TV... BAD!

Instead of getting down to business, I just enjoyed (but hated it too) the premier of America's Next Top Model. TV can be so addicting. I should be finishing my paper on why television is so bad for human behavior... it's not your friend. Oh, Spring Break, come quickly!

To be or not to be...

I am not contemplating my own death, but the concept of death, actually. Sounding morbid? Well, for a project focused on death and dying in my Home Health class (a very Hospice-y focused class), I watched six videos related to process of death and dying. It was very enlightening, but left me with questions regarding death. I wonder what kind of death I will want. In Mexico, death is celebrated with the Day of the Dead. Families gather around their loved ones' graves for an entire day, with happy singing, candles, flowers, art... it's quite exciting. Not the death part, but the celebration of death, as it is a part of life. Besides that, I also am contemplating the thought of mercy killing--or euthanasia as you may know it. These documentaries depicted this kind of death as almost sane. I wondered if I would kill my spouse if they were in such pain and agony, they could do nothing. I don't think so, but it's hard to tell. What is this world coming to? In one of the videos, it showed a house just for AIDS patients, where people with AIDS lived together supporting one another until they died. It made me think of how much I can do as a nurse, hoping to reach out to people in such need and distress, giving to all kinds of their needs: spiritual, physical, emotional, social... I think I might want to work either in the business of bringing life into the world, or sending people out of it. They are both special times in peoples' lives, and I would love to share in it, as wierd as that might sound. Just the thoughts of this nursing student.

new discoveries

Do people ever suprise you with their orignality? I was suprised today by Austin's creative solution to my time dilemna. He sayed, "Let's plan!" and then told me a great idea on how to get started and stay going on my homework tonight. It was very original, and I think he is very smart. Then he came over unannounced and showed me his new Valentine's day slippers and cleanly shaven face. He's so funny and unpredictable sometimes. I often think I have him figured out, but then he does something new! Oh me.

Muncie Gras

Don't plan on going to Muncie when they are celebrating Mardi Gras. Austin had planned a wonderful day for our Valentine's Day celebration, with a trip to a glass museum and then a beautiful art gallery. However both were closed! So we ended up riding the Magic School Bus and folding our way to fun with some origami (or however you spell it!) at another museum-y place.

Austin commented on how unfortunate it is that Mardi Gras is traditionally a catholic celebration... Interesting.

Anyway, I am learning about getting my hopes up, meaning not expecting everything to be a fairytale. My sweet Austin gave me some beautiful flowers and the new Jars of Clay CD.

Here's a picture of the bargain dress I found...

I can't wait to wear this!

girls night out

I got to spend some time with my old roommates last night. We went to Fort Wayne and painted the town red (just kidding). It was a very mild and fun girls night out. We first went to Flat Top Grill and then to do some shopping, where I found a dress from Ann Taylor Loft for 20 some dollars! What a steal. We lolligagged around Barnes and Noble for a while and then Starbucks, and caught a late movie: Because I Said So with Diane Keaton. I wouldn't suggest this one. I don't think I'll see it again. Anywho, today I am off to a suprise date! Hooray!

Another snow day

Two days in a row! No classes again for today. This announcement made Valentine's Day seem like a national super holiday. I watched The Lake House today for free in the theater on campus. It was a sweet V-day film. And tonight, I went sledding at a monster hill near the hospital. What a good day! I think I am ready for some structure though.

Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow, SNOW!!!!!

Indiana has been pounded with icy windy snow, enough to cancel my clinicals and all university classes today. There is even a possibility that classes could be cancelled tomorrow! This hasn't happened here since 1978.


I haven't done much today but sit inside staying warm, although all of us girls in my apartment ate a fine breakfast of pancakes, hashbrowns, and bacon this morning. I feel like I am hibernating with all the carbs I've eaten today, especially since I have not ventured out today.