Two in one day!

Okay Julie - I'm posting two in one day, all for you!! I got so busy in the last one talking about my mini vacation that I forgot to tell you what else I've been up to! I got to talk to an old friend from high school (the very fabulous April W.) and we had a really great conversation. So fun to catch up and just share my current life with someone who knew me way back when! I've also been reading several books. I just finished "Life of the Beloved" by Henri Nouwen. I really liked the book although the author's personal life has sparked some interesting discussions!! I'm trying to get into Unchristian but I'm struggling. So far it has been statistic this and data that which is kinda the purpose of the book (it is based on a study done into how Christians are perceived by those that are not Christians). I'm hoping it will get better...I'll let you know. I have officially put in for an extension here in Fredericksburg that will take me up to Christmas. I don't have confirmation from the hospital yet (it could take a few days because I have requested some time off that will have to be approved) but I do know they want me to stay. Two of the assistant nurse managers have asked me and I was told last night they had put in the request to the HR people earlier this week to keep me! I'm feeling kinda sad though because Lucas and Megan aren't staying - they will be heading to either Manhattan or Boston. I considered tagging along but the money isn't great and the licenses are expensive (almost $500 each which is reimbursed by my company but just doesn't seem worth it right now). I still have a South Carolina license that I haven't used and besides, I'm more focused on paying down my debt and saving money. I still plan to go to Europe next fall (if Lucas doesn't wimp out on me) and would like to return to school in the next 18 months. I have made a couple of friends, one of whom I'm fairly certain is going to extend so I won't be totally alone! The problem is that the unit is so huge (not just numbers but actual size) that it's hard to really bond with people while at work. I admit, I haven't put forth much effort either because I already had a friend and soon gained another in his roommate!! I'm excited to say that things are progressing well with my brother and sister-in-law's baby. She appears to be healthy and will hopefully arrive sometime in the next week or two!! If all goes as planned, I'll get to meet her the first week of September! I'll also be returning to California soon (the first week of October) for Kelley and Homero's wedding! I guess I should have titled this post "I should be working" because I'm going to have to put in some overtime to pay for all these travel plans!! I do work the next four days but that is just my regular schedule. We are also planning to go to Lynchburg for a few days in August...that's Megan's hometown and Lucas when to college there (Liberty University). I'm going to be a busy girl but I'll try to keep ya'll updated!!