Whew....Exhausting!

Well just as I thought Christmas was here and gone before I even realized it.  It was nice Sarah and Josh were home and we had the whole family back together again. They also brought their 3 dogs which made things very interesting!! We were with both families on Christmas Eve because I was supposed to work on Christmas day.  However I received a phone call that morning around 5:30am saying do not come in.  We only had six little kiddos in the hospital for Christmas Day.  So I pretty much lounged around with Timmy all day it was very nice and relaxing. 

The day after Christmas was quite a weird day. I woke up went to work and then started to feel ill.  I ended up passing out in front of everyone (doctors, nurses, families.....). They were unable to arouse me for 30 seconds, my pupils were dilated and non-reactive. So I then found myself in the ER at Barnes getting blood work, EKG, IV fluids, d-sticks...... My heart rate was 42 and my blood pressure was 92/48. They didn't find anything wrong with me after I recovered and they sent me home. So I am hoping that will never happen again. I was actually pretty afraid when I heard my heart rate, I guess knowing too much of what could be going wrong.  I have felt fine since then just really sore from falling. Let's just say that I am hoping that 2009 is a better year for me when it comes to health issues!!! I'm done with 2008.

Happy Birthday to me!!!!!

So yesterday was my 29th Birthday and It was a great day filled with things that make me tick.  For those of you that know me it is things like, FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOD & RELAXATION.....I'm a pretty simple girl.. Who loves getting pampered. Well the day began with my mom bringing me breakfast in bed, then I had a massage at Stone water Spa at Frontenac, then lunch with Timmy, home to take a nap, then dinner at my mom's house with a fire and a good chick flick. Now tonight Timmy and I are having dinner at Sydney Street Cafe and then to look at the lights at our proposal spot. AHHHH life is good...

However since I am 29 I can not help but think about next year the big 30! Ahh There are a few things I hope to have attained by then but they are completely out of my control so I guess that is what is so frustrating for me! Oh well... I can run but I can't hide. I do not feel old until someone asks me how old I am then I find myself dancing around the number. Now I know why my grandma says 29 every time some one asks her how old she is.  So I am hoping that 29 is my year!!

One thing I have to say is that I am truly blessed to be surrounded by people who unconditionally love  me and bless me by their very presence.

Way too busy of a time of the year to have a birthday.  Sarah and Josh are on their way here with their 3 dogs...Yes 3 she just got a new one a few weeks ago.  She is hilarious between wanting dogs, horses and kids she will be a busy girl.  Hannah is home from her study abroad program for a few weeks which is amazing.....

I work on Christmas Day which is a downer but I think of my patients that are stuck in the hospital sick on Christmas Day so maybe I can bring cheer to them and make them smile.  Isn't that really what Christmas is about. I am blessed so that I can be a blessing!

Afterthoughts!!

Wow, Thanksgiving has been here and gone!! It was super busy. we spent the day with Timmy's family and then I flew to Texas to see Sarah and her new house. It was really a great time but it as just way too short and actually kind of cold for Texas. Figures it would be since I was there. Anyway she will be back for Christmas which is like right around the corner. It was weird being away from Timmy though....I kind of hated that.......

Other than that finals next week, working and sitting by the fireplace trying to keep warm...that pretty much sums up my November!