Just under a year ago I was getting excited preparing myself for embarking on my nursing degree. This morning I had to go to Uni to discuss the past year with my tutor and get bits and pieces for the first year signed off. She gave me a letter that I had written to myself at the very start of the course. We were all asked to write them to see how our journey progresses, particularly in our first year.
Here is what I wrote, complete with typos!
Well, I am still going, and I have had a lot of support from my friends, especially those in my nursing and blogging community. I am starting to get very excited now about starting year 2 in just over a month. Sadly a few of the younger students have left the course for one reason or another but they have all gone on to do other things that suit them better. I wonder what challenges will be facing us this year?….
this is simply beautiful! what a wonderful reminder of why you are doing this and that you deserve to finish! ❤
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Thanks so much Annette, and yes it is a lovely reminder as to why I am doing it 🙂 ❤
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A brilliant letter (of course!). Remember to jot down the laughs along the way – when you have the energy these could perk you up and be gold dust to mine for your poetry and cheer you in the difficult times. A little bit of black humour goes a long way! I know that cos my Mum was a nurse!!! HaHa! Go girl!!!
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Yes, I have made a note of all sorts of things, that I can look back on, some sad, some dark. I love a bit of black humour and I bet your Mum had some stories to tell. Mine was a nurse too, and of course it was so different back then! 🙂
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Oh good, I thought you would have done, but also wondered if you had the energy to do so! Yes my Mum often told us gruesome tales!!!! she loved a smutty joke too – it must be where I get it from!!! 😉
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HA! That’s why we get on so well too!
I have had to do several reflections so it was part of that. I am hoping to catch up on a bit of energy in the next month, after a few odd days I have to do Uni bits. 🙂
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Yep! Haha!
Take good care of you. ❤
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Good idea to see how the reality sits with the anticipation. Great that you’ve ticked off year one.
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Yes, I am raring to go for the next year now :- )
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You are right that your parents would be proud, Judy…but more importantly, you can be proud of yourself, for dreaming, for daring, for starting…and completing your first year. 🙂
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Thank you, Sue, I am proud to have got this far 🙂
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So you should be 🙂
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What a lovely letter to read back! You have done so well sis. And like I always say… I’m so proud of you!
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Thank you dear Sis xxx
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As a wise man once said, “old age and treachery will always win out over youth and skill.”
Seriously, congratulations, and I think you’ll make a fine nurse.
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I lie that wise man’s style! Thanks John for such a lovely compliment 🙂
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If I ever collapse I hope you’re near by.
JP
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That is the best compliment, JP, thank you x
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Reading that letter and looking back to one year ago caused me goosebumps. I am happy for you that you are more convinced than ever before that you are completely on the right track.
Btw. for a few days now, your posts are showing up in my emails! Yippie!!
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I had forgotten what I had written so it was lovely to read it again. Yes, I definitely know I am doing the right thing.
I am so glad that you are getting e-mails now when I post. I have had so many problems with the blog, lately and hope it is all sorted out now.
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Yes, I can imagine how much this strengthens you, sis!
I hope so too. At least this seems to be solved too now 😊
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Yes, it reinforces my belief that I am doing the right thing! 🙂
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😊😊
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Congratulations, Judy. Good luck with year 2!!!
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Thanks, Aimer, I am looking forward to it. 🙂
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Judy, I am just proud and inspired by you. This letter is worth keeping for a long long time. I can still remember your concern about your entry exams and here we are now, one year already done and dusted. You deserve to finish this and more. Go girl 🙂
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Thank you, Jacqui. Yes, I have had several doubts along the way, but here I am still going. Hopefully I can get through to the end 🙂
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You sure will get through.
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That’s so lovely Judy – massive congrats for everything that you’ve achieved! You’re a massive inspiration!
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Thanks so much Suzie, that is such a wonderful compliment 🙂
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Loved your letter—so full of inspiration, quiet confidence, and goodwill. Congratulations on your hard work, Judy!! You are a fantastic nurse..and more importantly, a fantastic person! You will get through with flying colors! 🙂💛🎉 xoxo
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Thank you, Tonya. You have been one of those people that have always encouraged and supported me, and it means the world xx
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That’s very kind of you to say, Judy. 😊❤️ I meant it sincerely. And, I truly believe you are one of those people—full of light—who can really make a difference in the lives of others. xo
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I know you are sincere Tonya, and I am really touched by your kindness xxx
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❤️xo
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Love Judy, you gave yourself great advice. The next year will even better and more challenging. All you need now is another letter to read at the end of the next year 💜💜💜
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Yes, I will have to write another one, Sis. 🙂
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Congrats on 1 full year under your belt!
What a great idea, that letter!
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Thanks Melinda. Yes it was very thoughtful of our tutor.
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congrats on one year down! if you want (anything) badly enough, you will succeed. Enjoy some well earned time off.
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Thank you Karyn. I am looking forward to it. 🙂
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This idea of writing a letter to oneself is terrific. I also think it is terrific that you are daring to go back to school to learn more and gain more skills/credentials. I hope your second year continues to go well!!!
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Thank you so much, I am certainly going to give it my best shot. 🙂
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Hello, and thanks for stopping by. I am Judy, in my (very) early fifties and decided that life definitely gets more interesting as it goes on! I am a wife and a mum and have just finished University as a Registered Nurse, after having worked as an Associate Practitioner in the NHS. I am also a poet and the author of my debut book, 'Rhymes of the Times.' I love to laugh, and I love rhyming words too, so I joined the two together, and my book was born. I am currently working on another book in the series also. I am a prolific blogger and enjoy writing funny stories, anecdotes, and anything really that takes my fancy.
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