Hawaii anyone??

You may have seen my FB statuses eluding to the fact that I may be going to Hawaii.

Well it isn't set in stone, and I think I am probably supposed to wait and see if it actually works out before I tell about it. BUT, I get too excited and unfortunately do not operate that way.

So here is the scoop...

I originally became a nurse because I knew that I would not be happy sitting at a desk in an office, doing potentially the same thing everyday. I have to have variety. I knew I didn't get grossed out very easily, so Why not Nursing? Thankfully it worked out and I didn't have to change my major repeatedly until I found something I like. most days ;0)

I also love the flexibility within the field of nursing. If you get tired of one thing, or ready for something new...you definitely have options

Ever since I was in nursing school, I have been interested in travel nursing. The main places I wanted to go were Hawaii, San Diego, California, and Colorado.

The only problem is I have not been able to find anyone willing to go with me. Everyone would rather get married...whatever that's about ;0)

Everyone that I have talked to said that it really is best to take a friend, because obviously it is a better experience as far as sight-seeing and all.

Well...I was talking to my friend at work the other day about how I was just kinda ready to do something different. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE my job. I could not ask for a better group of co-workers. I started talking about how I have always wanted to travel ... She seemed interested,but for whatever reason it did not click that she was at a place in life that she could go with me...until a few days later..

I texted her and said, "How do you feel about travel nursing to Hawaii?"

Her response: "OMG yes!"

So from that point on it has been corresponding via email and phone back and forth with agencies, filling out applications, and skills checklist, and countless other forms

Let me just say, NOT fun!

But if it gets me to Hawaii...It's totally worth it!

The agencies keep asking if I would be willing to go somewhere else

But I told them I will just hold out for something to open up in Hawaii, because I do have a really great job. Like I said...I have awesome co-workers, and I work 7-3, 7on/7off. I don't think they make a better full time schedule.

On the flip side...I'm 24, single, not tied down...why not take the opportunity while I can?

All that to say...Hawaii Is the only place at this point that I feel is worth taking a risk to give that up.

PLUS

I will know a few other people there...

My cousin is in the navy, and another friend of mine is moving in with her friend for about 7 months

So if I get a flat tire, and the cute surfer guys opt not to stop, I have options ;0)

We also found what looks to be a pretty great church out there called

One Love

I was looking on there website (www.onelove.org) the other night, reading their vision statement, listening to a sermon from their pastor and just browsing all that they had to offer, and I'm really excited about it.

They seem to have a heart for missions and I can see where it would offer a lot of opportunity

That was initially one of my reservations...I didn't want to leave my church, because I love it so much and was worried I wouldn't be able to find one I loved out there, But I think I would really like this one.

And once my assignment is up...I'll be back...

Maybe

So that's it in a nut shell

Now it's just praying and being patient that everything works out

I mean, I can't imagine that God wouldn't want me to go to Hawaii ;0)

BUT it's ultimately whatever He wants for me

While I'm waiting I will be dreaming of

75 degree, sunny weather

Beautiful Scenery

and surfing!