Diary of a Fickle White Woman

In case you forgot, I have my BA in journalism. Obviously I don't intend on using that degree, considering I'm starting nursing school in a few short months (eek!), but I'm still very much passionate about the field and writing will forever be a part of who I am, whether I make money off of it or not. A while back, I wrote about why I chose to not become an employee of American media, but every so often, I come across an incredibly well-written piece that makes me long to be the journalist I used to see myself being. The following article I received in an email, written by Charlie Reese and was his last published article in the Orlando Sentinel before entering retirement. Mr. Reese writes in such a clear, unbiased, factual manner and should be considered an inspiration for how journalists should work. He writes the way they wrote 49 years ago, when he first started his career, and the way news is to be reported and the way all journalists were actually taught to write and ...

This will be the song played at the first dance at my wedding. I'm obsessed with Adele and have been since I heard "Chasing Pavements" a few years ago. I heard her version of "Make You Feel My Love" (original by Bob Dylan) probably a year or so ago, and I've been obsessed with it ever since. Such a beautiful song sung by a beautiful woman with an amazing voice.

My day certainly didn't go the way I had intended, but then again, does it ever? I woke up to a text message that made me smile from ear to ear. The sun was shining, I went tanning, got in a good workout, and was off to work for a few hours. The day was just going great. Then I went to Home Depot and shit went south. So there I am, walking through the parking lot, when this crazy broad comes tearing around the corner at 50mph (slight exaggeration. Sue me.) , ready to whip it into the handicap parking spot when I am so startled by someone so reckless that I must look like a dear in headlights (pun not intended) . She stares at me with this evil witch look like, "Move you piss ant, I must park my super cool PT Cruiser NOW!" And I'm all, "OK, fine. I'll pretend you didn't just almost hit me and carry on my way." So I take a step forward, and do you know what this person does?! HITS THE DAMN GAS! What. The. Heck?!?! Naturally, I stop again and look at he...

When I first started blogging, I really wasn't sure how long it would last, how much I would have to say, and how many wonderful people I'd meet (in person and virtually). I began reading blogs right after I had graduated college. I was unemployed, trying to adjust to life post-college, unsure of where my future was headed, having several health issues not being managed, and, really, pretty depressed. I liked reading about other people's lives so that I didn't have to think about my own, even though in June 2009 I did actually start this blog and intend to right about my life. At that time, though, I only managed to write one post, come up with a title, and throw a background up. I abandoned my blog for seven months before returning full force. I liked the idea of putting my journalism degree to some type of use and to also meet new people and gain support from people with unbiased opinions. But, as my readership grew, I began to feel the pressure to follow those who fo...

Thanks for all the congrats, well wishes, and words of support on my last post; it means the world and more to me and I continue to feel blessed by the amount of love and support I've found through blogging. Some of you asked details about the program I am doing, so I thought I'd answer them here. On July 1st, I have an all-day orientation where I'll get my books for my first three classes, my student ID, my nursing school ID, another tour, fitted for my uniform & lab coat, meet my fellow classmates, have a picnic, etc. etc. The first session of classes begins on July 5th, 2011 and I will graduate with my BSN (bachelor's of science in nursing) at the end of August 2012-- so it's a 14 month program. Things to do before July 1st: 1. Pay $150 dollar deposit-- check! 2. Find a place to live that's close to campus & move in. The campus is over an hour away from my house and commuting at least 5 days a week just seems like a complete waste of valuable time. My...

Do you know what the "SN" stands for? Student Nurse. I GOT ACCEPTED TO NURSING SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!! Two years of hard work and a roller coaster of emotions has finally paid off and I will be starting an accelerated bachelor's program on July 5th. Three months from today!!!!!!!! Cloud 9, that's where I am! I'll be back with another post later, for now, I need to do a happy dance!