Vet Day = Sleepy Day

Today was a rainy day and the puppies were SUPER energetic this morning. Not being able to run, jump, and wrestle outside left them wanting to wrestle in the house. Ugh.. I didn't want to have anything to do with it, but such is life. 

Thank goodness for the vet visit today. Today was Bella's first vet visit so, she received her microchip, rabies vaccine, Distemper #3, and Bordetella. Delilah was the lucky one and only needed a Bordetella. All in all these shots & nose spray has left me with two cuddly and sleepy puppies! THANK GOODNESS!! 

Here are the girls on the way home from the vet... not happy...

Here they are at home with me...

In other news... Yesterday Brian and I made citrus salmon with faux fried green tomatoes and Paula Deen's Vidalia Onion Relish! YUMMERS! Here is the photo of Brian's plate!

I also learned today that I will be wearing a uniform at work. I will be wearing a Red scrub jacket, need to wear a white shirt, black pants/skirt, and black or dark shoes. The good part- I get to wear comfy shoes to work such as gym shoes. The bad news- I don't own white shirts (bought 2 today at Target), I don't own black dress pants (Going to Kohls tomorrow), and I don't have plain black comfortable shoes (Kohls again). So I get to shop... ugh... here it goes! 

New Job

I have nearly completed all of my prerequisites for my new job. I still have about 8 modules to do on-line which I will complete after this blog and then orientation is on Monday! Yesterday was an on boarding session, which to me was a pre orientation/ welcoming and during this I also did my ID picture & finger printing. Today was my health/drug screening. I was really concerned about this part of the hiring process. The reason you may ask? The dreaded... TB screening. Since I was applying for a job at a hospital I anticipated that they would be more understanding, but I was still nervous. Find out more at my other blog: My TB Life. Part of today was also trying on the "space suit" that people wear in quarantine rooms. I think this was to see if I would A. not freak out and B. make sure everything fit properly. I was able to take the mask home and get a picture of me in the lovely TB mask! ;) 

I think it is funny that so many wives who have husbands in the medical field end up there as well. I think it is due to the fact that as our husbands go through this medical journey it becomes all consuming. Part of me wants to embrace it and another part wants to move away and be my own person. I think this new job is the perfect combination. I am working in an ED (Emergency Department), but I still get to help people and work with children (the hospital I am at is the only Children's hospital in Savannah)! 

In other news, my "Life Plan" is going pretty well, I can see areas where I am slacking, but I have big plans to fix that. Our farmer's market opened yesterday and I was thrilled to buy Yams, Green Tomatoes, and Grapefruit! YUM! I am thrilled to have fresh, locally grown, and cheap fruits and veggies again! YAY!

It also continues to be Military Kids month and I saw this on Facebook this morning and wanted to pass it along. Love to all of you! 

Laughs

So, now I might be over achieving, but I thought I would add some little funny doctor pictures I've found. Hubby's shift today seems EXTRA long (even though it isn't) so I needed to smile & wanted to share!

Let's Go APRIL!

April begins the month of the Military Child!

It is also Autism awareness month!

It is a BIG month! It is also the month before my husbands Oral boards and the first weekend in May he will travel to Chicago to become a board certified ER physician! The road of doctor-hood is long and always filled with bumps (or tests) along the way! 

April will also be a life changing month for me. I am really going to focus on getting myself on the right track! (This needed to happen long ago, but for some reason this month I feel inspired!) So... this is what is on the handy-dandy checklist I made... 

1. Wash Face (every day! I need to do this!)
2. Wear Glasses (EVERYDAY!)
3. Walk the dogs (I would ultimately like to walk the 3 mile trail everyday with both dogs, but Bella is still a pain when walking so we will try to do more and more every day!)
4. Read (At least a chapter every night!)
5. Write in my food/exercise diary (EVERYDAY!)
6. Blog (Everyday! Even something short & sweet)
7. Do a craft and a crochet project (one a week!!!)

That's my plan and I hope to stay on track! This month will also be the beginning of my new job (of course that is if I get through all the prep stuff!) 

WOO HOO!! GO APRIL! 

What a week...

Well, this week has been one heck of a week... It had it's ups, downs, more downs, and then luckily ended on a high note. Here is how it breaks down.

First let me start with this: As many of you also know this was our first full week with our puppy Bella (AKA Bella Bean). It has been a roller coaster, but we are all starting to adjust. We will be going to puppy classes soon with Nick & Jen and they train their new pup Bosco. I just can't wait until Bella is potty trained and responds to her name all the time (rather then when she wants too!)

Monday - Interview with Memorial Hospital, argument with a family member that was utterly ridiculous. (Going from an only child to having 9 siblings SUCKS!)

Tuesday - Had a mini moment that I didn't want Brian to see, but he did. It sucks being an adult and not getting the one thing you want more then anything...

Wednesday - Not feeling very well today and rested as much as possible. Other then that nothing today (Thank Goodness)

Thursday - Fell down the stairs (2nd time in this house). Holy Cow did this hurt! Went shopping with Jen & got a phone call for a second interview. We had Jen & Nick over for "Easter Dinner" 

Friday - Went on my second interview, spent the afternoon with hubby, and got a phone call saying I got the job!! WOOT WOOT! 

Finally, I would like to say to those of you who gave me a hard time about not getting a job I am sorry I didn't want to settle for just anything and settle for getting paid minimum wage (after all I do have a masters degree.) I think this clip best shares my feelings to those who gave me such a hard time: 

Stressful

As many of you may know... earlier this week was my birthday!! I had a wonderful day with my mom and dad and enjoyed a great trip to Chicago! I was so happy to see dear friends I used to work with, see family, and see snow! (Great to see when you don't have to live with it!). During this week home I received news that my husband will deploy in September and return around this time next year. Now... September is 6 months away. but Brian will also have to go to training prior to deployment cutting down my time with him to closer to 4 months... so little time... I knew the deployment was coming and actually thinking it would be coming much sooner, but this added time makes the whole thing more stressful.

It is more stressful because I have more time to think about it, more time to prepare, more time... more time is stressful in this situations. This is surprising since usually more time is a great thing, I suppose in the Army it usually isn't a good thing. So, now that I am home we are preparing for battle (as it were...) and trying to fully prep for this upcoming deployment. 

Along with this news another tough blow came on my birthday... when my best friend for nearly 27 years forgot about me. Even after inviting him to my birthday party (which his wife informed me he had to work). I was very sad that he didn't call and didn't even respond to my invitation... It's tough to take, but I guess it was bound to happen that we would grow apart and distance from each other, but this I just didn't expect. Maybe it was simply too much at once. 

I suppose I need to work on not allowing my feelings to get hurt. People are not always going to meet my expectations and are not always going to be as thoughtful or considerate as I expect either. I am not saying all people, but those that have hurt me I should learn to forgive and not let my feelings get hurt in the future. I suppose expecting less or the worse from those people in the future would be the best alternative and that way when they do something positive it is much more of a welcome surprise. (For those of you wondering... I am not only talking about my best friend here, but also one of my brother-in-laws, as well as other friends who I have cast aside when they were hurtful repeatedly to save myself from heartache.) 

Anyways... sorry for this whiney rant.

On a lighter note we are looking at a puppy tomorrow... our family may increase by one! :) 

Yummy in my tummy!

Just had to share the deliciousness that took place last night & this afternoon. 

Last night was Indian food (one of Brian's favorite). This is not something often made in the house, because almost 24 hours later the house still smells of curry and Naan. But oh so yummy!

So, what was on the plate last night... 

From top: Punjab Choley (care of Trader Joe's Indian Fare) to this I added additional chickpeas and chicken. Next: homemade Naan bread... so yummy! Next: Home made Cilantro and Jalapeño Aioli (dipping sauce for sweet potatoes). Finally (as previously stated), oven roasted sweet potatoes. 

All in all it was a delicious and warming meal that certainly filled us up.

This afternoon I was wanting a snack before dinner and I chose a quick gourmet meal: 

A simple dish of pears wrapped in prosciutto. Drizzled on top is some Garlic EVOO, Sherry Cooking Wine, and Balsamic Vinegar. So yummy! I paired this with blueberry-pomegranet mio. YUM! 

Please feel free to comment if you want recipes.