Time goes by fast...

Can't believe my second week on the job is almost over!! I had a few rough days. Nothing was wrong, everything went fine, but I just felt overwhelmed and like I had made a terrible decision in changing jobs. I was used to being GOOD at my job. I liked being GOOD at my job. Suddenly I was back to feeling like I had just come out of nursing school and knew NOTHING!!! I hate feeling dumb. But things are getting better. I'm getting the hang of it. Have gotten some good positive comments from my doctor. He seems to be happy with me and thinks I'm doing good, so I guess things are okay. I have to quit stressing over it. But I'm a major worrier and a people pleaser and as Greg pointed out to me, "my own worst critic". It'll be okay. For the most part, I'm happy there.
On another note, Sarah passed her driving test!! Got her license so she can drive with an adult over 21 in the vehicle with her. She was happy and I was very proud of her. Now, do I particularly enjoy riding in the vehicle while she's driving??? No....... Feels like I'm having an anxiety attack and wanting to vomit the whole time. She does fine. It's just me.
Guess that's it for today.

Tired

Whewww... I'm tired!! Second official day on my new job and I'm beat!! I'm sure as I get the hang of things it'll get a little better. But as I told Greg, I'm tired but not stressed like at the nursing home, so it's okay. I really think I'm going to like it there.

First day at the new job

Well, I survived my first official day at my new job. Luckily, I had someone there helping me. Today I'm headed to Texarkana to the main clinic for computer training. That will help a lot. I really think I'm going to like it there, or at least I will once I know what I'm doing!!
Sarah made it through her first day of driver's ed. Only one other person in the class with her, and he hasn't taken his written test yet so Sarah is the only one who can actually drive in the car. I'm so glad Mr. Poole is doing this and not me!! I can't take the stress!!!

Weekend

Well, I made it through my last day at the nursing home. I cried when I left yesterday. I didn't think it would be so hard. But I've always hated goodbyes, anyway, ever since my father died. You can say goodbye, and that might mean for ever. You just never know. But I am relieved it's over, and looking forward to my new job. But right now we're heading to the lake!!! Time for some fun! I'm going to enjoy the weekend and then just take it one day at a time.

One more day at PMNC

Tomorrow is my last day at the nursing home. I'm feeling sad but relieved, all at the same time. Monday I start at Dr. Fox's office. I'm looking forward to it. I'm ready for something new. I've promised to visit my residents frequently. We've shed some tears and I've gotten lots of hugs and "I'm gonna miss you". Tomorrow will not be easy. I hate saying goodbye. But also excited about the future. And looking forward to many weekends home with my family!!!

A few pics from vacation

Back from vacation, new job, whirlwind of changes

We had a WONDERFUL time on vacation!!! I didn't want to come home :( Sea World was a blast!! The riverwalk was gorgeous. Corpus Christi was awesome. Why can't we be on vacation all the time???
Got home, barely settled in, and got a phone call from a local doctor telling me his nurse quit and offered me a job. Monday thru Friday, 8 to 4, no weekends, or holidays. Can you say "heck yeah"?!! Sure it's not going to be a walk in the park, but neither has the last year and a half at the nursing home. It's time for a change and this is just the change I need. NOW I know why it wasn't meant for me to take the job at Hillcrest. God does indeed work in mysterious ways, and this time He used my youngest daughter. I love it!!
Will try to post some pics soon. Haven't tried that yet, so we'll see if I can figure it out. If I can't, guess I'll holler at Dave for some pointers :)