Seriously

This is no joke. Not that I thought it would be. But when someone told me that they spent a grand on books for nursing school, I thought it was an exaggeration. It's totally not. Those books you see are just for the first year. Well, I'm very near a grand in just books now and with my uniform, it puts me over. Add in all the immunizations, CPR class, and background check (yes, background check, as in criminal...just be assured that your nurses are not ex-cons), and I don't know my total exactly, but it was enough to apply for a student loan. I just wish someone would have sat me down and told me straight up, "Hold on to your shit because this is going to rock your financial world."
Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining. Other than my finacial status, I am over the moon. I put on that uniform that says "Nursing student" and I am as proud as I was the day that my son was born, or the first time he spelled his name. It's almost indescribable. I always said I was going to be great, but I didn't know it was going to feel this good. I'm doing it! I may never be rich, or famous, or a Pulitzer Prize winner, but I am going to be the best damn nurse you have ever seen. Just as soon as I pay off these loans...

Optimistic, but still bittersweet

Moving forward is a part of life, but no one ever said it was easy. I have been with Tahoe Keys Resort since November 2000. If you're doing the math, that's before the kid, the wedding, before I grew up actually. Just because you're 18 or 21 doesn't mean you're grown up. I was very immature when I started with this company and the age of 23. Although I can't credit them soley with helping me along, this company has been a huge part of my life over the years. The reality that I will no longer be a Tahoe Keys Resort employee after the 15th is kinda bittersweet. Don't get me wrong, I am SUPER excited to start nursing school, leaving a job where I feel like a family member is not easy. I've met lifelong friends and learned so many things along the way. Helping people is part of who I am, and helping people plan a vacation has been such a blast. I am going to miss it dearly.