busy busy shenanigans!!!

Wow, these past few days have been hectic. First, lets start with my clinicals.

I have so much to say, but don't know how to say it all in this tiny space. Clinicals has been a great experience. I loved working with the residents there and are grateful to the amazing NAC's they have working there. I first would watch the NAC do a certain task, then when i felt confident enough, i would try the task on my own. It's amazing to see the things i have learned in the class room being put to use in real life. I got to meet many of the residents and have come to grow fond of several of them. Just talking to them is so amazing. The stories they have go way beyond this 19 year old's brain. One lady i met has 18 great grand children. She is so sweet, but if you don't speak up and tell her who you are, she will go tell your teacher and have a chat with you. I have learned to speak clearly and slowly to each resident and tell them what they are about to do. This has been a humbling time for me. Cleaning the residents and helping them eat their food reminds me of the time when my grandmother was in the hospital for swallowing issues. As you work with each of the people, you slowly see that they aren't just sick old people, but human beings that want to be treated just like you and me. They have the same wants and needs, it just is a little harder for them to achieve those needs.  I am so glad i have gotten to have this chance. i know now that my heart and passion is drawn to the sick people and i really want to care for them and provide them a positive environment. I want to be there for people, like the nurses who were there for my grandma and grandpa in times of need.

Next, well there isn't much else that i have done, except attend my nutrition class every Monday and Wednesday. That class is so fascinating. i have enjoyed learning how to have a more healthy life style. yesterday i got to spend time with some great friends. My boyfriend's cousin came over from New Jersey and i got to spend some time with them. we went to watch a movie, "The Odd Life Of Timothy Green."- a tear jerk-er mind you, but overall a good movie. Anyways, here's a picture of our shenanigans :)
Well, after waking up before 6 for the past week, this girl is tired. I am going to be signing off.

We got matching glasses :)

blessings to you all!