Getting Drunk = Endurance Running

The other day Jared and I were talking about his schedule. He was on call that night. The next day he and another co-worker would have to go in and perform surgery on anyone that came in the night before (if anyone came in- which sometimes they don't).

This co-worker (as Jared told  me) wanted to go out and get very drunk that night, but wanted Jared to let him know if surgeries came in that night (meaning they would have to work the next day) so as to not get drunk and be hungover the next day.
(if none of that made sense basically he didn't want to work hungover)

The conversation between us continued as follows:

Jenny: "I don't understand why people would want to get so drunk because they are so hungover and in pain the next day."  (please keep in mind this is coming from the person that had a hangover the next morning after taking Nyquil for the first time)

Jared: "They like the drunk feeling"

Jenny: "But why? Why not just drink enough to not be hungover the next day?"

Jared: "He wanted to drink to be drunk"

Jenny: "I still don't get it.  It doesn't seem worth it to me."

Jared: "It's like how you like to run. You run painfully long distances  no matter if your toe nails fall off the next day or you have blisters all over feet. Same thing."

Jenny: "Oh... Now it makes sense."

 =EQUALS=

I think I will start referring to the days after my long runs as "Hangover Days"

Would you like to go out with me?

So, this is a slightly embarrassing post, or I'm really just not sure how to feel about it. I think its funny one minute, and the next I'm embarrassed so take it lightly as it is meant.

I was invited to a dinner. Jared was gone on interviews. I was told to invite a friend. What friend am I going to invite??? (not that I don't have friends, but I would have my husband go with me and most my friends have husbands so it would be just weird to have their wife go to a dinner with someone, at someone else house  without her husband. I don't know. Maybe I'm wrong.

But to get back on track... I didn't bring anyone with me. They said they were each inviting a friend. Oh well, I will be friendless. No big.

So the day arrived. I showed up and no one else was there. But soon they started arriving.

They  = two single men.

Was I single again??? because this is exactly the situation you encounter when you are single and people (with good intentions, of course) set you up for an awkward meeting with their other single 'friends'.  This is kinda how I met my husband so I can't be to upset at being set up... except I AM ALREADY MARRIED!


Interest in other men = 0, Nada, Nil, NON-EXHISTANT!



So I made it clear up front that my husband could not make it to the dinner. I felt confident that this would kill any wondering minds as to my 'dating status'.  PLUS I wore my wedding ring! (not that I don't wear it, but sometimes I only wear the band because the diamond gets caught on gloves at work and rips them... Yeah, the rock is that big. haha!)

Just to venture on the safe side I mentioned my HUSBAND a couple times throughout the dinner. Really just to get the point across. And when I was sitting next to one of these "Single Gentlemen" I kept conversation to a minimum. He even asked if I wanted more water, and I did, but to avoid letting him pour me more water I said 'no'.

No confusion that I didn't want anything to do with him, right?

WRONG.

I had to take my NCLEX the next day so I left early. As I was leaving I was asked if I wanted to go on a date with him to a Jazz club the next Sunday.

....

How do you go about answering that question??
..."Naw, I don't swing that way.".... "Hell NO I'm Married, didn't you pick up on that."... "I don't think my HUSBAND would like for me to go out with another man."
The options are limitless. Yikes.

In this instance I went with "Sorry Jared is on call that night and I can't".  (assuming he was inviting the two of us - although he wasn't)

Maybe I'm naive, but does this happen often? Are there people out there that want to be the third wheel in a relationship. Or people that want to be the homewrecker? It amazes me.

Well to say the least I was quiet frazzled  and the hubs was not happy. BUT he was happy I didn't say yes.
Love you Jared!

SHOES!

Today I went to Zappos Outlet. It was a happy experience :)

I spent under $100 (which I was proud because I could have easily spent more) and I got a pair of boots. (70% off)

 I also picked up a pair of pumas (I've been wanting some for a LONG time - 50% off)

 Then I bought a pair of Ugg Moccasins (50%off)

 It was so so so awesome! Love shoes! When I got home Jared wanted to go to our local running shoe store to get some new shoes (obliviously).  We got him some shoes and then somehow I got some AMAZING shoes! They actually fit my foot compared to my other shoes that felt like they fit but not well, but I didn't know until I tried these ones on.  The man was an expert! I was actually amazed at how much he knew about shoes and feet and running.

Today was a shoe-tastic day! LOVE SHOES! Now I have to find an occasion to wear them all to!

RN, BSN

Monday I took my NCLEX.

It was a whirlwind of emotions. One minute I was confident, the next I was almost in tears.

I got to the testing center. They then checked my ID and approval to test, then took my fingerprint, then did a palm vein scan, then a picture. (I guess you can't be too safe- dang). Explained some things, and I was off. The test was hard in a weird way. It didn't really test knowledge so much as common sense that required a knowledge. ... If that makes any sense.

The test can end at 75 questions 265 or somewhere in between.  So naturally when mine didn't end at 75 I was sure I failed. However I just kept going and it suddenly stopped at 92.  Woop woop.

Somehow I zombied home and waited to check so see if I could register for the test again. (in theory if you can register again you failed, but if you get an error message and can't register again you pass)  I could NOT register again - but this is unofficial.

UNTIL TODAY when to Kentucky Board of Nursing Officially started listing me as RN!!!!!!!!!

I passed I passed I passed!  I'm officially a Registered Nurse, and to make things set in even more I got my degree today as well!

So Happy this has all happened!  My dream and goals have been accomplished!  I wonder what will be next...?

Painting

I think I found a new activity to do here in Louisville.  I went to sip and strokes and painted some jockey silks. I have to say it was fun and I want to go back. I just need someone to go with me.

I'm No EC

I'm no extreme couponer, but it just so happened that I really got a great deal with coupons.

I got 18 deordorants (nice old spice ones mind you) for $0.50 each.
(Jared should never stink again.)

I also got 10 toothpastes for $0.75 each.  Awesome!

We have no excuses for not being somewhat hygienic.... other than just lack of motivation.

Christmas/New Year

So for Christmas this year we went to Arizona. My Parents rented a cabin up in Pine. It was really fun because they also brought 2 of these...

Can you say FUN!?

Jared and I went on many a ride on the muddy/snowy trails. We are simple people. We would stop to throw rocks in a frozen pond, trail blaze in the slushy snow and almost get stuck, throw snowballs, salt the driveway (my favorite part- for some reason I really love salting... just a weird quirk) and go WAY to fast in a rather deep puddle of water and got soaked (just to have to drive on the highway at 70 mph and have all the water freeze on us!)  So fun!

We enjoyed the games and fun we had at the cabin, but mostly having (almost) everyone there.  (We missed you Jake)

When we got home we did our traditional Christmas/pre-Christmas stuff.  The best part about Christmas was watching the boys (aka my nephews) open their presents.  Actually the best part was P finding out the reindeers carrots and Santas cookies were gone. His reaction.  Precious.

Sadly we had to leave the next day. But I welcomed sleeping in our own bed. So nice.

We will be back soon though. We have another flight to Az for some of Jared's interviews in less than a week. Awesome. Can't wait.

For New Years James and Sydney came over. We played phase 10. And got so into it that we didn't realize midnight had passed us by. Oh well.. Soon after we went to bed because Jared had to be up at 5 to round. Poor thing. And then teach the lesson in church. Sometimes... I don't know how he does it.

Hope your 2012 is Great!