The Big Idea

Alright, it's been one week since I've written, and yes I have done many new things! I'm thinking that I will lump them into one big post this week since time got away from me.

So here we go...

August 2nd: My best friend arrived from Colorado! It was the first time that I've had a friend, not family member, out to visit me in Idaho. She has also been my best friend for about fifteen years, so you could say we're close. Getting to show her around my town and my new home was exciting and fresh, but it also reminded me how much I still need to put myself out there and make friends in my new home.

August 3rd: This day, it wasn't me who did something new, but a friend, and her joy and excitement still has me giddy for my "do one thing" goal. PADDLE BOARDING. I bought myself a paddle board when I moved to Coeur d'Alene because I live a walk away from a gorgeous lake! My friend however, had never been before and was pretty scared to try. Not only did she go out far on the lake, but she stood up, didn't fall in, and had a blast! Her experience completely reaffirmed my belief in doing one thing that scares you. Her confidence radiated after she paddled for the day, and her joy was absolutely overflowing.

August 4th: I am officially a Registered Nurse in the ICU, and this night was my first night ON MY OWN. I have been training for six months with a preceptor. Someone who was with me everyday helping answer my questions, show me protocols, check in with me, and push me to learn and be better everyday. This was an amazing experience, and I still have not fully wrapped my head around the fact that it's done. But this night, I had my own two patients, made all my own decisions, and got to feel like the shift was my own accomplishment! I will say that I was nauseous and shaky all day prior, but the shift still turned out great. Here's to the rest of my nursing career.

August 7th: Today. I realize that I did not write about every single day this past week, and while I'm sure I learned something new each of those days, I did not have any big, scary moments that I overcame. That is my future goal, and the reason for starting this blog, but I also think that it's okay to start with small steps before you take the big ones. I also think that still working as a full time RN and living in a place that lets me be outside and go on adventures whenever I want, I am a busy girl! So it's okay to live my life, while still being conscious about pushing myself and stepping outside of my comfort zone.

This evening, I am taking myself to a musical: Les Miserables. It is my all time favorite. Not only have I seen it professionally at least three times, but I was also in the production twice. My "do one thing" is giving myself time today to pamper myself, get fancy, and go do something I adore!

Next up: some thoughts on gratitude, but until then...

Cheers,

Rach