"1A Manor," snow business and....another new job?

So it's been a while. A long while. Things like this these days have totally slipped my mind. Not much as been going on really, but friend time and other things have taken up my time. Not a bad thing at all; it's actually been really good for me. The added friend time came at a rather rough part in my life; my essentially remaining friend in the area had to move back north to be closer to their family, which I totally understand. It was difficult for all of us, but necessary. So enough about that. As I'm sure it was known, there was a great and wonderful snowstorm that plowed through here a few weeks ago; 2 to be exact if I'm not mistaken. Anywho, so my sister and I went out on a Thursday night; the night before the snow was supposed to hit and headed to Meijer to pick up groceries and whatnot. I was supposed to work the next day and then on Saturday, since a co worker swapped a day with me so I swapped a day with them. I called my mom before we went to the grocery store and she recommended I head up closer to where I work so that way I would be closer, even though where I work is only 20 minutes away from my place. So I did; I checked myself into a hotel about 5 minutes away and occupied a king-sized bed to myself! Too bad I slept like crap that night :/

Sock monkey socks and all... 

Friday was a good day. I woke up per my usual time and looked out my window. Saw no snow. There was a small part of me that thought all of this was just a big hoax and that the joke would be on us. I get on my unit, start my shift, its around 7:30 in the morning at this point. Still no snow. The patients head to breakfast around 8:00 and I was doing something else when one of them peeked out the window and said "uh oh." It started, and for the remaining 7 hours of my shift and well into the evening it didn't stop. I don't know the totals, but close to where I live had around 10 inches. There was more than a foot in some areas around my apartment. Crazy business. I had packed extra clothes and whatnot, just in case I'd end up stranded. And I sure did. I clocked out around 4 and stayed at work, cleverly nicknamed 1A Manor. Don't ask. So I changed my clothes, called my mom, ate typical hospital cafeteria food, hung out with some of the other staff that were there too and then me and a co worker went to the AA meeting, which was great! The beds were comfy....ish, and the shower took about 15 minutes to actually get warm. So now when patients complain about the showers or the beds or both, I can personally vouch for them myself. But you know? It was an interesting experience and to be honest, pretty fun!

Today was good too. I learned of a job opening that I've had several recommendations that I apply for. If given the job, I'd essentially be running a unit. Scary, a little, I guess. I don't think too many nurses who've been out of school less than 3 years get opportunities like this. I think I'm going to at least apply and see what happens, but whether or not I accept the job if I'm offered it I'm not sure. I'm really torn. I LOVE my staff and my unit, and to leave them....I can't even think about it right now. It'd be for teens, which to be honest really aren't my forte, but I love the staff that work over there too. There would be a lot of additional responsibilities, but NO WEEKENDS. I don't know. I'm taking the weekend to think about it and pray about it. I don't want to make this decision lightly. So I will keep updates on what happens. Could be an interesting couple of weeks down the road.