Mantra

This was my mantra back in July 2008.  I saw it in the a bookstore during the time my sister and I drove the10 hours from Michigan to Philadelphia over 4^th of July weekend to find an apartment.  M was going to grad school and I was making the move with her.  I never imagined I would live in Philly, or move 10 hours away from my family and friends.  That being said, my life is pretty incredible and I haven’t had a moment of regret about my decision to move.  I have used this quote to get me through experiences where I didn’t think I was actually capable or strong enough to get through.

1.      Moving to Philadelphia

2.      Working at Marathon Grill (and barely surviving!)

3.      Living in a “luxury apartment” infested with squirrels, a brief stint with no hot water and what felt like no heat. (we never found said “luxury”)

4.      Being a nanny to an adorable little boy with life threatening allergies.

5.      Taking the first steps in going back to school.

6.      Taking classes at the Community College of Philadelphia. (CCP still cannot stop meddling in my life even after I am no longer a student there!)

7.      Applying to nursing school, all the while never really believing I would actually be accepted.

8.      Being accepted into and accelerated nursing program, class of 2014.

I have done many things that I thought I could not do.  It still surprises me.  Looking back over that list, they don’t seem so scary or overwhelming anymore.  None of them compare to what I feel nursing school and actually being a nurse will be.  Nursing school will most likely be the hardest challenge of my 31 years.  Maybe the most rewarding?  We shall see.