Let me tell you about my best frienddddd uhh
I have 6 very lovely best friends ----> Breezy Strete, April Acree, Amanda Dana, Cheryl Rutherford, Cari Dew , and last but not least Miss Lauren Crump who this very blog is about!
I am writing this blog about Lauren because it just happens to be her 21rst birthday today!!!!!!! <----I feel more excited for her birthday than I was for my own birthday lol.
But let me start off by thanking Lauren and Breezy for giving me the best birthday week EVER! I am normally not one for surprises but they got me good. When I got home from my track meet on Saturday both Lauren an Breezy planned a night in, so I joined them and then I went with Lauren to go get a movie, and when I got home and opened Breezys door there EVERYONE was! My face was most likely priceless lol and I honestly was speechless. And they had a poster in which all of my friends signed, I loved it! This is the first time I have ever really felt my age...Time sure does fly <3
That being said, Lauren is finally turning 21 and I cannot begin to tell you how amazing this girl is! Lauren is one of the most determined, hardworking, beautiful, loyal friends I have ever had the privilege of knowing and being roommates with. And needless to say she has is talented on the volleyball court and in the classroom! I just want to say you finally made it to 21, and I am so proud of you 
I hope you have an absolutely AMAZING birthday, and an even better weekend. Mucho Loveeeeeee
--xo Kait
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This past week of school may have been the busiest I have had all year. Now that it is over..it feels oh sooooo worth it!
http://fistintheair.com/2011/11/06/drake-take-care-full-album-stream-itunes/ <-----Drake "Take Care" album stream...if you haven't heard this album yet it is a MUST LISTEN!
Can you believe that we made it to Thanksgiving break??? I never really believed people when they told me how fast time flew as you got older..but it is a reality now. I plan on not touching a single one of my books until the Sunday before we come back, spending time with my wonderful family, and eating way too much food! I might even throw some shopping in there, because I feel as if I deserve it Lol.
A lot has happened in the last week or so in Sports news: The IUE Vball team has claimed the Conference championship and is now playing in the National tournament! IUE actually gets to host the event, which is a great accomplishment, hopefully it leads to many more in the future! I just want to say Congratulations to all of the girls, and Good Luck today 
Also: PLAY LIKE YOU WILL NEVER PLAY AGAIN! 
The IUE Boys BBAll team has started their season with a bang, the boys are 7-0 right now! I have been to two of their games and I have to say they have made immense progress and I am excited to see how far they will go this semester!
I hope everyone enjoys their break! I know I will 
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A JAM PACKED WEEK
John Dalton shot a couple videos of us, check 'em out!
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Let me tell ya bout my best friend
Holaaaa everyone, this is a special blog......this is a little preview of what it is like to have Lauren Crump as a roomate, best friend and baby mamma
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Read MoreWhat is light as a feather and can’t be held for very long??
Well the answer to the riddle would be----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AIR!! haha good one right??
Another week has been completed which means we are one week closer to the End of the Fall semester!! Overwhelmed would be an understatement to describe my schedule right now. I have literally become a nerd. I stay in on the weekends studying, and when I have free time I am thinking about nursing things! I just keep reminding myself that it only gets better
I had my first clinical rotations at Reid, and needless to say I have never been so nervous in my life! It was quite the experience and after the first day I wanted to quit. I felt like I didn't know anything. Thankfully the next day was a lot better and I even administered my first Subcutaneous injection, which if you know me at all you know that I am deathly afraid of needles Lol! So that was a huge step #winning btw my twitter link was messed up on a previous blog but No Worries------> FOLLOW ME @kaitdbay_08
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In other news: The IUE vball team has a pink out this week!! Here is a pic from last years 
THE GAME IS TUESDAY OCT. 18!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COME SWAGGED OUT IN SOME PINK ATTIRE
So Cari and I took Ali and Scrappy for a walk the other day, and we snapped a quick pic..which pretty much shows how great of friends they are :and a beautiful picture of the Fall!
Hope everyone has an amazing weekend! Video blog coming sooooooooooooooooon
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Read More::Sweet September::
ummm if I am not mistaken this is like the fifth or sixth week of school, where has the time gone??? I have already had {{3}} exams <----CRAZY! Not to mention about a **Zillion** papers......ok...maybe not that many, but def. to many for my liking!
September was exciting, and jammed pack!
First, I started my clinical rotations in Psych and Medsurg. My psych rotation was very interesting to say the least. I was beyond nervous but it ended up being a very eye opening experience and it was a good way to work on my communication skills. I had my medsurg clinical at Arbor Trace nursing home. If you have never been into a nursing home it is an experience within its self. Arbor Trace is one of the nicest nursing homes I have ever been in, but sometime no matter how appealing the place it is still sad to see all the people, who would want nothing more than to have a conversation with someone and have someone listen to their stories. 
I enjoyed getting to know my patient and it felt good to know that even though I was only there two days I still made a little bit of a difference in her day. This week I have to administer medication for the first time to a "real" person Lol (we practice on dummies in the nursing lab). So I already know that a dummie and a person are nothing alike Lol....I am beyond nervous and I am at that point where you think you know how to do something but then when you get ready to do it...its like uhhhhhhhh......idk?? Hopefully I get over this before I have to do it :/!
Other than school, track workouts are still in full effect and the volleyball team has still been going full force towards a conference title! So that bring me to my wonderful friend and fellow nursing student Cari Dew! Cari and I have been in the nursing program for a year now...we have suffered, celebrated, contemplated quiting together Lol. But we have made it thus far, and I wouldn't have been able to do it with out her help <-----------I know that was extremely nice hahaha! Anyways Cari and I made posters for the Volleyball game and I must say that we probably should have considered Art as a major.
It was also my BEAUTIFUL sisters 19 birthday!! Which makes me feel kinda old. I have to say that i might just be the best sister ever because I surprised her at work with an amazing gift!! She loved it but said I wasn't her favorite sister......(she is my only sister Lol :@). But I love her anyways !
BTW can i mention how wonderful this fall weather is????? #loveit BOOTS:SCARVES:COATS!!!!!!!
ps: Have a good school week, and does anybody know how many days until Christmas??
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So everyone we have now made it through the second week of school..............but quite honestly this week was three times longer than last week (I hope this is not a trend). This week in Nursing School life we had class again Mon-Wed and then another set of 8 hour orientations Thursday and Friday. I happen to be sitting in class right now......(don't tell my teacher) Lol. If i take anything away from what i have learned so far in college it is the process of multi-tasking which i happen to think i do very well......I mean i am doing it right now, Lol i am attentively listening and typing this blog while keeping my eyes on the power-point that we are going over. <------------Who wouldn't call that Talent??
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I am very excited about the Psych rotation that i am in this semester. In some ways it is kind of scary...because right now we are learning about all of the precautions that we must take when being at the clinical site and what to wear and not wear, along with what we are allowed to say and some things we should absolutely never say! Also, i have never been more interested in assigned reading than i have been with my Psych textbook...it really is extremely interesting to understand how the brain works and what exactly is going on when people have mental disorders. It is sad in some ways...to realize at some points the person can't do anything about about and it takes a toll on everyone in the situation. I know it has to be a difficult situation and I just hope people realize that mental disorders are a disease and it takes patience and understanding to really treat them with the respect they deserve; because they are people just like everybody else. The link below is too the National Institute of Mental Health...for more specific information on mental disorders.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/index.shtml
In other school news: We had our track meeting this past week, and I have to say I am soooooo READY!! Although track doesn't officially start until March 4th 
....The new comers seem like that are going to be a good addition to the already talented field of athletes that we have. My fellow returners, I know.. have a unanimous goal which is to make it to Nationals and to win both the boys and girls Conference Titles. The girls did it last year with only three people! Which was extremely impressive, and I know with the talent from the freshman that we are adding this year number 1 is not out of our reach!
I would also like to mention in Sports news that my wonderful room mate Lauren Crump and best friend Breezy Strete are doing BIG THINGS this year in volleyball! Both Lauren, Breezy and the rest of the IUE VBALL team are a thrill to watch. It is interesting to see how far the program has come even when being a part of it the two years that i participated!! The vball team is the definition of HARDWORK and it shows! I would recommend everyone try to catch at least one game and see what I am talking about There next home game is September 14! And all the home games are held at Seton Catholic High School!!
Also i must mention that the weather has done a complete 360......this past Labor Day weekend, specifically Saturday was extremely hot and then on actual Labor Day it was sooo chilly! But I am not complaining...warm weather is not my thing. I LOVE the Fall, I am an addictive coat, boot, scarf, jean buyer. It is almost becoming a problem Lol I counted my jeans the other day when i cleaned out my closet and i have exactly 62 pairs!!!!!! CRAZY!
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