So, once again its been a while since I last wrote.... but hey at least I am trying. So heres the update on life since I last updated yall.
Our Families came. Which was great. Jason's parents and sister and her boyfriend Kyle came, and then my Mom and Bro came... my dad could come (very sad about that) because he had to start a new job. But it was great great great to have Texas come to us. We got to show off the house, and went to the Yuma Air Show. The grand finale was the world record breaking largest ever wall of fire. This really excited Matthew, considering he is a total pyromaniac. Everybody got to see it, except for me and my mom which was kind of a bummer.... we had some confusion on actually what time it was supposed to happen and accidentally missed it. But oh well... luckily we weren't as excited about it as Matthew was. The night after the air show we tried out my fondue pot for the first time and it was absolutely DELICIOUS! Now I have been craving chocolate dipped anything since that night. Oh well.... I am trying to be good and eat healthy.
Jason has now started this thing at work called WTI.... I dont know what it stands for but I think it should stand for WORK TOO INTENSELY. Because it seems like the boy is NEVER home. He started this yucky little program the Monday after our families left, and YESTERDAY was his first day off since then. Plus the poor guy has to work 12 hours shifts EVERY DAY. I complain when I have to work 3 in a row, and he had to work like 14. Ugh I dont know how hes still going. Seems like some sort of torture test. We are definitely counting down the days until this stuff is done with.
Work is going good for me. I am done with the classes that were pushing me to the edge of sanity, and finally actually working in the ER again. Its nice to know that I am actually doing something again. I got a cold this past week, I think its because I dont have my immunity to everything we deal with at work built up yet. Im sure it will come in time. I work three days in a row this week which im not really a fan of, but good news is I get SIX days off after that. I dont know what Ill do with all of that spare time. Ill probably be super bored becaue Jason will be at work allllllllllllll the time. Oh well, at least Ill get some rest.
The dogs are good. Hank is growing so fast we cant seem to get him to not look thin. And I swear he gets taller by the day. Poor cammy got a stomach ulcer, and I have been having to giver her medicine to keep that under control. And when I took her to the vet they, in so many words, told me she was a fatty. So now on top of the stomach ulcer, she is on a diet. It breaks my heart because hank eats 6 cups of food a day and cammy gets a measley two. She thinks I am starving her to death. Oh well, at least shes in the same boat as me, I am constantly trying to get Jason to gain weight as I am trying to lose. Her and I are hungry together. = )
Well thats all I know. Nothing too exciting but its an update at least! I miss you all, Jason does too!!! We miss Texas too!!!
Hugs!! Hugs and more Hugs!!!!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Long time.... No blog.
Hello everyone!! How are things all where yall are? Life has been pretty crazy busy lately. Ill try and give you all the updates since I last blogged, so be prepared for a long post (that is if I can type that much).
As you know I got my RN license.... which is great, except the fact that the hospital has this policy that we have to go through a residency program. Sounds in theory like a great thing, but its NOT! What it entails is a class 3 days a week, and a shift on the floor one day. The classes make you want to POKE YOUR EYES OUT! Its like going back to the first semester of nursing school, except you already know what they are teaching. I swear, yesterday, I thought I was going to have to leave the class and admit myself in a psych ward I was so irritated. I tried to get out of this horrible little torture test by talking to my boss, but thanks to hospital policy, no such luck. Thank goodness I only have 4 classes left to endure, because otherwise I might go certifiably insane! On a brighter note, at least when I do get to work actually as a nurse in the ER its fulfilling. I have noticed that my prayers since taking my boards have SERIOUSLY changed. Instead of praying "please please let me pass this test" I am now praying "Dear God, PLEASE dont let me kill someone today!" Sounds kind of scary right? Well... heres an example for this change. On DAY ONE as an RN, I had this poor patient come in with DOUBLE Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. And for those of you who dont know what that is, in short, its BAD NEWS BEARS. I mean verge of death bad news. Because at any moment you could burst a place on your Aorta and bleed to death in seconds. So needless to say I was a little freaked out. So we had to get this patient care flighted to Tuscon, because none of our Drs would even think about doing surgery on her. So here I am, a completely baby nurse, and Im preparing to give report to the nurse at the other hospital. But of course the nurse doesnt call... THE BEST VASCULAR SURGEON IN THE STATE CALLS ME!!!! AAAAAAH! I had no idea what to say, I mean we learn in school how to give good report to drs, but its a totally different ballgame when you are actually there in the moment. I just told him everything I knew. He was probably sitting on the other end of the line thinking "Will this girl ever shut up?" Oh well, I did that and his only directions for me were to intubate her (which means put a tube down her throat to help her breathe). So I then go to my doc that we have and tell him we need to do this. Stupid me with no paper in my hand or anything, is standing there and our Dr starts listing all of these super duper hard core drugs to give her and the doses and what order and how.... I was like holy moly!! So I frantically grab a pen and start scribbling all of this info on my hand and pray I do it right..... long story short, in the end it all went fine and we got the lady in the chopper fine. But my point is, that was just day ONE... and at any moment my patient could have died on my watch. Its a lot to jump head first into. But oh well, its great experience and at least I know I am going to really make a difference in some peoples lives.
Off of the nursing topic, Jason got his CDI! YAY! Most of you probably dont know what that means, but basically it means he gets to check everybody elses work off. Which gives him much more respect. Its a lot of work to get too, you have to have experience and get all of the higher ups to sign off on it. Then he had to take this test and he HAD to make a 100% to pass. But he did, and we are very proud. YAY JASON!
Hmmmm... what else is going on? We have gone shooting a couple of times and that has been pretty darn fu
n. I shot a 50 cal gun and I ACTUALLY HIT MY TARGET. Look at the size of this thing. Its like a cannon when it goes off.... but I must say its kind of exhilarating to shoot. We have more fun pics and a good video from us shooting, but I dont have it uploaded yet so I will have to post it later.
After we went shooting this past weekend we all decided to go back to Jason and I's house and that I would cook dinner. So the Marines and I went to Walmart and they bought SEVEN pork tenderloins for me to cook, and TEN pounds of potatoes for me to mash. I must say that 7 tenderloins is definitely more of a challange to cook than one. But do you know that those 9 guys, me, and another wife, ate ALL ten lbs of mashed potatoes and all but one serving of pork! It was insane to see how much those guys were eating. But at least I know they like my cooking. It was definitely a fun night.
This Friday OUR FAMILIES ARE COMING TO VISIT! YAY! They will all be here for the air show that the base is doing. We are really excited! Plus, the grand finale of the show is the marines SHATTERING the world record for the Largest wall of FIRE ever created. It is going to be TWO MILES long and 150 ft high! I think its probably going to raise the temp of the whole city. But it will definitely be be cool. I will take lots of pictures when everyone is here!
Well, thats about all that is going on right now. I have got to get ready for bed because its an early morning for me tomorrow! Hope everyone is happy and healthy!
Lots of Love!
As you know I got my RN license.... which is great, except the fact that the hospital has this policy that we have to go through a residency program. Sounds in theory like a great thing, but its NOT! What it entails is a class 3 days a week, and a shift on the floor one day. The classes make you want to POKE YOUR EYES OUT! Its like going back to the first semester of nursing school, except you already know what they are teaching. I swear, yesterday, I thought I was going to have to leave the class and admit myself in a psych ward I was so irritated. I tried to get out of this horrible little torture test by talking to my boss, but thanks to hospital policy, no such luck. Thank goodness I only have 4 classes left to endure, because otherwise I might go certifiably insane! On a brighter note, at least when I do get to work actually as a nurse in the ER its fulfilling. I have noticed that my prayers since taking my boards have SERIOUSLY changed. Instead of praying "please please let me pass this test" I am now praying "Dear God, PLEASE dont let me kill someone today!" Sounds kind of scary right? Well... heres an example for this change. On DAY ONE as an RN, I had this poor patient come in with DOUBLE Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. And for those of you who dont know what that is, in short, its BAD NEWS BEARS. I mean verge of death bad news. Because at any moment you could burst a place on your Aorta and bleed to death in seconds. So needless to say I was a little freaked out. So we had to get this patient care flighted to Tuscon, because none of our Drs would even think about doing surgery on her. So here I am, a completely baby nurse, and Im preparing to give report to the nurse at the other hospital. But of course the nurse doesnt call... THE BEST VASCULAR SURGEON IN THE STATE CALLS ME!!!! AAAAAAH! I had no idea what to say, I mean we learn in school how to give good report to drs, but its a totally different ballgame when you are actually there in the moment. I just told him everything I knew. He was probably sitting on the other end of the line thinking "Will this girl ever shut up?" Oh well, I did that and his only directions for me were to intubate her (which means put a tube down her throat to help her breathe). So I then go to my doc that we have and tell him we need to do this. Stupid me with no paper in my hand or anything, is standing there and our Dr starts listing all of these super duper hard core drugs to give her and the doses and what order and how.... I was like holy moly!! So I frantically grab a pen and start scribbling all of this info on my hand and pray I do it right..... long story short, in the end it all went fine and we got the lady in the chopper fine. But my point is, that was just day ONE... and at any moment my patient could have died on my watch. Its a lot to jump head first into. But oh well, its great experience and at least I know I am going to really make a difference in some peoples lives.
Off of the nursing topic, Jason got his CDI! YAY! Most of you probably dont know what that means, but basically it means he gets to check everybody elses work off. Which gives him much more respect. Its a lot of work to get too, you have to have experience and get all of the higher ups to sign off on it. Then he had to take this test and he HAD to make a 100% to pass. But he did, and we are very proud. YAY JASON!
Hmmmm... what else is going on? We have gone shooting a couple of times and that has been pretty darn fu
n. I shot a 50 cal gun and I ACTUALLY HIT MY TARGET. Look at the size of this thing. Its like a cannon when it goes off.... but I must say its kind of exhilarating to shoot. We have more fun pics and a good video from us shooting, but I dont have it uploaded yet so I will have to post it later. After we went shooting this past weekend we all decided to go back to Jason and I's house and that I would cook dinner. So the Marines and I went to Walmart and they bought SEVEN pork tenderloins for me to cook, and TEN pounds of potatoes for me to mash. I must say that 7 tenderloins is definitely more of a challange to cook than one. But do you know that those 9 guys, me, and another wife, ate ALL ten lbs of mashed potatoes and all but one serving of pork! It was insane to see how much those guys were eating. But at least I know they like my cooking. It was definitely a fun night.
This Friday OUR FAMILIES ARE COMING TO VISIT! YAY! They will all be here for the air show that the base is doing. We are really excited! Plus, the grand finale of the show is the marines SHATTERING the world record for the Largest wall of FIRE ever created. It is going to be TWO MILES long and 150 ft high! I think its probably going to raise the temp of the whole city. But it will definitely be be cool. I will take lots of pictures when everyone is here!
Well, thats about all that is going on right now. I have got to get ready for bed because its an early morning for me tomorrow! Hope everyone is happy and healthy!
Lots of Love!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Jennifer Slater RN BSN
IT IS OFFICIAL... I am a LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE! I am so happy and relieved that there is not even any way to describe the feeling. So heres the update from the last few days of our lives here in Yuma.
Sunday afternoon I left for San Diego with my friend Tiffany who so nicely decided to make the trip with me. The way there was super easy, we had sunny weather and good driving. While I was in San Diego, I tried as hard as possible not to be too nervous. We went shopping and wandered around just to keep calm. Monday I got up and went and took my test, which I must say was harder than I could have ever imagined it would be. We didn't stick around in San Diego too long because Mon was yucky weather. When we headed back to Yuma there was a break in the rain and we hoped it would stay like that but we were WAY wrong. As we were heading into the mountains there was a blinking sign that said Winter storm ahead. Tiffany and I thought this HAD to have been some sort of wrong sign because we were in SOUTHERN CALI heading toward YUMA (the hottest city around). Once again we were wrong, the weather quickly went from bad to worse. We went through white out snow, sleet, rain, and on top of it all the sun was going down so it got dark fast! We were so glad to be back on the flat desert not worrying that we were going to fall off of a cliff. But luckily we made it home safely and the dogs were SO happy to have their mama home!
Monday Jason also left for Ft. Worth. He isn't back to Yuma yet but should be back late tonight. I am SO READY for him to come home! It is very lonely here with no hubby. Supposedly he had a really good time though. He got to see the ENTIRE (MILE LONG) Lockheed Martin plant, the new JSF, the engine, and the people working on it. They were hoping that they could see a test flight yesterday, but something didnt work out and they couldnt. Im sure that everything dealing with a test flight has to be 100% perfect, so who knows what it was. I think overall it was a great trip for Jason though. Plus he got to see some familiar faces at home and be in TEXAS which I am still jealous about. = )
So..... I am super excited. Jason is probably on an airplane to here now so I can post about this without ruining his suprise. For Valentines day/his Birthday.... yesterday I stole Jasons car and took it and got the windows tinted. He has been wanting to do this for a while, especially since it will start getting super hot here pretty darn quick. But he has NOOOOO idea, and I hope he will be SUPER happy. I also washed the car and filled it up with gas so it will look just spiffy! Ill let yall know what he thinks when he gets home tonight!
Well, thats all I know for today. I am so happy my hubby is coming home... its lonely around here.
Hugs!!
Sunday afternoon I left for San Diego with my friend Tiffany who so nicely decided to make the trip with me. The way there was super easy, we had sunny weather and good driving. While I was in San Diego, I tried as hard as possible not to be too nervous. We went shopping and wandered around just to keep calm. Monday I got up and went and took my test, which I must say was harder than I could have ever imagined it would be. We didn't stick around in San Diego too long because Mon was yucky weather. When we headed back to Yuma there was a break in the rain and we hoped it would stay like that but we were WAY wrong. As we were heading into the mountains there was a blinking sign that said Winter storm ahead. Tiffany and I thought this HAD to have been some sort of wrong sign because we were in SOUTHERN CALI heading toward YUMA (the hottest city around). Once again we were wrong, the weather quickly went from bad to worse. We went through white out snow, sleet, rain, and on top of it all the sun was going down so it got dark fast! We were so glad to be back on the flat desert not worrying that we were going to fall off of a cliff. But luckily we made it home safely and the dogs were SO happy to have their mama home!
Monday Jason also left for Ft. Worth. He isn't back to Yuma yet but should be back late tonight. I am SO READY for him to come home! It is very lonely here with no hubby. Supposedly he had a really good time though. He got to see the ENTIRE (MILE LONG) Lockheed Martin plant, the new JSF, the engine, and the people working on it. They were hoping that they could see a test flight yesterday, but something didnt work out and they couldnt. Im sure that everything dealing with a test flight has to be 100% perfect, so who knows what it was. I think overall it was a great trip for Jason though. Plus he got to see some familiar faces at home and be in TEXAS which I am still jealous about. = )
So..... I am super excited. Jason is probably on an airplane to here now so I can post about this without ruining his suprise. For Valentines day/his Birthday.... yesterday I stole Jasons car and took it and got the windows tinted. He has been wanting to do this for a while, especially since it will start getting super hot here pretty darn quick. But he has NOOOOO idea, and I hope he will be SUPER happy. I also washed the car and filled it up with gas so it will look just spiffy! Ill let yall know what he thinks when he gets home tonight!
Well, thats all I know for today. I am so happy my hubby is coming home... its lonely around here.
Hugs!!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
How do I study like this?
Ok. So I am losing my mind completely today, which is compared to just on the verge yesterday.
I have studied so much my brain cant focus on anything at all for an extended period of time at this point. Not tv, not cleaning, FOR SURE not studying.... so Im just zipping from activity to activity like a hummingbird.
Here are my hummingbird like activities of the day:
1. Wake up at 6 30 worried that Jason is going to be late for work.
2. Wake up again at 7 to hear hang scream from the other room. (He wanted out of his kennel)
3. Actually get up at 7 15 and start studying.
4. More studying
5. Need a break, go to walmart and Sonic (took Jason lunch to work).
6. Come home and clean.
7. Too hyper to clean, so I made a cake. My methods to making the cake were.... "Whats in the pantry"... Lets throw it in a bowl.
8. Took the cake to jason.... He looked at me like wow you really are insane. But thanked me nicely. =)
9. Come home and clean some more.
10. Get driven further into insanity by the dogs.....
See.... It never ends.
Plus... this is how hank plays while I am trying to study.
At least I have Cammy here to sit and be my under the table study buddy.
Well.... this is my blog for the day. Pray I can calm down a little at some point!
Love you all!
I have studied so much my brain cant focus on anything at all for an extended period of time at this point. Not tv, not cleaning, FOR SURE not studying.... so Im just zipping from activity to activity like a hummingbird.
Here are my hummingbird like activities of the day:
1. Wake up at 6 30 worried that Jason is going to be late for work.
2. Wake up again at 7 to hear hang scream from the other room. (He wanted out of his kennel)
3. Actually get up at 7 15 and start studying.
4. More studying
5. Need a break, go to walmart and Sonic (took Jason lunch to work).
6. Come home and clean.
7. Too hyper to clean, so I made a cake. My methods to making the cake were.... "Whats in the pantry"... Lets throw it in a bowl.
8. Took the cake to jason.... He looked at me like wow you really are insane. But thanked me nicely. =)
9. Come home and clean some more.
10. Get driven further into insanity by the dogs.....
See.... It never ends.
Plus... this is how hank plays while I am trying to study.
At least I have Cammy here to sit and be my under the table study buddy.
Well.... this is my blog for the day. Pray I can calm down a little at some point!
Love you all!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Losing it!
Today I think it is highly likely that I might lose my mind. For the past 6 days I have literally been sitting on my couch or at my kitchen table studying. Of course I have to take breaks to walk the little dog hellions but that's pretty much all I have done. Sometimes I wonder if you are ever ready to take your nursing boards. Part of me thinks, no. There is soooo much to know and you really have absolutely no clue as to what you will be questioned on for this test. Ive gone through everything except psych and pharmacology. I just finished reading over pediatrics and mother baby nursing, and the only thing it made me do was want babies. It definitely didnt make me want to keep on doing more questions. Ugh. The poor dogs probably think I am the most boring person alive. And Jason probably agrees.
On a brighter note (for Jason): He got word this week that he gets to make a trip to Fort Worth on Monday.... whats even better is that its paid for by the marine corps. They are sending him to the Lockheed Martin plant to check out the new joint strike fighter jet. Hes really excited about it. The JSF is what will be replacing the harrier which is what jason works on now. Heres a pic of it for those who are interested. I think its really cool for him, but I have to admit that I am really jealous. Not necessarily of seeing the JSF but he gets to go HOME and be in TEXAS, while I am taking the hardest, scariest test of my life. But oh well. He doesnt get picked for this kind of cool stuff too often so I guess Ill let him bask in his excitement. I just wish he could pack me in his suitcase and take me too.
Since I have to go to San Diego to take my test, and he will be in Texas... his friend Kyle is going to be staying with the doggies. I have to admit that I am a little worried about this because I have a feeling he has no idea what the rath of Hank can entail. But hopefully all will come out of the weekend alive, and Kyle might consider watching them again for us someday. We shall see....
Well, I should get back to studying, because once again this is just me procrastinating doing what I should actually be doing. But at least I am updating all of you!
Love and hugs to everyone!
On a brighter note (for Jason): He got word this week that he gets to make a trip to Fort Worth on Monday.... whats even better is that its paid for by the marine corps. They are sending him to the Lockheed Martin plant to check out the new joint strike fighter jet. Hes really excited about it. The JSF is what will be replacing the harrier which is what jason works on now. Heres a pic of it for those who are interested. I think its really cool for him, but I have to admit that I am really jealous. Not necessarily of seeing the JSF but he gets to go HOME and be in TEXAS, while I am taking the hardest, scariest test of my life. But oh well. He doesnt get picked for this kind of cool stuff too often so I guess Ill let him bask in his excitement. I just wish he could pack me in his suitcase and take me too.
Since I have to go to San Diego to take my test, and he will be in Texas... his friend Kyle is going to be staying with the doggies. I have to admit that I am a little worried about this because I have a feeling he has no idea what the rath of Hank can entail. But hopefully all will come out of the weekend alive, and Kyle might consider watching them again for us someday. We shall see....
Well, I should get back to studying, because once again this is just me procrastinating doing what I should actually be doing. But at least I am updating all of you!
Love and hugs to everyone!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
My First Blog!
So. I am now officially a blogger. I thought that this would be a great way for everyone back home to see and here about Jason and I's life in Arizona. Hopefully this works out and keeps everyone informed and I dont get too confused while trying to keep posting.
Here's a quick backtrack of our life since Dec. 18th!
We made the long drive from Texas and moved into our new house in Yuma. We live on the base where Jason is stationed, and really lucked out with the house we got. Its a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath house with a garage (Jason's favorite part), and a yard (where hank thinks he should dig a new hole every day). The house really has turned out beautiful and very warm and cozy. I have started working at the Yuma Regional ER. Its definitely an adventure, but will be great once I learn the ropes. Jason is doing his thing working on jets, and trying to teach hank all the tricks he can. I'm currently studying for my nursing boards, and this blog is a good means of procrastination.
Now fast fo
rwarding to today..................
Today wasnt too exciting, but ill give you the highlights, mainly this includes the actions of our pups. Hank got up on fire this morning, I was not so chipper. So I decided, in my genius sleepy state to put him out
in the back yard. Not a good decision on my part. He decided it was his day to dig a GIANT mud hole. Which not only destroys our neatly swept yard, it also coats his whole body in mud. Yay, muddy paw prints EVERYWHERE. I left that mess for Jason to clean up. When Jason got home it was bath time for Hankey. Which is always an adventure because hank thinks the bath tub is Disneyland. Sometimes he 
disappears for a while, when we go to look for him hes almost always in the bathtub, just hanging out!! Hes a nut! Cammy meanwhile decided she needed to hide in the bedroom and pray she wasnt next for the bath tub. She was VERY relieved when we never came to get her.
Then I cooked dinner, which was pork chops and skillet potatoes, and fruit. (Dont tell jason, but I think that each night when I cook dinner he is a little bit shocked that I havent mad anything not worth fixing again. Each night I ask him, ok... should we do this one again. And he always says yeah... kind of a suprise in his voice). Ha, oh well. At least Im on a roll of good food for now.
Well, Im off to bed, updates are soon to come! Love you all!
That was pretty much the only excitement of our day. I sat and studied for the vast majority of the day which doesnt make for very good blogging but hey, at least im trying.
Here's a quick backtrack of our life since Dec. 18th!
We made the long drive from Texas and moved into our new house in Yuma. We live on the base where Jason is stationed, and really lucked out with the house we got. Its a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath house with a garage (Jason's favorite part), and a yard (where hank thinks he should dig a new hole every day). The house really has turned out beautiful and very warm and cozy. I have started working at the Yuma Regional ER. Its definitely an adventure, but will be great once I learn the ropes. Jason is doing his thing working on jets, and trying to teach hank all the tricks he can. I'm currently studying for my nursing boards, and this blog is a good means of procrastination.
Now fast fo
rwarding to today.................. Today wasnt too exciting, but ill give you the highlights, mainly this includes the actions of our pups. Hank got up on fire this morning, I was not so chipper. So I decided, in my genius sleepy state to put him out
in the back yard. Not a good decision on my part. He decided it was his day to dig a GIANT mud hole. Which not only destroys our neatly swept yard, it also coats his whole body in mud. Yay, muddy paw prints EVERYWHERE. I left that mess for Jason to clean up. When Jason got home it was bath time for Hankey. Which is always an adventure because hank thinks the bath tub is Disneyland. Sometimes he 
disappears for a while, when we go to look for him hes almost always in the bathtub, just hanging out!! Hes a nut! Cammy meanwhile decided she needed to hide in the bedroom and pray she wasnt next for the bath tub. She was VERY relieved when we never came to get her.Then I cooked dinner, which was pork chops and skillet potatoes, and fruit. (Dont tell jason, but I think that each night when I cook dinner he is a little bit shocked that I havent mad anything not worth fixing again. Each night I ask him, ok... should we do this one again. And he always says yeah... kind of a suprise in his voice). Ha, oh well. At least Im on a roll of good food for now.
Well, Im off to bed, updates are soon to come! Love you all!
That was pretty much the only excitement of our day. I sat and studied for the vast majority of the day which doesnt make for very good blogging but hey, at least im trying.
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