Sunday, March 6, 2011
I got IN!!!
I was accepted into the RN program here, FINALLY! Of course it was to the much further college, Sandhills but STILL I was accepted! I am still waiting to hear from Fayetteville Tech's program which is about 10 minutes from my home. That won't happen (finding out) until May. I am pretty confident that I will be accepted there too but you never know. My dilemma is this, Sandhills has a wonderful RN program and the people there are SO helpful. They call me at least once a month to make sure I am on track with where I need to be. They are VERY clear on the rules and regulations that go along with their program too. The only downfall is that Sandhills is 45 minutes to an hour away (depending on traffic). From the schedule that I remember viewing from last year, I would be traveling there about three days a week. At least it's not M-F but yikes, it is still a lot of gas being used driving back and forth. Now, Fayetteville Tech (the first school I applied for the RN program this year) is the much closer college and they have a great success rate for their RN program but I have had nothing but difficulties with the people who work there. I have had to work my BUTT off to get to where I am right now. I waited about 6 months to FINALLY have all my classes transferred there and then a few more months later, the classes were posted on my transcripts. That was done after I had called, emailed, and went down and spoke to the "right" people. I applied for their program last year as well but my science classes that I already had, were not enough. Every other college that has a A.D.N. program (outside of NC) has higher, college level requirements that include Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, and Microbiology. I have ALL of those classes and Fayetteville Tech requires lower level Biology (high school level) along with high school level Algebra (which i do have from H.S.) as their prereqs. So, because of the H.S. biology for which I did not have because I decided to take a Marine Biology in H.S. I got screwed cheated out of being in category I which is the category that students would be chosen from ONLY for the A.D.N. program. Seriously, how messed up is that? So guess what class I took last Spring? Cell Biology for which I ACED because everything I ever learned in any of my college level science classes was a repeat in Cell Bio...DERRRR! So, here I am now, with every.single.class that this college could ever want from me for this program, waiting to hear if I have been accepted. If I am not accepted, than I will know that it is NOT the right school and Sandhills awaits me. =) That is the update for now and as soon as I find out more, I am sure to post another blog.
Monday, January 31, 2011
FINALLY!!!
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| So, I purchased bedroom furniture January 2010 and have had the worst luck with actually getting it all in. One year later and I FINALLY received all of my furniture...I AM SO EXCITED to have it. Take a look at how beautiful my bedroom set really is. |
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
January 19th 2011
(I wrote this a few days ago and forgot to post)
We slept in, all four of us. The boys stayed home from school and Logan and I enjoyed the extra time suggling before we got up. This is precious time before he deploys. That man is my heart. =) So, I eventually got up and decided to make a HUGE breakfast (per Logans request) eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, and cinnamon rolls...I told you it was big. We sat together talking as if there were no worries in the world. That's how it should be, the boys knew their daddy was leaving that day but we wanted to enjoy every last minute and not think about later that night, when we would say goodbye.
The rest of that day now seems like a blur up until we got in the car...
We started driving towards the XVIII Airborne Corps Headquarters, where I would watch my husband line up in formation after his name had been called off of the manifest, and feel like my heart was slowly being ripped out of my chest. The emotions were so raw so I'd rather show you pictures than try and describe the rest of that day.
I was so very thankful to have one of my good friends come with us and capture the Bixler family as a whole. Thank you Mrs. Shely. =)
We slept in, all four of us. The boys stayed home from school and Logan and I enjoyed the extra time suggling before we got up. This is precious time before he deploys. That man is my heart. =) So, I eventually got up and decided to make a HUGE breakfast (per Logans request) eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, and cinnamon rolls...I told you it was big. We sat together talking as if there were no worries in the world. That's how it should be, the boys knew their daddy was leaving that day but we wanted to enjoy every last minute and not think about later that night, when we would say goodbye.
The rest of that day now seems like a blur up until we got in the car...
We started driving towards the XVIII Airborne Corps Headquarters, where I would watch my husband line up in formation after his name had been called off of the manifest, and feel like my heart was slowly being ripped out of my chest. The emotions were so raw so I'd rather show you pictures than try and describe the rest of that day.
I was so very thankful to have one of my good friends come with us and capture the Bixler family as a whole. Thank you Mrs. Shely. =)
Applied
YES, Monday I made the trip (only 45 minutes) to Sandhills and submitted my application for their RN program. I already applied to the much closer school back in October but I need to have a backup plan (just in case). Phew!! I know this year will be my year. I sure am glad I have a husband who cares about my happiness and goals for my education. We have been through SO much since he entered into the Army 7+ years ago. Anyway, I should be hearing from Sandhills by February/March timeframe. Fingers crossed peeps. =)
PS- yeah, that's all I have for now. I have been spending all my time with the boys while daddy is away. I love being with them, Brennen and Connor are like the coolest little kids around!!
PS- yeah, that's all I have for now. I have been spending all my time with the boys while daddy is away. I love being with them, Brennen and Connor are like the coolest little kids around!!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Keep it together Shelbie
It's wicked cold outside today, like 23 degrees with a wind chill to make it feel like 5 degrees. BrrRR! I still love this time of year especially since Christmas is only a week and a half away. As I try to enjoy this season, I have Logan on my mind. Next year this time, he will be back in Iraq (as if the man hasn't seen that damned placed enough) and alone, without his wife and boys to keep him in good spirits. I feel absolutely guilty. GUILTY that we get to be with all the ones who love us, spending time with my boys who have seen deployments before but don't think too much about it because Grandma and Papa are so busy loving them, along with Aunt Shaunna and Aunt Cherish who adore them. Why is this so unfair? Logan is one of the strongest men I know. He hurts but doesn't show it. He is scared and I wouldn't know it by the way he hides his feelings. So, here we are once again, T-minus 30 days and the love of my life will be half way across the world for an absurd amount of time. I guess the one thing I can look forward to is the feeling of his embrace when he returns. The falling in love all over again. The reconnection between a man and his children. Us together again as one. Bare with me ya'll, you are coming along with me on this crazy journey that's called DEPLOYMENT. Argh.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
An explanation to my frustration
I can't seem to stop thinking about how hard I have worked to get into the nursing program. I have worked my butt off and although so many people ask why I have yet to finish, I refuse to let that get to me. I guess if they don't understand the process we have to go through, they will never know. I wish it was easier but the fact of the matter is, it isn't.
After I had my first born, Brennen, I realized what a blessing it was to have such an amazing nurse who helped me deliver him. I mean, I was only 19 years-old and just a baby myself but decided to still become a parent even though I hadn't a single clue as to how to be one. Shayla was her name, my nurse, and she explained every single feeling and emotion I would experience that day. She told me what procedures would be done for when it came time to do them. She held my hand when I was scared to push. She reassured me everything was going the way it was suppose to. She smiled at me when she saw how excited I was to see Brennen for the first time. It was like at that very moment, she knew exactly what I needed and I am forever thankful for her on that day. That experience is what led me into the nursing field. I wanted to help people, women, like Shayla helped me. So here I am today, 8 years later and I have yet to complete this goal of mine but I guarantee you this, it will be done. =)
After struggling as first time parents, Logan and I both decided that the Army would be a much better life, a more stable life than what we had. I still believe that to this day but have to remind myself that becuase we chose this for our family, my education has become second best. Every time I feel like I am on a good "flow" of classes, something always comes up and messes with me. =/ I am not saying I regret our decision to take on this "Army life" of ours, but DANG, I just want finish school already.
Another year has passed and I am still waiting to get accepted into a program. Since being stationed here in Fort Bragg, I have come to realize how different every state is when it comes to prereqs required to enter in. So, once again I complete more classes to suffice these East Coast crazies...lol. October came and I have applied to the program closest to me except I decided this year to apply to another program that is a little bit further away but at least give myself the benefit of two schools acceptances rather than one. The process actually begins in February where the auditors review my application along with all classes that are needed to graduate, besides the core classes themselves. That is where the most important step is taken, i either am placed into a Cat 1 or Cat 2. Category 1 gives me the best chance to be accepted and that is where the auditors go over every class and the grade I recieved. An example would be say Microbiology, which here in NC is a 4 credit hour course and since I got an A in that class, I get 4 points for every credit hour it's worth, so 16 points I will recieve. If I had recieved a B in that class, I could only get 3 points for every credit hour...a C would be 2 points and so on. I'm sure you get the point. This year, the school has a max points available of 104 and I am at a 104. =) So i really do hope that 2011 will be my year and come May, I will get this beautiful letter in the mail that is requesting my acceptance into their program. We shall see and I do hope to keep ya'll updated on that.
P.S. Sorry for the scatter-brained writing but a million things are on my mind.
After I had my first born, Brennen, I realized what a blessing it was to have such an amazing nurse who helped me deliver him. I mean, I was only 19 years-old and just a baby myself but decided to still become a parent even though I hadn't a single clue as to how to be one. Shayla was her name, my nurse, and she explained every single feeling and emotion I would experience that day. She told me what procedures would be done for when it came time to do them. She held my hand when I was scared to push. She reassured me everything was going the way it was suppose to. She smiled at me when she saw how excited I was to see Brennen for the first time. It was like at that very moment, she knew exactly what I needed and I am forever thankful for her on that day. That experience is what led me into the nursing field. I wanted to help people, women, like Shayla helped me. So here I am today, 8 years later and I have yet to complete this goal of mine but I guarantee you this, it will be done. =)
After struggling as first time parents, Logan and I both decided that the Army would be a much better life, a more stable life than what we had. I still believe that to this day but have to remind myself that becuase we chose this for our family, my education has become second best. Every time I feel like I am on a good "flow" of classes, something always comes up and messes with me. =/ I am not saying I regret our decision to take on this "Army life" of ours, but DANG, I just want finish school already.
Another year has passed and I am still waiting to get accepted into a program. Since being stationed here in Fort Bragg, I have come to realize how different every state is when it comes to prereqs required to enter in. So, once again I complete more classes to suffice these East Coast crazies...lol. October came and I have applied to the program closest to me except I decided this year to apply to another program that is a little bit further away but at least give myself the benefit of two schools acceptances rather than one. The process actually begins in February where the auditors review my application along with all classes that are needed to graduate, besides the core classes themselves. That is where the most important step is taken, i either am placed into a Cat 1 or Cat 2. Category 1 gives me the best chance to be accepted and that is where the auditors go over every class and the grade I recieved. An example would be say Microbiology, which here in NC is a 4 credit hour course and since I got an A in that class, I get 4 points for every credit hour it's worth, so 16 points I will recieve. If I had recieved a B in that class, I could only get 3 points for every credit hour...a C would be 2 points and so on. I'm sure you get the point. This year, the school has a max points available of 104 and I am at a 104. =) So i really do hope that 2011 will be my year and come May, I will get this beautiful letter in the mail that is requesting my acceptance into their program. We shall see and I do hope to keep ya'll updated on that.
P.S. Sorry for the scatter-brained writing but a million things are on my mind.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Love Seeks to Understand
Day 18
"Prepare a special dinner at home, just for the two of you. The dinner can be as nice as you prefer. Focus this time on getting to know your spouse better, perhaps in areas you've rarely talked about. Determine to make it an enjoyable evening for you and your mate."
This Dare is harder to do because it's hardly ever JUST the two of us...I have to plan a special day for this one to happen, a day where I have a friend available to watch the boys for us. So, to be continued...
"Prepare a special dinner at home, just for the two of you. The dinner can be as nice as you prefer. Focus this time on getting to know your spouse better, perhaps in areas you've rarely talked about. Determine to make it an enjoyable evening for you and your mate."
This Dare is harder to do because it's hardly ever JUST the two of us...I have to plan a special day for this one to happen, a day where I have a friend available to watch the boys for us. So, to be continued...
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