Update on life!

So I know I haven't written anything for a while, but frankly its because I have been so busy and then without internet for a while, but everything is falling into place and we are back in action! The last few months have being 'grown up months' as I like to call it because I have been doing some very grown up things. I think I am almost becoming an adult! Although my nephews still insist that I am a kiddult (I am too old to be a kid, but not married, so I am not quite an adult...)


 As I mentioned I started my new job. I had a 3 month orientation and training, with which I finished and have been working solo for over a month now. Its been a whirlwind of information and learning experiences, but I have loved (almost) every minute of it! I quite agree that the Thoracic ICU at IMC is one of the craziest floors around. We get some pretty sick folks in there and everyday is a new adventure, it keeps me on my toes. A coworker of mine says she feels the same way even after working there for 25 years! I love going to work everyday not knowing exactly what I am going to face, what I will have to deal with and who I might have an impact on. Some people say it is hard to connect with patients in the ICU due to the severity of their illness, but I have loved finding ways to be able to do so and found it very rewarding. Now if only IHC would decide what color our uniform will be I will be set! :)

I also moved! I am renting this cute little 2 bedroom apartment with a friend and coworker of mine, Candice Rountree, in the Sugar House area. We finally have things moved in and now just finishing up the decorating and it feels like home! Here are a few pictures of it to get an idea:
The Living Room...

 The Dining area...

 The Kitchen...

 My bedroom...

 The bathroom...

So all in all, we are excited about it! I don't really know anyone around here yet and have only made it to my ward once, but I am looking forward to meeting people and getting a little more involved! It'll be great!

I also bought a car! My little 1986 Honda accord hatchback had lived a long, full life and it was time to retire. I had faithfully driven that car from day one when I was 15 years old and it far outlived any expectations we had for it. There at the end it was leaking oil and coolant like a faucet, no heat or air conditioning, rusting in multiple places, and even had a hole through the trunk, dripped in two places when it rained, overheated constantly and taken a bad habit of not turning on when I wanted it to, or stalling out in the most inconvenient of places (ie, middle of intersections during rush hour traffic and refusing to start up again, causing the police to show up and push me out of the way...or when I was already late for work). I loved that little car for many many years, but my patience was waxing thin for its shenanigans and frankly, I think it was just tired. So we put it to rest. And I got something of an upgrade and a wee bit more reliable....Introducing the newest addition to my life...my brand new 2012 Toyota Rav4! Its a beauty and drives like a charm. Complete with bluetooth and a sunroof and big enough to fit a futon mattress in the back (yes, it was tested), I am in love! True, the gas mileage isn't as wonderful as the old silver bullet, but its hard to beat 35-40mpg...but it holds up on its own, has all wheel drive to prepare for Utah winters and my recent desire to become a skiier, high clearance so no more scraping on my driveway and room for all without having to either provide fans or blankets. Its a dream come true.

Well that's about it on the update of my life! New job, new apartment, new car. Now if only I also had a new boyfriend to tell ya'll about, then that would really be something... :) But life is good!