Sorry it has been so long since we updated our blog, as the title of this blog implies we have been living life in the fast lane. Not much time to enjoy much of anything. The last time I posted, I was on the mend from influenza which praise God, Hans has not contracted!
Life is busy, fast paced, but ultimately going ok. My job with the ambulance is keeping every minute of free time that I did have occupied which is good because I don't have time to get bored, however it leaves me no down time, no time to procrastinate on homework, and even less time to see Hans. However, I enjoy having a job, and am learning lots which is always nice!
Speaking of jobs, I graduated in August with my Associates in Intensive Care Paramedicine, but in order to be a licensed Paramedic one must take boards which there are 2 parts to. One part is the practical (hands on), and the other is the computerized written examination. So last weekend, I finally took my Paramedic Practical and passed which was a huge relief. It was a very long and tiring day, but well worth all the stress, long hours of studying, money, and exhaustion because I passed on the first try without having to re-take any stations! The next step is the computerized written test, which I am planning on taking at the end of December, or beginning of January! Once I pass the written test, then I am able to practice as a Medic.
Not much else is new around the house. Hans got the brackets and poles up in the master closet, so that we are able to hang our clothes in our master walk-in closet which will be really nice when it is completely finished. He has also been very busy working on preparing boards to place a piece of equipment that allows him to ride his road bike indoors during the winter months so that he can keep in shape and not have to endure the frigid cold Minnesota temperatures.
However, I must get back to studying less then 15 days of school left, and 3 tests this week along with 4 ambulance shifts, along with daily assignments and taking care of a house, and somehow finding time to eat and sleep in there! So, back to studying for my biochemistry test. The first chem test I earned a C on, which I was obviously LESS than happy about, and the second chem test (last one) I earned an A, despite missing 3 days of lecture! So I am hopefully that between tonight and tomorrow night I am able to become more prepared and ready to take this exam.
Hope all are doing well! We would love to hear back from some of you! You can leave us messages on here, or email us at enieman@gmail.com (Hans doesn't check his email regularly!)
Take Care!
Hans and Liz
