Well, not sure there is anyone left in blogland these days. Many, many of the blogs that I use to read have gone the way of the dinosaur. Guess everyone is now on facebook.
Well you say, you haven't posted since June and infrequently before that. True. Life was a little hectic before that. Yes, yes I know every one's is. But I was busy in ways I was cautious about sharing.
I had decided in March that I had had enough and was going to file for divorce. Spent the spring looking for houses with several adamant rules that limited my choices. In late June I told my spouse. Amazing that men don't realize whats right under their noses. He "didn't realize I was that unhappy". Anyways - have you seen the movie "Fireproof"? It works. "Love Dare" works. (Alan did it, I was done.)
We are still together. Marriage is better than it ever has been and I actually like and love my husband. He is a changed man.
In September I had elective surgery and am currently off on medical. REALLY enjoying being home. So much so I don't want to go back to work. But reality is I have bills to pay and college tuition around the corner and retirement to save for so not working isn't an option.
So that's the update in a nutshell.
Chat soon
Karrie
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Hello All
No I didn't fall off the face of the earth.
Went to 8 hour midnights - (that's 5/7 nights which translates to 2 nights off together every 2 weeks) which were very difficult but allowed me more time to learn -- which I needed.
The job is going better - still not in love but definitely better.
Other than that -- not much.
Knitting is going slow. Working on a lace shawl with several "design elements"......
Still have about 1 inch of cuff on sock #2 - can't get motivated to complete.
Finished a baby quilt. Have a baby kimono to match but have to block it.
Went to 8 hour midnights - (that's 5/7 nights which translates to 2 nights off together every 2 weeks) which were very difficult but allowed me more time to learn -- which I needed.
The job is going better - still not in love but definitely better.
Other than that -- not much.
Knitting is going slow. Working on a lace shawl with several "design elements"......
Still have about 1 inch of cuff on sock #2 - can't get motivated to complete.
Finished a baby quilt. Have a baby kimono to match but have to block it.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Hello All
How about a chat?
Life is its usual crazy....
Started the new job 2 weeks ago yesterday to (hopefully) the last snowstorm of the season. One of my biggest concerns about changing hospitals was arriving on time in a snowstorm. My old hosp being 1 mile away this wasn't a problem. New hosp. 18 miles away..... so God decided to get that little worry right out of the way the first day.
Cried the entire way home day #1. Get the picture.
Week #1 was filled with culture shock. Let's just say that the pace is no where near that of ER - and while ER has become a little over-the-top the last 6 months, watching a baby monitor for 6 hours is a little too morgue like.
Week #2 was slightly better. A) I went from days (a god awful shift) to my blessed nights; B) My preceptor is very knowledgeable and has done this preceptor thing a time or 20; C) She actually started me hands-on which is how I learn best.
I still am very homesick. But I prayed for God's perfect plan and this is where I'm at. I've received a lot of encouragement from my old ER group and some of the pieces are starting to fall into place (maybe 30 of the 500 piece puzzle).
Realistically, as I keep saying to everyone, I have to give it 6 months, ask me how I like it in 6 months
:) K
Life is its usual crazy....
Started the new job 2 weeks ago yesterday to (hopefully) the last snowstorm of the season. One of my biggest concerns about changing hospitals was arriving on time in a snowstorm. My old hosp being 1 mile away this wasn't a problem. New hosp. 18 miles away..... so God decided to get that little worry right out of the way the first day.
Cried the entire way home day #1. Get the picture.
Week #1 was filled with culture shock. Let's just say that the pace is no where near that of ER - and while ER has become a little over-the-top the last 6 months, watching a baby monitor for 6 hours is a little too morgue like.
Week #2 was slightly better. A) I went from days (a god awful shift) to my blessed nights; B) My preceptor is very knowledgeable and has done this preceptor thing a time or 20; C) She actually started me hands-on which is how I learn best.
I still am very homesick. But I prayed for God's perfect plan and this is where I'm at. I've received a lot of encouragement from my old ER group and some of the pieces are starting to fall into place (maybe 30 of the 500 piece puzzle).
Realistically, as I keep saying to everyone, I have to give it 6 months, ask me how I like it in 6 months
:) K
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Hello
Haven't died.
Haven't stopped blogging.
Haven't stopped working (it feels like).
Start the new job on Monday (tomorrow) ---
Have a lot of changes going on which I can't (but will) blog about in the near future.
One step at a time we walk the road of life. My new path is very scary at the moment -- at this point all I know is I have to appear on the unit at 0700 Monday. That's it. No schedule, no time frames, no idea of anything.
For a planner this is very hap-hazard.
All will be fine in the end -- I just keep telling myself this.
Later Peeps
K
Haven't stopped blogging.
Haven't stopped working (it feels like).
Start the new job on Monday (tomorrow) ---
Have a lot of changes going on which I can't (but will) blog about in the near future.
One step at a time we walk the road of life. My new path is very scary at the moment -- at this point all I know is I have to appear on the unit at 0700 Monday. That's it. No schedule, no time frames, no idea of anything.
For a planner this is very hap-hazard.
All will be fine in the end -- I just keep telling myself this.
Later Peeps
K
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Hello All
Yes I am still here.
Sorry there hasn't been any posts - still have lots about Chicago - life is just slightly more BLAH than normal -- not sure what is actually making it so but it is.
Finally got my "official" letter on Friday - very pleased cause even though I knew I got the job -- I really wasn't believing it until I got "the letter"
Been working extra shifts - and of course getting cold feet about leaving -- you know the last 4 days have been better..... I know leaving is the best thing, but change you know.....
Other than that life continues. Josh is driving me nuts (12 is such a fun age NOT!) Lissa is counting down the days to her birthday (I am not ready for 16) and work goes on.
Later Gators
K
Sorry there hasn't been any posts - still have lots about Chicago - life is just slightly more BLAH than normal -- not sure what is actually making it so but it is.
Finally got my "official" letter on Friday - very pleased cause even though I knew I got the job -- I really wasn't believing it until I got "the letter"
Been working extra shifts - and of course getting cold feet about leaving -- you know the last 4 days have been better..... I know leaving is the best thing, but change you know.....
Other than that life continues. Josh is driving me nuts (12 is such a fun age NOT!) Lissa is counting down the days to her birthday (I am not ready for 16) and work goes on.
Later Gators
K
Monday, March 2, 2009
Chicago Friday
So the first store that we hit was on Polk btwn State and Wabash - a very short jaunt from our hotel (Essex 8th/Mich).
LOOPY YARN
What an awesome place. Very nice assortment of yarns and books. I started by purchasing this book. Now, no I don't have any babies or any grandchildren in the wings, but I love to make baby stuff. Its usually a quick knit and I've learned about sweater construction on a little scale since I'm not much of a sweater person myself.
I also purchased this ball of mohair with sparkles (sorry its blurry). The shaw was an easy 40 stitch cast on -- knit all -- on 17's. But the scarf/shawl came out so light and airy with little bits of glitz. Saw it done in blue jean and silver -- very pretty. This is for mom for Christmas (that's the plan at least).
And even though I don't need any more sock yarn currently.... Fleece Artist with pattern. No immediate completion plans, stash enhancement.
The people at Loopy Yarn were wonderful!!! - very helpful, welcoming.... just too kind.
Definitely a place I will hit again and that I recommend if you're visiting!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Chicago Outbound
Our jaunt to the Windy City was wonderful!!! I have to take pics of purchases --- (stay tuned) but haven't unpacked much yet.
Took a new project with me to start on the train. As we pulled out of Dearborn Station, I cast on for "Flow" . Harlot had done this last summer and after obtaining pattern (special order off internet) and than finding yarn I could afford 1000 yds of (thank you bust-line....Seduce was not in my budget) I set off. Worked on the 7 hr ride (we were delayed) and had a good 5 inch mojo going.
Friday night I took the project out, transferred it to circular needles to check width and such and realized that when I completed this there would be 10 inches more material around my middle. Now I realize that the pattern said this straight off. However, I did not read that far and it didn't become clear until I laid the knitting out (got gauge and all) and realized HOW MUCH extra fabric that was. That's a lot. And if you are conscious about the "few extra pounds" that one carries -- an extra 10 inches can make one feel more than "quite a few pounds" heavier.
So I ripped it out. The whole thing.
So much for 7 hrs of knitting time.
Took a new project with me to start on the train. As we pulled out of Dearborn Station, I cast on for "Flow" . Harlot had done this last summer and after obtaining pattern (special order off internet) and than finding yarn I could afford 1000 yds of (thank you bust-line....Seduce was not in my budget) I set off. Worked on the 7 hr ride (we were delayed) and had a good 5 inch mojo going.
Friday night I took the project out, transferred it to circular needles to check width and such and realized that when I completed this there would be 10 inches more material around my middle. Now I realize that the pattern said this straight off. However, I did not read that far and it didn't become clear until I laid the knitting out (got gauge and all) and realized HOW MUCH extra fabric that was. That's a lot. And if you are conscious about the "few extra pounds" that one carries -- an extra 10 inches can make one feel more than "quite a few pounds" heavier.
So I ripped it out. The whole thing.
So much for 7 hrs of knitting time.
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