Life Lately

Welll helllooo everyone! It's been awhile! Well, I mean, sort of. I feel like I've had a massive decline in my internet presence over the past few months. Every single time I log on to twitter, it seems like I'm completely lost and blogs? Forget about it! I try to read where I can but life has just been moving so fast!
I think I'll have some time to actually be present in the cyber world for the next couple of weeks. I'm out of class until the very beginning of June and this it's time to put my nose to the grind (is that even a saying or did I make that up?) so I can graduate in August. 
I've been up to a alot. Just this past week, Cody and I moved into an apartment and then two days later, drove out of town to see my little brother graduate high school. It's been a whirlwind for sure!

This next week, I'm really hoping that I can get back into blogging and of course, get my new place organized. (Would anyone like a tour?) 

There are a few things that are going to change in this blog. For one, I took away GFC awhile ago. I realized that I was blogging for the numbers and not the content and it really bothered me. I know that with bloglovin, you can still see a number, but since it's a few steps to actually see it, I don't feel the urge to look everyday.

I also realized that my heart is just not into having sidebar sponsors. I was starting to feel pretty fake and like my sponsors were not getting their money worth. I'm working on some other things for the blog though. Don't worry! 

Another exciting thing is that May 27th is my one year blogging anniversary! I'm really excited, although I'm not totally sure what I should do to celebrate. What would you like to see?

I hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to an exciting summer!

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My Bedside Drawer

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bedsider.org. All thoughts and opinions are my own!

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Until we move, I use a shelf as my bedside table, instead of a traditional nightstand. It's been used as a makeshift desk and dinner table when I'm sick so it's gotten plenty of use! 
Most of the time, it holds the notes I'm studying and a cup or two from the day. To be honest, it can get pretty junky, especially when I've been in classes and taking tests all week. No matter what though, I always have what you see above on my bedside table, even if sometimes it's buried under papers and notes!
I use so many tissues. It's bad ya'll! The other day, I bought a new tissue box and it was gone in two days. No joke. 
I also have a former candle holder that I took the wax out of to hold small things like hair ties, pens and my EOS lip balm. More often than not, you can also find a few highlighters in there. 
I always keep a pad of paper because it seems like I always need to write something down.
When I'm not in school, I usually have my nook or tablet on the table to read.
I also always keep a moisturizer or night cream on my table. Usually, I'm just lazy and after I take my make up off, I want to crawl into bed so it's just easier to keep it next to the bed but I also use it on my nose when it gets red and raw from using all my tissues
And of course, last but not least (and not pictured), I have my birth control. I'm on a hormone pill, in which I have 21 days of regular pills and 7 days of placebo pills. It's called Gildess and is the generic version of Loestrin.
Leading to this, I just want to talk about how great Bedsider.org is for researching different types of birth control. There are many types out there and although my pill works best for me, there are many things out there such as the Nuva Ring and Mirena and a ton of others! Using a website to research on your own is such a great resource that I feel many women should take advantage of! You can also set up a reminder for when you need to take your birth control or go to the doctor which is awesome!  Bedsider.org is currently doing a pinterest contest so if you're interested, here's how to enter to win a variety of prizes!

• Follow Bedsider.org on Pinterest.
• Create your own Pinterest board titled, “What’s in My Bedsider Drawer?”
• Repin this rules pin found here and at least one Bedsider’s 15 contest images found here from their board titled, “What’s in My Bedsider Drawer?” Be sure to tag each pin with the hashtag, #BedsideDrawer .
• Pin at least 5 additional images to represent your ideal bedside drawer. Tag each pin with the hashtag, #BedsideDrawer .
• Share your board’s URL on the Bedsider’s Facebook page here. Make sure to enter by 11:59 PM PST on May 29, 2013!

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Not Quite Newlyweds

One year ago today, I married the man that changed it all.  Today, I'm a lot happy, but a little bit sad too. I really enjoyed being a newlywed but I guess with a year of marriage, of joys and struggles, under our belts, we can't claim that title anymore. But I still feel like a newlywed. We still discover new things and have new experiences all the time, so maybe it'll be a few more years before I feel like an old married couple. 

In the past year, we've shared a ton of things. We've gone to awful family reunions and quiet getaways at gorgeous hotels. We've had fights and laughed until our sides hurt. We've supported each other through school and in making career choices. We've had to learn to compromise and make decisions together. We've truly become a family.

I'm so excited to spend the next year with you and many many more. I'm so glad I get to spend the rest of my life with you.

I love you, Cody! Happy Anniversary!

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Winding Down

Hello loves! I'm in the process of studying for finals but I wanted to jump on really fast and tell you my top three things I do as soon as I get home from clinical! 
Sorry in advance for the short and sweet post but I'm exhausted and have to get up super early in the morning to head to clinical.
As soon as I walk through the door after clinical, I feel disgusting so I literally walk to the bathroom, strip off the scrubs and take a long hot shower.
This serves a few purposes. First of all, I'm getting all those gross germs off of me. Next, it helps my usually tired muscles and finally, the hot water just makes me feel so much better!
Next, I put on some comfy pajamas and crawl into bed. Usually, at this point, I'm asking Cody to please make me something to eat. I don't usually care what it is. In fact, the more unhealthy and filling, the better.
Finally, I pull out my laptop and scroll through facebook and then usually fall asleep!
Which is probably what I'm about to do right this minute...told ya it'd be short and sweet!
I'll be back to blogging more when finals are finally over!
In the mean time, how do you wind down after your nursing shift/clinical?  Link it up below or tell me in the comments!
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