Rants, Recipes, and Running

So beyond on the stresses of the interview and stillll getting adjusted to the new job this week ..............I've been one tense little lady . Exceptionally tense. And now, I am revealing why... No. We are not pregnant. So, don't even try getting excited for a second. We are no longer building a house. This is not bad news. It's good news -- TRUST ME. :) Here's how it went down...... Sunday afternoon, Ryan got home from his hunting trip. We decided we were overdue for a day together. So we thought, "Let's go check out the progress of the house! And then go out for dinner!" Welll, what started out as a fun, exciting, house visit. Turned into a very angry one...... First -- we noticed the french doors leading to the patio were not there. They just *slapped* a window there. Then, I noticed that our POST-TENSION CONCRETE had been cut and crushed and ruined - b/c the plumbers put pipes in the wrong spot. I don't know if you know much...

I've been training for a marathon since August 9. But, lately it really doesn't feel like it. Being I've been out-of-comission for the past 2 WEEKS. Half of my mind is stressed out. Freaking out . Worried. How in the hell will I run 26.2 miles on December 12? That is in 7 WEEKS!!!!!!! However - the "reality Abby" hasn't lost an OUNCE of sleep over this. Seriously! I have too many important things in my life going on -- to be concerned about a silly race! But, (in all honestly) I was nervous. Today was my 1st REAL run. I did 5 miles. I ran it while it was like 90 degrees out. I was livid. With each step, I cussed the state of AZ. I was so freaking over-heated. At one point, I found a water fountain - and started splashing water on my body like some sort of psychotic, manic, mad-woman. However, I felt "natural" running - and somehow managed to cut 15 seconds/mile off! Meaning I averaged 8:03 min/mile. Which is quite speedy for me. And...

I am jumping for joy right now! Let's start by saying today was stressful. Although I'm supposed to work 6-2:30 daily. I never get out of there at 2:30. However, today.....it was crucial. For I had the biggest interview I've EVER had - with my sponsoring hospital after work today! I worked so hard to get everything completed so I wouldn't have to stay late. Therefore, I didn't pee, eat, or think from the hours of 6am - 1 pm. And as a result, I was out the door by 2:30! Wahoo! I detoured home, donned my business suit, grabbed my printed out resumes, and drove the 50 minutes to my interview!! And it went beyond amazing. If I couldn't dreamed up the "perfect interview".... ....this interview surpassed that. And they blessed me with the amazing news that I will be starting as an RN at the hospital starting November 22. You have no idea who much stress, turmoil, tears, sleepless nights, etc has been involved with this. I have spent long, hard...

1. What is your favorite decor item in your house? My Christmas Tree. No, I do not have a Christmas tree up outside of the season. I'm quite strict about this. Advent only. But, when my Christmas tree is up - I love it! I also like our baker's rack and kitcen table. I realize this isn't "decor"...but, I like it! 2. What is your favorite hair product? I like my Tresseme Hairspray. Nothing too exciting. But, it gets the job done. I don't invest much is hair products. I also like my Loreal hair dye. Yes, I dye my hair. I'm that cool. 3. Are you a good dancer? Hold on one second, let me think about that one..... Ahhhahahahha. Hahahahhaha.. No. I am as sqaure as a wooden box. I enjoy dancing. But, I shouldn't enjoy it - for I'm terrible at it. I did do ballroom in college- but...that's the extent. 4. You get some good news, who’s the first person you call? My Mom. And Ryan - but Ryan is usually immediately involved in my goo...

As I've discussed previously, I'm not a big "Halloween Celebrater". I can never think of a creative costume. And all the costumes in the stores are so unGodly slutty that it sickens me. They sell " Sexy Eskimo" costumes these days. Since when do Eskimo Indians hike around the arctic braless, with a hoochie top, booty skirt, and hooker boots?! Dear Eskimo Lady, Your costume does not appear "sexy". It appears stupid. And unrealistic. Put some pants on. Sincerely. There are a few things I do to partake in the festivities. We pass out candy to the numerous trick-or-treaters in our neighborhood. I put a dish of candy-corns in our home that disappears way too fast . (My weakness!)And we carve pumpkins. I never was that into pumpkin carving growing up. I always had my Mom do the carving - I just gutted the pumpkins. But since Ryan and I have been together it's been a competitive thing. He almost always wins. I am not skilled with a knif...

My life has been a serious case of flood or famine lately. Since I graduated from nursing school it's been a SERIOUS freaking famine . No job, boring NCLEX, blah, blah. blah. Because of that....I got reallly used to having absolutley spotless house. Because I cleaned multiple times/week. I started work full time this week. I started having Sports Therapy every day this week. When I Get home, I still want to keep up my "perfect, spotless-ness" - so I find myself cooking, vacuuming, scrubbing floors. And of course - make a trip to the gym! Last night, I realized that I honestly did not sit down from the hours of 5:30 AM until 9:30PM. Now, I had a 10 minute drive to and from work. But, you get the point. So it's been a " flood ". And I'm loving it. My job is incredible. People often say, "Ick. A nursing home?!?! Rehabilitation center?! How awful." But now, I can completely disagree with that statement or stereotype. (although, I...

Prayers have been answered! Tonight I can rest well! This weekend I can finally exhale . My "laughter" will no longer be forced, and my "smiles" won't be faked. I got a call today from my PRN job, and they want to bring me on full time until my hospital decides what they're going to do. They said they want to bring me on full-time for good...but understand my situation with the contract. ?!?!?! How is this even possible?! It's like, too good to be true. I'm seriously pinching myself here. And even better?!?!.... My position is 6am-2:30 pm M-F. WHAT?!?!?!!!! This kind of schedule does NOT exist in healthcare, my friends. I got offered a job on Wednesday that was going to be 16 hr night shifts on the weekends plus 1 hr night shift during the week. And I was going to accept that crappy schedule....because I want to be a nurse, already! But starting Monday morning it's real!!! (Meanwhile..I'm still waiting for my hospital to...