Something to think about

I just love these little videos that the church puts out these days. For some reason, this one really hit me and helped me realize just how important it is to serve. I think I can get pretty selfish at times, doing what I want, when I want. But I've since come to discover that there's more people in this world than just me, and alot of people could benefit from the service that I have to give them.

Have I done any good in the world today? I hope so. Or else its time to start.

I made this. All by myself.

It may have taken me over 5 hours, but I love it. And I love my new sewing machine.(Don't mind my messy room...remember those sheets? Yup, they're STILL in the dryer. I should go get them out.)

At the moment, Amy is...

sewing the cutest purse ever

dreading the night shift tonight

wanting to make Valentine's treats

needing to get my sheets out of the dryer

thinking I should make something good for dinner

counting down until Hawaii (8 days!)

liking being a house wife (minus the wife part...)

wondering what the package is that's waiting for me at the post office

debating whether or not its too cold to go cross country skiing

needing to edit some more pictures

What are YOU doing at the moment?

And now I wait...

Its official. I have written the LAST exam ever of my nursing career! (Unless I decide to do my masters that is...)

I'm not going to lie, I walked out of that test feeling like I rocked it. And let's hope I did. Only 6 weeks until I find out. Until then, I've increased the tally of jobs that I've applied for up to about 120. I'm still hopeful though...after talking to alot of my classmates, they are still getting jobs. So I'll just keep on applying and hope for the best!

I applied for a bunch today...some rural, some pediatric psychiatry, a bunch of surgery, and labor and delivery...could be fun?

And hey, if all else fails, I hear that Saskatoon offers a pretty good signing bonus, and would pay me full time hours to take the critical care course. Bonnie so kindly pointed out to me that this could potentially mean doing the course distance learning while playing in Waterton this summer. Tempting...

I won't lie, its weird not being in school. I have never not been in school. I'm not sure how I feel about it. As terrible of a student I am, I like learning, challenging myself, and actually using my brain. But at the same time, its kind of a nice break. Time to start checking things off that EXTENSIVE list of things I've always wanted to do, but never had time:

1. READ

I bought this book yesterday and love it already. Maybe I will actually become a reader. It really makes me want to go do something cool in Pakistan or India or somewhere though. I've already discussed doing travel nursing in India with my mom and she's game. Time to start researching...

2. Make these adorable earrings:

3. Make a dress with some fabric that looks a little like this:

4. Runrunrunrunrun.

As part of my 101 goals, I said I was going to workout 5 days a week for 6 months. First of all, what was I THINKING?! 6 months is a loooong time to keep that up. But here I am, week 3, day 3. The gym is my next stop once I get off this computer.

5. hydrate.

Another one of my 101 was to drink 8 glasses of water every day for a month. And February happens to be that month. Good thing I swiped Jessica's old waterbottle last time I was home. It is now attached to my hip.

Quick side note...can I just say that I really like her lately? And am really excited about this.

Another side note: 9 days until this:

Life is good.

To: My Friends

Pick Me Up

So I might have stolen this from Shay, but I really liked it.

It just brought so much reassurance to me, since I've kind of been having a stress attack about where my life is going, if/when I'm going to get a more permanent, full time job (don't get me wrong though, I'm so grateful that I have what I do, and that I'm not working at Costco like some of my classmates). Who knows if I'll end up getting a job. Who knows if I'll have to leave Edmonton. Who knows where the heck I will be even next month.

But what I do know is that it will all work out. President Hinckley said so. And I trust him.

Put Your Trust in God

By President Gordan B. Hinckley

It isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is.

It all works out. Don't worry.

I say that to myself every morning.

It will all work out.

Put your trust in God,

and move forward with faith

and confidence in the future.

The Lord will not forsake us.

He will not forsake us.

If we will put our trust in Him,

if we will pray to Him,

if we will live worthy of His blessings,

He will hear our prayers.

From the funeral program for Marjorie Pay Hinckley, April 10, 2004; see also "Latter-day Counsel," Ensign, October 2000, 73.

P.S...how adorable is he?

Shout Out

My cousin Marcie is my hero.

She took Jessica and Blake's wedding pictures and they are amazing! One day I will go visit her in Lubbock so she can teach me all her skills. Until then, I will continue to nag her with my questions about photoshop, flash photography, and all that jazz, and follow her shining example of using my 50mm lens to its maximum potential.

Check out the rest of their pictures here!