Thanksgiving

Dear Loyal Reader / Prudence :) ,

I started a post a couple of weeks ago about the Opus Prize but it’s not ready yet. I don’t know how to accurately convey the inspiration I felt those two days…

The next 2 weeks will be spent studying and probably getting a C in return. Great feeling. Story of the whole Fall Quarter, unfortunately!

(worthwhile studying before Fall Ball)

Thanksgiving “break” was such a tease, but I am thankful for it anyway. Jake stayed with me which was really fun. We had a huge music exchange – always a win in my book! He got to see my family at its finest, grandparents included. We made the biggest Thanksgiving feast in my family’s history (which says a lot) and enjoyed the results while watching Kung Fu Panda for the second time. What more can you ask for? We decided we wanted to hit up some Black Friday deals, but failed to get up by 4:30 AM because we stayed up late chatting. We ended up making it to two sales at 8 AM!

This Thanksgiving I’m thankful for my friends, defenders of the silver lining. For family, no matter how dysfunctional. For hearts on fire, in action. For music. For memories. For opportunity. For health. For laughter. For trust. For goodness. For hope (Obama). For impending snowfall. For this winter’s nice weather! For bad (sexyback) dancing! For the internet! For DVDs! Specifically: their stories, their messages, their humor, their feeding of my soul. Honorable mention: The Fall, Closer, Flight of the Conchords, Kung Fu Panda, Love Actually.

Now, ON TO CHRISTMAS!
Adios, funds.

…but first comes finals. WHY???

R-R-R-Random

I’ll be naming my baby “Iron Man, Jr.” (Elise – genius!) considering who the father is. I woke up with really bad nausea this morning, I have lower back pains, and I eat everything in sight. Ha! Perfect :p

Sometimes my urge to get that tattoo is so strong… like right now. That little elephant could be coming soon if I get the guts. My patient today had a tattoo on her upper leg. Maybe that would be a better spot than my foot? It was a weird spot, but it worked. It’s more intimate and easy to hide. Hmm…

Flight of the Conchords is one of the only thing keeping my spirits up right now. Why did it take me so long to see the light? I have deeper thoughts to share, but not now. Raaaandom.

Cravings

I thought I’d share something off of a blog I just read that I absolutely loved:

I trust in the ever-changing climate of the heart. I think it is necessary to have many experiences for the sake of feeling something; for the sake of being challenged, and for the sake of being expressive, to offer something to someone else, to learn what we are capable of. -Jason Mraz

I’m craving experiences! This prison cell a.k.a. reading room of the library is one lame excuse for an experience.

He’s playing a special acoustic set tomorrow night at the Paramount. Where will I be? I will be with 10 expecting couples learning how to give birth…

Back to craving the slopes… I mean… studying.
This craving must be satiated soon ;)

PROGRESS

PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA – wow.

It is amazing that we have lived to see the first black president of the USA. The fact that our country was able to see his skin color and beyond that to his character, and then go as far as to elect him as the world’s most powerful man shows that even though we have a long way to go before overcoming racism, our country has made significant progress in the last 40 years. Progress! Now we have so much to look forward to and great things to work towards. Like he said, change may not happen in one year or even one term, but we are moving towards it.

I like the quote on my Obama shirt:

“This union may never be perfect, but generation after generation has shown that it can always be perfected.”

We saw: 
A war going in the wrong direction
A crashing economy
The negative identity we have in the world
The possibility of Roe v Wade being overturned 
The threat of the global warming and dwindling resources
The problems with health care
…and so many other things

Then came the guy who understood us.

He empowers, he wants change, he inspires, he is truly global, he just gets it.

Did you hear about the world’s reaction? I’ve heard people were in tears in Spain and Denmark. Kenya is declaring today a public holiday.

Did you hear about Seattle’s reaction?!

I was in Federal Way because I took my mom home from the airport when this broke out. When I saw it on the news, I knew there was NO way I could miss something this huge happening a couple blocks from where I live! 5,000 people! The energy seemed as electric on Broadway and Pike as the DNC, maybe even more. The booze probably helped.

This has been such an incredible journey. I was finally swayed to Obama after the primaries and was surprised to see myself sucked into the election. Then I got the amazing opportunity to see him accept his nomination in Denver at the DNC. I finally got to do some volunteering but unfortunately it was late in the game on election day. Emily and I were at the MoveOn office making phone calls to voters when the news came out! The response was just incredible everywhere. People were honking horns, running through streets screaming, blowing off fireworks, having huge election watch parties… We did it. I am so proud of our country and to be an American.

Yes we can. Yes we did. Yes we will!

Gravity

Rant time. Ready? Go.

There’s been a lot of weight on my shoulders lately – at times feeling unbearable. If America is smart they can help me a little! I don’t know what I’ll do with myself once the election is over. This election is one of the things I’m most passionate about. Today is a day I’ve been hoping for for a long time… I’ll have nothing left to hope for! (Besides the future…) You should see me now. I’m decked out in Obama gear and will hopefully get a chance to use myself as a human billboard soon when I walk down to the MoveOn office to phonebank with Emily!

Come on, nation.

I’m confident but also a little worried. I’ve never wanted something so much! Well, for politics.

I care more about the election than I do about school. At this point, I’m just worried about getting through this quarter! I was having (and maybe still am having?) a mid-college crisis because I just haven’t been feeling fulfilled. The program is unbelievably competitive. The professors expect so much out of us which is great but sometimes I don’t now if the pressure is worth it! The program is… the people are… the pressure… all of it…… just nuts. It sucks to never feel caught up and work so hard for a mediocre grade. Hey, all you need is C’s! But when you tell people you’re happy with a B and they look at you like you’re crazy? What the eff… Clinicals make it worth it. It’s so amazing seeing new babies. I’ve worked too hard and come too far to give up now.

I apologize for going livejournal and bitching about life! I shouldn’t be bitching about nursing so much because the weight is coming from other areas. Personal stuff, family worries, living on your own… It adds up!

Let it snow – I want to escape to the mountains and ride away my troubles… for $60. Shit!

My mom is in New York having the time of her life. I’m so happy for her! I pick her up from the airport at midnight tonight.

I need to go find healthier, more productive distractions.
Ohhhhh, gravity wants to bring me down.