His and Her Birthdays

HIS:

Bryan turned 25 on Monday! He sent to school, rode his bike, then came home and studied.. I know not too fun. BUT then we went to Big City on Las Olas Blvd for dinner. It was DELICIOUS! Afterwards, we came home and ate cake and opened presents. He got a Doctor's Bag, new riding gloves, and a 51 inch gear for his bike. He wanted a Mint Chocolate chip ice cream cake from Baskin Robbins and that is exactly what I go him. He was shocked that I followed through on his request!

HER:

Janelle Celebrated her birthday a little different. She slept in, finished reading a book in bed and then went to the pool. Her mom was in town and spent time relaxing with her. After the Pool she got ready for Dinner at the Mustard Seed. She wore her new outfit- skinny black pants with a long purple dress-shirt. Her friends Mckenzie, Luke and Mckay came to dinner and celebrated with her. Afterward they went back home ate cake and opened present.

THE MAKING OF MY CAKE.

I really wanted a cupcake cake for my birthday. We found one at Williams and Sanoma. Bryan said he would make it. I was so thrilled. On Tuesday after class he came home and made me a fun fetti cupcake cake. It was so moist and delicious and turned out perfect! Here is the process and end results.

Thank you Bryan! He did all this the day before a BIG test! That is true love...

Take two... Let's try this again!

I don't fail. I may quite often but I don't think I have ever failed anything in my life. I always try my hardest and in the end that was enough. Well not this time. I flew 4 hours North to upstate New york to take my skills test for nursing school. I felt well prepared but was so nervous I couldn't sleep or eat all weekend. This test is the kind of test if you mess up twice you fail. I messed up once and felt ok, I can do this no biggie. BUT than I messed up again. And I CRIED and CRIED. I was in shock. I never fail, especially in nursing school. I have always prided myself for being an excellent nursing student. BUT from this SAD, TERRIBLE, experience I have learned so many thing. **this is the only way I can keep positive and not cry***

1. Its not the end of the world. I can take it again.

2. I learned so many nursing skills that will forever help me.

3. I learned to control my nerves and work under stress

4. I am humbled

5. I have so much more to learn in the nursing world

6. I am only a failure if I let this experience stop me from getting my RN in the end

7. I am not going to get pregnant as my cop out excuse. That was my first thought.. oh well just pregnant.. pathetic I know!

8. I can look forward or dwell on the past. I chose to look forward

9. I am not unique.. a lot of students fail and I mean A LOT.

10. I am grateful to have a husband who comforted me and told me he is still proud of me and loves me unconditionally.

11. I can only learn from my mistakes. Life is full bumps and mountains and you just have to go over them and move on.

12. I will better prepared next time and WILL PASS!!!

NOW after this little fiasco I am going to go get a big fat juicy BURGER!!

While at the burger joint I was talking to the owner about the town and New Jersey and he asked why I was in town. I told him for a nursing test but I failed. After he gave me my burger and checked on me to see how it was he came over with a cup of ice cream. He said I hope this makes you feel better! I was so touched. He literally made my day better. It was so kind and thoughtful. I will never forget his act of kindness.