I can see!

I got Lasik, I got Lasik, I got Lasik! YAYAYAA!

If you couldn't guess, I had lasik done and the results are so very amazing. I went from needing coke bottle glasses to 20/30 vision in one day. I do have funky bruises on my eyeballs from some of the tools they have to use, but those should go away in a few more days. And I have to put in drops every 15 minutes, but I'm already used to it. Anything to not need glasses anymore. I am so very very happy right now.

And I am possibly transfering to a unit deploying later this year. I'll find out either later this week or next week.

Update

Well, we're getting back into the swing of things at work. Unfortunately for me, that does not mean patient care. Now I'm back into a regular army unit, working Monday through Friday from 0630 till 1600 or 1700, depending on whats going on. We've got training and classes and inventory and all sorts of other "fun" stuff to do.

On a good note though, I will be getting Lasik on Feb 4th, so no more glasses for me! I really hope these next 12 days go by quickly. I have also started school this week, I'm taking Algebra and Biology. Shouldn't be too hard, the biggest thing is the homework and relearning how to solve for x. Some of those problems were kicking my ass yesterday.

Also, for some reason, the army has too many LPN's. Not sure how this happened because I always hear about how we don't have enough... BUT, in the event that they ask LPN's to reclass (pick a different job), I just might take the opportunity to go for flight medic. We'll see what happens, I'm not holding my breath.

Stuff

So I know I talked for a while about becoming a flight medic. Unfortunately, it's not looking good for that right now. Or maybe ever. I would have to do things a lot differently than I am now. And after this deployment, I'm not so sure I'm wanting to stay in past my current contract. So instead, I'm looking towards ways to help my future. For one thing, I'm finally going back to school. Classes start on the 25th, and I'll be taking my prereqs for my RN. I'm starting by going for my ASN, but I won't stop there. One thing I haev decided for sure that if I do stay in, it won't be as enlisted. The only way I'll stay is if I get my degree and get commissionned as an officer. Another thing is getting my eyes fixed. The Army offers Lasik and PRK free to active duty members, of course, there are various requirements besides the medical ones. Luckily for me, I meet all the administrative requirements and I find out on Friday if I meet the medical ones. If all goes well, I should be getting my surgery in the next couple months. This really excites me because I am blind without my glasses. I have -4.20 in my left and -4.25 in my right. I can't see shit. It will be really nice to be able to wake up and see the alarm clock without reaching for my glasses.

There's plenty of other stuff going on the world of LPN with an M16, but I don't want to jinx anything by mentioning it now, so I will wait for a while.

Project 365 2010 Wk 1

January 8th, Beer Pong Party

January 7th, I was so freaking tired after work and a million errands

January 6th, a failed experiment in cooking

January 5th, the day I returned to colorado

January 5th, spent the night in Kansas City

January 3rd, I visited a friend in Wisconsin, this is her son

January 2nd, The day before I left home

January 1st, partying for New Years.

Project 365

One of my friends last year did Project 365. The objective is to take a picture that captures your day, everyday, and post it. It's a great idea to have your year summed up in pictures and I thought I'd give it a shot. I'll post 'em here too. I may not post everyday, more like once a week or so, but I definitely will try to at least snap a pic every day. 2 days down, 363 more to go.

Vroom Vroom Pics

Now go grab a towel and wipe the drool off your keyboard.

8 American Killed in Afghanistan

Even as things are winding down in Iraq, things are picking up in Afghanistan.

Please keep in your prayers the Americans killed there today. More details will follow as the new comes out.