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Random Things Going Through my Mind Right Now
- My bloodwork came back and I’m iron deficient once again. My ferritin levels should be somewhere above 30 and are at 7. Is it my coffee intake? My heavy periods? Who knows. I’m going to be on iron supplements for another 3-6 months.
- I’m almost done with planning and organizing my daughter’s 4th birthday party. All I need to do is buy the food and figure out what kind of cake I’m making.
- I quit my medical physics course because I can’t deal with the heavy workload right now. It’s 6 hours of classes every week plus many hours of studying and I just can’t right now. I’ll get to it at a later date when I can.
- Olívia slept through the night for the first time in over 2 years. 10 pm to 7 am. I’m sure it was the antihistamines that knocked her out (she has a cough) and that it was prob a one off but still, it was nice having one night with no wake ups.
- I went to get my eyebrows done the other day and a 40 minute appointment turned into 1 hour and 15 minutes because the lady kept leaving to do something else and texting and answering her phone. How rude is that? I’m never going back there.
- I’m going through a marriage of convenience trope phase right now. I’ve been into regency novels for a very long time, and this has always been one of my favorite tropes, but it’s all I seem to read right now. Such a guilty pleasure.
- I should decide on a dress for my sister’s wedding soon. It’s happening a couple a months from now and I have yet to choose a dress. And I’m the matron of honor.
- I’m craving strawberries and cream but my daughters ate all the strawberries.
- I’ve decided to start walking and eventually running so I asked ChatGPT to make me a plan. I’ve yet to find the time to even start.
- I have 4 baskets of laundry to fold and put away so I’m procrastinating.
See you soon ❤️
10 Random Things Going Through my Mind Right Now
- I should definitely drink less coffee. I’m at about 3/4 espressos each day and it might be too much.
- I wonder when I’ll ever sleep a full night again. One of my kids is a terrible sleeper and it feels like she’s never fully sleeping so we don’t either. I’m having a very hard time keeping my eyes open during 4 hour classes.
- Medical physics will be the death of me.
- I should probably order party decorations today. My oldest is turning 4 in a couple of weeks and we’re having a Frozen themed party because she’s obsessed.
- Why did I ever refuse naps as a kid? I certainly wouldn’t refuse one now.
- I hope our Guinea pigs are both male because if not we’ll have about 40 Guinea pigs soon. I guess if they were male/female it would already have happened. They’ve been with us for 4 months and no babies yet. Maybe they’re a boy and a girl but are not attracted to each other?
- Why is everything so expensive right now? I feel like crying every time I get gas.
- I need another coffee.
- I can’t believe I have to do an anatomy paper on Semen. I want to know less about it, not more.
- I forgot to bring lunch again. What am I even making for dinner? I’m solo parenting tonight and I need something quick and brainless after 7 hours of classes and almost no sleep.
Mega Life Update: Live from the Hospital (Part 1)
Hello everyone,
It’s been, what, a year?
I don’t think I’ve ever been away for this long, but life happened, and my blog became a very low priority.
Right now, I have some unexpected time on my hands, as I’m currently in the hospital waiting for gallbladder removal surgery. It’s nothing serious, but I recently discovered I have gallstones after one blocked a duct and caused a painful bout of pancreatitis. I was hospitalized for about three days the week before Christmas and told I’d need surgery in the near future. Well, that day has arrived. My surgery is tomorrow, so I thought this was the perfect time to share a long-overdue life update.
So, what’s changed?
We Bought a House and Moved to a Small Village
I think I mentioned before that we were waiting to move, so this isn’t exactly news but it finally happened in February 2025. We bought a house and moved to a very small country village (population: less than 100), and it’s been the most wonderful experience.
My husband was worried I’d hate small-town life, but it turns out I absolutely love it. Honestly, moving here was the best decision we ever made. I knew I was isolated and lonely before (home with two toddlers 24/7), but I didn’t realize just how much having a community would improve my mental health and overall happiness.
We settled in quickly and are now part of a truly lovely community. We’ve made new friends, and our neighbors adore having little kids around and dote on our daughters. I can genuinely say that we’re all very happy here.
Going Back to School as a Mom of Two
One of the main reasons we moved was school. I was accepted into an undergraduate program, and I’m currently in my first year of a degree in Medical Imaging and Radiology. If all goes according to plan, I’ll graduate in about four years as a certified Radiology, Radiotherapy, and Nuclear Medicine technician.
I truly love the degree I’ve chosen and am excited about working in healthcare, but it hasn’t been easy. I’m the oldest student in a class of 24, and while navigating classes with mostly 18-year-olds can be challenging, that’s not the hardest part.
As a mom to a 3.5-year-old and a 2-year-old, balancing motherhood, adult responsibilities, and full-time studies is tough. The program is demanding, and I’ve struggled a lot with math and biophysics. Coming from a background in English, I sometimes feel very behind compared to classmates with years of high school math and physics. Failing those courses has made me feel inadequate more times than I’d like to admit.
I also struggle in Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology simply because I don’t always have the time to study as much as I need. Life with young children is unpredictable, and studying often comes second. I’m hopeful that things will improve in the second semester. Despite the challenges, I’m still very happy to be on this path and genuinely enjoy attending my classes.
Learning to Drive and Gaining Confidence
I’ve had my driver’s license for over a year now, and I can honestly say it’s going much better than I ever expected. I regularly drive about 45 minutes into the city for school and feel comfortable doing so.
If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d be driving on the highway (at night, in the rain) I would’ve said it was impossible. Now it’s just part of my routine. I’ll never be Lewis Hamilton (an F1 reference to make my husband proud), but I’m a decent driver, as long as I don’t have to parallel park.
My Kids Starting Daycare and Preschool
This time last year, I was barely holding it together as a mostly stay-at-home mom to two toddlers while also working part time in the evenings. I wasn’t confident enough to drive anywhere, especially with two small kids, and I struggled a lot mentally.
After the move, both girls started attending the same small daycare, and things went much better than I expected. The transition wasn’t easy – especially for my oldest, who had been home with me for almost three years – but they eventually settled into their new routine.
My oldest moved up to preschool last September, and everything is going well. I love their teachers and teacher assistants and feel confident that my girls are well cared for, which makes a huge difference for me as a mom.
Losing 17 kg (37.5 Pounds)
I’ve also lost 17 kg (37.5 pounds).
This deserves its own blog post because I want to properly explain how I did it, but I wanted to mention it here because of how much better I feel, physically and mentally. I’m still on a journey and nowhere near the end, but this has been a very positive change in my life.
There’s more I’d love to share, but this post is already long and my hospital lunch is about to be served so I’ll end it here.
Talk soon,
Cheila
2025: A Year in Photos
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