When answering to one of these replies, One of my best friends, Amber told me that I have to apply for Nursing in April after one year of general studies. Since I am going to university in January, I will have an extra semester before I can apply to the Faculty of Nursing. Surprisingly, I didn't get upset by this, I just understood what I needed to do, that there wasn't a way around it. I can take an extra semester of classes, learn a little more and boost my GPA, I can take time off and work, or if I am really ambitious, do some travelling (I am thinking one of the first two options). I replied to the message "Maybe this is showing me to slow down" and I realised, maybe that is what this whole living in England thing is teaching me. I am a pretty go-go, busy get things done and get things done quick kind of person. In reality, I plan on being a nurse, and so I will nurse for the rest of my life (hopefully) it most likely be the main aspect of my life, so why be so busy to get there? Enjoy all the things that come before, enjoy not being married to school for years on end. Slow down and see the sights.
I am always trying to figure out what I am meant to learn from this trip, though I know it is most likely something I will have to look back on and see what it has taught me. The idea of slowing down and just enjoying things for what they are is something I think I will learn from being here, and probably something that I need to grow in. I said to my mum, I bet Nana is looking down at me, seeing the things I am struggling with aren't just coincidences, prodding at me saying "Stay a little longer. Relax, enjoy life for what it is. Don't be in such a rush". My mum thought that was pretty accurate. What can I say, I think some things are planned and people are looking down at you smiling.
And it is strange, I am so looking forward to that few months that I can basically do whatever I want ( I may have frets like I do here, not having anything to do or not knowing what is coming ahead), I am so looking forward to whatever I decide to do in that time, as well as the time before and after. I am actually well excited to go back to school! Especially getting into the Nursing program, I am so interested in the body and how it works, and the sciences. Since trying to decide "What to be when I grow up" in high school, the first thing that came to mind was nursing. I hope this sticks with me, more so in the hard parts like cutting at cadavers and wiping strangers bums. I don't want to be in a job I am miserable in, I can't imagine living like that. Nursing is the plan, and let's hope it's the right one!
I had a really down day on Friday, I was meant to go see my au pair family but there little boy was sick, so they cancelled as there would be little point of me coming for a visit. I got really upset, sick of being bored and not doing anything, as I sometime feel I am wasting time and being pointless. I kept myself busy that day, went grocery shopping with my mum, then made a massive chocolate cake (which was also delicious!) and leek and potato soup, keeping me busy enough. I then spent the night on the Internet looking and saving craft ideas. This cheered me up a lot (as we know I love my crafts!), and I decided I am not going to be sad, I will keep myself busy crafting and making myself a scrapbook like I have planned too. I hope I can stick with this, and stay out of boredom and feelings of uselessness. I got a book for Christmas which is leather bound and has blank pages inside, it is my "Inspiration" Book, I am going to fill it with craft ideas, ideas for the future, beautiful quotes, I am so excited to get started on it now that I have found the push to get going.
Other little things that happened in the week, I went to work a little earlier, which was great, spending more time with the kids (and a little more money in my pocket as well, can't complain!). I finally told the Head Teacher about my plans to become an au pair, which I was very nervous about as I thought she would be mad having to find someone else, and whatever. Actually, she was totally supportive and really excited for me, it was wicked! She said I would be great at it and the family would love me, this made me a little more confident in myself and the idea as I am still a little unsure, that was excellent to hear. I also have the chance again to work in the half term in February, which I am hoping I am able to do as I loved doing it last half term. The nursery is great, everyone is so nice, the kids are so much fun, they are beginning to offer me more hours, I will be so sad to leave them. The big fiasco of the week, our heating hasn't been working all weekend, it has been bloody cold in the house, even with little heaters scattered around the house. It's no Winnipeg cold, but I have still been bundled up in a few layers. Oh, and I was sick again. This country hates my immune system.
As for pictures this week, I have decided to finally show some of the many pictures of food I have taken! (really, there is a whole folder on my computer).These are few things I have cooked/baked, you can be sure I will do another blog with more!
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| Mushroom, Green Bean and Cashew Pasta. Okay, doesn't look great, but it sure was yummy! |
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| Leek and Potato Soup. AKA The only soup I like. Trying to find some other I like |
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| Salmon with Coconut Curry Veggies, this was delicious! |
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| Cheese Scones I made this weekend. SO GOOD. Especially right out of the oven! |
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| So, not beautiful. But, Chocolate torte. I was very proud of this, four layer cake with whipped cream and raspberry jam between each layer and chocolate frosting. Obviously it has negative calories. |
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| My "unhealthy" Dinner for eating healthy during the week. Veggie burger, yam fries and roasted kale. NOM |
Love from England,
Jessie
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