Life had never been the same again the day I stepped into NYP to pursue a diploma in nursing. The past one month had been tremendously enriching and challenging (both physically & mentally), but I enjoyed every bit of it to date. And I pray I will continue to feel this way in the years to come.
There are some moments that hasn't changed a fair bit though. The giggles and hysterical laughs we have while I'm home with the munchkins, as well as chaotic ones at times. Peaceful moments (like now) are also treasured ones considering the huge amount of information I had to absorb while revising my lecture notes, and to keep up with some of my personal commitments.
In times like these, apart from hymns, it is also comforting to listen to "liberating" songs like Over The Way (by Europa Huang). If you have not heard this songs, check out the beautiful lyrics below:
The sunshine’s come, the flowers dance along the river, the mountain.
It’s cold in the stream, I jump in and swim, being a dreamer, saying nothing in words.
Approaching to a child, ignoring the crowd.
I hear my heart beat, it’s so real.
Nameless song, I’ve sung it over the way.
And maybe I’ll be alone to be on the tramp with the moon.
So you empty the roads leading the craft for truth.
Yai yai yai ya
‘Cause I don’t have wings to fly so freely like birds in the sky.
I’ll have to let go of mind to soar in the wind and smile.
Approaching to a child, ignoring the crowd.
I hear my heart beat, it’s so real.
Nameless song, I’ve sung it over the way
2 comments:
Wow you're an inspiration! I have also thought about going back to school for nursing! I feel better seeing you doing it and you have two children while I have only one. It must be so much harder for you.
I'm having a hard time letting strangers watch my son.. I've been with him since he was born 24/7 and never out of my sight for long. This is going to be a huge transition but it's going to be for his benefit ultimately.
I'm so scared though.. I don't want to fail.
Go for it, zizi!
Nobody says going back to school is going to be an easy task, but what can be more challenging than motherhood? Yes, it is going to be a huge and difficult transition, but it will be worth every effort at the end. If you manage your time effectively, you will not neglect your son and still do well academically. The only thing you have to be prepared for is the clinical attachment hours where you have to be on shift duty (morning & afternoon only. No night shifts). You'll need help to take care of your son because afternoon shift ends at 9pm. Do some planning in advance. You will NOT fail, unless you allow yourself to. All the best!
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