It's been a day or two...more like months!

So so so sorry for not posting in awhile. Life has just been absolutely hectic, yet there hasn't been a whole lot of interesting stuff to write about!

I guess the biggest news from my last post is that I finally took Shahadah! I took it right before Christmas with four of my closest friends present. Life has been challenging since then, but it's been worth it. I feel so much better now that I've fully converted. My family didn't take it too well, unfortunately. My mom is taking it the worst, Dad doesn't talk about it much. Mom seems convinced that I'm going to wind up living in a tent in the deserts of Saudi Arabia, screaming "Allahu Akbar" while slaughtering cows. We'll see how this first year plays out.

I also have a kitten now. She's absolutely adorable and is the love of my life! She plays a lot and loves to walk around my ankles. It's a wonder I haven't fallen yet! She's sleeping peacefully next to me. If only she would sleep through the night...

Nursing school is going really well. I'm almost done with my second semester. I have been sooo busy with school! I got to start my first IV last week and take out staples today. I've been getting a ton of experience this semester. First part started out on the maternity floor. I got to do Labor/Delivery, Postpartum, and NICU. I liked NICU the most. Working with those tiny, resilient kids is amazing work. Right now I'm doing my Med-Surg half of the semester and really enjoying it. I can't wait to visit our wound clinic. That'll help me see what burn unit work involves (to an extent).

I've started a job working at an assisted living facility, which is really rewarding work. My first few days was this past weekend, and I really like it there. I have a few friends that work at the facility as well. It's going to be a better summer than last (inshallah).

I've been back to the big city a few times this semester. Unfortunately gas prices and no job (up until recently) has made it really hard to go and see everyone. Hopefully I'll be around more often. I don't think I'll be able to survive NewTown all summer without going back every once in awhile.

I suppose I should go do my clinical worksheets and get prepared for Hump Day.

This is me, and I'm just alive.