| Trip to India |
[Dec. 20th, 2006|04:07 pm] |
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I might go to India very soon, granted I won't get to stay as long as I would like but can you believe it? I know I can't I really really want to see my grandparents and our land and my extended family! |
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[Nov. 29th, 2006|06:35 pm] |
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I almost never update its crazy! Well all I can say is that this semester has taught me alot, but also had some kind of effect on me. I feel really weird now! I've been taking these online quizzes for depression. I took like three and they tell me I need to seek help. I know something has changed in me, but I don't know if its more towards stress related anxiety or actual depression. I have been sleeping alot lately and don't really want to wake up. I have to literally force myself most of the time. Sometimes I feel this utter sense of despair and low self confidence. Other times I feel like I have no future, even though I know its not true. When I fainted last week and woke up, I felt like I was ripped from a peaceful state of mind. I had an anxiety attack and I have never had one of those before. I also have had chest pains, not so much lately, but they were really bad a few weeks ago.
I made an appointment to see a counselor next week, to talk about things. I know I have support, but I also feel utterly lonely. Like I just want to curl up in a ball and sit in a corner and just cry. I haven't been able to cry for a long time, the only time I really have cried this semester was after I fainted. I just feel numb you know and I don't know why. I mean I'm not suicidal or anything like that, but sometimes I wonder what would happen if I didn't exist. If I was never born you know? I don't know I just don't feel like myself lately. I have to force myself to pay attention and do my schoolwork, and I do, but its hard. I have a strong family background of depression, so it just scares me. I mean sometimes I get depressed, but it usually goes away, this time it just seems like its not going away. I worry about school, money, my health, my future and my grandparents. I'm really afraid that I will never find someone to make me happy. I'm just like a magnet to guys who are losers and don't care.
I have no idea what to do anymore. I'm going through the motions and its been tough. I don't really feel like anyone can understand, that why I need to see a counselor. This feeling just seemed to pop out of nowhere and its plaguing me. I don't think its normal at all to feel like this and I want to get help before it worsens. Its just going to suck if I find out I really have depression, because then I would have to go on medications and tell my parents about it. I don't know I'm just not happy right now, I'm still able to carry out day to day functions but I feel like I just lost something, or am missing something important. The additional stress of classes, clinical, grades, clubs and responsibilities are not helping at all! I mean I just look in the mirror and I find so many problems with myself, stuff I really want to change. This feeling really scares me and I really need help! |
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| Crazy clinical day! |
[Nov. 21st, 2006|11:35 pm] |
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Recapp of clinical day 11/21/06. Well let me see how do I begin? I got to watch a bone marrow biopsy today and although it was a cool procedure to watch, it was difficult when the patient was in pain. It was the end of the procedure and the doctor was just putting the bandage on. I start to feel a little sick and was planning to sit down after everyone was finished. I was standing the whole time during this procedure, which took approximately 40mins or so. All of a sudden I have this dream, and I wake up to someone calling my name. The first thing that goes through my mind was what the hell am I doing in the hospital, I thought i was asleep! I was pretty much speechless. When I sat up I all of the sudden started shaking and had was hyperventilating. I didn't know what was going on so I started crying. My instructor ran in and told me to try to take slow deep breaths and try to calmn down. I was trying but my body was freaking out and had very little control over it. This made me freak out even more. I had a very unsteady gait and was a little weak and lethargic. I was helped in to a wheelchair and taken to the ER. My BP 110/60 (normal), HR 90 (normal), BS 147 (high). I'm guessing my blood sugar was high because of stress, because all I had in @ 5:30am was half a sandwich and had a few tiny sips of juice after I fainted at 10ish. So after all that they made me wait like an hour to get into the ER. They assessed me and everything. They discharged me in like 5mins, because they felt I didn't need a CT, or labs drawn. Which makes sense because I didn't really hit my head that hard, I actually hit it against the door so it saved my head. I was also breathing regularly and stopped shaking, I also didn't feel as lethargic. So after that I went back to clinical and went through post-conference. Apparently everyone was worried about me even my patient. What a day! It was so weird because this never happend to me before. Oh well I guess theres a first for everything. |
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[Jun. 14th, 2006|01:02 pm] |
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This has been the worse week so far. I get offered a job at Sears and I they tell me I need to submit some documents such as my drivers license and social security card. I find that I no longer have my social security card and have no idea where it is! So I go to the social security office to get a new one and find out that my green card expired six years ago!!! I start freaking out thinking they are going to deport me or something. I go to the immigration office and find out that they can't put a validation stamp on my passport until I sent in the paperwork and get a receipt. That takes two weeks!!! That stamp only lasts 90days. I have to wait for my new green card, which will take anywhere from 3months to be processed and sent. Meanwhile my very caring parents (sacastically) never filed my citizenship when I was younger, so I could get automatic citizenship. Instead they are making me wait months to get my renewed green card and then apply for citizenship which will take over a year to process. Many things could go wrong during that processing and I might not even get it. After it is processed I have to go the immigration building in chicago to take an exam and an oath and the line I heard starts from blocks away. So i'm without a social security card, without a green card and without proof I can even stay in this country. All thanks to my wonderful parents for not evening filling up a simple form earlier when I was underage, so it could make my life a little simpler. My mother is a citizen and my brother is a citizen. They will never have to deal with this crap. This week has been an absolute nightmare i'm just waiting for the sky to fall on me. Whats the point I might as well not even exist without these documents. I can't get any jobs right now because I have no documentation at all. Permanent residency my ass, there are no benefits unless you are a US citizen. I have been living here for 16 years and my parents couldn't have taken a couple hours of their time to apply for my citizenship? I guess i'm just not that important. |
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| Sad world! |
[Mar. 26th, 2006|05:51 am] |
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Hey everyone!
School is winding down and I feel like i'm not moving at a face enough pace. My schedule is so weird this semester its like tuesday and wednesday is the busiest day for me, but i'm pretty much free thursday and friday . However, I have enough homework to last me a lifetime. If theres one thing I have learned about nursing its that it is a stuggle. I mean you always learn something new, theres always different cases, different people and attitudes.
You never know whats going to happen that day, life is like a rollercoaster ride theres ups and downs. This semester I have felt my fair share of ups and downs. Its so weird i feel like i have a slight case of bipolar disorder, but its probably just normal. I have stress, but I also create it in my head. I mean aside from school thers alot i'm thinking about.
I still can't stop thinking about Hari, I mean its gotten better from before, but its still hard to get over. I mean it was great when we actually saw each other, but other than that he is one strange guy. I'm going to be treasurer of Circle K next year, which is going to be interesting. I hope I do a good job for the club, I've never taken that position before, so i'm going to try my best and i'm not that best at math but at least i have a calculator lol! I probably will take and exec. positon in IEC next year also. Those are two things that require quite a bit of dedication, but those are the two clubs i'm really passionate about other than CANS (Carroll Student Nurses Association). Its been fun this year, but I wonder if i'm having too much fun and not enough hardwork.
Sometimes I wish I was a natural genius like most of my cousins are. In all reality I know i'm smart but in a different kind of way. I mean its takes me a while to understand a difficult concept, but I eventually can understand it. When it comes to pictures I have a good memory of that in my mind. Pictographic memory is something I have been using for the most part as a child.
I think the biggest problem i'm facing with myself this year is what have I got to offer? I'm not extremely smart, I definately have my strong sides. I'm definately not perfect , I mean I probably have more stupid moments than the average person. I mean the good things are that I am a nice person and I truly care about people and want to make an impact on their lives. I mean I know I have alot of things to improve about myself and I'm working on it as fast as I can, but is it enough? I just don't know! I'm honored to be in college at all, but theres so many disadvantages that I have.
Maybe someday I can answer these questions for myself. Sometimes all I want is to see my grandmother and know everything is ok. I mean there are a few people that care about me i'm sure, but I have a connection with her like no one else. I don't how long she has to live, but I hope I get to see her at least once before she dies. I just don't think its fair that everyone has seen her except me. |
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| Life sucks sometimes! |
[Mar. 3rd, 2006|01:39 pm] |
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I haven't written in a while! Well the positive points this semester, I'm learning alot through clinicals, I am having fun with friends during my free time. I don't have any serious financial problems yet. I dont' know but lately i've been feeling really down. I know there are friends to talk to and I am busy, but its not that. I can't exactly pinpoint why i'm sooooo down. Its something I can't really explain I guess! I just feel sort of numb or our of it sometimes and can't seem to enjoy whatever it is that i'm doing. I dont' know whats going on with me hopefully i'll find out sometime soon! |
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[Jan. 8th, 2006|10:17 pm] |
St Paul to the Corinthians 13: 4-8 8, 13 Love is patient and kind, it is never jealous, love is never boastful or conceited, it is never rude or selfish, it does not take offence, nor is it resentful. Love takes no pleasure in others’ sins but delights in the truth; it is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope and to endure whatever comes. Love does not come to an end. There are three things that last, faith, hope and love and the greatest of these is love.
This poem is from the Bible as you see, but I was introduced through A Walk To Remember. Can you believe I just saw it for the first time this break. It was a really good movie, but overall I think it had an even better morals. Its so true though true love is all these things. Hopefully one day i'll find love like this. Looking back on past relationships I can't tell if it was really true love. If I question it, then its probably not. Just a random thought this quote touched my heart. |
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[Dec. 20th, 2005|09:11 pm] |
Hey everyone Happy Holidays!!!! I hope everyone is having a wonderful and relaxing break! I just found out today that I got a BC in Pharmacology oh lord how I was dreading my grade in that class before. It was really difficult and I thought for sure, I failed my final. Well thankfully he curves the exams because I do think he realizes that the exams are quite difficult. I learned alot from the class and our teacher was very nice and understanding. I'm anticipating my finals grades for all my classes so far I have two ABs and once BC but I still have to wait for Patho and NRS232.
God willingly it will be good grades. I had alot of fun 1st semester, I didn't get to hang out with my new hall friends as much, but we did get together a few times which is better than nothing I guess. If it wasn't for my great roomate and my bud, Jeremy I would have been so depressed. I hope I will get into junior clinicals this year and I hope I will do well.
Its so nice to be in a house again and not a small dorm. Granted our dorm is one of the bigger ones it dosen't have its own bathroom or kitchen, which sucks. So get this, theres this guy from my highschool who is like a year younger than me and he's cute and well built. I never really noticed him in highschool, but I saw him in Myspace and read his profile. He seems like such a nice guy and I really wanna get to know him a little better and maybe even be good friends with him. My ex has been acting weird lately calling me for no particular reason and then not talking I don't really understand guys! Well thats my rant for tonight. Goodnight everyone have a fun break see you for the spring semester! |
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| new cell |
[Jul. 28th, 2005|02:26 pm] |
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Hi guys just wanted to let you guys know my new cell number (708) 826-0559! Its so weird but lately i've reliazed that I have way more in common with older people than i do with people my own age! Weird! Maybe I just have an old soul. |
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| bday pics |
[Jul. 21st, 2005|02:29 pm] |
Heres some pics like I said I would post!
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[Jul. 19th, 2005|06:00 pm] |
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Hey guys I hope everything is going well. Great news for me Amy and Laura are going to come visit me on August 2nd and 3rd so that will be fun. A nice sleepover at my house. I had a belated bday party last weekend it was alot of fun. I got a B in microbiology, which is what I was hoping for. Overall my summer is going allright. I am kind of looking forward to going back to school, but then i'm also not. I just have a really really tough semester scheduled so I definately won't be having too much free time or fun this academic year. One thing thats going to be nice is having a car. I can finally go to temple at least a few times every month. Maybe I should even think about volunteering there. Although,there are not many Indians in Wisconsin, I want to know at least some of those that are there. Can anyone tell me how I can post pictures on my livejournal? I want to put a couple up of my party. |
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[Jun. 11th, 2005|07:29 pm] |
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Hey everyone I hope everyone's summer is going well so far. Mine is alright! So far i'm babysitting for my neighbors kid and also taking a microbiology class which will be done by the first week of July. Its definately a tough course especially since it is only five weeks. My neighbor is going to get me a job at Nordstrom's in July during their sale so I could probably get a little money saved up for school and everything. I might possibly go to India in the first week of August and stay there till the 29th. It will be nice to go back because I haven't been there in a while. My bday is tomarrow so far the bday week wasn't so great and I think thats how is been for most of my teenage life. Well at least I can't be called a teenager anymore. Then again 20 is not so great cause you really can't do anything different you just get older. 21 however will be alot of fun, well at least for a while. I don't even feel like tomarrow is my birthday i'm just kinda in a whatever mood. I don't really have anything planned tomarrow either it kinda sucks my parents will probably just take me out to dinner, and I could probably do something with my friends, but i'm not really in the mood. Today I was training as a volunteer in the hospital on the oncology unit and it was pretty nice, but just seeing the patients made me feel really bad for them. I mean theres just so much we take for granted. I can drive a car go outside without fear of getting sick, just imagine being stuck inside all day, being drugged up and eating nasty hospital food. Theres some patients without anyone with them and thats really lonely. I mean sometimes I think I have it bad until I see them. It really makes you appreciate being healthy and independent. I think what I really want is some attention from Hari on my bday but he hasn't even called this weekend of my bday he'll probably call me on my bday to wish me a happy bday, but its just not enough I wish he were here. I don't think i'm going to be seeing him soon at all. I personally don't think its going to work out between us theres just too many factors separating us. Oh well life goes on.
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[May. 13th, 2005|03:02 pm] |
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Omg I'm soooo freakin happy!!! I hesitantly looked on the carroll website for my grades. The reason why I felt that way is because I knew that the last time I checked my nursing grade I was on a borderline C and I mean really borderline. I knew I worked hard in that class, but I just felt like nothing was paying off. Neither tests or quizzes were showing very much hope. I mean I studied, I went to class and lab and in addition I also practiced outside of mandatory lab hours. I just didn't know what more I could do to pass the class. I was depressed that whole semester about grades I just felt like all my hard work was worth nothing. I saw other classmates who were not working very hard or even worried about the class. My teacher would answer my questions very ambigiously and when the teacher would ask me a question I wouldn't answer the question they way that she wanted to. So I didn't feel like I was on the teacher's goodside either. On top of this one class that I was having a hard time with I had two other courses and three labs. I don't even know how I survived all that. Well I finally got my grades and I got two ABs one for biochem and one for physiology and a C in Nursing and DAMN proud of it too!!!!!! Wow I was really dreading this day, but now that I know the truth i'm really really happy. More happy than i've been this whole semester. On the downside my GPA is still a 3.1 oh well hopefully someday I can get that up. |
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| Home sweet Home |
[May. 3rd, 2005|09:04 pm] |
Hey everyone!
I hope everyone did well or are going to do well on their finals! Today was hectic after finals I had to pack or my other crap and when me and my dad were driving he was nearly falling asleep at the wheel. I can't wait till I get the car, I offered to drive, but he's too much of a man to let a woman drive (rolls eyes). Oh well at least I came home alive thats all I really wanted. I seriously have to take a science class this summer because if I don't then I have to take 18 credits next year along with a lab and I will go absolutely crazy. I love being at home, my house is so beautiful in the spring and fall the grass is so green and the trees have leaves. When I came home today my mom made us a beautiful indian dinner. It was awesome, I was really touched. My mom lost alot of wait the poor thing got sick. My grandma sent us some saris and one especially for me its absolutely gorgeous i'm hoping to wear it for my birthday/housewarming party in June. I wish I had my digital camera so I can show it to you guys its awesome. Well i'll probably just take pictures and scan them for you guys so you can see it. My grandma also bought some cute bangles for me they are awesome I love my grandma. I miss you all already have a great summer guys and keep me updated on events. I'll keep in contact with you all!Bye!
Love,
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[Apr. 20th, 2005|12:03 am] |
Hey everyone!
I'm a bit more calm and relaxed after the get together monday night with all the pals. I'm less stressed out about Hari, which is really good. I have finals and nursing EXPO to pay attention to I figure those things come once in a semester guys are always there. I'm just gonna focus on school now and sort the mess out later. I feel better, but i'm nervous about passing EXPO and clincals next semester. I'll let you guys know how I do, hopefully it won't be depressing or bad. Wish me luck and pray for me! |
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[Apr. 8th, 2005|08:00 pm] |
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I don't understand guys!!! What the hell is it just me or am I being ignored thats my major question. Everytime I tell Hari I feel ignored or unloved he's just like "don't start". I'm trying to be understanding and give him time to do what he needs to do, but I'm only human. I'm a girl and I have needs like a little attention from my BOYFRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is that alot to ask for? I feel like i'm in the twighlight zone.GRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!! Guys suck! I don't understand because I know for a fact that i'm a good girlfriend because i don't call him every five mins wanting to know where he's at. I definately don't mind that he's with work or whatever, but I ask myself how long I can put up with this. Sometimes I want to just run away and forget about every aspect of him, because on top of school he frustrates me also. I don't know what to do? I just want to run away from everything. I'm so stressed!!! Only god can help me get through this. I dont' like dating at all i'm tempted to just get an arranged marriage later in life because dating is a big headache for me. I think if I ever breakup with Hari I will seriously look into it because I know for sure I want to someday get married and have kids. I'm really sick of dating guys, because they are not very persistent, they like burn out towards the end or lose interest. I just dont understand them. Maybe l'll just be one of those old ladies that never get married or have kids. Well I don't know but WHATEVERRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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[Feb. 27th, 2005|11:41 pm] |
Sorry if I offend anyone but I need to bash men for a second and Yes I know there are nice guys out there but I just need a little cheering up.
The only good men are dating each other. -- Unknown
If men could menstruate ... clearly, menstruation would become an enviable, boast-worthy, masculine event: Men would brag about how long and how much.... Sanitary supplies would be federally funded and free. Of course, some men would still pay for the prestige of such commercial brands as Paul Newman Tampons, Muhammed Ali’s Rope-a-Dope Pads, John Wayne Maxi Pads, and Joe Namath Jock Shields —”For Those Light Bachelor Days.” -- Gloria Steinem
Men have one advantage in life, they can pee on a tree. -- Irene
Men never do anything right, and if they do something right, they'll never do it again. -- Unknown
Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom to understand my man; Love to forgive him; And patience for his moods; Because Lord, if I pray for strength I'll beat him to death. Amen
Men are full of a lot of things, excuses being high on the totem poll
No man is worth your tears and the one that is, won't make you cry
Back to the predictable and humdrum, the prince will never come and sleeping beauty is dead. -- Queen of the Damned (The book, not the movie)
What men fear most is ending up in the wrong profession; what women fear most is ending up with the wrong man. -- Chinese Proverb
No matter how good he looks, some girl out there is sick and tired of his bullshit. -- Unknown |
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| I just don't understand men! |
[Feb. 27th, 2005|10:52 pm] |
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So I get back to my room tonight at 10ish after trying to study for nursing and biochem in the library. I figured i should call Hari since i'm gonna be working at 10:30. So I called him and asked him why he dosent return my calls. So he was busy I accept that. When we do get to talk however he barely says anything and I'm usually the person who intiates a conversation. So he gives me this excuse about having his brother around while he's talking to me, so he can't "talk to you freely". I told him I don't understand what he's trying to say, I mean its not like we talk that much anyway and when we do talk he can't talk to me freely because his brother is around. I really just don't understand, can anyone clear this up for me? I mean I talk to him sometimes in front of my parents, and when my parents know about him I'm sure I still will talk to him infront of them. I mean i'm going through a tough semester right now and I wish he could be one of those supporting boyfriends. I know he is busy alot and I understand and support him completely. But what the hell more does he want from me? This was one of my worst fears, this was a problem in my first relationship "the communication problem". I just can't tolerate it! When he lost his job, I was totally there for him and I supported him. I am a good girlfriend, I admit my mistakes and try to make them better and I try to be as compassionate and caring as possible. I'm giving this relationship a 110%. I just don't feel like i'm getting it back in return. What do u guys think about this and what do you think I should do? I just don't know anymore i'm depressed and confused. I just want to bundle up in my bed and cry! |
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| Beauty of Nursing! |
[Feb. 25th, 2005|06:11 pm] |
Some inspirations quotes about Nursing!
"...the character of the nurse is as important as the knowledge she possesses."
~Jarvis, 1996
"Caring is the essence of nursing."
~Leninger, 1984
· Nurses prayer: Lord bless me with a gentle touch and caring heart.
· Dear Nurse, your loving care and gentle touch has made a difference. Thank you!
10. Pays better than McDonald´s (though the hours aren´t as good.)
9. Fashionable shoes and sexy nurses uniforms.
8. Needles: ´tis better to give than to receive.
7. Confidence in reassuring patients that all bleeding stops ... eventually.
6. Opportunity to expose yourself to rare, exotic, and exciting new diseases.
5. Interesting aromas.
4. Courteous and infallible doctors who always leave clear orders in perfectly clear handwriting.
2. Celebration of holidays with all your friends ... at work.
1. Comfort in the knowledge that most of your patients survive no matter what you do to them. |
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[Feb. 22nd, 2005|12:58 am] |
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Silent stranger you seek what you are not
Cost of price
A price to pay to buy another day
Time runs out as the sun sets away
Show what you are and become what you are not
Childish tales and wants
For ask what you seek and you shall not recieve it
Seek what you do not ask and you shall recieve it
A world of chaos and emptiness
A dreaded heart and weariness
The price to live and learn another day ticks away
The empty darkness that you steer away as you live day by day
-Anonymous |
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