I'm employed!

    I figure that since I am officially employed, I actually have something to say on this lovely blog. I am not promising consistent posts, but I find writing out stories therapeutic, and I know there are a few people who like to keep tabs on what I'm doing. (Mom and grandma-I love you!)

    Before I give an update, I'd like to tell a story:
This summer, I applied to quite a few jobs. As in probably twenty per week. I accidentally memorized every phone number of every employer I've had, my driver's license number, and the address of Mayo clinic.  I applied to jobs that I had absolutely no interest in at hospitals where I absolutely no interest in working, and I heard absolutely nothing.
   Although for the most part I was trusting that God had a plan for me, there were a few rough days. (At one point, I literally lay on my couch face-down and cried) There was one day in particular where I was feeling particularly discouraged.  My mom and sister worked really hard to cheer me up- partially by helping me eat my feelings. That night, God and I had a really long talk. I think the reason I had to wait for so long was so God could teach me humbleness and how to trust in him. Waiting for a job while other nurses were employed was hard for my pride. The next morning, I got a call for an interview.
  I want to share that story because I think I learned my lesson. All of my blessings are given to me by God. Even if I was the best nurse in the world, I should only boast in Jesus Christ and not be proud. Part of being not-proud is being willing to tell people humiliating things so...Tada!

    Update: I am working at a hospital in Illinois. I am on a telemetry (cardiac/heart) floor. This is the same kind of stuff that I did at Mayo Clinic which is very exciting for me. I will be doing orientation on days, but eventually I'll switch to nights. I started orientation this week. Today I took a five hour assessment of my skills that was a big jolt back into the nursing world. It's all going well, but isn't terribly exciting at this point unless you'd like me to go into detail about falls and restraints and blood glucose monitors.
Also, I am renting a condo less than twenty minutes from the hospital and about an hour from home. I'm moving in on Monday. It's cute and I like it. I have a roommate as well who will probably acquire her own code name at some point. :)

Final point- I am no longer working at Mayo. Therefore, my blog name- Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayo- is no longer applicable. Therefore, I will need a new blog name. Therefore- I am calling on my readers (Hey mom!) to give me suggestions for a new blog name!