I'm back to blogging after a short break.
I forgot my sign in name as well as my password which posed a problem! Sometimes, I think memory loss is contagious, as I work with many elderly people who have dementia/Alzheimer's. Or, I just have too many sign in names and passwords to remember.
Tonight my to do list is a lengthy one, so I will make my post short.
Check back tomorrow for a post about my favorite things about Spring because it seems to have arrived again after a short disappearance. :)
Spring has finally sprung, as "they" say. Who exactly does "they" refer to? I've always wondered. Today was an absolutely gorgeous day, a little windy, but I'll take it! I went for a jog/walk on the Putnam Trail tonight, it made me miss home and long for summer, but both wishes will come soon enough I tell myself. Holly reminded me of the song "You're Gonna Miss This" by Trace Adkins the other day so I have been trying to enjoy the moment. Big sisters... they always think they know what they are talking about (it may very well be because they usually do I suppose!) :) Anyway I'm excited for Spring to progress and for more green to pop up. I have a feeling I'll be traveling the Putnam Trail more often then with my camera of course. Thats when "working out" turns into less of a "work out" and more of a "leisurely stroll with the camera"! :) What can I say, I'm obsessed with pictures, just ask Lucas.
Today has been nothing but great so far. I was able to sleep in (which is rather rare for me). I didn't have any strict timed agendas to follow. I woke up, worked out, showered, cleaned, worked on some homework and then went out to lunch with String. Everything was done at a leisurely pace and was simply relaxing. String and I went to a coffee shop in Eau Claire called Coffee Traders. It was a cute little place (as we find most coffee shops to be). We ordered a panini (which we shared because it was huge) and a side salad as well as fun little coffee drinks. Coffee shops are so much fun. I have set a new goal: go to every coffee shop in Eau Claire before I graduate! :) (I should be able to... I have two years to go, although one year I will not be in EC).
And now, I will return to homework so I can stay ahead of the game for the week so I am maybe able to relax throughout the week as well.
Last night I attended the annual ACHCA/CHASE/HCAD Banquet (for those in the Health Care Administration field). I had more fun than I thought I would. I was able to catch up with some of my HCAD friends who I don't see at all because I am not in any HCAD classes this semester (per se) but more importantly, I was able to talk with several people about my future practicum. I am hoping to work at Three Oaks with Bridget as my preceptor. Three Oaks is ran by Golden Living. I talked to Bridget last night about my interest as well as the current student who is in her practicum there currently, Amanda. I told Amanda I would send her an email to set up a time for a tour and to set up some volunteering. I just spoke with her last night at the banquet, is it okay to email her already today? Or, should I wait until next week sometime? Any suggestions? I thought there was an unwritten rule on that, but I'm not certain. I'm excited for this change of scenery (although it is still a year away). I didn't realize we start applying so soon (deadline for interviews is September). Anyway, that was the highlight of my day yesterday (and probably the highlight of my week). I just really love the career I am pursuing and cannot wait to be able to work more in the field. Also, what is the deal with this weather? I realize I live in Wisconsin and it maybe shouldn't have been a surprise, but seriously... where is spring? The only convenient thing about it being terrible out is that yesterday I had a reason to wear my ADORABLE new winter coat that I bought on clearance at Target for only $13!!!! :)
So, this is my first blog ever. I can't get it to look quite like I want it to, but maybe in time it will get there. I'm hoping so anyway. I can't believe it's Thursday already. These days just seem to fly by faster and faster each day. I am just trying to keep my head above the water. I'm staying in EC this weekend, so hopefully I'll be able to get caught up with my cleaning, reading, sleep, etc. I have a long to do list. And this blog will probably be just one more distraction to take me away from those things that need to be done. But, you'll have that.
Baseball! Mostly the Brewers. We went to a game last season and it was lots of fun. I'm hoping to go to at least one again this season. 
Grilling Out!! It has become tradition to grill out each Spring with my friends at school. It usually ends up being quite the event and it gets larger every year! This years best tasting item on the grill was Caribbean Jerk marinated chicken. Also a favorite was of course my chocolate caramel bars! 
Maple Syrup Making. This has always been a favorite of mine. I don't get to witness or help with it as much anymore now that I am away at school, but when we were little we were back in the Sap Woods just about every night! Right after school we would race back there with our bikes and help collect the sap from the day. My favorite job was to skim the top of the syrup when we cooked it down. This year the trees ran okay. Not the best, but not the worst. I can't wait to try this years syrup! :)