Risty's Diary (Christina)

Howdy Risty,
No wonder you have turned to biking the gas is about
$3.30-$3.50 and not only that I feel the gas disapears quicker
like a 1/2 a tank used to last about 3-4 days worth of running
around and now I go to walmart and back and it's close to empty
again geeesh,but with 4 kids 1 being a baby we have to deal with gas
plus hubby works 40 minutes away.
Anyway I hope you enjoy your holiday weekend,How are you feeling
today?Tammy
 
Well, I took the tape off the stitches yesterday and today I'm more sore than usual. I don't know if it was from taking it off, or how I slept, but it's more tender. Nothing too horrible though.

Sara - the bike only came in 2 colours, and I want silver. I didn't get a call today, so I should tomorrow, and if not, I will call tomorrow. I should get the bike sometime next week, so I'm excited.

Tom - thanks! It is healing pretty good. No infections or anything, just a bit tender. I know biking will be good for me, that's the main reason I'm doing it (second is the gas, lol).

Sun - I know, the gas here is ridiculous. Once I get my bike and get used to riding more and get more fit, then I'll try and not use my car if I don't have to at all.

Tammy - I agree, the gas does seem to run out faster :p I just think we get busier and drive more and don't even realize it! Ah well, what can ya do! I'm gonna do what I can to reduce driving as much as possible!
 
Can't wait to hear about/see the tattoo you decide on Risty. I dont have any myself and at this stage not planning on any. I met a guy years ago (a bike rider while on my bike coincidentally) who was literally covered with tats from basically head to toe. He had just a few more spots to work on before he wouldv'e been fully covered. Unfortunately he moved back to DC right after we met. He was FINE FINE FINE. Looked like a prep school boy from the neck up (white blond hair/blue eyes), which didn't match the tats at all, then he had a completely cut up slim/muscular/tight tight tight body. What a reminder! LOL

Hope you're weight loss is going well and you're feeling better!
 
Don't forget to maintain the bike properly... take care of the chain. If not you could be spending a lot of money on a bike that won't last you very long.
 
woot congrats on decided to get a new bike.
Now we will have to do a cycling challenge to cycle from one place to another since we have so many new bikers!
 
Well, I had a good day until it came to late last night (9 o'clock). I was just really upset over a bunch of things and so I cooked up some pasta and ate it... so dumb!

What I was upset about (which Adam already knows) is that years ago I was in school to become a nurse (an RN) and almost halfway through the 2nd year (it's a 4 year course) I quit. There was a lot going on in my life at the time. Just before I quit nursing, I broke up with my fiance. I think that had a lot to do with it. I was really upset, my whole family was angry and hated me, etc etc. I did a lot of stupid things just before that time, and I think with everything, I just couldn't handle it.

I thought I was ok with my decision to quit, but not too long after I knew I wasn't, however, I tried convincing myself it was for the best. Now I'm absolutely livid with myself and I hate that I quit. The worst thing is I quit before I got to try the stuff I REALLY was looking forward to (peds, maternity, psych and op room). I mean, how stupid can you be to quit before trying what you looked forward to!

So now I'm wanting to try and get back in. Everytime I'm at work I get more upset because all it does is remind of what I'm not doing and what I could have been by now. When I do my dictatyping, hearing all those medical words and things just drives me nuts because I want to be in school and learning more about them and becoming a nurse.

So that's what I've been dealing with lately. I let my eating comfort me last night, but it only made it worse, because after I ate that pasta I was like... what am I doing?! *sigh*

Now my only worry is that if I do apply, that I don't get in. I think I can apply in October for the next year. What if they see my quitting as a negative and not pick me because of it? What will I do if I don't get in? Should I apply at other universities? Am I willing to move? Is my bf willing to move? AHHH!

Sorry for the rambling I just had to get this off my chest.
 
I eat pasta too when I need comfort food. I'm sorry you had so much going on in your life...causing you to break off your engagement and leave school. Your parents were mad at you for breaking up with your fiance?

Try not to stress about school...you can absolutely apply for this next semester, and you will be accepted at some point. If this alternate route has made you realize how much you want to be a nurse, then it's good that things happened the way they did. I always wish I had done everything differently but that doesn't get me anywhere, and I'm trying to look at the positive, even though I can't help but think that I could be done by now if I had just done well the entire time. Admissions will take your record into consideration, but it will not prevent you from being accepted. Everyone I know has had outside issues affect their schooling, yet two of my best friends are in nursing programs, one in Florida, one in Michigan. Your program will work with you to help you succeed. I flunked all my courses during a year in college as a result of my parent's divorce. I've decided to be an RN as well and I have no doubts that I'll be accepted to the program eventually. Apply, volunteer, work hard, and you will be accepted. I know that you know all this...I sort of have to remind myself too sometimes that's why I'm rambling.

Comfort eating sucks. I know that commisserating doesn't help you at all, but I don't know what else to say other than I do it too, and I hope at some point we'll be able to knock it off and be able to resist. I think that we will. :) It's okay, I'm sorry you have so much on your mind...just don't be so hard on yourself.
 
Risty said:
So that's what I've been dealing with lately. I let my eating comfort me last night, but it only made it worse, because after I ate that pasta I was like... what am I doing?! *sigh*
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Hey--life is rough. We all make mistakes. I eat all the time for reasons other than I'm really hungry! I hate that about myself. But we're all here to support one another and make sure that each other knows that. So forgive yourself, you ARE NOT DUMB, and it is OK to start over--over and over again! The point is to not give up and to be happy. If sometimes happiness is a plate of pasta, then SO BE IT. Ok?!?! You are trying again--to lose a fiance is a lot to lose. I hope you are Ok now. Know that you are loved!'

~hugs~
 
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Now my only worry is that if I do apply, that I don't get in. I think I can apply in October for the next year. What if they see my quitting as a negative and not pick me because of it? What will I do if I don't get in? Should I apply at other universities? Am I willing to move? Is my bf willing to move? AHHH!

Sorry for the rambling I just had to get this off my chest.
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Sounds like a scene I've gone through before (and still am!) and it will get better. Think about it on your own and then sit down with your boyfriend and see what can be done. Maybe there's a closer university you can go to so you wont have to move. And when it comes to applying theyre not out to make you feel bad and they dont want to not accept you, they want to! Your experience before and then your coming back to give it another chance will only make you look more motivated to go through the program. Maybe you can set up an appointment with an admissions counselor and talk to them so they can help settle your nerves and help you get everything together?:)


You can do it, we all know you can :)
 
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Hey thanks Sara, Curvie, and Drywit.

I know I shouldn't be so hard on myself but it's so hard not to. I mean, I could be an RN by now had I not quit, and by me quitting that might prevent me from being accepted. I just want to get in so bad and get it started.

There is a school here in town, I was thinking of maybe applying to other ones too as a back up. However, it would be hard to move, try and find a part time job, have my bf find a job, etc etc. At least this way if things go bad with money we have family here.

I called the school yesterday and I made an appointment with one of the school councelor/administation/whatever you call them people, lol. My appointment is next weds at 10:30. My mom is going to take me there, I don't like driving and I definately don't want to drive up there by myself and try to deal with the parking and being in the right area. So she's taking me. She and my grandma are so happy that I'm wanting to get back in nursing.

The only problem is I missed the deadline for the coming year (deadline was Feb) so I have to apply in October for the year after. So, if I apply in October, I won't find out until well into March, April, maybe even May. So I won't know until a year from now if I got in for 2008.

I am so impatient about this but I have no choice. I will talk to the lady at the meeting and see if there's anything I can do that will improve my chances at getting in. I know my high school grades are good (I did get in the first time) hopefully I'll get in this time. But I want to ensure that I can do everything possible to get in.

OH and this is so kewl! My little sister is thinking about taking the RN course too. She's in grade 11 now, so next year she'll be in her final year, which is when she would apply for nursing, so if she did decide to go into nursing, and if we both get accepted, we'd be in the same course! That would just be the most awesome thing ever! I should double check with her the courses she took, because I know what's needed and I don't think she took Chem and you need chem 11.

So I'm excited and scared and impatient. I want to get in so bad and I don't want to be rejected. I hope it all works out!
 
Risty that's awesome that you made that appt! It could turn out to be a good thing that you have a bit of time before you find out about the acceptance. Because when you start the program, I hear that it's really strenuous and time-consuming. You made the first step and the advisor will help you to develop a plan of action, and you can carry it out from there. That is so exciting! Good for you, and I love it that you and your sister could be in the program together. How nice it would be to be able to study with her. You can keep each other motivated and focused. Did you enjoy the first two years of the program? Ok I hope you have a beautiful day ;o)
 
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Hi Risty! I think that's great that you're going after your nursing degree again. You are one of the lucky few who really feel passionate about their career choice and know what they want to do.

Given that you have plenty of time to apply for the 2008 program now that you've missed deadlines, I strongly think you should apply to a bunch of programs JUST IN CASE you dont get back into your prior school. If nursing is this important to you, then you dont want one school to determine whether you make this your career or not. Worry about the logistics regarding money and boyfriend way down the line in 2008. First try to make sure you're getting in somewhere. I would apply to at least 3 or 4 different schools to avoid any chance that you wont get in somewhere. In the US some schools start with Fall and Winter classes so not sure if any other schools are starting a class sooner than 2008.

I'm surprised they're making you start completely over and not applying any credits from your prior time there. They applied many of my credits from my prior school when I transferred. Now that you've put your
 
Becoming an R.N. is an excellent idea. You look pretty young in your avatar. It's definitely not too late for you to go back to school. I know it sucks to be a poor student, but when I see how they need R.N.s in every state of the USA and every province/territory of Canada and even overseas...I think you could go anywhere in the world in that profession!

When I had my gall bladder out, a nurse in the operating room told me she just came back from Saudi Arabia, where she met R.N.s from all over the world. She's writing a book and each nurse from a different part of the world will contribute chapters.

Another nice thing about that profession, is you can be clinical for however long you want and then you can go administrative. You can get your master's degree, and work in so many different types of areas. YOU GO Risty!!!
 
Ha Ha Ha - Christina my dear - I hate to break the news to you but you are human ya know...sometimes the decisions we make hastingly come back and bite us in the ass...you were young and going through stuff , couldnt handle it and quit no biggie -it is the past and this is the present and there is no need to beat yourself up over it - you are taking action and that is what is important...
 
how exciting, it's so great that you made the move to make an appointment already! Sounds like youve got some great support around you now, the possibility of going with your sister sounds like fun :)

you can do it!
 
Risty,

Sorry I haven't been here (mad busy). I am so proud of your determination and willingness. Its awesome you made the appointments and talked to them. Too bad you passed the deadline...but think of it this way, its a good way to save up money and catch up on some reading (right now I'm reading a medical terminology book...just for fun :eek: )

I hear from people nursing is tough. They are hard on you for the first 2 years, trying to weed out the individuals that aren't fit for it. You already have the experience and the exposure. So, the first 2 years should be easier then compared to the new people now entering. (or maybe they would transfer the credits? not sure how the process works)

I am so glad you have decided to pursue school again. And as one of the posters wrote, you are still young, and it is the best time to come back! (you don't have a family, kids, and a full time yet).

Don't feel depressed. You are really making the step in the right direction.

We are all supporting you!

edit: how was the movie /snickers
 
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