TOMS

I feel the need to share my immense joy in a purchase I just made today. TOMS, as you may or may not know is a business that sells shoes. For every pair you purchase another is sent to a person in a Third World country that needs a pair as well. On a separate note, they're cute and comfortable and if I had enough money I'd probably buy a pair of wedges too. But alas, as my budget really shouldn't call for these even. I splurged with what is left of my birthday money [that I didn't use for groceries or textbooks] to get this pair.

http://www.toms.com/

I'm enthused, can't you tell?


And if that weren't enough I'm showing you firsthand what a week long diabetes camp, where everyday you play with kids at the pool sort of tan line looks like [and this is after me working on fixing it]. Oh well, I suppose I can at least say I've gotten sun this summer. It's sad really, I don't want skin cancer and I use a daily SPF but you cannot escape the sunshine when you're out in it every day...that and it's hard not to want to be in the pool when you have one in your apartment complex and it is generally over 100 easily.



So I'm off to another Diabetes camp, and hopefully I can work on evening out my sweet tan lines with more watching campers in the water. Oh, who am I kidding, I'll be playing with them.

In other news, one of the interns has a jeep. In our drive to get some pizza [http://www.thewedgeokc.com/]
I rode in the back seat with the top down. Summer bliss at it's best. Ahh :)

I miss you all so very much!

Sunday

Today I got lost somewhere in my apartment. I did nothing of consequence, spent time on absolutely nothing productive. I put on Pandora and wasted the day with the sunlight streaming in through the blinds. If it were interesting enough to make a video montage you'd see a lot of eyes closed and dirty dishes on the counter. I refused [or rather forgot] to turn on my phone until after 2 and have yet to get out if my pajamas.

And this reminds me, I recently saw on facebook that Michael successfully managed to stay shirtless all day. That would be more impressive if he got out of bed before 3 [which I'm betting was the case].

For those of you who are unable to relax and get comfortable [believing myself talented at the art of doing nothing, procrastinating, watching the branches sway and the light change in the sky] you should really take a cue from Michael, he's amazing at relaxing.

In other news, as the family continues to transition in life Mom and Dad are down another sibling as Nicholas has moved off to continue his education. Michael will be moving out soon enough to start with school but then Nathan will be back during his monthly rotations and I'll be back to get my life in order. A family of transitions, always.

Driving

Life has gotten a bit busy again as you may have noticed. What with classes that are a week long and an overnight Diabetes Camp in BFE, Oklahoma I've had little time to update you all on life as we know it in Oklahoma.

My most recent week long class that ended was my Nutrition Assessment. This included a test that reviewed all of my MNT [Medical Nutrition Therapy]. Medical Nutrition Therapy, in my opinion, is the heart of clinical nutrition. It is also not my strong suit. This adds to my anxiety on performing well during my clinical rotation. Thankfully, I passed the test and can continue on with my academia and start clinicals [not passing the test would have required I stay an additional semester and push back my clinical experience].

I've also completed my Sports Nutrition course and Pediatric/Prenatal Nutrition. Unfortunately, I would have enjoyed those classes as semester long experiences but you can't be choosy when you finish your masters in a year.

The Diabetes camp was a great experience. Unlike most of the rotation sites we do we were all together. 8 girls that have spent the past six months getting to know each other really well and you've got a recipe for? Laughter. And laughing really is the best.

On the way back from the Diabetes after I napped and as I was lounging in the "mom van" I felt an overwhelming sense of the present moment. This is what movie makers strive to evoke in people as they watch movies. Life, living. Let me paint you the picture.

The air doesn't work so the windows are rolled down and the breeze is whipping through your hair. Sweat is rolling down your back but you've become accustomed to far worse heat in the past week so the breeze ruffling through your shirt sleeve is like heaven. The moon is half full and shining in the window and not a cloud is in sight. People are talking in the front seat but their words are indistinguishable between the whipping wind and the music on the radio. The country music is playing and all you can think is "summertime." Your skin is tanned from playing at the pool and running around outside. You're exhausted but in the best way possible. This my friend is perfection...pure perfection. A lazy drive in the summertime.

Enjoy your summertime. No, really, enjoy it. Don't just live in it, love it. Embrace the moment. I'm thinking this may be one of my last lazy sort of summers. So please, enjoy every minute you've got.

Video Mania

Independence Day

To live with the wide eyes of a five year old. Excitement and innocence. This is what fireworks make me think of.

I love this holiday so much, so, so very much. Something about listening to the patriotic music and the food you eat, the people you spend time with. This is America. This is my country, this is my pride for the country.

I would like it to be put on the record here the following information:

My future husband, wherever you may be, whenever I will meet him should know that I fully intend to marry as close to this holiday as possible. That is how much I love this day.

To those of you I could not spend time with on this holiday, I hope you had a wonderful day. Fellow patriots [:)] enjoy the last hour of the day you have until next year.

Happy Birthday USA!