A few stories for you:
There are 11 new nurses going through orientation with me. Orientation starts every two weeks and the nurses spend most of their time together. We've developed some comradery between us since we've spent the last week and a half sitting in the same classroom. It's kind of fun to have people around you who are going through the same things. A few days ago, we were all talking about how we've gone from being unemployed with no income to actually getting paid. One of the girls said, "Guys, we're going to get our paycheck, and it'll have our very first comma!" I didn't realize until then how important commas could be outside the realm of grammar. :) While money isn't everything, it's definitely a perk of being employed.
Secondly. It took me a total of 2.5 hours to single-handedly move everything in completely. My parents came later with my large furniture items, but I realized just how little I have when I looked around at my apartment full of my possessions and couldn't tell anyone was living there. I'd say I'm off to a pretty good start, but there's still a long ways to go.
Thirdly, I turned 22 last week. I was awakened at midnight on my birthday by my lovely sister blasting Taylor Swift's song 22. One line in the song says, "We're happy, free, confused, and lonely at the same time. It's miserable and magical." I know Miss Swift did not write this song for me, but it is so true. There's so much to figure out and so much potential to mess up. However, there's also so much opportunity to learn and grow. I think I'm ready.
I love you! And I think you are ready, too :) Can't wait to come see you and your new apartment!
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