And in Not-Nursing News...
Yes, I'm still trying to have a life outside of nursing. And, as a matter of pride, I am succeeding -- at the expense of little things like sleep.
On Tuesday I went out to movie night with the guys and got to see Let The Right One In again. I had already watched it once a few months ago and somehow had the impression that, despite liking it, it was a slow movie with a lot of drag. Proving once again that my memory is not my best feature, I got reacquainted with a movie that is beautifully paced, thoughtful and while not scary in the way horror movies are usually thought of as "scary" it still left me with a feeling of unease. Do yourself a favor and see the original before the American remake comes out and ruins everything.
Wednesday I was able to go visit bluestareyed and spouse at their new(ish) digs. Dori and I spent about 6 hours knitting/crocheting and just TALKING about stuff. It was really nice to catch up with her and the talk ranged from typical gossip to serious social justice issue-type unpacking and analysis. Related -- whoever designed the roads in Philadelphia and New Jersey needs to be dragged out and shot. Even trying to navigate home with little traffic was stressful because roads just seem to shoot off in random directions signified only by road signs which are mostly incomprehensible. Also, left on/off ramps followed immediately by a right exit necessitating a desperate cross-highway lane change in rush hour traffic... Just... WHY?!?? Philadelphia metro area, your roads were clearly designed by a drunk sadist.
Thursday was the Union soccer game with littlewolfls down in Chester. The soccer games have actually been a fairly regular occurrence for me this summer from July onward. I've been having a blast down there, singing, chanting and drinking with the Sons of Ben. Even if I do have to go all the way the Chester to do it (still questioning the viability of the Chester revitalization plan, but hey, it did get us a shiny new soccer stadium so I'm not going to complain). I'm really sad that the season is almost over. Jeff and I don't know what we're going to do all winter. I suspect he's going to attempt to make me into a Flyers fan. We'll see how that works out. :p
Tonight is my "night off" and tomorrow is work work work all the time. Hopefully setting me up for just a little detail clean up on Sunday so I can spend most of that resting for Monday clinicals.
I am really enjoying spending all this time with friends and I do feel fortunate to have people around I can relate to so well. But, even so, I know myself and I think I would be better served if I could keep it down to maybe 2 nights out a week. Once soccer season ends I think things will get a bit less crazy. But if I get dragged into hockey, maybe not... :p
On Tuesday I went out to movie night with the guys and got to see Let The Right One In again. I had already watched it once a few months ago and somehow had the impression that, despite liking it, it was a slow movie with a lot of drag. Proving once again that my memory is not my best feature, I got reacquainted with a movie that is beautifully paced, thoughtful and while not scary in the way horror movies are usually thought of as "scary" it still left me with a feeling of unease. Do yourself a favor and see the original before the American remake comes out and ruins everything.
Wednesday I was able to go visit bluestareyed and spouse at their new(ish) digs. Dori and I spent about 6 hours knitting/crocheting and just TALKING about stuff. It was really nice to catch up with her and the talk ranged from typical gossip to serious social justice issue-type unpacking and analysis. Related -- whoever designed the roads in Philadelphia and New Jersey needs to be dragged out and shot. Even trying to navigate home with little traffic was stressful because roads just seem to shoot off in random directions signified only by road signs which are mostly incomprehensible. Also, left on/off ramps followed immediately by a right exit necessitating a desperate cross-highway lane change in rush hour traffic... Just... WHY?!?? Philadelphia metro area, your roads were clearly designed by a drunk sadist.
Thursday was the Union soccer game with littlewolfls down in Chester. The soccer games have actually been a fairly regular occurrence for me this summer from July onward. I've been having a blast down there, singing, chanting and drinking with the Sons of Ben. Even if I do have to go all the way the Chester to do it (still questioning the viability of the Chester revitalization plan, but hey, it did get us a shiny new soccer stadium so I'm not going to complain). I'm really sad that the season is almost over. Jeff and I don't know what we're going to do all winter. I suspect he's going to attempt to make me into a Flyers fan. We'll see how that works out. :p
Tonight is my "night off" and tomorrow is work work work all the time. Hopefully setting me up for just a little detail clean up on Sunday so I can spend most of that resting for Monday clinicals.
I am really enjoying spending all this time with friends and I do feel fortunate to have people around I can relate to so well. But, even so, I know myself and I think I would be better served if I could keep it down to maybe 2 nights out a week. Once soccer season ends I think things will get a bit less crazy. But if I get dragged into hockey, maybe not... :p