The Rest of My Life

So, I have a confession to make... I quit nursing school. Before you tell me how stupid I am, hear me out!
It's not like I went into nursing school 100% sure about it anyway. If you want to know the truth, the most appealing thing about nursing for me was the salary. It's not that I don't care aboue people... it's just that I don't want to take care of them. I don't have the patience for people, and if you know me you should have already known that.
Oh, and the second "stupid decision?" I enrolled (and got accepted!) into Veterinary Technician school. The school is called The Vet Tech Institute and it is located in downtown Pittsburgh near the Benedem Center.
Yes, the salaries are world's apart, but I have the patience for puppies and kittens (and bunnies, and horses, and ginuea pigs, ect.) and the compassion to take care of them. Maybe you think its terrible that I have more compassion and patience for animals, but its who I am and that's basically all there is to it.
Pretty much everyone I talk to thinks this is a really stupid decision and maybe it is. But its what I want right now and its what I think I'll be happy doing. And I know the money isn't great, but that doesn't matter. (Because honestly, don't you think that getting to see big puppy eyes all day makes up for it?) And if it doesn't work for me ten years from now, I'll figure something else out.
But this is the decision I made. What's done is done and I cannot be talked out of it. (So you all could probably stop trying now? Maybe? Possibly?)
So, that's my confession. There. It's all out on the table and in the open. And I'll just leave you with this picture of two of the reasons I'm so sure about this. And before you ask, yes, these two are always like this. I'm pretty sure they are madly in love.

Dead In The Family

Dead In The Family
By Charlaine Harris

Before I even start I have to tell you how much I love, love, love Charliane Harris. I love, love, love these books and definately plan on reading her other series whenever I get around to it. Anyway, the "Southern Vampire Series" as it's called is the series of novels that the HBO show "True Blood" is (very loosely) based on. "Dead In The Family" is the tenth book in the series and it is just as wonderful as all the rest. I think that I read this book faster than any other book I've read recently. I love these books because they're funny, they're sexy, and the storylines are great. At the end of every chapter you just want to keep reading because you want to know what happens next. Even if you're not into anything supernatural, you would probably love this series. But hey, what do I know? I read books about zombies.

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
By Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith

I know, I know, from the title this sounds stupid. And honestly, it is a little silly. But I guess that's what makes it fun. Basically, Seth Grahame-Smith took Jane Austen's classic and added.. you guessed it, zombies! Unfortunately, he kept the old-world writing style, which makes it a not-so-easy read. It's also a little on the gross side. As in, blood, guts, and eating of hearts. Oh, and it has lovely illustrations to go with the lovely descriptions. All in all, the book isn't bad. It's definately original. But the way I judge how much I like a book is by how long it takes me to read it, and this one took me a little.. while to read. So basically, it wasn't my cup of tea, but that doesn't make it bad. If you like zombies and guts, it will make your day!

Memorial Day and Catch Up

Things have been so busy in the past couple weeks I've totally neglected all the silly, little things that I do for fun. Needless to say, my Farmville has suffered terribly.
On the weekends we've continued to go up to camp. Memorial Day weekend was relaxing and entertaining. I managed to put together a pretty sweet ensemble Saturday.



And then we enjoyed a Birds of Prey show.





I also got abused which is the norm.



And I discovered a new Indian tribe...



And of course we had to fit in some hiking so we could at least feel a little rustic.









This past weekend just us girls went up to camp. It was a pretty quiet weekend and a little rainy... well, a lot rainy. But I did discover what has to be the biggest mosquito in the state.



And I finally got out to test drive a new car.



So all in all I think I've had a pretty productive few weekends.