There's a fire...

That is not in my heart but in my head. Sorry Adele, your song doesn't describe me except for the belting pitches in my ear from the phone ringing at work (...haha...) Whether it be a massage, great margarita, horseback ride or just walking & talking with my best friends, I've found out that every day I have to find that needed stress reliever. I have only accomplished 1 of the 4 I listed because I haven't had time or that great need of them but I have other ways as well to de-stress. The most popular of what a de-stressor is to me is just coming home and sitting in a quiet place and recouping from hub-bub of the day.

Working for Dr. Erwin has been a learning experience - mentally and spiritually. I've only been there for 2.5 weeks but every day, I get challenged by things that happen at the office. I have to use a lot of PATIENCE, KINDNESS, SMILES and DEEP BREATHS in the situations that I am faced with. Yes, I may get an attitude after I hang up the phone but every time I do get faced with a challenge I stop to think about why I SHOULDN'T act that way but rather, discover the ways God wants me to act. It is a test to my faith and a path He wants me to really challenge myself to act in a better manner.

Another challenge has been the post-graduation/future career decision... It has been lingering in the back of my mind since February as I have thought of SEVERAL possibilities on what I should do when I "grow up." Dr. Erwin and my co-workers have had open ears to my thoughts and feelings with what I'm thinking about. They are also super amazing with weighing options with me with a new possibility - Nursing and later pursuing Nurse Practitioner. That idea has circulated my cranium several times but rarely was given much interest to the rest of my body systems. I have looked into the prerequisites and whatnot to see if I would have a chance at applying and getting into schools in Texas. I do have a chance but I have to take Microbiology and Philosophy. That wouldn't be bad if I could take them at a small college/juco after I graduate at A&M. I dare take them since I have 15 hours left to complete before Graduation in December!!!

So after a calm horseback ride this evening with a friend's cousin, I came home to exclaim a new option that is really appealing to my head, heart and mind. If you have opinions or suggestions, I'm open to all. I love y'all for reading this and I hope to be posting pictures soon. I'm terrible at remembering to take them because it's either a big Nikon around my neck so I'm not in the picture or my phone...Yeah. I suck at remembering to just take pictures...sorry!

Rolling in deep thoughts...AC