Christmas

Well, it's been a few months (again)! Currently we are in Rockford for Christmas. I just posted some pictures to my picasa account, so check those out!

Last week of school

Ok, so it's been a couple months since I updated my blog! I've finished my rotations, and now I'm taking some refresher classes this last week before graduation to help me prepare for the NAPLEX exam. I can't believe these last four years have gone so fast! Anyway, the graduation is set for this Friday at 3pm, and my commissioning ceremony will be afterwards. It looks like there will be almost 100 people coming...guess they want some free food ;-)
After graduation, I have about a week before I head up to Newport, Rhode Island for Officer Training. I'm not looking forward to getting up at O'dark-thirty, but it should be a good experience. Well, I guess I should head to class...thank you for all the support!

Finally..an update!

Sorry it has been so long!  I just realized it's been over a month since I posted anything.  School has kept me pretty busy; only two months left at WakeMed Raleigh hospital, and I'll be done!  I got an email from the Navy telling me I'm for sure going to Jacksonville, FL.  I will probably go to ODS (officer training school) starting the 17th of May, which lasts 5 weeks.  Hopefully I will be able to take my pharmacy board exam before I go so I don't forget too much! These pictures are just a couple from Will's birthday party.

William's arsenal

William got one of those presents that even his dad can enjoy for his birthday this year...a NERF Vulcan automatic...obviously a weapon-of-mass-destruction!  Anyway, just wanted to post a video of the shear firepower of this gun ;)  Also, if you missed the email, I sent out some recent pictures via my Picasa Web album.  You can view them by clicking here

Family Pics

I've been helping the church out by updating the directory with new member photos. A friend of mine had the background and lighting, and I shot the pictures. We probably took pictures of 50 different families over 3 weeks. Anyway, got a couple pictures of the kids messing around, and then one shot of us for the directory...

Sports

Just an update...started my new rotation last week; mostly draw blood, talk about patients meds and try and figure out the best way to treat them (an oversimplification, but you'll get the point). It's actually fun talking to people about their health conditions, and the preceptor at this site is good about teaching us new things, and not making us feel like idiots if we don't know the answer to his questions. We see about 8-10 patients a day, so we stay busy talking to the patients and preparing for the next appointment.

Lexi and Will have been busy with school and sports. William plays on a local Upwards (christian) league, and Lexi plays on the High School team. Her school doesn't have a JV team, and she actually gets to play a lot. She is probably the youngest girl on the team, but she is learning the plays fast and listens to her coach. William has practices once a week and has games on Saturdays. Lexi stays busy with practice every day except Wednesdays, and homework most nights until after 6 or 7pm (I don't think I ever did homework in junior high, especially not hours at a time!).
Becki has been working full time since the New Year, and probably will until we move. She is usually only allowed so many hours per month, but since she won't be working the entire year, she can pull some extra duty. Works out for everyone because she is needed to train new people, and she likes the hours!
Anyway, not much else going on; until next time!
-PJ

Happy New Year!

Well, another year has flown by! I can't believe Lexi is 12 and William will turn 10 this month! At least I can say that I graduate from pharmacy school this year (May 8th...don't forget!).

Anyway, as promised I am posting some pics of my new uniforms (at least the ones I like). Not really official until I graduate, plus I'm missing some ribbons (Sam, keep you comments), but you'll get the idea...

I actually feel a litle out of place wearing these...kinda strange to think that I was beat into submission at boot camp to respect and fear the officer rank, and then turn around and be that person in the "LT" uniform. Guess that's why us enlisted guys like the prior enlisted officers, because they've "been there".

Anyway, hope everyone had a good time over the holidays, and hope to hear from you all soon!