Waiting for Lighting and Thunder

I have been on the go a lot since the last blog and I'm looking forward to some relaxation. I think my body is currently telling me to chill because I feel like buns. Something is not right...I'm being invaded by something. Either that or I was exposed to something non-New Hampshire this past weekend in Boston. Cities, public transportation, and hotels don't really get along with my immune system.

Work has been pretty much the same although we (the OR in general) have been gearing up for the mid-June opening of the OSC. Not looking forward to it...it will be weird not seeing certain people on a weekly work basis. Some people I won't miss...I'm really looking forward to not seeing a handful of individuals ever again when I finally leave DHMC. Anyways.

The first weekend in April was Easter/Denise and Sherry's birthday celebration. We all gathered for a yummy spaghetti dinner in Henniker. The following weekend was Maddy's 4th birthday then I headed to Mont Vernon to hang out with the Mannings. Good times with steaks tips and smores around a bonfire at their lovely new dome-home. Madison is such a great little girl with so much energy...we're buddies.

The following Sunday I made a road trip to Norton for Becky Bramwell's bridal shower. A lot of travelling in one day but it was ok because I am unable to go to the bachelorette party and wedding. It's always nice going to Norton because it feels like I'm going home. This time around was better because I was more emotionally prepared. I made all the necessary stops...including Honey Dew, Wheaton, Tedeschi's, the elementary school, and of course the condos...twice lol. The weekend after that, Laura and I made the trek to Brandiland from our respective homes for a lovely girls weekend. We got to assess the baby-bump firsthand, ate yummy food including lobster thanks to Mike :), went to the beach and shopping in Freeport.

This past weekend Hope, Carrie and I went to the Synthes conference in Boston at the Harborside Hyatt. I learned a lot from the lectures and labs...we got to actually fix bone model fractures with real hardware. It was quite successful but tiring. We became quite familiar with the T, ate yummy meals, and did some shopping. I highly recommend Mike's Pasties in the north end. I could have gone to Shannon Cutts' bachelorette party after the conference but it just seemed like to much.

I just got off the phone with Heather...she called to tell me that the woman who was murdered in Henniker recently is one of Denise's friends. A 22 year old guy broke into her house and shot her in the face. I only met her once or twice but I am so sad that someone could do that. My heart goes out to her husband. Maybe I'm connected to her on some level because she was almost done with nursing school. I'm really really sad and scared that that could happen to anyone at anytime. We are never safe.

Chris and I had a good conversation last night and I'm relieved and my suspicion is confirmed that we are pretty much on the same page in terms of our relationship health. Our personalities and schedules are not conducive to a relationship...we're been realizing that we are basically not right for each other. We've had more of a friendship than a relationship recently. I feel much better and we will probably separate face to face later and remain friends. He verbalized a lot of my feelings and concerns on the phone...this just makes sense. Such is life.

Moving on...going to see Ashley and the girls later. Yes, Maria Grace arrived at 8:28 PM on April 19th after an induced labor, successful epidural, and 13 minutes of pushing. A big girl (9lbs 7 ozs) but she is beautiful and a great baby. She may not need any casting for her club feet!!! I am so happy for Ashley, Adam, and Grace but not envious tehe.

Ok I will sign off for now. My goals before the next blog are to open a Roth IRA (the suggestion of a financial advisor at the free meeting I get once a year...a DHMC benefit) and to put some serious thought into my next steps. To renew or not to renew...that is the question. Life is too short so take more chances. Especially when you're young and single.

Currently listening to Xander purring on my lap.