Spring Break 2011

Wow, Spring break was just simply amazing. We had so much fun in Kansas City I don't even know where to begin. Our first day we got to the hotel before check in time so we had time to kill so we decided to just go explore and actually stumbled on the City Market, which was amazing. It reminded me of Pike's place market back in Seattle so we strolled around there, ate food and hung out for about 2 hours. We got back to the hotel, took a dip in the pool and hot tub and then just relaxed the rest of the night. On Monday, we got dressed and headed to the Plaza for some shopping (150 stores & restaurants, most of which we couldn't afford lol), which was fun as well. LOTS of window shopping, however we did find a ring for Heidi at Tiffany's but I don't think Nate will be going there anytime soon :) Then we got back to the hotel and got ready for our BIG casino night. As part of our hotel stay we got 3 free buffet coupons to Harrah's casino, so we made a night of it and got all dressed up in pretty dresses and had some fun. I was the only winner that night, winning a total of $13 dollars on the Lord of the Rings Penny slot!!! The next day we enjoyed the college basketball experience which I think was my favorite part :) being a HUGE college bball fan I was in HEAVEN the entire time we were there. It was a VERY fun and exciting interactive museum!! Then we got all fancy again to go out to dinner to celebrate my birthday (early). Had dinner at a place called Gordon Biersch and then went up to Howl at the Moon for some birthday drinks and dueling piano fun :) We sang, drank and I got to dance on stage to "low" which was embarassing but we defintely had the time of our lives. Then Wednesday we found some amazing BBQ food on our way out of town and headed home!! Overall, it was a GREAT trip. I wouldn't change anything at all!!

 us girls at the City market

 Katie & I shopping at the Plaza

 right before we went into the college basketball experience

 us girls on "center court"

 Heidi & I having dinner at the casino

 the Lord of the Rings Slot Machine :)

 us at my birthday dinner

 Heidi & I having pre-dinner drinks

 my wing span :)

 Power & Light District (in the day time)

 Power & Light District

us girlsa at Howl at the Moon

The Checkpoint of the Semester

Thank GOD the semester is half way over. This week is what we ATS like to call "HELL WEEK" because we have so much to do and so little time. On top of the papers & tests, we also have the MAATA (Mid-American Athletic Training Association) district meetings this Friday & Saturday, here in Omaha!! It's pretty cool because its right here so we don't have to travel so I am excited about that. Also on Sunday, Heidi, Katie & I will be leaving to go on our 4 days Spring Break to Kansas City!! And boy, its can't come any sooner :) We all have VERY cute dresses to go out to the casino in, we have our "dancin' shoes" to have some fun in and we will squeeze in some MUCH needed college ball stuff as well!! Needless to say, we can't WAIT until Sunday morning!! I will post pics as soon as we get back...

It's crazy to believe that exactly one year ago (yesterday) I had my hysterectomy. I can't believe it's already been a year. I look back at that decision and admit it was the toughest decision I have EVER had to make but I don't regret it one bit. Yes, I can't have kids but I am also cancer and disease free. And yes, I had to have my L Ovary taken out shortly after my hysterectomy due to cancer cells & excruciating pain but I'm okay with that. Now, my R ovary is truly testing my patience....I had to go to my doc due to excessive pain and a few other things-he found some cysts and is hoping to decrease them in diameter with medicine so they are not as painful, however if that doesnt happen in the next 6 weeks we have to think of other options...that yet again is scary. We'll see :)

Hope everyone else is having a GREAT March so far and in less than 3 months I will officially be done with my 1st year in GRADUATE SCHOOL!!!

February Wrap Up

Wow this semester is just FLYING by. I can't believe I am half way through this semester and ALMOST done with my first year in graduate school. It's crazy how fast time flies when you are truly having fun with the people you care the most about. This month was just crazy busy and I wouldn't change it. I have FULLY immersed myself in the Creighton athletic training clinical and am absolutely loving it. I am with the volleyball team and both the mens & women's tennis teams and I couldn't be more thankful for that. I have formed bonds with these teams and they truly count on me. I have experienced one athlete from the start of her surgery all the way through her rehab process and I am proud to say that I have helped her get back to the volleyball court and also proud to say that she has shown me why I love athletic training both by being an athlete I've treated and by being my friend. We also celebrated Heidi's 23rd birthday this month and boy did we do it BIG!!! First, Cassie, Katie, Stacy and I decorated Heidi's apartment with streamers, balloons and signs. Then on Saturday we all went out to dinner (and by all I mean most of the classmates and their spouses) at Vincenzo's and then proceeded to go out to Whiskey Tango and have plenty of fun. We definetly celebrated all night long and were paying for it the next day but we had fun and thats all that counts :) Next month (technically now this month), we have our big spring break trip to KC planned which we all can't WAIT for!!! :) It is going to be so much fun and a MUCH needed break.

 Heidi & I enjoying her bday celebration

 Heidi's Sign at her house :)

 Bathroom full of 91 BALLOONS

 Pre-Game shot!!

 Nate & Heidi

 Heidi & I at dinner

 Katie, Heidi and I at Whiskey Tango

 JELLO SHOTS!!

Cassie, Katie, me & Heidi on our last dance