I woke up this morning and found that Kibo was shedding blood... either she initially hurt herself on the ramp to the basking station that broke (again.. that thing is on its last legs) and then Shin reacted like a shark and took a nip at her, or else Shin just got hungry and attacked unprovoked. (The lady I talked to when I called the vet said that the latter was entirely possible and happens often.) ANYWAY! I have a hurt turtle on my hands:( I decided not to take her to the vet... it would be very expensive, and I just don't think what they would do would be worth it... Shin and Kibo are separated for the time being. Kibo is getting around just fine, so I'm just hoping that her two missing toes and the bite out of her shell don't get infected... EEK
In better news, I got my a/c fixed last week! A friend of a friend that fixes cars from his home gave me a super sweet deal! It was $300 less than the dealer was going to charge for replacing just the clutch, and he replaced the entire compressor. Um, thanks be to God! And God bless David Terry's business!!
Still no real leads on jobs. I've spent too much time the last week or so compiling narrative responses about "why I can deliver professional nursing care" or something equally broad and ambiguous like that, for the VA in Phoenix. I'm really hoping that it works out because something clicked this last week and I'm feeling more at home here than ever before. And for the first time, I feel like leaving here would be rather hard! BUT nursing experience is first on the priority list... I think.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
is it really the middle of May?!
So, as far as my car... first of all, I was very wrong to say in my last post that my freon was gone. I did not know that; I just knew that my a/c was blowing out hot air! And after several people said, "I wonder if they stole your freon," I started to adopt that as my explanation. BUT it appears they did not tinker with anything under the hood. (I still can't even figure out how they started the car... did they toe it into Phoenix?) And I took Rhonda the Honda (yes, this whole episode has taught me that she needed a name) in for an a/c inspection and it turns out that the problem is that the clutch is not engaging and I need a new a/c clutch. Unfortunately this costs more than just replacing freon.
But I would like to point out that the a/c clutch breaking probably was not caused by someone stealing my car... it probably was going to happen to me last Wednesday anyway. I know from the police that those cars are often found but usually not in such good condition, but I'm guessing that my a/c being broken made my car less desirable. Could it be that the timing of my a/c breaking happened just so that it saved me from being without a car for a long time, or having to fix more necessary parts, or get a new car entirely? I think God has a great sense of humor! Who would have thought I'd be so grateful for my a/c breaking during the hottest May I've experienced?? I'm not sure when I'll get the a/c fixed... but I am just smiling at this situation for some reason.
I have two pics from facebook of the wedding... though I do hope there are more soon:) I love this one of Kimmie and Eric from the five minutes he was in his penguin suit.
And here's James and me... again, I hope for more pics, but this is what I've got for now.
As far as jobs go, I've started applying outside of hospitals in Phoenix, being more aggressive with nursing homes here, and looking to hospitals outside of the area. No news yet. Believe me, when I get a job, you will know!
Last night Jessica graduated! YAY! And they had an extra ticket and I didn't have to work so guess who got to attend the ASU commencement ceremony? Me. And guess who gave the commencement address? The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama! WAHOO!! I saw the President! He was a very small dot across the football field, but still:) He gave a very inspiring speech. He talked about how great this accomplishment was for all the graduates, but that they shouldn't stop there... none of us should, we should always be pushing ahead, there is more to do. He talked about the "more to do," all the problems in our country and world that we can help change... economically, socially, in the education system.... I'm sure my idea of how to fix these problems, not to mention my motivation for change, is very different. But it was a very good speech:)
The puppies are so big! They were born three weeks ago... at which point I could easily hold one in the palm of my hand.... now they've more than doubled in weight.. and size! Little Number 1 licking my hand... awww
But I would like to point out that the a/c clutch breaking probably was not caused by someone stealing my car... it probably was going to happen to me last Wednesday anyway. I know from the police that those cars are often found but usually not in such good condition, but I'm guessing that my a/c being broken made my car less desirable. Could it be that the timing of my a/c breaking happened just so that it saved me from being without a car for a long time, or having to fix more necessary parts, or get a new car entirely? I think God has a great sense of humor! Who would have thought I'd be so grateful for my a/c breaking during the hottest May I've experienced?? I'm not sure when I'll get the a/c fixed... but I am just smiling at this situation for some reason.
I have two pics from facebook of the wedding... though I do hope there are more soon:) I love this one of Kimmie and Eric from the five minutes he was in his penguin suit.
And here's James and me... again, I hope for more pics, but this is what I've got for now.
As far as jobs go, I've started applying outside of hospitals in Phoenix, being more aggressive with nursing homes here, and looking to hospitals outside of the area. No news yet. Believe me, when I get a job, you will know!
Last night Jessica graduated! YAY! And they had an extra ticket and I didn't have to work so guess who got to attend the ASU commencement ceremony? Me. And guess who gave the commencement address? The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama! WAHOO!! I saw the President! He was a very small dot across the football field, but still:) He gave a very inspiring speech. He talked about how great this accomplishment was for all the graduates, but that they shouldn't stop there... none of us should, we should always be pushing ahead, there is more to do. He talked about the "more to do," all the problems in our country and world that we can help change... economically, socially, in the education system.... I'm sure my idea of how to fix these problems, not to mention my motivation for change, is very different. But it was a very good speech:)
The puppies are so big! They were born three weeks ago... at which point I could easily hold one in the palm of my hand.... now they've more than doubled in weight.. and size! Little Number 1 licking my hand... awww
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Phew
My car was found on Thursday morning! Not twenty-four hours after being stolen! And aside from my a/c no longer having freon and my sunglasses being stolen:( the car is in great condition! (At least, I can't tell anything wrong with it... I'll probably get another opinion soon though!) What an amazing blessing!! It was recovered. It is driveable. It was even found before my weekend vacation so I only had to pay for one day at the impound lot. Phew!
I left early Friday morning to come home for Kimmie's wedding! We spent Friday finishing errands, decorating, rehearsing, and doing nails! Yesterday was full of more last-minute preparations, and of course getting prettied up for the ceremony! I was too busy to take any pictures... but hopefully some will appear on facebook soon for me to share! Kimmie was a beautiful bride! The whole ceremony was beautiful and truly God-honoring. What a joy!
Now, I admit, I am looking forward to a couple days of quiet:) I am still home and it is a rainy, cool day. I just had coffee with my dear ones Crystal and Julie and am about to spend Mothers Day with my family.
Man, I've got it good:)
I left early Friday morning to come home for Kimmie's wedding! We spent Friday finishing errands, decorating, rehearsing, and doing nails! Yesterday was full of more last-minute preparations, and of course getting prettied up for the ceremony! I was too busy to take any pictures... but hopefully some will appear on facebook soon for me to share! Kimmie was a beautiful bride! The whole ceremony was beautiful and truly God-honoring. What a joy!
Now, I admit, I am looking forward to a couple days of quiet:) I am still home and it is a rainy, cool day. I just had coffee with my dear ones Crystal and Julie and am about to spend Mothers Day with my family.
Man, I've got it good:)
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
"Welcome to Phoenix," said the police officer
Turns out that Hondas from the mid-90s are the #1 car in the area on the "likely to be stolen" list. I found that out today when I was filing a stolen vehicle report.
It's true! I had just put in my notice at the mall... the idea is to have more time to invest in looking for nursing work. And I really will have a lot more time and energy for this important task, that is worth far more than that small paycheck. Then I walked outside, and my car wasn't there...
The officer showed me the stats on vehicles stolen from the mall parking lot in the past years. Over half of them were Honda Civics or Accords! And most most of them were recovered within two days, most within a couple miles of the mall. He tried to assure me that it will be found soon, perhaps with parts removed so someone could make a racing car like on The Fast and the Furious, but probably still driveable.
I had no idea that this was an area full of "underground Honda factories"... and am wishing that I had been smart enough to use a Club (but I honestly never thought about it!) or get comprehensive insurance (but I didn't think it could ever be worth it!)
Now, I am praying, and would ask you to join me, that the car is found quickly and with minimal damage. Eek.
It's true! I had just put in my notice at the mall... the idea is to have more time to invest in looking for nursing work. And I really will have a lot more time and energy for this important task, that is worth far more than that small paycheck. Then I walked outside, and my car wasn't there...
The officer showed me the stats on vehicles stolen from the mall parking lot in the past years. Over half of them were Honda Civics or Accords! And most most of them were recovered within two days, most within a couple miles of the mall. He tried to assure me that it will be found soon, perhaps with parts removed so someone could make a racing car like on The Fast and the Furious, but probably still driveable.
I had no idea that this was an area full of "underground Honda factories"... and am wishing that I had been smart enough to use a Club (but I honestly never thought about it!) or get comprehensive insurance (but I didn't think it could ever be worth it!)
Now, I am praying, and would ask you to join me, that the car is found quickly and with minimal damage. Eek.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
yaaaa
IT IS MAY! yikes! how time flies:)
I never thought I would end up living in Chandler, Arizona working two cashier jobs almost a year after my final "regular" semester of college.... but here I am, and God is good! When I slow down enough to remember that, that he is the I AM, it doesn't matter so much that I don't know when or where or if I'll ever follow my projected career path or follow other plans I didn't even realize I had for myself. Of all the things I could have "figured out" in my life the most important is something I already know!
As for updates on life... I have started looking for CNA jobs here at hospitals and also venturing out and looking for nursing jobs in other places.... so far, no leads.
A little over a week ago I got to witness a marvelous thing in life... the birth of puppies! They came suddenly and surprisingly earlier than expected, which added to the excitement of the situation:) Here's Adam (holding a puppy) and Jessica (in the pink shirt) and Adam's brother and Jessica's sister, who came afterward to meet the little ones!
Putting my nursing internship to use... helping deliver puppies:)
how cuuuute
Last weekend I went home to celebrate Kimmie's second-to-last weekend as a Miss, that she and Eric made possible, for which I am so grateful. I had a bridal shower for her and went to the Bachelorette Party hosted by the other bridesmaids, and helped make over 200 favors! It was a busy week but very fun!
the one pic of me from the weekend, with two of Kimmie's good friends
the AMAZING cupcakes that Mom made to look like daisies! They tasted so good too:)
and then, having just come from a week of hitting over 100 every day... I woke up to snow on Monday! HOOOOORAH!
Fun for this week was playing THREE HOURS of laser tag on Tuesday night. It was a fundraiser or some sort for a group a friend at church used to be part of... but for me it was a sweet deal for five long games! whoopeee:) Other than that, lots of work, commuting, time looking at jobs online and dailyness. Phew.
I never thought I would end up living in Chandler, Arizona working two cashier jobs almost a year after my final "regular" semester of college.... but here I am, and God is good! When I slow down enough to remember that, that he is the I AM, it doesn't matter so much that I don't know when or where or if I'll ever follow my projected career path or follow other plans I didn't even realize I had for myself. Of all the things I could have "figured out" in my life the most important is something I already know!
As for updates on life... I have started looking for CNA jobs here at hospitals and also venturing out and looking for nursing jobs in other places.... so far, no leads.
A little over a week ago I got to witness a marvelous thing in life... the birth of puppies! They came suddenly and surprisingly earlier than expected, which added to the excitement of the situation:) Here's Adam (holding a puppy) and Jessica (in the pink shirt) and Adam's brother and Jessica's sister, who came afterward to meet the little ones!
Putting my nursing internship to use... helping deliver puppies:)
how cuuuute
Last weekend I went home to celebrate Kimmie's second-to-last weekend as a Miss, that she and Eric made possible, for which I am so grateful. I had a bridal shower for her and went to the Bachelorette Party hosted by the other bridesmaids, and helped make over 200 favors! It was a busy week but very fun!
the one pic of me from the weekend, with two of Kimmie's good friends
the AMAZING cupcakes that Mom made to look like daisies! They tasted so good too:)
and then, having just come from a week of hitting over 100 every day... I woke up to snow on Monday! HOOOOORAH!
Fun for this week was playing THREE HOURS of laser tag on Tuesday night. It was a fundraiser or some sort for a group a friend at church used to be part of... but for me it was a sweet deal for five long games! whoopeee:) Other than that, lots of work, commuting, time looking at jobs online and dailyness. Phew.
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