Nouveaux vêtements (New Clothes! *And shoes!)

Birthday = Presents
Presents = Clothing and shoes
Clothing and shoes = cute!

So...without further ado, here are 3 of the 5 items mom and dad got me for my Birthday (I couldn't find pictures of the other ones online!)

CUTE floral skirt! I am in love this skirt! I absolutely adore the zipper detail on the front. It was love at first sight.

Well, mom and dad aren't a huge fan, but my sister and I love these shoes! They're SUPER comfortable and affordable at $39. Not too shabby for comfortable heels :)

Loving these black heels! I have a pair of wedge black heels, but they have definitely been worn to their max, so it was time for a new pair! These shoes are also very comfortable and were only $20! (The shoe pictured is dark brown, but mine are black.)

The other two dresses are from Target. The first one is a cute kimono style dress. It's purple with a "boho" print on it. Super light fabric and very comfortable to wear! The other dress is a flowery print that can be worn strapless or with the detachable straps. It has a ruffle on the top hem of the dress.

Thanks mom and dad for some fabulous gifts!!!

Other items I received: a massage from my sister, money from family, and The Blind Side from my aunt (Such a good movie! Go rent it if you haven't seen it!)

Thanks for a wonderful Birthday friends and family. I am so very blessed :)

Je suis vingt-deux (I'm 22)

As of two days ago, I turned 22 years old. Although I liked my year as a "crazy" (I say this lightly) 21 year old, I'm ready to turn 22. It's like something inside me clicked the moment the clock hit midnight, and I feel prepared to start "adulthood." (Again, I say this lightly).

Highlights of my 21st year of life:
1. Turning 21. Hello! This is huge for a college student!
2. Going into my first bar...it's always quite the experience. But also, getting to spend it with friends and  
    family :)
3. Finishing med/surge. Hey, it was tough!
4. Getting accepted into a nursing externship with a hospital in St. Louis, MO. I worked in the Labor and
    Delivery department. It was an amazing experience!
5. Starting Senior year. This is another big one for a college student.
6. Visiting a friend in North Carolina and getting to know his wonderful family.
7. Spending time with family over the various holidays. I love my family, and I'm so thankful that we're able
    to spend that quality time together.
8. Sharing in the excitement of at least 15 engagements for really good friends. I'm so excited for them!
9. Entering my last semester of college ever.
10. Getting placed in the Med-Neuro-Surgical ICU for my senior practicum. I learned SO much during
    those 180 hours! It was well worth losing my weekends.
11. Buying my cap and gown as I prepare for graduation.

Obviously I had a good 21st year. There were both ups and downs, but I'm thankful for every moment.

Turning 22 is even more exciting. There are going to be challenges and obstacles to overcome, but I'm ready to face them head on. This year, I'll experience "real life." My 22nd year is going to be filled with defining moments: graduation, my first real job, my first personal apartment, my first bills (I think I can hear mom and dad cheering now!), etc. I'm growing up. I feel like life has just begun and I can't wait to stand there and stare life in the face.

I'm SO ready. Bring it on.

Je suis terrible avec les mises à jour (I am terrible with updates!)

So...I know what you're thinking. Wow, Betsey, you suck at this whole blog thing. But...here I am! I finally have some more time to update.

However, honestly, there really isn't anything new in my life. I've been working on homework like crazy, studying for tests, applying for jobs, finishing my hours for my nursing practicum (I'm at 156!!! Only 2 shifts left!), going to a million meetings, watching 5 billion friends get engaged/married, and trying to have some fun during my last semester.

If I have anything to report, I guess it should be this:

I bought my cap and gown and graduation announcements. Scary right?

I'm SO not prepared for this. Graduation is less than 2 months away! How is that possible?? It seems like I just started college, and now I'll be walking across the stage in 53 days. Wowza!

I took a picture with my phone, but I don't know how to upload those photos, so I'll take one later.

No job yet. The search is still on. At this point I've applied to about 6 hospitals and probably 15 or 16 jobs. I'm hoping something comes along. I mean, I'm keeping my options pretty open. I've been applying for positions in: the NICU, labor and delivery, pediatric emergency services, ICUs etc. I really don't want to work on a med/surge floor, but I'm starting to think that that might be my best bet. I don't know. I just need to keep searching. Say prayers for me...it'd be nice to find a job!