Happy September

Happy new month.

The month of August was an eventful one for me, friends and family.

I moved into my new apartment in Chicago. I love it out here; it's right by the lake and I love being on the 14th floor. I've furnished the unit for the most part, but still getting things in order. I'll bring in the photos later.

I got done with my job training after 4weeks, and I've been doing well on my own, thank God. The facility is under new owners and management, so things are getting very busy.

My father turned 60 on the 24th. I thank God for his life! He's such an amazing father and an inspiration (I'll talk more about him in another post).

My big sis Rosie, got engaged to her boo! Those two are so cute together! Can't wait to begin bridesmaid duty and the whole wedding process.

I pray this month brings us all joy, love,  peace, and fulfilment.

Have a great week ahead, and enjoy Labor Day!!

xxxo

Birthday Dinner

My birthday was on Tuesday, July 15. To be honest, I didn't have anything planned until a week before, because I thought I'd still be prepping for my board exam.

Actually, I did have something in mind. I was going to do a joint shindig with my friend, Clara in Champaign. My plans fell out because I was to go to Chicago for my mom's event (I didn't want to miss it).

Anyway, I called a few friends of mine, and because it was sorta late notice, some couldn't make the  trip cos of work.

I wanted to have an intimate celebration. Although I tried my best to stay off the dinner cliché, it was scheduled a day before. The reason being was because my initial plan (to go wine tasting) was almost impossible. We couldn't find good deals, wineries and vineyards were not within range, so I settled for dinner at a Brazilian Steakhouse, Brazzaz here in Chicago.  And honestly, I enjoyed my night. And because it was an intimate outing, everyone was free to talk about anything. Highlight of my night was cracking up at Funke's expense (private matter) haha! We then went to Nouveau Tavern to end the night.

I won't bore you any further with the stories...here is a collage:

I went with a neutral theme: gold, silver, beige, ivory, cream, metallic grays, nude, soft pewter...you get the gist. I wanted sexy and elegance which was to tie in with wine tasting.

I still want to go wine tasting. Might set something up with the girls.

Thanks for stopping by

Life...

Between my new job and moving, my life has been pretty busy, to say the least. 

I started work as a registered nurse two weeks ago, and for someone who's never gotten a working experience (Clinical don't count), it's been a lil challenging, and by challenging, I mean handling paperwork, documentation, etc etc

All we use here is paper-chart. It's very different from the computer charting that I'm already used to...but I'm getting the hang of things. I work 3-11pm shift, but there's no telling if I'd get off at that time--always expect the unexpected (I think that's how you say it).

Moving on...

Last weekend, I moved in a day and a half from Chicago to Edwardsville and back, then again the following day...driving for 4+hrs was not the ish at all! I hate moving, so the whole process was quite frustrating. I moved my things to my parent's basement, but since they live in the suburbs, I thought it'd be wise to squat at a friend's apartment for the mean time. Her apartment was only 13mins away from my workplace, whereas the suburbs is about 45mins.

But yeah, yesterday (Sunday), I moved into my apartment in South Shore, off S Lake Shore Drive. 

I love this place, it's environ, the lake view, and oh my unit is spacious!! Closets everywhere...I so needed that. I'll bring in pictures when it's furnished. I'm off work this weekend, so I'll definitely go furniture hunting/shopping/whichever. 

P.s. I'm blogging from my iPad, so I'm not sure how the format will turn out. Guess I'll find out later. My laptop is down, finally. I've had it since 2009...it's served me well.

Happy Monday. 

Have a blessed week.

xxxo