My Bucket List

I (like many others) have a list of things that I wish to experience before I die. My bucket list is unique to me, and it is something that I'm rather proud of. Here is my bucket list (only the things I have not accomplished):

1. See Paramore live.
2. Learn to SCUBA dive.
3. Learn to surf.
4. Gaze at the stars for an hour.
5. Get a tattoo from Kat Von D.
6. Go to Hawaii.
7. Go to Europe.
8. Ride a camel.
9. Upload a video to Youtube.
10. Have tea and eat cucumber sandwiches.

Here are some things that I've accomplished from my bucket list:

1. See Jack Johnson live.
2. Sleep in a hammock.
3. Learn to snowboard.

In the midst of coming up with my bucket list, I have thought of a bunch of cool things that I have done, that I would have put on my bucket list had I thought of them before I experienced them. Maybe I'll post those another time.

What caused me to think about blogging my bucket list was 1.) My friend Katie blogged about hers and I thought it made an intriguing blog topic, and 2.) My desire to ride a camel. I want to ride a camel because I am very interested in ancient Egypt, and I think it would be very cool to ride an animal as exotic as a camel. I'm sure if I ever ride a camel, I will blog about it.

Until next time!

First time for everything

Hi everyone! No followers yet, but I'm still optimistic! This blog at least keeps me occupied a bit!

So, this evening is my first 12-hour shift at the hospital. I'm a little nervous. I had plenty of clinical experiences in nursing school, but this is the real world and I'm getting paid now, so I want to do a good job. I also want my patients to feel well taken care of. Luckily, I'm going to have an awesome preceptor to help me. She seems super nice, and I look forward to learning from her.

I can think of countless experiences that I've had in the past that have made me nervous before they happened. My first date, piano recitals, plays, exams, and many more. I keep telling myself that all of this stuff turned out okay, so tonight will too. But don't think I'm just a bundle of nerves--I'm also excited to be starting this new chapter in my life. I really look forward to learning more about nursing.

Hopefully I'll be able to post sometime tomorrow about my first night of patient care, but I probably won't because I'll be sleeping in preparation for work tomorrow!

Until next time, peace out!

So I'm new to this whole thing...

Well hey, everybody! I'm Jess.

No one knows I'm starting this blog. I just figured I'd do it and see if anyone ever reads it or follows it or anything. I have a crazy life, so I figure maybe something I say can hit home for somebody, who knows?

So seeing as the hour is late and this is my first ever post, how about I just do a general introduction to myself, and we'll call it a night?

Some things about me:
1. I am a Christian who takes my relationship with Jesus seriously.
2. I love music! I'm constantly listening to it (even right now), and my taste is pretty eccentric.
3. I really like to watch movies. Netflix is my friend.
4. I have a bucket list, and I'm well on my way to crossing stuff off of it! Unfortunately, it gets longer all the time.
5. I am an only child. Enough said about that.
6. My favorite place on earth is the Outer Banks of North Carolina. I would go there all the time if I could.
7. I'm a bookworm.
8. I just got a new car; it's a 2010 Toyota Yaris four-door sedan. The color is specified as jade sea metallic.
9. I'm really short; 5 feet, 1.25 inches to be exact.
10. I am currently addicted to Sonic's cherry limeade. I should attend a support group.

Okay, so that's just a few things. More stuff will come up later, I'm certain of it. In the mean time, I'm just going to tell you (whoever you are) a little bit about my week.

I recently graduated from nursing school as an RN, so I started a new job this past week. I am working at a hospital that is located about an hour away from my house, and I'm working the telemetry unit there. So far I really like it. Everyone is super nice.

Another thing that happened this week: I totaled my previous car. I had a 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, and it is no more. Hence, the new car mentioned above.

Friday was pretty exceptional. I saw Jack Johnson live in VA Beach. He is amazing in concert, and I recommend any fan going out to see him. Just don't sit behind obnoxious drunk people like my friends and I did. :(

Saturday I received my American Eagle order in the mail, and I got a new car. Pretty pimpin' day!

And that brings us to today (well really yesterday because it's after midnight), Sunday. I heard a pretty great sermon at church, and I got all dolled up to go to a fantastic couple's post-wedding reception. They got married in Tulsa, so they had a shindig down here in VA for the people who couldn't make the trip. Follow all that with watching instant movies on Netflix, reading my latest Amelia Peabody mystery by Elizabeth Peters, and creating a blog, and we've got a pretty great night!

Until next time (I work the next two nights)!

-Jess

P.S. Hopefully I'll have something more exciting/thought provoking next time! Also, please don't steal my photos; these are pictures that I've taken myself, and I wouldn't appreciate it if I found them somewhere else on the internet or something. Thanks, peeps!