The new and already neglected blog

I know i have been neglecting my blog already. So much has been happening in the last few weeks. Part of which won't go on this blog. The other part why not. I have been really struggling with the whole eating disorder and depression. The last few weeks i haven't really cared too much about eating and keeping myself healthy. The only things that make me feel better is getting lost in my books and exercising. I am frustrated with myself and not even really sure i can pull myself out of this. Most days right now i just want to hide from the world and sleep.

I did have an awesome Saturday a few weeks ago with my friend Kristin. We were able to make a short trip to Amish land. We had so much fun trying to buy everything out of Beachie's. I love Amish food. I got some green bean crisps, mixed vegetable crisps and sweet potato chips. Along with homemade bread and pumpkin whoopie pies. yummy. We then went to the Slaughter House and i bought german bolognia, brats, and hamburger. And we finished our trip at the outlet mall.

I am so excited about Easter. It will be the first Sunday in almost 2 months that i will be off. I have really missed my church family lately. I have missed seeing everyone and getting all the hugs. I can't wait to spoil 4 kids with easter baskets. It is so much fun just to make the baskets. And of course Chloe girl will get an Easter basket. I already bought her some treats for it. Next will be a couple of new toys for my poor puppy.

A HInt of Spring in the Air

I was on call today for 8 hours and luckily didn't get called in. Plus it was a beautiful day the first in a long time. So i decided to take full advantage of the day. Chloe and I went for a 3 mile walk in a nearby park after I went to the gym for body combat. I bought Chloe, who is a very energetic dog, a doggy backpack and put weights in it to slow her down. Thanks to Aunt Laurel for the idea :) It was amazing, Chloe was actually able to walk like a good dog for once. She was actually pretty tired the rest of the day. Chloe hated the backpack while i absolutely loved it. It was quite an enjoyable walk. The park was beautiful and i am looking forward to more walks. There was still a thin layer of ice on the lake but by the dam you could see the water going down it. I will post a few pictures later.


I also was able to spend the evening with my best friend and her family. Her husband grilled out hamburgers. It was nice to get caught up with everything from the last few weeks. I had a blast playing with the kiddos. And getting lots of snuggles with H.

My first blog

I have gotten on the blog bandwagon! This blog is going to be about what all is going on in my life. I am a nurse on a mommy and baby unit. And i absolutely love it. I knew i wanted to be a nurse my whole life. When i was 16 i started working in a nursing home passing ice water and making beds. I loved all the relationships with the residents. After high school i became a certified nurses aide and continued on to nursing school. Nursing school was one of the hardest things i have ever done in my life. But I am so glad that i made it. After nursing school i worked on a med-surg unit for 18 months and then went over to take care of new moms and their sassy but oh so adorable newborn.

I adopted a black lab mix named Chloe Grace almost 3 years ago. She provides me with endless entertainment. I had to give her a middle name so she would really know when she is in trouble.. When i am yelling at her it is more effective when i use all 3 of her names.

I started training for my first 5k ever last week. I am using Couch to 5K podcast on my ipod. So far it is going good. Today i start week 2. A little nervous about it. For those of you who know me know i am not a runner. I am not sure if i can even run 1/4 of a mile at this point. But i am going to try it. I have also been going to the gym quite a bit and it has been so fun. This week i have been to bodycombat, bodypump and tonight i am going to pilates along with running and walking every other day.