October 23, 2011
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Why Not?
The ultra-stylish @Bricker59 tagged me to for this Stylish Award, which I think might be kind of like a Xanga chain letter??? I'm trying really hard to get back into the "Big X" and so I shall participate. I'm to write 7 things about myself and tag 5 others.
1. I used to have decent grammar and could tell a pretty good tale...then I got married, had babies, and went to nursing school. I rarely edit anything, now. I just write. Eh, it is what it is.
2. I am a member of one of the most extraordinary extended families in the entire world. It's true. I have deep, unconditional love for all of my cousins, even all of my second cousins. It took me a long time to even learn the difference. Honestly, there is no difference in my heart, only on paper. We all share some special, magical bond that keeps most all of us united over hundreds, even thousands of miles and long stretches of time. I'm unbelievably blessed. I'm so glad my husband and children can share in the love, too.
3. My life has felt perpetually chaotic since my first child was born. I put a lot of unrealistic expectations on myself. I'm getting better about it, though. Sort of. I'm actually thinking about forgetting about the next year of school and getting my RN. This would mean that 12 hours of A&P and Microbiology would have to be retaken if I don't start this May. I'm beginning to feel like my little family needs some sort of normalcy and another year of nursing school isn't conducive to normalcy. Caden starts kindergarten next year. I want to be the Mom that takes him to school, watches every program, and helps him with homework. Who knows what will happen.
4. I'm a little eccentric. I keep gargoyles on my front porch all year round. I like them. I like their history. I like that they freak my MIL out, too. They aren't sceery, demonic gargoyles. They're cool, really they are. I need to pack them up, though. I'm afraid they might scare potential buyers. Bummer.
5. I can speak pretty decent Spanish. I have more difficulty understanding the spoken word, though. It's usually too fast and I need it mas despacio. My cell phone plays Selena's Bidi Bidi Bom Bom when it rings. It's a great ringer, you should Google the song.
6. I have written about it several times here. What's one more? I'm a flatlander. I like 180 degrees of horizon, be it on the Llano Estacado or the Gulf of Mexico. One of these days I'm going to live along the gulf, even if it's only part of the year. Imma gonna do it!
7. I can shear sheep, saddle a horse, and feed hogs. I can start an IV, give injections, and insert a catheter. I can bake a mean cake and decorate it almost like a pro. I can do pretty good accents and impressions of people. But, I still can't sing on key, dammit. I can make my kids laugh, though and that's better anyhow.
Love to all!
I may tag people that've already been tagged...but surely one entry counts. And I may not get the exact names, I'll come back and edit if the tags don't work.
1. @mlbncsga - where have you been Auntie 'M'? I love you!
4. @slmret
5. @zsa_md - I sincerely hope you're doing okay.
Comments (9)
I learned a few things today!!
Well done.
I think your family's pretty ok too!! (speaking as an adopted "long lost" cousin on auntie M's side) lol <3
Here on a rec from @Tempguestbrief. I've read some of the others, and I think you're right about this being a kind of chain letter.
But I enjoyed reading about your life. Thanks for sharing.
I love your heart for your family~ and can you be here in eight weeks to do my next blood transfusion??? haha~ It usually takes them 4 to 7 pokes and I'm such a wimp.
I can vouch that this is all true and good. Way good. I love love love you
Mornin Glorie...I have been to Virginia and I have been turrible busy at work.... I've spent this morning reading up on what you and yours have been up to! I'll verify your seven and give it a try too...actually I was thinking last night that I needed to do my 100 things so
Sarah ady told me Caden wanted to go to NM for his birthday...I would like to go to NM too. ILYM Auntie M
@Bricker59 - I'm glad! I enjoyed doing this!
@armnatmom - Thank you! I am glad you stopped and commented!
@WildWomanOfTheWest - ??? Blood transfusion? I do hope everything is okay. I could start your IV, but I couldn't actually start the transfusion...LVN's can't do that. Actually, most LVNs aren't IV certified. Just don't look until they get it started. I wish I were there, at least you could cuss me if I missed instead of having to be nice when they can't get it started. Love to you!
@mlbncsga - I hope she told you about Caden and his "best buddy Uncle Barry." I'll quickly recap: We were playing a game and we had to match an anchor to a boat. He wanted to know about the anchor. He said "I want to drop the anchor." I told him the next time we go on a boat to ask the captain. He said, "I know the boat captain will let me! He's my best buddy Uncle Barry! He's the captain of the boat, remember Mom in Florida?" I said I sure did remember and that he was totally right. - It was super sweet. I love you!
@whit1980 - She didn't tell me that about Barry - but we don't call him Barry - we call him Hucklebarry - ILYM
@whit1980 - My body doesn't replenish it's blood supply, so my counts normally run low. Thank you for offering to let me cuss you. haha, but I just turn my head and make faces.
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