YES!!!
PRAISE GOD!!! The semester is over! I have a whole week off.
I made it through my first semester of PA school. All I can say is, 'WOW!' It wasn't too crazy but it was enough. I'm looking forward to next semester but I will admit, I'm a little nervous. This is the semester we learn the 'medicine' of PA school. This past semester was more of a review and a little introduction. Now we are getting into the 'nitty-gritty'. I have all my books, that I know of so far. Last semester they told us about a book we needed on the first day of class. I order all my books online because they are a little cheaper so it took a while to get that book. I also have the syllabi from two of my classes. I think I will start reading some of the assignments for the first week. I don't like getting behind and if I can stay ahead of the game, it'll be good for me. Just in case I slip.
This week I've been off has definitely been a 'relax' week. Although, I have cleaned the house. But that is usually relaxing to me. My husband doesn't understand it. It could be that having a clean house makes me relaxed or maybe the act of cleaning is relaxing in itself. I'm not sure. I have also planted a garden - an indoor garden since I live in an apartment. I don't think it should be too hard to water a few plants at the end of the day. I've always wanted to plant a garden. When we get a house, I want to have a greenhouse. I'm growing okra, green beans, green peppers and tomatoes. We eat those a lot and the possibility of having them fresh is appealing to me. That and the fact that fresh vegetables can be a bit costly if you buy them from the grocery store. We have been able to find a few farmer's markets around the area but I don't know if I will have the time to go. I also planted an avocado seed. I don't know if it will grow though. I looked on a few websites and they say it takes a while for those to grow. It was fun planting it. I think planting makes you feel like a little kid - you know playing in the dirt, getting your hands dirty. It was great.
This week I have also tried to finish the scrapbooks that I have started, over 4 years ago. It is a process. First, I didn't have enough materials, so I got a lot of materials. Then, I ran out of photo paper. I print pictures at home with my photo printer. So I got more photo paper the other day. Now, my photo printer is out of ink. It is a never ending process it seems like. I wanted to finish my 'bonus' daughter's scrapbook this week but I don't see that happening.
My husband and I celebrated our 4th anniversary this past weekend. It was wonderful. I am so happy and thankful that he was able to come with me on my journey. I know some people who go without their spouses or significant others. I don't know if I could have done that. He is my support system and my motivation. Having him here reminds me of the bigger picture when I can only see that day or that week of school. For our anniversary, he took me shopping. I know that sounds crazy but I have never had the chance to just pick out what I want, regardless of cost. I got what I wanted and it was actually fun.
That's another thing. GOD is great!! HE has blessed us financially. We actually have more money now then when we were both working. I don't know how HE has done it but I'm going to continue to proclaim HIM as LORD and that JESUS died for our sins to give us a way back to HIM! I'm going to continue serving HIM and trying to live a life that is pleasing in HIS sight. I will continue to be a light in this dark world.
Well that's all for now. I'm going to play Call of Duty for about 3 hours.
BE BLESSED!!
