Here are a few pictures of my new place. I realize that the living room looks incredibly empty. I am working on that a bit. I was supposed to have a table and chairs coming my direction, but my awesomely responsible cousin doesn't know where they are. So....they'll have to wait until I get a little bit more stable in the finance deparment. And then I'll also decorate the living room, beacuse it's in need of something to break up the whiteness of the walls. But, it's comfy and I love it so far. Now, if only I had Thune here, it'd be perfect. I'm already bored living on my own...and it's been 24 hours :)

I know I shouldn't complain...because as soon as I do, I'm going to get slammed at work. But, it's incredibly slow and I don't have much else to do, so complain I will. There is no room on the floor for new patients, because the ones who are here are not going home today. SO, we're stuck in slow motion all day today. Blah...it makes being a nurse incredibly boring. I've done about a million and a half laps around this place.

But, work is going well. I've been learning and growing and having at least a bit of fun getting to know the people. They're all pretty awesome, so that's great for me. I'm going to love it here, I just know it. There is a good mix of new and older people, so we get all avenues of personalities. It is fun, indeed.

I already had to go get my ring fixed, which I'm sure is no surprise to anyone. I hit a wall with it yesterday, and it bent the hell out of the prong. I swiftly took it to Jared's and they had it fixed by 7:15 last night. Yay for extended service plans....Thune knew what he was doing when it bought it obviously. I told Thune that had happened and he said "The way I see it, the extended service plan has already paid for itself." Indeed my love, indeed.

Um...I move in three days. I'm already all packed and I'll be taking a load on Friday after work. Which means I'll have to pack it up tomorrow night....yay for moving. I hate it, almost as much as I hate rain. And I hate rain ALOT.

I got my first paycheck, which was not too shabby. But, I'm moving so all the money is already spent. Yucky for adult world :)

And, studying for boards is going well. I have to force myself to do it, because I take them here shortly and need to do so. But, after it's all over it's drunk-drunk time. Someone asked me what I'm doing after I take boards (hint, it's on a Friday), so I said "I know it'll include alcohol."

That's also the plan for after moving....I promised the individuals who have offered to help me move free beer and pizza. Never underestimate booze and food :)

Rob-thanks for the comment, it means a lot to me. We should get together soon...perhaps within the next couple of weeks. Call me.

That's all for now. Love you all and g'day!

So...work is going pretty well. I'm getting used to the floor, the individuals are amazing on the floor. So, within a few months I should be good to go.

I do take boards the first week in June, but I don't want to tell anyone the date because they say that that only causes stress when everyone is asking if I passed. So, I take them the first week of June, and I'll call ya'll super excited WHEN I pass, not if.

I found out yesterday that I got the apartment that I applied for. It is in Bondurant, and they are brand new. It's a two bedroom, one bath with central air and a washer dryer. It's on the top floor. I already went on a shopping spree to get dishes and whatnot, because I'm starting from square one. Thank goodness I had already accumulated some towels and bathroom stuff. I have a couch coming from either Ari (THune's brother) or Brad's mom, and a chair coming from Brad's mom. I also bought a tv stand and an entertainment center at a garage sale this past weekend with my grandma. This is exciting and nerve wracking because I have to live by myself until Thune comes back. I've never lived completely on my own, so it should be interesting. I'm looking forward to decorating and being able to do whatever I want, without walking on eggshells for fear of making someone mad. Blah, I say. But, I move in on Saturday May 26th, because I didn't want to move that close to the day that I take boards.

Anyhow, that's really about all. I'll post pictures of my ring, and pictures from graduation, etc when I get my new computer. Thune's brother is building one for me, since it happens to be about the same price to build from the ground up as it is to buy one from some place like Dell. And, it'll be super quiet with way more RAM.

Life is an interesting chain of events this week, and really this entire month. It's shown me what I can take, and is teaching me what I'm made of. Stubborn, determined,and I don't give up without what I want.

Right now all I want is my soldier back, a house to live in, and a successful career. And luckily, they're all on the way :)

Have a good day all!

So....we were hanging out at the hotel in Riverside (where Thune decided we would spend a few days) after we had gotten massages, and Thune proposed to me. It's a gorgeous, perfect ring! It was cute....and in true Thune style. So, it looks like I get to marry the man of my dreams in a about a year and a half. We're thinking of August of next year (2008). More details to follow, I just thought that I would let everyone know.

Love you all!