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Today, I saw a sunset in a clear sky in subzero temperatures. Considering we got some surprise snow yesterday, it is good that the weather can at least remain a little consistent. Amidst the true bitter cold part of winter, when the holidays have passed, it is good to get the optimistic reminder of a sunny day.

I did all of the things on my to-do list today and am very proud of myself! The animals have been extremely rowdy at night because they sense that something is changing (as we are packing up our whole lives). This has severely impacted my partner and I’s quality of sleep, so it’s good to have a day in between twelve hour shifts where I’m not so booked up that I can take a nap/sleep in a little.

On the subject of packing up our lives, we close on our house this Friday! I cannot believe it, it still feels so surreal! My partner and I: homeowners! Eeeeek, it’s so crazy!

I am so absurdly excited to decorate and get settled into our new home. I am also excited to start some projects and really make this home ours. Things are going really well. I talked to my recruiter about travel nursing today, which is another exciting development. I just hit my two years in the OR on the 9th, but my contract isn’t fulfilled until June first. There is a lot to do before then.

I need to gather all of my documents. I need to apply for a license in a different state. I need to study for, take, and pass my CNOR.

There are a lot of big changes happening in life. All of them have daunting and exciting parts to them.

There have been smaller changes too, like making new friends and partaking in different hobbies. I have an engagement party for a new friend I’ve made in the last year. On the same day that we close, just in the evening, I have book club to discuss our first book of 2023.

There’s a lot going on at the moment! I have been working out consistently, which I really struggle with (especially in the winter time). Shea and I also scheduled engagement photos recently for when it gets warmer out. I’ve also decided that I want to grow out my haired see if I still hate having long hair. It feels like a good year for change and betting on oneself.