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| Out with the old, In with a New |
I kicked off 2012 by being accepted to one of the best
Nursing programs in the city on the spot during my interview. It was the
greatest feeling in the world because it was that moment when the first day of
my career as a Nurse began. I had spent my early 20’s buried and burned out in
the realm of social services until I couldn’t take anymore. I needed to follow
my dream and Nursing was it for me. Nursing School began in July and it has
been not stop studying, 4AM wake up times to be on the hospital floor at
6:30AM, and dealing with patients, families, and classmates (some which you cannot stand, there’s always
one in every group) on a daily basis. I am happy to say that I have become
good friends with a select few of my classmates. These wonderful ladies keep me
grounded and are my back when I need one. I was lucky of enough to make the
Director’s List not one Term, but for TWO
TERMS IN A ROW! And something I have never found myself being able to do (in an obviously heterosexual favored school
setting) occurred – I opened up about being a Lesbian to my favorite
Instructor and to a few classmates (them
being the wonderful group of ladies). None of my other Instructors are
aware, but the one whom I disclosed this information to was the perfect person
to tell because we click and I feel safe with her.
Knowing who is really in your corner in the friendship
department is always wise. I’m usually open to making new friends (and by usually I mean it’s a rare occasion.
That’s the true Cancer in me!) but this year more than ever I have bonded
with a few women who are more like family than they are friends. The club scene
never appealed to me when I turned 21, mainly because I was so busy sneaking
into the clubs when I was in high school. My friends are like me – older,
wiser, and more low key. Our conversations are more on the level of careers,
families, and the state of how ratchet these young women are today, and they
occur over fine wine or a champagne brunch. We are the modern day Sex and the
City. These women will be in my life for a very long time, and one of them will
be the Godmother of my child. It’s through them that I learned that make shift
families are the best family you could ever have. My friends have been my
support system throughout my journey and they continue to be there and care. So
called blood relatives, whom I have always been there for during their
journeys, have yet to pick up the phone once just to see how school is going or
just to see if I need anything. Not a phone call, not even a text message.
Thank God for my friends. I truly appreciate them in every way.
From a health perspective I have come so far from where I
was a year ago. As of today I have lost 45lbs and have completely toned my
body. I love the energy I have, I love how my clothes look on me, and I love my
diet. It was not easy at first but I rarely ever crave those foods that I cut
out of my diet anymore. In fact those foods make me sick if I even try to
entertain them. Now that’s real progress. My goal for 2013 is to lose another 10lbs
and completely tone my arms and abs. Pole Dancing will take care of that for
me.
So here’s to hoping that 2013 continues to bestow many wonderful
blessings upon me in the realm of school, work, and even in the love. My only
resolution is to JUST BE HAPPY!
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