Thankful Thursday | Chiquita, many ways

This week, I am thankful:

for the many faces of Chiquita

This is why we forgive her for all of her crimes.

that I get to go to a phlebotomy class today

I saw that my hospital was offering this and I said, “Oh yes, please sign me up.”

Because as you all know, I do not feel super duper confident with blood draws at this point and I will be very grateful for some instruction.

Hopefully after this, I will be less terrified when I see that little blood draw icon on my patient to-do list at work. 🙂

for the interesting winter sights on my walks

As I always say, this is arguably not the most beautiful time of year in the woods (unless it snows!)

But there are still beautiful things to see.

Especially when there’s ice.

And frost.

that Saturday is the shortest day of the year

Woohoo! The days will start getting longer again soon!

Most of us will be happy about that, except Lindsey in Alaska because she likes dark days. 😉

that this pitcher didn’t get broken

I found this vintage pitcher for Sonia, and I was a little worried it might accidentally get broken (by Chiquita. Ha.) before I could give it to Sonia.

I delivered it safely by putting it in one of those Amazon bags and buckling it into my passenger seat. Ha.

that some of my credits will transfer to the BSN program

I had a zoom call with someone from one of the schools I’m considering for my BSN, and I am delighted that some of the credits I already have count toward my BSN (like my math and English credits).

(When I graduate in May, I will just have an associate’s RN, so I’ll have to keep taking classes to get my BSN with another school. But I am not anticipating that those classes will be nearly as intense as what I’m doing now. The BSN program is designed to be done by nurses who are working full-time, so it’s flexible and all online. Yay!)

that writing is not hard for me

It sounds like a fair number of the BSN classes are writing-heavy, and that is fine by me. 😉 Writing is like breathing for me, so these classes will not be particularly hard.

that I don’t mind the cold

If it’s sunny outside, I really could not care less if it’s cold. I can always put more clothes on!

Since I don’t mind the cold, that makes winter easier; I’m only dealing with my dislike of the short days.

Which, as we have just established, are about to be on their way out!

What are you thankful for this week?