CRNA school is no-doubt tough. I'm nearly 3 weeks into the program and I've never studied so much in my life. The wealth of information that is fed to us is nothing short of phenomenal. It's a good experience, though. I feel very fortunate, everyday, that I have been allowed this opportunity. Yes, it's a challenge. But what fun is life if you can't challenge yourself, right? I had my very first test this past Friday (September 11) in Anatomy and Physiology. I didn't think it was all that bad, but I had studied extensively for it. That being said, I won't get my grade on it until Monday (September 14). I have a Pharmacology exam Monday and a Chemistry exam on Wednesday. The weekdays are so congested with new information that I spend the weekends just trying to catch-up from the week (absorb all the new info). I am slowly finding my study routine and getting into my groove. It isn't uncommon for me to spend 8 hours or more a day studying (on the average). Days I have class all day (10 am-5 pm) I come home and study from about 6pm-11pm, and then on my "off" days I study about 10 hours or so (including the weekends). Everyone is different, though. This is just the regimen that seems to be working for me. No matter what, though, I make sure I get adequate sleep. I do manage to sleep about 8 hours a night. Things aren't ALWAYS work, work, work. For example, after this past A&P test on Friday, Tarran and I thought a little "de-briefing" was in order, so we went to a little bar/grill called "Snookies" and had a purple margarita, which they lovingly refer to as a "Frogarita!"
My birthday was Wednesday, September 9. I am now 32 years old. Booooooo. I did spend my birthday in Fort Worth, which was unfortunate as I did not get to be with close friends and family in my hometown. I tried to look at it like it was just another day. My sister sent me flowers (see pic below) which was very thoughtful indeed.
I wasn't completely alone. Friends and family called me and sent me all kinds of messages. I still felt very special. It was a pretty great day after all. Chris gave me a special gift. He "wrapped" it up Chris-style in towels and rubber-bands (see below). He got me a brand new netbook computer and peripheral speakers! It was absolutely perfect because I could have a monitor again and actually use my tv for what it was intended for (not that I ever have time)! And I didn't have to be confined to the couch/coffee table anymore. Additionally, the netbook has a built-in webcam and microphone so Chris and I can chat back and forth that way and feel a little closer to each other. I couldn't have asked for a better birthday gift that came at the most perfect time. Here's the pic of Chris's beautiful wrap job! I love him!!!
Up until now, being away from Tulsa (and everyone in it) has been extremely tough on me. I've always been a very independent person who enjoys quality "alone" time, so it really surprised me how difficult it was on me. Inch by inch, day by day, it's gotten a little easier. I think I can say I'm finally "adjusted." Well, I don't cry anymore, anyway. Ha! Ha! I plan on driving home in a couple of weekends, so that also gives me something to look forward to. First things first, though....gotta go study for Pharmacology and Chemistry exams!!!
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