Sometimes I get so wrapped up in school and clinical that I forget life can exist outside of it. Lately I had been so consumed with 'hospital things' that I lost perspective on what happens elsewhere. I'm think it's problem most nursing students have - we are pushed to "go, go, go!" all the time that when we finally have a moment to ourselves, we fill it with homework or studying, disregarding any 'me' time.
I found a nice break from scrub-life this weekend. Seeing how it's Halloween on Monday, I went to a costume party at a friend of a friend's house. Now, I don't usually do this stuff. I like order and preparedness, not driving around without directions to a strangers house party. But, I seriously love dressing up, and I really love my roommate (who was going with me). So I sucked-up my bizarre social insecurities and off I went. Despite my hesitations, and just like my mother said I would, I had a blast!!
Plus, I'm getting back into the swing of things with a 'Life' group (young adults small group) from church. I've been missing church, so having this Sunday night routine is just what I needed. I already know quite a few people from the end of last year, so getting to know the crowd again has been fun. Our study is called 'The New Rules of Dating, Love, and Sex', by Andy Stanley. Who doesn't like to talk about that??
I put so much focus and thought into my weekly tasks that I often forget to just breathe and take a step back. I'm allowed to balance out my emotionally-draining experiences with a social life. In fact, it's probably good for me to get out there more! Nurse-talk can be entertaining for only so long.
All in all, a fun weekend. Two more weeks left at this placement, and November is already in sight. It'll be HO HO HO time before I know it!
Cheers,
D.
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