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| Keeping track of all these interviewsI guess a couple of new things have happened since I last posted. I had a somewhat longer post than this initially, but I got some kind of error message when I hit "Save Changes," so it's gone now. 
Basically.......I got a call from a hospital on Monday and had an interview with them on Tuesday. Will hear back from them next week re: their decision. Then yesterday, I got a call from a different hospital and now have an interview with them scheduled for Monday. Whew! That will be my 7th interview in the last 2 months.
One of the reasons why I have to secure a job so soon (among some other reasons) is because my lease runs up at the end of this month. I can't exactly sign another lease because I have applied to places all over here - so I could pretty much end up anywhere from 3 minutes to where I am living now to 1.5 hours from where I am living now. I didn't ask the leasing office yet if I could extend my lease if the situation arose, but I just get the feeling that they don't allow that. But who knows. Hopefully I won't have to even ask them, right?
I have to really believe that God will provide a job for me at just the right time.
Just as He provided a sacrifice (in place of Isaac) for Abraham at JUST the right time. | | |
| First off, happy Independence Day! I'm wearing my blue shirt and blue socks. I was at Wal-Mart a few days ago and saw a bunch of patriotic shirts on sale for $3.99-$5.99!! Even one with my friend Mickey Mouse on it! But.....I was a good girl and did not buy it. I also saw a baby girl's skirt on clearance for $1!! Wow. I love finding good bargains. But again, I did not buy that either.
Sorry it's taken me so long to update regarding the internship. Well, I guess that would be because it's a no - I did not get the position. Which is fine. It wasn't meant to be. I mean, what are the odds with 32 interviewees and only 5 positions? It was a very tough position. It was probably for the best, right?
On the same topic of jobs, I have still been applying to jobs. I didn't think I would still be doing this, not in the month of July. But here I am - it's already July, and I still don't have a job. I have had a few people ask me what kind of job I am looking for. I am looking for a position for a Graduate Nurse/new RN in a hospital. And yes, there are several RN jobs posted all over, but more than half of them (if not, most) want people with experience.
I have applied to over 10 hospitals and have had 5 interviews so far. I feel like a broken record. Who all have I told this to anyway? Oh well, if you didn't get to read my last posts, I guess it's okay to repeat myself again.
I will not panic.....yet. I will try to enjoy myself while I still have free time. I want to try, but I feel so unsettled without a job, you know? Like they're all going to be snatched up by other new grads and then I will have to wait until the next new round of new grads graduate or something. AND.......(what an excuse, but) this delays my future (if any) grad school applications. Because the school I have my eyes on wants at least 1 year of nursing experience before I even apply. So every month that passes where I am not working.....delays my grad school application just that much.
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| Baby AYesterday I came back from visiting my brother's family. As you might remember, my SIL had a baby on June 3rd, and I am now an aunt!
I got to see her face-to-face on June 20, 2009. My brother was taking a video of our first encounter, and it is pretty funny watching it. I started washing my hands (because, well, that is what I do when I come home from the outside - plus, I had been in a plane for about an hour). I proceeded to even scrub up to my elbows because well, that is sometimes what I do when I will be holding a newborn. But that didn't last long because well, everyone (me included) wanted me to see the baby for the first time.
She is such a beautiful baby girl! Soft, black hair. So alert when awake! Has a very cute sleeping position, like when she was in utero. Has the cutest facial expressions.
I even got to carry her in the Moby wrap a week ago. In case you didn't know, I love babywearing and have been "wearing" babies since the age of 7. It is a great way to carry your baby, have them close to you, and you are able to get chores done around the house while carrying your baby in this manner. It is nice when you go out because you don't have to bring a stroller or even a car seat when you go to church, a restaurant, etc. And some other reasons - check out the link if you are interested.
Baby A is pretty petite, but her family members say she is growing! Even her parents think she will be going to cloth diapers full time very soon. Auntie got to help out a bit with diaper changes and holding the baby when mommy had to do something.
On Friday, we went to Sweet Tomatoes for lunch (yum), and then Babies 'R Us to look around and buy a 2nd car seat. I think I like that store even more than a book store now (shockers). When we came home, we watched Cinderella in French, and she was asleep for pretty much the whole movie - in my arms.  I miss giving her kisses and stroking her soft, black hair. Her parents are very blessed to have such a sweet little girl!!
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| 6/18 updateI took boards a week ago....and passed! Very thankful and relieved for that. I did study hard, doing many practice questions and reviewing content.
Baby A is 2 weeks and 1 day old today. I am really enjoying the pictures and videos of her!! Such a precious baby. 
I had an interview for an internship that I really, really want. I was so blessed to even get an interview. It is a very competitive position.
But you know what? I gave it my all, and it's up to the Lord to decide what happens next.
We live by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7)
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| Sleep TroublesI have been having some issues with sleeping recently. I think it is because I have been less active these days (studying) or because I have many things to think about. I have also been going to sleep anywhere between 11:30 PM to 1:00 AM. And then I try to make myself wake up before 9:00. I don't seem to have any trouble with daytime sleepiness. If I do, I can expect it about 2-3 post-lunch. If it gets to be really bad, then I take a 10 minute nap. I like those. I do feel better after them. I don't like how I feel after long naps. I feel so out of it and stuff. Never was one to like naps, but I think 10 to 30 minutes (if I REALLY got no sleep the night before) are great!
The night/morning my niece was born, I was so excited that I couldn't sleep well. That I have no regrets about, though. Last night (technically, early this morning) was another night where I woke up sometime before 3:00 AM and could not go back to sleep. I don't want to disturb my circadian rhythm by turning on the lights completely, so what I do is either watch TV or listen to my iPod. Thank goodness for my iPod, really. I think I listened to it for at least an hour or two early this morning. Heard some really good songs. For example, While I'm Waiting. I was browsing through my Top Rated Songs and decided it was timely to listen to that one. I first heard it from the movie Fireproof (great movie, btw, and now I want to watch it). That song is very timely for this season in my life. Many times this summer I have felt like the most impatient person in the world, so whiny. I hope my time comes soon. People say there is something better in store for me, hence all the closed doors. Again, I hope my time comes soon or at least that the Lord would help me be patient as I wait.
My niece (I will refer to her as Baby A on here): she is 1 week old today! Baby A seems to be doing quite well. She no longer looks like me, is what I've heard, but that is okay. Baby A looks a lot like her father. It's been so fun to see pictures and videos of her. So precious. | | |
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