Words

I feel like I've changed so much, especially since high school. I've gone through things most people don't even know about, and I won't list them here...

The changes have been good and bad. I don't think I could ever recall the person I was in high school even if I tried...but I love who I am now. It's been a long road.

Peace is my ultimate goal. Love is easy, but peace is evasive.

The things I chase are music, money, and adventure.

Also, I have a kitten now. Her name is Stormi, and her purring calms me. She's lovely.

And I love kpop! My favorite groups are BLACKPINK, BTS, Red Velvet, and TWICE. It's difficult to share this with people because they let a language barrier stop their exploration, but I don't really care. What's life worth living if you try to be "normal" the whole time.

I hope anyone out there reading this is doing well.

Return to Sender

Places I've Travelled

Poland (Krakow, Warsaw, Gdansk, Sopot, Torun, Plock)
France (Lyon, Nice)
Italy (Florence, Rome)
Switzerland (Basel, Interlaken)


Credentials

Psychology BA
Nursing BSN
Registered Nurse

I remember intense internal conflict for years over what I would do with "my life" ... I felt it ease when I resolved to pursue a nursing degree (the second time).
I found purpose when I experienced what it feels like to use my time to help. A hospital is very much a corporate overlord, but I don't feel like I'm circling the drain anymore.
I had to come to this conclusion myself after growing up a bit. How could it have happened any other way?
This is more fulfilling than music or theatre. I can make a real difference this time. I'm contributing to a purpose bigger than myself. I'll be able to look back on my life knowing I didn't waste it with frivolous desires or idealistic fantasy.

This is who I am, and I will not shy away.


Beings I Love

My husband, Adam
My dog, Zelda

We live in an apartment a little more comfortable than the last. I am very content here. Maybe even happy :)



Growing into adulthood isn't easy, but I've made it out the other side at 26.


I'm entertaining the idea of posting on here more frequently. I'll see.
After all this writing, I need a drink.

Visiting Again

Three years. Three years have taken me to a completely new place in my life.

In 2016, I decided to apply for an accelerated 18 month nursing program at UTHSC in Memphis, and I graduated on May 25th of this year. I have to say, it was one of the hardest things I've done, but it was worth it. This feels like something that is truly mine. No one can take this away from me, and I can go virtually anywhere and have a job. Independence is what I've craved for most of my life, and I finally have it.

Orientation for my first nursing job starts this Monday. I feel ridiculous looking forward to 6 days of corporate bullshit, but I want to work.


This is a new era. My era. Adulthood.