Live Happily

 1. Using what's in your frig right now what sort of meal would you be able to make for guests who are knocking at the front door this very minute?
Wow!! This is a really hard one for me because I don't really have much in my refrigerator.  I only have some salad mix, & some left over lasagna.  So, I think that's definitely what I'd have to do.  Sorry for my guests, but leftovers it is :).

2. What is something about yourself that you hope will change but that probably never will? 

I would have to say that my accent is something I've always wanted to change, but that's probably never going to happen.  I get called "hick" all the time here at school.  There's not many people here from Southwest Virginia.  You can imagine me with my long I's & not saying "-ing" but instead saying "-en" at the end of words instead.  I also use sayings like, "Shoot fire & save matches"--what's so hard about understanding that one??? My accent, no matter how hard I try, will never change.  I can't help where I come from; it's always going to be in me.


3. What's something about yourself that you hope will never change?
My perseverance, or my ability to chase after my dreams, no matter what life throws at me.  Not many people that read my blog know that I've had two open heart surgeries.  The doctors never thought I'd make it this far in my life, but I've stumped them.  Somehow, by God's grace & mercy, I am still living, & loving life.  I'm the child that wasn't supposed to make it, but I"m making it right now.  Ever since I was 12 years old, I wanted to be a pharmacist because I wanted to help people.  I'm 23 years old, & almost finished with pharmacy school (1 more year!!).  So, I know I've got it in me to keep going so I can make a difference in other peoples' lives.

4. Do you usually send serious or funny greeting cards? Why? 

I usually send serious greeting cards; however, I'm pretty funny in person though.  I feel like if I send a serious card, the message to the person is more meaningful & heartfelt. I feel like if I'm being serious. the message will get across to the receiver.


5. Bird watching, shell gathering, or star gazing- your choice for whiling away the hours?
I've always wanted to lie on a blanket in pitch-black darkness with a telescope & look up at the stars.  I think stars are wonderful & so beautiful.  It amazes me when I look up at the starry sky & just think that God made all these stars for us to enjoy here on earth.  

6. Do you double or triple check things? If so, what? 

I'm OCD--BAD!! I triple check things.  I triple check my lock on my door, when I'm home & when I'm leaving for school (yes, that does include I check the door even with that leg/arm thing propped up against it), I check my cell phone to make sure it's charging, I make sure I've unplugged everything (hairdryer & flat iron), make sure I've shut off all the water in the sinks, make sure the stove & oven are off (even if they haven't been used in a while), make sure my computer is charging at night, etc.  I know--I'm OCD.


7. What's your favorite place for people watching? 
Honestly, I don't have a favorite place to watch people.  I don't pay much attention :/. Maybe it's because my mind is always running 24/7 on drugs & diseases.  

8. Insert your own random thought here.
Tomorrow, I start my rotations at the nursing home for the whole year.  I'm very excited to see my patient & get to meet with her.  I just hope she likes me :).  I'm nervous at the same time, too.  Hopefully, I can be a great asset to the team.