Thursday, April 21, 2011 | By: Arianna

A New Year

Well hello everyone! It's definitely been a while. Life has been pretty great these past few months, as I have graduated from nursing school, passed my state board exam, and got a job at Banner Thunderbird as an RN! Kind of crazy how much has changed when you look at it, yet all of you knew what I could do and how well I would succeed. You all are wonderful!

Adjusting to working the night shift (7p-7a) has been interesting...I'm definitely snacking a lot more to keep myself awake. I love food so that doesn't seem to bother me much. haha I'm also trying a few lunges around the unit when I feel my eyelids falling and not being able to hold them open, we'll see how long that lasts...But the hardest part has been sleeping during the day when the rest of you people are working and living. I sleep just fine, but when everyone is sleeping and I have to stay awake, that's the hard part. I'm loving my job! Love to take care of those kiddos who are so sick they need some more TLC.

The new church Billy and I have been at (since last sept) has also been going well. We had a super great christmas eve service and are gearing up for a great easter service as well! We have joined a small group, are getting to know new people, and loving every minute of it. God put us in a great place and we're learning to trust Him for more than we ever thought we needed to. Funny how that sounds...

I just hosted a bridal shower at my house the other day...here's a project that was super easy that I used for decoration. Light and fluffy. (These are not my pictures btw, I forgot to take any!!)


































Step 1

Stack eight 20-by-30-inch sheets of tissue. Make 1 1/2-inch-wide accordion folds, creasing with each fold.

































Step 2

Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, and slip over center of folded tissue; twist. With scissors, trim ends of tissue into rounded or pointy shapes.





































Step 3

Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time.





































Step 4

Bend wire into a loop to fit around napkin, and twist end around loop to secure.






































These were tons of fun, and you can do a bunch of colors for any occasion.