Las Vegas

Hello from Las Vegas! I arrived on Friday for my dear friend Johanna's wedding. Friday was basically a girly day with a little Sean thrown in at the end. We had lunch at this neat Irish pub (Nine Fine Irishmen) in our hotel - New York New York. I drank Magner's which is a fermented apple cider (it's not apple juice no matter what Cindy says). It kinda tasted like beer (which I hate) but sweeter. I actually liked it and even had a second glass later in the evening when Sean arrived. We did a little shopping and then got ready for our big girl's night out. Kelley did a great job planning the bachorlette "party" which consisted of a limo picking us up and giving us a ride down the strip. We were treated to instant access into the clubs (no two hours in line for us) and escorted by our very own VIP hostess. We started the night at Pure (Ceasar's Palace) and ended at Studio 54 (MGM). It was a great time just hanging out and dancing with the girls. A couple of men infiltrated but since they were boyfriend's of the girls, it was okay! I was the first to bow out at around 3:30 or 4, my poor feet just couldn't dance another step! Saturday was a sleepy day with the wedding at 6. It was a great ceremony - Jo looked so beautiful I cried until she yelled at me to stop before she cried!! I was honored by a pre-ceremony picture with the bride and then the entire party and guests took a picture together after the ceremony! I must say - Vegas weddings are no longer just for fly by the seat of your pants elopers - there is definitely a place for the classy and elegant! We had dinner at the World Buffet at the Rio and then it was off to the Tropicana with the gang to play $5 blackjack! We ended the night with a soak of the feet in Kelley and Homero's jacuzzi pool (some people call it a bathtub but when it's that big - I call it a pool)!! Today was pretty lazy, we slept in and then met for lunch at Zeffirino at the Venetian. Cindy and I had to say goodbye to Jo, Marcel, Kelley, Homero, and Sean as they headed back to California - miss you guys already!! We took a stroll down the strip, snapping pictures, shopping and checking out the insides of the hotels! I finally got to see the fountains at the Bellagio and went into the M&M store for some PURPLE! M&Ms. We had a late dinner courtesy of room service and are just chillin'! It has been a great trip, not because of the location but because of the great friends I got to see! There really is a lot more to Vegas than just casino's, clubs, and strippers - if you're willing to dig a little!



Quick update on the new job - I still don't have one! I did get my license but the hospital I would like to work at is notorious for being slow! I may end up staying an extra week or two in Tulsa in effort to get things lined out. It is important to me because my friend, Lucas, is planning to be there. He doesn't have a job yet either (and he submitted before me) so there are still a lot of details to get worked out. I know this would be a great place for me so I put my faith in the Lord that He will get it all worked out! I'll let you know if there are any new developments!

I am officially a follower!!

It's official - I am a follower. I have no original thoughts or ideas of my own, I simply copy what the cool kids do (think Myspace and Facebook)! Even the title and address of my blog (he he - MY blog) are lifted from creative thinkers which some of you may label songwriters! Your mission - should you choose to accept it (and I hope Heather Hughes does) is to determine which ones!!

I'm sort of proud that I am no longer just a voyeur of others blogs. I have my own. That's gotta be another rung on the ladder of maturity! I hope I do some exciting things in the future that will keep you all on the edges of your seats, holding your breaths, anxiously waiting for the next installment! Sorry about the dramatization - I just spent four hours doing continuing education modules and I need to let off a little steam!

I won't bore you with who I am garbage - everyone reading this (is there ANYone reading this??) knows all about me. I basically want to use this to keep you - my beautiful family and amazing friends - up to date on what I'm doing when I'm off traveling.

Currently - I am working feverishly to obtain my nursing license in South Carolina with the idea that I am going to be working in Charleston for the summer. I had originally planned to go to the northeast (specifically Vermont) but there was only one position that held enough interest to actually interview for. The offer came on Friday but the hospital wanted me to do 8 hour shifts. Those are very dirty words in the travel nurse world. A major advantage of this career of mine is that I work three days a week and get to play the other four. It's really hard to see the world if you have to go to work 5 days a week. So, I politely declined. A good friend is planning to go to Charleston and had suggested on Thursday (only the day before, isn't God good) I consider going as well. If all works out - I will get my license app mailed on Monday and have a temporary license in a couple of weeks so that the hospitals will actually look at my profile and want to interview me! I started to stress for a bit but I have several weeks before my current assignment ends and if necessary - I could probably work a couple of extra weeks in Tulsa. I'm also in pretty good shape financially and could even take a couple of weeks off if I wanted to. I know there is a perfect plan at work and if I am meant to be in SC - I will be in SC! Walk by faith, right?

I'll let you know how things turn out!