RN

I haven't posted in weeks because I have been studying my head off for the NCLEX! I knew it would be a distraction so I decided not to blog any until I took the test, which I did last Friday. And, IT. IS. OFFICIAL. I am now a Registered Nurse. I found out Sunday that I had passed. Those two days of waiting were torture, but the excitement and relief when I found out made it worth it. Yup! Molly Morgan, RN. I just cant stop saying it! One of my best friends also recorded me signing my name for the first time with RN behind it. All through nursing school, each semester I would tell people what percentage of a nurse I was. So after first semester I was "1/4 a nurse", then after our first year it was I am "1/2 a nurse". And now it is just RN, and it is official. :) It was kind of a joke and thought was just for me but little did I know this video would end up on YouTube, but thanks Andrew for the keep sake!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtoTAokXQVk

LAME! I know. And I know this newness and excitement will probably wear off so I am enjoying it while it lasts. I cannot wait to find the perfect place for me, as far as a job, so I can start what I have wanted to do for so many years. I have wanted to be a nurse for as long as I can remember. Except for those times when I thought I wanted to be a teacher, but nursing seemed like more of a challenge for me and something with limitless possibilities. The road to get here was not easy. But I never gave up on my dream. I knew it was what I wanted to do. I know now it is what my calling is, and I know the Lord was with me every single step of the way, because there is no way I could have done it alone. I definitely give Him all the credit that is more than deserved. It is also hard to believe that it is all over. No more late nights studying, no more taking years off my life due to stress, no more "what do I have to make to pass" moments, and no more TESTS! WHAT a relief! I am also so proud of all my classmates! They have been a constant support system, so encouraging, and some of the best people I know. So grateful for each and every one of them. We also were blessed with some really great teachers who really cared about us, wanted us to succeed, and have taught us so much to carry on with us as we start our careers. I think they have a sometimes under appreciated (by some) job, but without them we wouldn't be able to do what we do, so I am thankful for them!

I now look at this point of my life as the beginning of the next chapter of my life, and I am also SO excited for it all. I may not have the perfect boyfriend, currently be engaged, married, or living "the life" like I thought I would at this age. No wait. Like the southern culture thinks I should at this age, that's better. But I am passionately pursuing the cross, and I am following in God's direction for my life, what ever and where ever that may be. I know His plans are far higher than my own, and He has never not been faithful before. I can't wait to see what He has in store for me and I am ready to find out!

Coming soon: More recipes, guest writers, Miss Mississippi pageant week, and the 2012 election.

Verse of the day: "Whoever loves God is known by God." 1 Corinthians 8:3

First Blog Post, Finally!

I have had this blog since June 2010, and I finally decided to start blogging! I wanted to wait until I graduated nursing school to start, so I could document this "next chapter" in my life, but the blogging bug has bitten and even though graduation is Friday, I think its close enough for me to start. I LOVE reading other people's blogs. Everyone is so creative! My blogging skills started at the ripe ole age of 15. Ah, yes a mature 15 year old with a little outlet known as Xanga. Going back and reading old posts are quite embarrassing and completely ridiculous, so I hope this new blogging experience doesnt turn out the same. But hey, if it does, I can not only show my kids one embarrassing blogging venture, but two. There has been so much going on lately, that this may be a little lengthy, random, and miscellaneous, hence the blog name. I wanted this blog to be not just about me and what I did on a particular day (mistake #1 with Xanga), but alot of different things. I love to cook, so I hope to share recipes with you. And because I want to be like Pioneer Woman. If you don't know who that is and like to cook, click on her right now, enjoy, and thank me later. She is great.
I still cannot believe that i am DONE with nursing school! It seems so surreal, and just like yesterday when I decided this was what I wanted to do. I set the goal for myself, and even though I went through some bumps along the way, I did it and I could not be more excited. It has definitely been one of the, if not THE hardest things I have ever done. I take zero credit, because God was my constant source of strength It has been one of the best experiences as well. I was fortunate to have the BEST class, with some great people. Everyone I have met has been awesome, and will be great nurses. The best friends I have made throughout the last two years has been such a blessings. I could not have gotten through it without them (or without the support from my family and non-nursing school best friends). They are some of the best girls I know. They love the Lord, and ultimately want to honor Him with their lives. They have taught me so much, and I thank God for putting them in my life.
Here is a sweet little picture of some of us:


Our pinning ceremony is Thursday, and graduation is on Friday, and we are all SO excited!

Soon to be graduate of the University of Mississippi Medical Center - Hotty Toddy!

Spring is also a great time of the year. So much I could have been blogging about! The past few weeks have been packed with parties, concerts (Jason Aldean - yeehaw), and enjoying being out of school. Im loving this time and soaking up every minute of it. One of my sweet friends, Rachel Dillard, is also dating one of my best friends, Andrew. I love hanging out with her, and you should check out here blog here: Simply Little Blessings. She is my blogging inspiration!

I almost completely forgot. AMERICAN IDOL finale is TONIGHT! This season has been so great! I've watched every season since it started, and this is definitely been the BEST season, for me at least. Steven Tyler being a judge has probably been my favorite part. He is FABULOUS. I mean just look at him.


He is 62 years old? Whhhhat!?

TWO country singers in the final two! That has never happened! Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery. Youngest final two every! They both really good, but I am ALL in for Lauren Alaina! She has been my favorite ever since her audition which was amazing. Singing with Steven Tyler, at 15 years old?? Are you kidding me?



This has officially been a mangled up mess of thoughts for my first post, and I really hope to get better! So stay tuned!

Verse of the day: "God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them." Hebrews 6:10