Millie’s Blog

Today I began running around trying to pick up last minute things I will need to begin my classes– books, binders, folders, APSU patches to go on my scrubs and lab coat, etc. By simply performing these menial tasks I actually began to feel as though I am finally getting closer to my degree– a career and a life in a field where I am truly using my talents for the Lord, doing what I want and helping others. It’s actually pretty exciting.

Over the past few weeks all I’ve been hearing is “So, are you ready for school to start?” And I think, “Are you kidding me, I just got out of my summer class two weeks ago– no I’m not ready to go back.” But now I think I am ready to be back into classes and begin learning new things, adjusting to a new schedule, and one of my favorite parts about starting a new semester is meeting new people in my classes. Of course there will be some people who you’ve had in many previous classes or that you recognize from around campus, but through my two years there has always been someone in a class that I met for the first time and really enjoyed getting to know throughout the semester. Thankfully, I’ve stayed in touch with several of those people after the class ended.

Aside from school, on a more personal level, I am preparing myself for my husband leaving for his second deployment to Iraq. In fact, we just got through seeing his brother and sister in law and their 13 month old son (he’s so cute!)Me & Isaac (My Nephew). Over the labor day weekenf we’ll be making the 10 hour drive to Michigan to see family before he ships out. We’re trying to fit this in now because he will be gone for at least 15 months. Situations like this make me very thankful for a full schedule– with the Govs Ambassadors, PELP, and all my nursing classes I know my time is going to be more than occupied.

Well I will sign off for now. Try to stay cool in the midst of the ridiculous temperatures we have had!

So the summer class is over and I am awaiting my grade– not really sure if it’s going to be what I was hoping for, but I guess we’ll see. The class definitely wasn’t easy, but I’m just glad that there are a couple weeks for a break before the Fall semester starts.

Speaking of the Fall semester, I’m attempting to get everything in order for the Nursing program. Turns out there are a lot of requirements just for beginning the first semester that I wasnt even aware of, such as a background check, CPR certification, uniforms, a ton of books, etc. I’m working on getting it done by our deadline. My advice to anyone who is thinking about pursuing this major is to talk with someone who has already begun the program and find out all the details from them so you know what must be done aside from the info that isn’t revealed in the preliminary stages of applying.

On a more personal note, I don’t think I have ever been more thankful for the privleges we have in this country, specifically– AIR CONDITIONING! It truly is a great thing as I found out with the 3 weeks I was without it in our 100 degree temps. With the way Clarksville’s weather has been fans just weren’t doing the trick and attempting to look presentable for school and work was a fruitless effort. But finally after many visits from the Sears guy and two new parts later I am no longer miserable in my own home.

Lastly, I’ll leave you with some pics of a concert I went to on the 6th of this month. It was a great thing that the country artisits did for the men and women at Ft. Campbell– bringing their tour to the soldiers for free! We ate s’mores, sang, danced, and had a blast!
Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley
Kelly Pickler
Kelly Pickler
Taylor Swift