything seemed fine. All of a sudden he woke up and the whole bed started shaking. He was shivering! That's how cold he was! He was was so cold and shivering so bad that he could hardly breathe or talk. So, mom called the ambulance and they rushed him to the hospital. I had to stay home with my grandma and little brother because someone had to take care of him and take him to school.

I'm gonna make this long story as short as possible. They had to give him for fluids because he was dehydrated again...and they started running more tests on him. The took a look at his sinus from the beginning so they could rule that out...which they did. That's why I had been saying all along that none of it was his sinuses.

Anyways, so they found an abscess on his liver...Friday morning they did a biopsy on it so they could test it to see if it was cancerous or not. The results came back negative. Thank you God. So he has a tube in his back draining all the infection/drainage out of the abscess and has had a "pic line' inserted that he has to come home with...which is pretty much an IV that he'll have in at home that he will be getting his antibiotics through. The doctor says he'll have that in him for about 4 weeks.

He is looking so much better than he did a few days ago. Of course, he's still weak but, who wouldn't be after going through all that? The doctor did a final CT scan this morning to see how the abscess on his liver was looking...and if the infection was draining off. Which it was. We were hoping that he would come home today but, I just heard from my mom that the doctor came in and talked to him and told him it would probably be 1-2 more days so. He's looking alot better though so y'all just continue to keep him in your prayers. The Lord really has his hand on him. I know it.

God Bless,

Christine

[[Praise God!]]

2007-01-12T10:05:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone!

My stepdad came home from the hospital around 1:30 this morning. They did not find anything wrong with his gullbladder. But, they did an MRI and ultrasound on his abdomen to see if they would find anything. They found a spot on his liver that they though might be cancerous. So, they decided to do a CT scan so that they could take a closer look to confirm what was going on. After doing the CT scan, the doctor came in to let them know that the spot was NOT cancerous and it was something that could go away on its own. It's called a hemangioma, it's a noncancerous tumor of dilated blood vessels. It is nothing serious and should fix itself on its own.

Praise God! God is so good. The power of prayer really does work. I truely believe that he is fine because I had alot people praying for him last night. God is just so awesome and I could never thank Him enough. He still has the bad sinusitis part with the fever and all...but other than that. He is doing just fine. Thanks so much for your prayers!

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Stepdad Update ]]

2007-01-11T22:21:00.000-05:00

Hey! I have an update on my stepdad for ya.

He's been at the hospital for a while. They've run blood tests and x-rays on him. They've been giving him I.V. fluids because he is quite dehydrated. I just recieved word from my mom that they are giving him another bad of fluid right now and...are running a ultrasound on his gullbladder. They said that if they discover that it is his gullbladder instead of his sinuses...like they though all along....they will be admitting him tonight to the hospital and doing surgery tomorrow. I'm not sure what kind yet...I'm waiting for my mom to call and let me know what they are going to.

See I will keep you all updated!

Thanks so much for your prayers!!

-Christine

[[Prayers Needed]]

2007-01-11T16:00:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all!

I'd like to ask y'all to keep my stepdad (Jim) in y'all's prayers. He's been sick with a bad sinus infection since Christmas. He's been to 3 different doctors throughout the whole time. The previous doctor's visit they had to give him IV fluids because he was dehydrated and did some x-rays. The x-rays showed that his sinuses were completely blocked on one side and the side was blocked but not as bad. So, they put him on a much stronger antibiotic and he want back today for a follow-up.

I just heard from my mom that they are sending him over to Obici hospital to get some more tests run on him...because they said the antibiotic should have knocked out the infection by now. So, they are going to see if they can find out what is going on with him. The last few days he's been weak and they just really need to figured out what's going on with him. So please keep him in your prayers and I'll keep you all updated on what happens. Thanks so much!

-Christine

[ New Years Resolutions ]

2007-01-07T23:35:00.000-05:00

Ok...so we are already 1 week into the new year! Geeze...how time really flies. Seriously, before we know it...it's gonna be February!! Ahh!! Life just passes by way to fast!! I wish it would just slow down some.

A few things have happened to me already in this new year that I'm both happy about and not so happy about. I have so far kept my New Years resolution of losing weight...I have lost 3 lbs so far and next time I'm going to weigh myself is tomorrow morning so...hopefully that number will change soon.

My crush situation has definately turned in a sorta different direction. I don't want to go into too many details but...we went shopping together on Saturday and some other stuff and it was fun I must say. We had some good conversation but we didn't get into some of the conversations I wanted have but that's ok...there are 365 days in a year so I'm sure we have plenty of time for chit-chat. lol.

So ANYWAYS...we have had some really good talks about where things may or may not go with us and I've found out some things about him that I've been wanting to know and it gives me a whole new outlook on our situation. Things from his past...and just other stuff. About why he is so guarded when it comes to asking girls out and stuff. So, what I'm trying to say is...the way I want our relationship to go is probably not going to happen...not only because of our age difference...but because of other factors.

But we both really do care about each other and he is such an awesome/amazing guy and friend. Words could not describe what kind of friendship we have already. He so open and honest with me...and shows that he has already developed a trust in me which makes me feel good. So...we are good friends and I do still have a crush but I have a feeling that it won't last too much longer...maybe. We'll see. My life is God's hands. I just want to find my Mr. Right and I want him to find his Mrs. Right...I want to see him happy. That's all I care about.

So anyways, enought about that. It's long enough already so I'll update y'all again soon.

-Christine

[ The Good Life ]

2007-01-04T12:31:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone! Life has been good lately. There is definately nothing to complain about. What has happened to me you ask? Nothing...absolutely nothing. I have had very little stress this past week and it's been great. I'm getting back into my studying habits for nursing school...my brother is back in school...and it's great being home with my mother in the day and doing things that need to be done.

Y'all be keeping my stepdad in your prayers though. He has been sick ever since Christmas time. They say he has a bad sinus infection. He's finally starting to feel human again this week he says but...he's still feeling bad. He's been to 2 Doctors and is going to a 3rd one this afternoon. Hopefully they can get him better soon, he's never had one this bad before.

So what's up for the weekend? I'm gonna go see my daddy and go to church with him on Saturday night. Also, tomorrow evening I may be hanging out with...Josh at the mall! Yes, I am very very excited about this. He's orginally from California and has lived here over a year now and knows nothing about our malls so...I'm taking him. This is giving us a chance to talk more about him and everything else in our lives. That's why we orginally planned it so...it's gonna be fun I think.

I guess that's about it for now. Update again soon!

-Christine

[[ Happy New Year]]

2007-01-01T17:23:00.000-05:00

Happy 2007 Everyone!! YES...I know it has been FOREVER since I last updated...life has just been crazy busy and I haven't had alot of time to do much of my blogging on here.

How was everyones Christmas? Mine was good. I got some clothes, bath stuff, some CDs, and a few other things. My big gift for this year was a $330 VISA gift card from my mom & stepdad to go buy clothes & shoes with so I am REALLY excited about that! =) What girl wouldn't be?

My new years also went well. Ya'll know my crush Josh...lol...I talked to him @ like 7:00 that night and he said he had to do some stuff and he'd call me again later towards midnight. I was like, "Yeah right, you never do it when you say you will." He told me he was serious and that he would this time. So...I waited. Everyone went to bed like party poopers so I stayed up and watched the ball drop by myself. Well, I got in the bed and was having a little bit of trouble falling asleep and sure enough around 1:30...my cell phone rings...it's Josh. Ha ha...it was so funny. We talked for like...30 minutes and it was so fun to be up and talking to someone I like. It was a GREAT way to start off the new year. lol

Anyways, update on the crush situation...he has told me that he does like me...but with the age difference between us, we are not sure what is going to happen. We are leaving the whole situation in God's hands and let him have his way. I hope it's the way I want it to go. ;-) Ha ha, anyways, so I guess that's about it for now. I'll talk to y'all soon!

-Christine

[ I'm sooo sorry ]

2006-12-27T15:12:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone!
--Wow...it's been like forever since I last updated. I really really do owe y'all a big update on what's been going on with me. Because I have ALOT to say. I have updates on situations and how my holiday went & stuff. I will definately have a big update for y'all in the next few days.

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!!

-Christine

[[ Ha ha...Good Times ]]

2006-12-13T11:52:00.000-05:00

Ok wow. It's been a little bit since I last updated so I definately owe you all an update about what has been going on with me the past few days.

Well, I did go and take my Nursing licensure exam again. It was so flippin' hard!! I studied my tail off it was so hard. I told Josh the other day...it was so hard that when I got out to my car I just broke down crying. Everyone told me not to let it bother and me and that I passed. Well, I tried to being positive like everyone said...only to get my hopes up. I called the next morning to find out that I am not licensed, which means I did not pass. I was soooo upset. I couldn't believe it. I was going to have to go through this stress again. I'm trying not to let it bother me too much. I will not be going back to Thomas Nelson next semester so all I have to focus on is studying for my 3rd and FINAL time that I am taking this exam. I am just totally ready to start working and making money instead of having to ask my parents all the time...even though I do make some money working for my church.

Anyways, my week was sooo interesting, crazy, and great all at the same time. Dad got in a really bad car accident on Friday night. It was so bad that the whole front end of his car is totalled. It is NOT fixable. They would have to give him a whole new body on the front end...might as well give him a new car...so he's planning on getting a new car. It is by the grace of God that he lived...he said his life flashed before his eyes and it happened so fast. God is was definately watching out for him that day and is with me for much longer.

So, he doesn't have his own car and needed help so I drove him around places and let him use my car the whole weekend. Saturday night we went to church and it was good. I helped with the little kids in the back and it was actually a good night. We didn't have too many bad behaviors and it was somewhat quiet which is very unusual. Not alot of people were @ church. After church, Jeremy invited my Dad, Josh (my crush), and Pastor Freddy all out to dinner...so I ended up going to Olive Garden with Mary (jeremys wife), and Amber...and Mary's kids. It was acutally a pretty good time. Jeremy wanted to check out my dad's new place so I just had to meet them at his place. So I drive up in the driveway and guess who drives in behind me? Josh! Yeah! I didn't know he was coming too so I was a very happy camper. So they hung out our our house until 11:45 which was fun.

Sunday was the most crazy of all but I won't go into too many details. But I pretty spent most of the day with my friend and that night was our Christmas Banquet for church. It was sooo much fun! I have to tell ya. I played a trick on Josh that was priceless to me. I signed him up for the talent show (without him knowing it) to sing "Man, I Feel Like a Woman" by Shania Twain. When he was announced it....he went up on stage and was actually going to sing...but since our MC, Brian knew it was a joke I guess he didn't let him sing which stunk. The rest of the night went well. Josh, Jessica, and I joked around on each other the whole rest of the night. Josh kept teasing me...he offered to "kiss" me but then jerked away. I was upset...and he told me it was fun to tease me (it wasn't a real kiss ya'll...it was a wrapped chocolate kiss he had sitting on his mouth). Oh well, I would of gladly took it from him...it would of been close to a real kiss.

Anyways, it was such a fun night and Josh and I definately got a little bit closer. I acutally really do thing that he likes me but again...does not want to rush into feelings and I totally understand that. As of now, I am willing to wait until he is ready. Because I have 2 people this past weekend tell me that Him and I would make a cute couple. =) So we'll see what happens. I have asked God to give me the patience to see what will happen with us.

By the way, I gave Josh a Jeff Foxworthys, "You might be a redneck If..." 2007 calendar and surprised him by leaving it on his truck to find after the Christmas party. He loved it and he actually have me a HUG for it!! I was surprised cuz he had never hugged me before =) I loved that thought. Anyways, so that's about it for now. I'll let y'all know more as it comes.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Tomorrow Is the Day ]]

2006-12-06T09:32:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone!

Tomorrow is the DAY!! I'm going o take my Nursing Licensure Exam for the 2nd time tomorrow.I am very, very nervous! As anyone would be. I only have 2 classes today so I'm trying to spend my morning relaxing and doing whatever other stuff that I need to do before I start doing more studying for the rest of the day. I'm not gonna be studying as intensely as other days because it's the day before and I don't want to burn myself out.

I take it at 9:00 am tomorrow. So keep me in your prayers. I should be able to call in and get my results on Friday morning so...I'll keep y'all updated!

Thanks for your support and prayers!

~*Christine*~

[[ One Final Week ]]

2006-12-04T12:06:00.000-05:00

Yes, I am very happy to announce that this week is my FINAL week of this semester!!!! I am so darn happy...you have no idea. No more classes...studying...early morning hours...essays...quizzes...tests...none of that until January! I thought this week would never ever come but it is FINALLY here! Thank God!

Next week is exam week but I only have to go in 2 days out of the whole week! Monday for my Algebra & English Composition exam stuff. Then on Wednesday for my Biology 101 exam...and that's it! Cuz my Bio 101 lab exam is this Friday! Yeah!! I am so exstatic! The only thing is...this Thursday is my Nursing Licensure exam which I am VERY nervous about. But, I am believing that I will do better this time and I'll be trusting God more than ever. I have alot of people praying for me and I will have alot of people to call when I get my results...hopefully on Friday. But yes, I will definately let y'all know on here what happens.

Well, I guess that's about all I have to say right now. Really nothing going on right now. We may be selling the puppies and a few of the dogs...which will be kind of a good thing but I won't go into details why right now.

Talk to y'all soon!

Much Love,

Christine

[[ My Feelings & Emotions ]]

2006-12-01T12:37:00.000-05:00

Yeah, so I don't know if it is the time of the year or what but...I am going crazy with all kind of emotion here lately and I do not know if that is the way it is supposed to be or not.

Here it is...right near the end of the semester. Next week is our last week of classes for the semester and I only have to come in on the days that I have an exam the following week! Sounds easy like I don't have much left right? WRONG! On top of finishing up my semester I'm trying to spend every spare moment I have to study for Nursing Licensure exam which I am taking for my 2nd time on December 7th (next Thursday). Ugh! I feel so stressed out about all this and I'm only 19! I've been told I am not "supposed to be" stressed. Well, try to do everything I'm doing...then tell me if you'd be stressed or not! I'm really scared/nervous about taking this exam again. I'm trying to keep myself confident and positive and do the best I can. I was talking on the phone with my friend Josh yesterday and he says, "I don't envy you at all. That's a hard test." Well, I know that's for darn certain. Nobody envies what I am doing at this point! Hopefully, after I take my exam...everything will calm down and I will be stress free until the semester begins in January.

I also told myself about my whole recent crush situation that I wouldn't take it hard. Well, I didnt take it hard necessarily. But I was still pretty upset when finding out he didn't like me back...ya know? He said to me, "I know. It sucks when you like someone and they don't like you back." No joke Sherlock! I mean....geeze...what does he think he did to my spirit?? I was out at the store last night, and I thought about the whole situation and I just wanted to let out a big ol' cry. I really think that would of helped me to feel better...but I couldn't, I was in the store. I am trying not to let the whole thing bother me though. We still talk on the phone every now and then...we talk at church and there is never a dull moment. We can always find something to talk about. There are never those awkward silences on the phone like there usually are when I talk to guys on the phone. He's definately different from any guy I've known. There isn't that one thing on their mind. I'm glad that he's willing to get to know me...hopefully...there is hope for us in the future. If not, then I'm willing to stay just friends for life. Cuz that's what I'll have to settle for.

Lately I've felt that every aspect is my life is not where I want to it be right now. I mean, I am very thankful for the life I have...growing up in a Christian home...a family who loves me...a great education...etc. But, I just feel like I need to change alot of things in my life...my life needs some kind of a transformation. I would definately like to improve physically...go on a diet and lose some weight. Not only for the sake of wanting to be attractive to others but to also feel good about myself. I want to look and feel healthier than I do.

Emotionally, I want to try to learn to control my emotions better. I mean my anger...and impatience. Because I can get annoyed very easily...and sometimes I show it way may than I need to. Then...spiritually, I am not with God where I want to be in my relationship with Him. I have not talked and spend time with God as much as I should lately and I want to get into a really good relationship with God like I never have before.

Also I would like to improve the way I take care of things...cleaning my room better...certain aspects of me physically...keep my car cleaned out...and all that. I want to look and feel responsible.

I guess that's enough about me to tell to you all right now. I could go on and on. Talk to you later!

Much Love,

Christine

[[Crush Update]]

2006-11-29T10:06:00.000-05:00

Ok...so I have a big update on my crush situation. You see...as you know...it's been on my mind for the longest time...whether he likes me back or not. Well, it got to the point for me that I could not take it any long. So, I did something that most of my friends would never expect me to do. I sent him a long online message telling how I feel about the whole thing. That is something I do NOT do...it takes alot of courage for me to do something like this. Here is what I said...

Ok...so this has been on my mind ALOT lately and I just really want to get it off my chest. My dad told me the other day that he told you that I like you. He said that you didn't say nothing about it. I was kind of upset @ first that he told you but then I got over it. I was just wondering what you think about what he said? and what did he exactly say? I mean I've sorta got the feeling and assumed that you are not interested in me in that way. If you are not, that is totally cool and fine with me. I can not force you to like me...and if you do not...I promise you will not hurt my feelings. I'd really like to stay friends with you because you are such a great guy and have been a great friend to me so far. I just needed to get this off my chest because I just want to stop waiting for trying so hard. If you wanted to wait and see if you started to develop a feeling for me as such then I would I'm not saying that I wouldn't wait. I just am new at this and I don't want to set myself up for heartache so I'd rather know now than try really hard and get hurt later. I actually thought my age was why I felt like you didn't like me but I don't think so anymore. Anyways, I guess I'm done letting out all that I had to say. I can't wait to hear what you have to say. Remember I still like you as a friend no matter what happens you are an awesome guy. -Christine

I thought it was sweet and it felt SOOOOO good to get it all of my chest. I knew I would get a response back soon. Sure enough I did. This is what he said...

well ms christine i have had a feeling for awhile that you like me..it duznt bother me.. matter of fact i think you are a pretty neat lady, i admire your strength in christ and relationship with your dad..its awesome.. id like to get to know you better...you are right about my feelings, cant say i dont like you, i guess just not ""like that"" at this ppoint ...really havent known you long enough i guess... i have been burnt in the past by rushing into feelings, especially with someone who hasnt had much experience..honestly im not very good at the whole dating thing either..the fact that you mentioned it shows your maturity and self confidence.. i definately think we need to keep talking and hang out because i enjoy hanging with you.. does this make any sense??

I was kind of upset at first but I was kind of relieved at the same time. Because I totally knew exactly what he meant and he was absolutely right. We should definately get to know each other better and who knows...there could be home for us in the future. We talked for about another hour after that and we had some really good conversation. He is not going to let me let this whole situation affect how we interact with each other now. I told him...NO no no...it definately wouldn't. Because I want to stay friends because he is a really great guy...one of the best I have ever known. So, yes I am someone hurt...but very very happy and relieved at the same time. I am so glad that we are going to get to know one another alot more and we'll just have to see where life take us.

He's such a jokster and I love it. Sometimes guys can be better friends than girls sometimes so that's why I am really excited to see where life is going to take us in our friendship. I think we are going to have alot of fun. Who knows? Maybe he'll become my best guy friend. Because the one I had...I do not see anymore and we sorta drifted apart so...we'll see.

Much Love,

Christine

[ Facts of Me ]

2006-11-27T12:12:00.000-05:00

Ok, so I have been tagged by a good friend and what I have to do is list 10 interesting facts about me...things that have happened to me...or whatever...things people may not know or surprise to know about you. I know this is similar to one you may have done before but it's still fun to see what is something new that you can come up with.

[1]-- I like some gross things that most girls don't. Like, blood does not bother me...watching hunters skin a deer...dissecting a cat in highschool...things of that nature. Some of it I find fascinating or just cool to watch.

[2]-- I once took ballet lessons for only 1 day and never went back.

[3]-- I have always been a tiny bit afraid of the dark. It is not as much so now...but there is still a tiny phobia there. I prefer falling asleep with my TV on. Sometimes I freak out if I wake up and the lights are off because the electricity went out or something.

[4]-- I can be OCD about some things. But, if you looked at how messy my bedroom usually is...you would not believe me. Like...for example...if I am eating something like M&Ms...I have to be putting and even amount of them in my mouth or I can't take it. It's wierd.

[5]-- Even though I do not like odd numbers...one of my favorite numbers is 13. I am not superstitious about Friday the 13th or anything. I just like the number.

[6]-- One of my biggest fears is never finding that special someone. Seriously, I do NOT want to be single the rest of my life.

[7]-- Even though I have small VW Beetle...it can still take my the longest time to wash and clean out my car.

[8]-- I have a total of 14 pets. 1 cat named Sammy, 1 pug named Roscoe, and 12 hungting dogs all named... Hoss, Boss, General, Momma, Red-Head, Buck, Beaver, Baby, First Sarge, Jenny Lee, Superman, and Fat Girl.

[9]-- I *HEART* New York City! I can't wait to go there again. I first went there on my Senior Trip in early 2005. I went to the top of the Empire State Building...saw the Statue of Liberty...sited Regis Philbin...and much more!!

[10]-- I have never been skydiving but I think I would like to try it sometime. I've also never broken a bone in my body either so...ha ha we'll see.

Ok so there ya go...maybe u learned something new today. I tagged some of y'all and you know who you are so...get to it!!

Much Love,

Christine

{ My Holiday Weekend }

2006-11-26T18:08:00.000-05:00

My Thanksgiving Holiday went pretty well. We left at about 9:00 on Wednesday and ran some errands and ate breakfast at Chick-fil-a. We left there about 10:00 and we were on our way to Ashburn. I know I said we were going to go shopping at Potomac Mills but we never made it there. :-( Mom wanted to go but we just went on straight to my stepdad's aunts house. It took about 4 1/2 hours to get there. Which isn't bad. Because we did hit any back traffic until we reached Washington D.C.

We had a good Thanksgiving. It was good to have all the family there and I got a little bit closer to my aunt while I was there. We drank way TOO MUCH Dr. Pepper...ha ha. I also learned how to play pool which I found to be alot of fun. I'm not that good yet but I bet with practice I can improve. The ride home on Thursday was kind of miserable because we were so darn tired and I wasn't feeling so good. My little brother also hadn't felt good pretty much the whole week so his Thanksgiving really wasn't that good for him.

Friday I went over to help my dad with moving to his new place. Guess who was there to help? Josh! Yes, I did know he was going to be there so it was not a suprise. Ha ha...we had a lot of fun. He kept picking on me along with my dad...so...we did have alot of fun talking. After he left I was kind of bummed because we had all had so much fun that morning but oh well. So the rest of the day...dad and I went shopping. I got a new hairdryer that I desperately needed...and looked around at other places. Dad got him some new clothes.

Saturday was pretty good to. I got to sleep in a bit and then dad and I did some cleaning up before going out and doing some more shopping. But we didn't buy anything. We were just looking for stuff that he needs for his house in the near future. I am really liking his new place. It's nice and a good size for him. We went to the movies and saw Denzel Washington's new movie, DeJavu...it was really good. Go see it! Anyways, we went to church and the sermon and praise & worship was REALLY good. I really enjoyed it. The one down thing about it was...my crush was not there. He wasn't able to make it. But oh well. I got over it I guess.

Today we went to church and afterwards had my moms side of the family over to celebrate a belated turkey day together. We drew our names for Christmas...this was my 1st year in the drawing along with my other 2 cousins that are my age. I got my cousin Jay who is a couple months younger than me and he wants a Target gift card so that's easy enough.

Guess what I found out?! My crush now knows that I like him!! Guess who told him? My dad! Oh well I guess I kind of see it as a good thing. Because now if he likes me back or whatever...he'll take that information and put it to good use. So, we'll see. I'll keep you posted. Gotta go back to school tomorrow...ugh! What a short break that was. Good thing the semester is almost over. I'll stop here.

God Bless,

Christine

Happy Holiday!

2006-11-21T09:20:00.000-05:00

Ok...we are leaving tomorrow to go to D.C. for Thanksgiving. My stepdad has family in that area. So we are leaving tomorrow so we can up to Potomac Mills and do some shopping. We are also going to meet up with my brothers godparents while we are there. Then Thursday going over to family's house for some good ol' Thanksgiving food and fun. We are coming back on Thursday and my dad is moving on Friday. So I have a busy rest of the week ahead of me. If I don't talk to any of y'all before I leave tomorrow...have a Happy Thanksgiving!

God Bless,

Christine

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