So my last year of nursing school is about to start, and as I trudge toward middle age I've come to realize a few things.
-I tend to think of exercise in terms of "if i have time for it", and "if I feel like it" (mistake.)
-I run out of steam near the end of each quarter at school.
-I absolutely loathe cleaning up after dinner.
I've been thinking a whole lot about where I want to be when I reach retirement in terms of health. For that reason, I've kicked things up a notch. I really want to be able to enjoy my life to the fullest as long as I'm in charge of my body. I've been maintaining an exercise routine this summer, I'm losing some weight, and am learning new things about my body all the time -- what I'm capable of, where my endurance is at, and the importance of watching my blood-sugar and electrolytes when I'm pushing myself. Most importantly, I've abstained from smoking for over 3 years now, and although it's still a struggle at times (really), I'm doing it. *self high-five*
I'd like to maintain some more momentum throughout this next school year. I don't want to reach a point where I'm "just too busy to exercise" or fail to pay attention during long lectures because -- sometimes it's really hard to pay attention during long lectures. This is it -- the home stretch!
The plans and hopes and dreams that my husband and I have for our family will open up if we continue to push forward through the next nine months. Nursing school is hard - on everyone. They expect a lot out of me as a student and professional, and I'm still accountable as a wife and mother - it's not always easy. On the flip side of that same coin, through hard work and persistence, I've been given an opportunity to enter into a career path that excites me. I understand that not everyone gets that chance, and a lot of people would give anything to be in my shoes. I'm grateful.
I still have no idea which avenues within the nursing field I'd like to explore! Also, having an additional income will be -- wow I don't even know -- thats pretty exciting, too. :)
Just needed to dump some thoughts into writing! I have bathrooms to clean today. Ugh.
