I finished my last day on orientation today. On Sunday I will be a real live nurse. Not that I haven't been, but to me it's official this week. I am so excited about the awesome team I work with on the floor. Everyone is so good about reminding me that I'm never alone, and that I can always go to them for help. There is no one I feel as though I could not go to for help. They are all awesome. I am so nervous too, because I feel as though I'm quite incompetent. But I am going to do my best, and ask questions when I don't know. It's how you learn.

I'm exhausted after the last several days. My back was killing me all day yesterday! I thought I was beginning to get used to the physical aspect of it all. Yeah right, because I feel like I just ran a marathon.

2010 is almost here. It didn't occur to me until a few days ago that the end of the first decade of the 21st century is here. ??? When did that happen? I still have very vivid and distinct memories of making videos and saying "Welcome to the triple-o's!" with my cousins 10 years ago. 10 years ago?! Allison, you will likely appreciate this memory. I guess I don't really want to get all sentimental, but it just seems really hard to believe.

2009- the year I graduated and became a nurse. I will always remember that for sure. Whether or not I will regret that remains yet to be seen... no, I kid.

Happy New Year!