The Grind

So, wow- a whole month has passed since I last wrote--sorry! I feel like so much has happened, and at the same time, nothing at all. As a former co-worker and fellow blogger puts it:

"We are living our day to day lives...working the daily grind. That doesn’t provide for much blogging material. Also... when I have nothing exciting to blog about... I’m not going to blog."

One exciting thing (looking for small victories here) HARRY POTTER came out last night, and we went at midnight! The crowd was rowdy and good fun- it's a very cool thing to be a part of something that has meant so much to all different generations.

What else???

Weddings have happened. Since that last post, I have been to three weddings. My 6-8 of the year. Please understand this- I am VERY happy for my friends who have found their life partners, but it's getting a little hard to deal with. Most of the time I am busy enough not to notice how lonely I am, but I am. Lonely. In theory I have made the decision that while I am still living in Chambana, I am not interested in finding a boyfriend. Please don't misunderstand me, I'm also not turning people away just because they live here (if you really know the intimacies of my life, you're probably laughing--people? what people? She doesn't see any people!) True. Sorry to bum you out, just trying to be honest.
Work keeps me crazy busy as usual. The "Team Leader" position has been eliminated and now they are referring to us as "Charge Nurses". I am really enjoying being in charge, and usually think I do a pretty good job. Last week I had my first experience of..."being the boss" (as opposed to my usual m.o. which is to just be their normal friend and co-worker who also does a lot of behind the scene fire-extinguishing ans decision-making). I had to raise my voice, say something pompous like "I'm in charge, I call the shots, and this is how it's gonna be--deal with it!" It made me really uncomfortable, but it turned out ok I think. I'm a little bummed about the holidays. I was still on orientation last year so I didn't have to work any. This year, I work Thanksgiving night, Christmas night, and New Years Eve. With many nights in between. Which means no traveling and no family time. Lame. At least I have Christmas eve off. That's my favorite!
It's getting cold out...winter is not really something I enjoy...good thing I have friends who are willing to plan tropical vacations with me- something fun in March around my birthday is in the works! Trying to stay positive people! Thanks for the support!
And just so you aren't left picture-less: Miss Belle, who is turning 1 next month!!!