Four Fair Maidens

What a busy time this has been for all of us!  So many commitments and responsibilities... grateful that we are one week closer to the end of the quarter.  Wanted to share with you dear girls (and readers) about a special event I was able to attend.  It was a dinner held by Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) with special speakers sharing about current treatment of Lymphoma.  I am very much interested in this field or anything Oncology related so this was definitely a treat for me.  I almost forgot to say, this was on the 30th floor at Portland City Grill!  The view was soo worth it, and the creme brulee:) Me and a classmate

We are all swamped with work and school: and it's midterms week. That is all. 

I'm in my second year of my program for Ophthalmic technician and I can't wait to graduate June 2015!! :)  I am preparing for my skill evaluation that will happen in the beginning of December. This test will be evaluated by local COT's (certified ophthalmic techs) and today was an open lab. So, of course I brought in Tanya to let me practice on her! :) We had a good time and it was fun showing off some of my skills to her ;) love ya! 

Picking my bridesmaids was very easy. I've always knows that my Tanusha would be my maid-of-honor. Vicki and Katya have been such great friends for the past 2 years as we've grown closer, and I've been getting to know Alla better and she's also Yura's sister! :)  I'm so honored that they have accepted my invitation and will all be standing by my side next year as I marry my best friend! :D  Tanya :) Vikusya :)  Katusha :)  Alla :) 

Today this happened!!! Yes!!! Maria asked me to be her bridesmaid!!! The gift was so thoughtful and the surprise was so wonderful! I am so honored to be able to share such a special moment with two people that are so dear to my heart. Maria I am so excited to be part of your big day and am so thankful that you chose me to share it with you. YAY!

The pumpkin patch was kind to us today. Head over to my personal blog THE TOWN SCRIBE  to check out my fall happenings post. 

Our family had a very special opportunity today to come together for a dinner celebrating my aunt’s 50 th birthday.   We don’t always come together because we are all “very busy people” so I treasure moments like these very much!   The fun part of the story is that our aunt lives halfway across the world so we Skype-d her to celebrate her special day, drank tea and of course, ate cake.

I am so excited to meet my adorable little nephew in 2 months!!! Strangely enough, my upcoming trip in December is not motivating me to do my homework in the least. It has been especially difficult to focus on my studies with this ridiculous, indecisive weather! I think I would find it a lot easier to study if the sun rays weren't tempting me to run free outside.  Ready for the cold, harsh fall.  Squirmy!

God is so good to me as I study in nursing school!   He is especially good to me by sending friends who encourage me along as I spend many hours behind books.   Got a chance to pick up these new colors from the scrub shop along with a peach-colored stethoscope.   Lord willing, 64 more days till my pinning ceremony!

Since my fiancé lives in Federal Way, some weekends I get the opportunity to visit him by train! Yesterday we celebrated with the whole family his parent's 40th anniversary! It was a great time of meeting some new faces and spending it with them. :)  Yesterday was such a beautiful, sunny day. Feels like summer is not leaving the PNW just yet. :D Love taking rides with this one :) The beautiful sunset yesterday!  His parents! :) 

I can't believe that my life is where it is right now. God has such a unique story for each person. I'm just amazed how He is in control of everything and brings you those special people and moments into your life. A year and 1 month ago I would've never have imagined starting a relationship and 364 days later getting engaged!!! :) I'm so grateful that I have the opportunity to be able to finish my program and have this time to prepare for the wedding. I'm praying for much wisdom, peace, and stress-free time to grow closer to God and do what He wants me to do!  "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." (Psalm 73:26) My fiancé and I :)