One step closer

Well today I officially started school as a nursing student....no more "I am in pre-nursing." I have been preparing myself for this day for three years and I have had countless conversations with those around me...namely Lisa and Brady....about how good it will feel to finally start doing nursing stuff. Today has been a bit bittersweet for me in a lot of ways. First I am very happy to be finally working toward my dream of being a nurse...but today I realized that it isn't really a dream anymore it is more a half reality. I am half way there! That was the sweet part...walking into school today knowing that I am finally where I have dreamed about being for three years now. The bitter part I must say is the realization that I am going to be going through the hardest classes yet. I know that these classes are essential to me being a good nurse when I graduate so I feel like there is a lot more on the line. I get myself all worked up and then once the semester gets into full swing I will be settled in and fine. I will be starting my OB clinical next Thursday at ParkView Hospital in Huntington. Any of you who know me well know that I am so not a morning person...never have been. Well I found out today that my clinical will be starting at 7 AM....yeah I know crazy huh?! I will have to leave the house about 5:30 AM so I can get there in time. I will be there until 1 PM so that shouldn't be to bad....I am just going to be worn out. There's a good chance I might be in a zombie like state for the first hour of two of the clinical...haha. I am sure I will get used to it once I start doing it every week. I know these next 2 1/2 to 3 years are going to be hard but I know that with my support system I will be able to do it and be successful. I have a whole lot of people in my corner when it comes to the school thing. Brady, Mike and of course Lisa have rearranged their lives around my schooling for three years now. I am so blessed to have their support....I seriously couldn't do it without them. So cheers to another great semester and getting one step closer to graduation....WHOO HOO!