Free as a bird

Ahhh. That's the sound of relaxation, and it's coming from me. I had my big scary clinical exam last week, and then my big (less scary) written exam this Monday....and now I'm DONE school (until next week). It feels awesome. This was the end of my in-school education - now it's all clinical experience, all the time, until the end of 2006. I can't decide whether to be terrified or thrilled. At the moment, I'm focusing on NOT focusing on school for the next four days.

And what am I doing with my newfound freedom?
- sleeping in....check, check (10:30 yesterday, 11:00 today)
- getting a massage (which included a hand massage, which felt fab)....check (that was yesterday afternoon)
- getting a haircut (I look witchy, the time has come)....check (scheduled for this afternoon)
- partying with friends...check, check, check (what? we have lots to celebrate!)
- hanging with Mom....check
- baking....check (the church Christmas bazaar is this weekend, I promised to contribute)
- oh yeah....hanging out with The Boy!....CHECK!

Life is good. :) My Mom and I are meeting in Toronto tomorrow to spend two nights at our favourite hotel there. We plan to do some Christmas shopping, eat lots of good food, and sit in the hot tub until we shrivel up like prunes. I can't wait!

And finally...the most exciting news of the past week is that Wee Willie has arrived! Of course, his name isn't exactly that....it's William Shepherd G____, and he was born on Saturday, November 19th, in London, England. He weighed 7 lbs, 2 oz., and mom and baby are doing well. His Daddy made a website to post photos for all of his overseas relatives (Mom's Canadian and Dad's Australian), and they add new photos every day. The high point of our days this week has been the daily check to see what William has been up to!

I suppose I should add "block William's sweater" to my to-do list for my time off. :-)

Not Knitting

I haven't abandoned my blog. I just haven't posted because, well, there's nothing to report on as far as knitting goes. I haven't been able to knit at all for the past 2 weeks.

I'm having some issues with very sore and stiff hands. I've seen a rheumatologist and am waiting for a follow-up appointment, which will hopefully provide a diagnosis. Unfortunately, knitting seems to be the single most painful activity for me, despite some fairly decent painkillers. I'm hoping to pick up a cross-stitch kit this week, because I'm going crazy with not having anything to do with my hands!