▶ ▷ GRADUATE!

I just graduated woohoo!! I can now have the BSN title next to my name. Hopefully, I pass the NCLEX and add the RN title next to it too.
 
I survived even though I had some regrets. I'm happy to have graduated with honors considering I did not take nursing school seriously when I first started (as referred to my previous post). I graduated .02 away from a Magna. It is not a big of a deal but that is just a really close gap which bothers me so much. And I exactly know the classes I just brushed off *cough* Intro to Nsg and OB/Peds*cough* One class was just plain boring and the other involving kids was not my cup of tea *le sigh*

My GPA is still good for grad school I hope. The next chapter from now is passing NCLEX and getting a job. Oops no. Here's my itenerary:

 Pass NCLEX → Europe trip (booked!) → Get a job

Everyone could attest that jobs are a lot harder to get during this recession. Although nursing positions are starting to open up compared to 2009-2010, the job market is still tight. You either have to: 

   1. know someone (connections), 

   2. have previously worked in the hospital, or 

   3. just be super awesome and likeable. 

Many people are stressed over the competitive job market. Luckily, I do not stress over these stuff. I know it makes me sound irresponsible, but I would like to enjoy this break from school especially that I am still young. My plan A is to get a job and I will keep applying.  If I don't get a job, my plan B is to apply to grad school or do pre-med, since nursing is giving me a hard time, lol. There is a solution to everything and I always think positive. I'm just really thankful of now :)

▶ ▷ Osama Bin Laden's Death: Moral Victory

It was the night of May 1st 2011 when Obama announced the death of the most prominent terrorist leader, Osama Bin Laden. And here are my thoughts about it.

In my opinion, Osama Bin Laden's death is a moral victory, but does not equal the end of terrorism. As the leader of Al Qaeda, bin Laden's idealogies still lives on and will continue to influence terroristic groups. Jihadists already declared revenge over bin Laden's death on militant forums. One commentator name Assad al-Jihad2 stated:

"Woe to his enemies. By God, we will avenge the killing of the Sheik of Islam. Those who wish that jihad has ended or weakened, I tell them: Let us wait a little bit... The battle between us and international tyranny is long and will not be stopped by the martyrdom of our beloved one, the lion of Islam."

He further added:
"The weight of Sheik Osama is equal to that of the whole United States... Which country managed to attack the Pentagon? Which countries managed to send the most powerful country in the world into decline? The one who did that is a nation called Osama bin Laden."

Source: The Associated Press


Bin Laden is killed, but the war is not over. Although his death means there's progress and justice, I am afraid his death also invites more terrorist acts from his followers. We should take all necessary precautions and be prepared because retaliation is, without a doubt, going to happen. As a last note, salute to the Navy SEALs and all the troops.
Photos from the White House

▶ ▷ A late post about the Royal Wedding

In this modern day and age, I forgot that monarchies still existed until the wedding of Kate and Prince William. The royal wedding was truly fairy-tale like. A prince and a lady getting married just like in children's stories and Disney movies.

The royal couple with royal kids waiting to find their royal match to breed more royalties./FLICKR

I loved how it was very grand and beautiful. Very classy with many royal families I never knew existed in attendance. People were wearing beautiful couture outfits with matching cocktail hats (that only they could pull off). And all I was thinking was, "Wow this is how the rich people roll, huh?"

Lady Gaga?/REUTERS

There was too much media coverage that it can't be ignored even if it's the least of someone's interest especially to those who don't live in England like me. One thing that caught my eye though, aside from the fashion showed in the wedding, was this:

Royal Wedding Cake/GETTY

Now that is beautiful and YUMMY - a multi-layered fruit cake. It was described to be an 8-layered cake consisting of 17 individual fruit cakes. I don't even want to eat and destroy that thing if I ever saw it. The Prince had his own cake too, how greedy lol.

Prince William's royal chocolate cake/FLICKR

Clearly, I am more interested in the aesthetics, clothes and cake than the wedding itself. It was a beautiful and joyous event nonetheless.