Recap of my Bad Week

Friday- was supposd to be the start of my WHOLE weekend off. Nope....it was my ONE day off.  Got called in to work TWICE.  Saturday night and Sunday night.

Saturday consisted of sleeping all day long.  Then I worked all night.

Sunday consisted on sleeping all day long. Then I worked all night

Monday consisted of sleeping all day long. Then I worked all night.  And I found out at 7am that a friend of the family passed away tragically Monday afternoon, leaving 2 beautiful kids and a loving husband.  Even though I was completely exhausted, why and how she died kept me awake until 11 am on Tuesday. I will not go into details because I don't know who reads this.

Tuesday consisted of restless sleep and a night shift from hell.  I got to work at 7pm and didn't sit down until 2am. I got THREE new admissions which were total care and I couldn't even concentrate on anything but what happened on Monday. 

Wednesday consisted of trying to sleep just enough to get back on day schedule for 2 days, but I couldn't sleep again. One good part of Wednesday was that I got to hang out with my best friend Amanda who also works nights. We went shopping and to a movie.

Today was hard.  The funeral was heartbreaking.  The message was beautiful though and really makes me appreciate each breath I take and each new day that I'm given and that tomorrow is not for certain.

"You never know how strong you are till being strong is the only choice you have."

I found this quote on her 15 year old daughter's facebook page. 

 

Out of Whack

My sleep cycle is completely out of whack thanks to night shift. Night shift by far has way more pro's than cons than day shift. Still...there's some major adjusting that needs to be done. I was SUPPOSED to have this weekend off. Nope....I got called in twice. I work tonight and tomorrow night and I'm on the schedule to work monday and Tuesday. And... because I thought I wouldn't be working this weekend... I slept just enough on Friday to be able to get back on a day schedule. Grrreat. I'm tired already. 7am better come fast.
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Award!

I got another award!

This time it's from sweet (future RN) Kelly Lynn at Lifes a Beach

She's a nursing student from the coast of North Carolina and her blog is precious.

The rules are to link up to the person who gave it to you, thank them, list 7 things about yourself, and then pass it along to other bloggers whose blogs you love and want to highlight!

1. I'm from beautiful South Carolina! Nothin' could be finer than to be in Carolina!

2. I graduated from the University of South Carolina (Go Gamecocks!) in May of 2010 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing.  I passed the NCLEX in June, and I work as a registered nurse at a Post-Acute Care facilty.

3. I've dated my boyfriend Dave for 6 years.  We met in 10th grade and began dating the summer in between 10th and 11th grade.   He goes to Clemson ( USC's biggest rival).  We don't speak to each other one day a year....the Saturday after Thanksgiving!

4. I love photography.  I may not be creative at anything else artsy....but I think I have a good eye with a camera. I finally got my first Digital SLR for graduation.

5. I drive a black 2002 Jeep Liberty! My old car (2002 Nissan) was totaled on vacation last August in a hit and run accident.

6. I'm 22 going on 3.  I still sleep with my Teddy and Gaa-Gaa.  I stole Teddy from my 22 year old aunt when I was 3 and never gave him back.  Gaa Gaa is a silky slip that I somehow became attached to when I was little too.  Teddy and Gaa used to be separated entities but ever since Gaa Gaa almost got flushed during a midnight potty run when I was 8, Gaa Gaa is worn by Teddy.  Weird...I know!

7. I have a 'Million Dollar' mouth and have more than enough reasons to be afraid of anything flying towards my face.  I think my biggest fear is getting my teeth knocked out.  Anything having to do with teeth getting broken makes me gag!

I'm passing this award along to the following lovely ladies-

Rachel at Simple Little Joys

Emma at Legally Lovely

Kelly at Life in a Small Town

Mrs. Davis at The Carolina Housewife

Megan at My Two Cents (Before I Spend It)

Boys of Fall

Happy September Y'all!  I loooove FALL!

Anywhoo...

Kenny Chesney completely took me back to high school and college with this beautiful magnificent creation of his.  The video is ridiculously good...and will bring a tear to your eye ( maaaybe)

Please watch it.

It literally sends chills up my spine, because I remember every Friday night in high school I was in those stands cheering on Dave and the rest of the guys.  I miss it so much. Football is a HUGE part of my town.  We have the #1 high school player in the nation right now.....and last weekend TWO teams from my home town played each other and were featured on ESPNU.

Oh...and better yet...

South Carolina's opening game is tomorrow night ! Steve Spurrier is in the video at 4:19.

 GO GAMECOCKS!

"Young girls will dream about the boys of Fall"

Homecoming- Fall 2006.   

Dave is #50, his twin Dan is #33. 

My dear friend John who passed away last June is in between them.

Watch and enjoy and I hope that the memories come flooding your mind...or that this just pumps you up for football season!

My Big Girl Job

I have never been so stressed in my life! 

I tend to go to extremes and think of every possible way that I can mess up and jeopardize my brand new (as of June) RN license.  It's pretty dang easy. 

For instance,
Turn your back for a second and have an old senile lady stand up out of her chair and break her hip. 

Forget to sign ONE signature line. 

Lose a patient...NOT as in die...but as in the patient RUNS for it. (Yes....this old lady can BOOOK IT!)

I'm FREAKIN' out! 

And what scares me now is that even though this job is 'temporary' in my opinion, after I'm done with orientation ( September 13th), I will be on my own.

I should be excited to be able to be an RN on my own.  But the bad thing about this is that it isn't a hospital, and that during 2nd and 3rd shift, there is ONE nurse.  That will mean that me (the-fresh-out-of-school-RN) will be medically responsible/liable for 22 patients. Oh dear Lord. 

What the HELL did I get myself into?

Don't get me wrong.....many of the residents are so sweet...but some just wear you out and watching people die slowly is hard.  I haven't had anyone die on my watch yet, but there are 3 sweet residents that are circling the drain.

I keep telling myself that this is temporary and I'm getting paid and that I can do this until I land my dream job. 

Oh...and I think every single patient knows that I have no clue what I'm doing. 

2 patients that are on my unit, but I didn't have as patients have made me get them up out of their wheelchairs to go to the bathroom only to find out they have depends one.  They haven't been able to sit on/use a toilet in 3 years.  Greeeeat.

One has threatened to hit me if food services didn't hurry up with lunch.  This little lady is 5'1 and probably 90 pounds soaking wet.  This is the same lady that the nurse manager said has drawn blood.  Oh crap.

There is this one hilarious ( and alert and oriented) lady who I LOVE .  You never know what she is going to say.  She's kind of like the 'mama' bird to the 'not-with-it" baby birds.

I was charting one day and she looks at me from the TV room in front of the nurses station and says

" Somebody done shit"

* Leans down....sniffs*

"And it ain't me!!"

I almost fell out of my chair.

Story of my life.

Growth Spurt

I went to Clemson this weekend to visit my love and my boyfriend..(haha)  Opie is growing WAY to fast.  I'm kind of sad. I miss the baby puppy days. 

I feel like a parent watching my child grow up before my eyes.

How did this little guy......

Become this big guy?

He's SO freaking cute....even if he is wearing an orange collar.

And just because she's cute.....my my brother's goat Gloria.

Happy Monday!

I have a problem

Hello. I'm Megan and I Love Reality TV.

LOOOOVE IT.  I love the ridiculousness  of it all. 

I'm obsessed with  Real Housewives of NYC, NJ, OC and ATL

Sorry DC...but YOU SUCK.  I really can't pick which is my favorite out of the other 4.  They are equally horribly addictive.  I wish my personality was a mix between Vicki (OC), Gretchen (OC),  Bethenny (NYC), and Caroline (NJ). 

I can't get enough Bethennyisms. ( I LOVE BETHENNY GETTING MARRIED?)

Or enough "Fabulous's" by Theresa's kids.

Or enough WOOO HOOO's from Vicki.

I want to be raise my future family like Caroline has raised hers.

 The Bachelor / Bachelorette is like crack.

I hate that I love this show so freakin' much.  It's just so fun watching girls and guys go completely goo goo gaa gaa for love.  It's great. 

There is NO way I'd let my grandparents, parents and everyone in the country watch me practically do it on TV. 

I get so caught up in the Final Rose ceremony. I admit that I've cried....

And....finally......my new crazy show is a spin off of the Bachelor.  It's pretty awesome.

The Bachelor Pad.

Throw in several horny guys and several fake boobed girls plus $250,000 and you've got serious drama.

I have no idea who I want to win because so many of my favorites are on there!

Tonight's episode there was a kissing competition which got pretty steamy, and there were 2 couples that are starting to be really cute together.

Can't wait for next week's episode!

I need a new show to fall in love with.


Which shows are your favorites?