A few random thoughts...

I had this past week off. Let's call it calm before the storm. I had a week to organize, relax, prepare, read, stalk people on FB, and mentally get ready to see Dave even less than I do now. I did some awesome things like sewing two pillows, washing the car, checking the alignment of the car (not me, but I took it to the place), starched/ironed a bunch of shirts, went running each day, snuggled with Asher, cooked meals, cleaned the crap out of our apartment (bleach included), and studied ventilators for my upcoming ICU rotation. I was busy most every day and I feel ready to face the next 10 weeks. It will be difficult but I am rejuvenated after a week off.



As for my random thoughts:

-"Stronger" by Kanye West is still my top favorite running song. I prefer it to be on repeat so I can hear it over and over again..."Now that don't kill me, can only make me stronger..."

-Positive thinking is vital to surviving life. Changing your mindset is a powerful tool.

-Curve balls in life are often thrown by God. He knows and He heals. I laugh every time I think about last December when Dave and I were heart broken about the AF and Residency drama. But now, I know it was because God knew we were not ready, or knew for some other reason, we needed to wait. Dave is doing great this year and in March we should know where Dave starts his Emergency Medicine Residency. Pray. Wait. And know He is in control.

-I have the most beautiful nieces and I can't wait to meet another one in June!

-I am obsessed with our cat, Asher (ha, ha, ha, I even put a picture up with this post). She plays catch, responds to her name, snuggles, challenges the vacuum, makes me smile, jumps in small boxes, and loves bacon:)

-Dave and I have been married for 4.5 years. Wow, just wow. I still love him dearly and I can't imagine my life without him.
We make an awesome team! I love you Dave!

What month is it?

I can't remember what today's date is, or what month I am in... scary, I know, but keep reading. Today I went for a run in a t-shirt and shorts, A T-SHIRT AND SHORTS! It was sunny and warm (approximately 60 degrees) outside. The air was clean, fresh, and it invited me to run harder. It was a great run, very invigorating (once I caught my breath). Once I got home, I decided I needed to get some more wind blowing through my hair, so I fired up the scooter for a ride to Cherry Creek. I ran a few errands around CC, then I rode to the grocery store to pick up a few essentials for dinner. I wore a sweatshirt, thinking I would get chilly riding at 30 MPH. Nope, sure didn't get chilly. I took it off and rode in a short sleeve tee. Wow! Just WOW. I also opened the sliding glass doors to allow fresh air in the apartment. Asher hung out on the deck, sunning herself and enjoying the weather. It was THAT warm outside. Confusing, huh. January 21st, 2012, and Denver, CO, was: 60 degrees, sunny, and a simply glorious day to be outside running or scooting:) A year ago, we were recovering from about 10 in of snow. Things that make you say, hmmm.

Oh how I just love Colorado weather. Praise God for wonderful weather and time off to be outside!

And on another note: I finished Term 4 (out of 7) 10-week Terms for Respiratory Therapy school. I will be doing clinicals in the Intensive Care Unit at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs in February and March. I am excited to continue to learn and I get to spend time with my family in Colo Spgs! I finish school in August 2012! Not too far away!