MONTHLY UPDATE

A REFLECTION
As previously mentioned before, time is a wild and wonderful thing. It escapes you when you most need it, and engulfs you in times you most want its absence. While I have been traveling and blogging, I have found myself getting lost in time. I can forget my obligations as a daughter, as a traveler, and as a blogger. Even though I try my best, time flies by and makes the simplest tasks feel as though they are the hardest things in the world. I've met and loved so many people these past few years and I always feel bad about losing touch with some of my closest friends. But, that is how time works. It makes me make mistakes, but also makes me realize who I truly want to be as a person, friend, and nurse. I owe my life to time and sooner or later I will pay back my debt. 

DECEMBER 
Hello to all and happy December! I apologize for a month-long absence, but it was much needed. Not to worry though, because you haven't missed much. After our adventure in south Texas, Corpus Christi to be exact, Mike and I decided a month-long hiatus was necessary. We headed back to Kansas and lounged about meeting up with old friends and visiting family. Thanksgiving rolled around and shortly after it was time to start our venture out East. This next assignment brought us to Reston, Virginia. Reston is about 30 minutes outside of Washington, D.C. It is a very wealthy area with beautiful homes and lush forests surrounding it. Mike and I found a place in Tysons Corner, VA, which is about half way between Reston and Washington. While our apartment is about the size of my parent's living room, it is in a great location. So far the hospital staff have been amazing as well - very welcoming and kind. While I have had no problems with any of the staff, I have over worked myself a touch these first couple of weeks. Not to worry, though, because a 5-day break is headed my way after my next few days working. Regardless, our adventure out here has only just begun and  I can't wait to tell you all about it! As always, stay in touch, stay in mind, and stay safe out there!