Zen Wisdom

1. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead.
Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow.
Do not walk beside me either.
Just pretty much leave me the hell alone.


2. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt
and a leaky tire.


3. Do not strive to be irreplaceable.
If you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted.


4. Remember always that you are unique.
Just like everyone else.


5. Never test the depth of the water with both feet.


6. Before you criticize others, walk a mile in their shoes.
That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have
their
shoes.


7. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.


8. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day.
Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all
day.


9. If you lend another $20.00 and never see that person again,
it was probably worth it.


10. If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.


12. A closed mouth gathers no foot.


13. Duct tape resembles 'The Force.' It has a light side and a dark
side, and it holds the universe together.


14. Two theories exist about how to argue with a woman.
Neither one works.

16. Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.


17. Never miss a good chance to shut up.


18. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a
laxative on the same night.

Get out of my way

No matter what time I try to go, Wal-Mart is absolutely ridiculous. It's constantly crowded the way that it would be the day after Thanksgiving. I guess I just need to get used to living in a new area. This is supposed to be the largest Wal-Mart store in the United States, but I think it could be a little bit bigger.

The lines are NUTS, and there is NO self-checkout. I waited 30 minutes just to get some meat sliced in the deli. I need to do more online shopping.

Orientation

I had orientation today at the hospital that I will be working for after I graduate. I learned many new things about the program, but they are all good. Whew!

School starts on Tuesday. I'm nervous. We are going to be in class from 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday. It's going to be tough as nails, but I'm determined.

We were advised far ahead of time that we would not have time for much of anything besides school, especially for the first 3-4 months. If I become MIA, that's why.

Wish me luck!

I MOVED!

Well, I have been talking about it for some time now, but I have finally moved out of my parents' house. Let's face the facts, a three hour commute, in one direction, was never going to work for me, and commuting was not an option.

I found a one bedroom apartment in New Orleans, with help from one of my friends. I really like the complex, and the apartment is a pretty good size. Another great thing is that the friend that helped me find the place lives right across the street from me.

I need all the help I can get. I do not know how to navigate through the city. I know some things about New Orleans, but I do not know how to connect area to area. It is going to be a learning process for me. School does not start begin until August 14th, so I have time to become familiar with my surroundings.