What the Heck Do Dreams Mean?

I have crazy dreams. Yeah yeah, I know lots of people say this. But trust me...I mean it. When I dream, it's very rarely a sort of go with the flow, ordinary type of situation. It's more like...BAM WILD DREAM. What the heck do they mean, though?

Someone once told me that I have such crazy, extreme dreams because my every day life is so stress free. Well, at least I make sure to keep it that way. Because I don't stress over things and try to control my anxieties and worries in real life, this person told me they all manifest in my dreams! But other people have told me that I'm just hiding all of my stresses in real life, and my dreams show that I have serious issues! Who the heck knows. Still interesting to think about, ehh?

Over the past couple of nights, here are some snippets of the dreams I've had:

• A immediate member of my family died 
• One of my good friends had sex with another good friend's boyfriend - and there was a crazy dramatic blowout
• I was harassed and chased by a crazy man through some kind of decade in the past (maybe the 40s)
• I lived in Game of Thrones time but instead of just dragons and war and that kind of craziness, there were also these wacky giant robotic machines trying to take over

Strange, right? I guess some of these "dreams" can be seen more as nightmares, but negative ones happen so often that I don't really term them as that anymore. What in the world is going on in my mind?!

Anyways, just thought I'd share my ramblings on some of the bedtime happenings that go on in my brain. I'm curious to hear if anyone has any thoughts on these wacky dreams I have!

Happy dreaming,

Liz :)

Moving Madness

Today, I officially started to pack some stuff up for the move. I'm staying in the same city - just moving to a different part of the area that's about 15 minutes from where I am now. This move is bittersweet in a million different ways.

I'm leaving my college roommate, one of the best friends that I could ask for. I love her to death, and it's going to be extremely weird not having her around all the time. Since I'm moving to a one bedroom apartment, that's going to be really strange, too. I'm used to having someone around to talk to, watch TV with, laugh at something silly about with...it's going to be a major change.

Leaving the area I've been in is going to be quite a change, too. I've fallen in love with where I am, at least for the lifestyle that I was living. My favorite coffee shop, favorite bar, favorite place to sit out in the sun, favorite friends...they're not going to be a five minute walk away anymore.

Of course, I am moving very close to the hospital I'll be working at, and I am really excited to make my new apartment my little home. It's just...going to be very weird. I'm all about starting fresh like this and the excitement that comes with it, but I can't help but feel a tug at my heart for all the things that are going to majorly change.

I'm glad to be graduated and done with college, but I totally understand the sadness of leaving it all behind.

Ta ta lovelies,

Liz :)

Major Man of Steel Disappointment

For as long as I can remember, Superman has been my superhero of choice. Though I've gone through phases with others, Clark Kent is the heroic wonder that I've gone back to time and time again. There's something about how pure and good hearted he is that draws me in - that positive, seeing good in everyone type of attitude is the way I strive to be. And in a superhero? Even better.

Of course, when I found out that Henry Cavill would be playing Clark Kent, my jaw literally dropped - especially when I saw promo pictures. He's a total babe and looked the part to perfection. I generally don't go for manly, muscley men...but holy heck. I. Was. So. Excited.

I mean...just look at him! What. A. Babe.

 Maybe that's where part of the problem began - the anticipation. Henry Cavill playing Superman? OHMYGOD. Christopher Nolan taking part? YES. Superman on the big screen again? IT HAS TO BE AMAZING. But...it just...wasn't.

As you're all aware, this is certainly my own opinion and we're each entitled to our own. But was everyone else left with a lackluster feeling upon leaving the theater? I certainly was, and I believe these are the main reasons why (spoiler alert, by the way):

• Where was Lex Luthor? Superman obviously doesn't have to have Lex ruining the world every time he takes a step, but that happens an awful lot. And for the first legitimate movie about Clark Kent in a while (especially since it goes over his beginnings), I was definitely expecting to see the bad guy pop up. 
• What the heck was going on with Lois? In this installment, Lois apparently finds out that Clark Kent = Superman before he even starts working at The Daily Planet. I wasn't a fan of that aspect, nor was I a fan of the way things played out between them. Even if it's totally silly that the only difference between Clark Kent and Superman is a cape and pair of glasses, that's part of the foundation of the comics. I really missed that aspect, and I just didn't like the relationship these two had...which is something I was looking forward to :(
• I love Amy Adams...but I didn't love her as Lois. I think she's adorable and such a good actress, but this part wasn't the best choice for her in my opinion. Maybe I just love the way Lois was played in Smallville, but I wanted her to be more feisty, havoc-wreaking, and mischievous in general. She was a wishy washy character in Man of Steel and not the strong, amazing character that I looked forward to seeing.
• The storyline for the movie simply wasn't what I expected in general, and it didn't keep me glued to the edge of my seat and totally loving every second as I had hoped it would.

With all these downsides, of course the movie had its high points! I loved Henry Cavill as he played the awkward yet charming Clark Kent (even though I know I'm biased since I adore him to begin with). I really enjoyed seeing flashbacks to the beginning of baby Superman's life, and I thought Russell Crowe as well as Diane Lane and Kevin Costner did a pretty wonderful job. And you know what? I'm still going to buy this movie when it comes out on DVD. I'm such a sucker for Superman that it will have its own special place among my collection.

I'm curious to know what other people thought of Man of Steel! I've heard mixed reviews - some from avid Superman fans and others from those who don't know much about the superhero. Please share your thoughts with me in the comments!

And if you liked it or not, everyone in the world should appreciate this beautiful GIF:

 It's a bird! It's a plane! It's...just me heading out for the day,

Liz :)

Nurse Nation?

As I went to nursing school, I'm Facebook friends with many people who share the same passion. So, when it came about that MTV is creating a show about nursing - specifically the traveling type - it was flooding my news feed. Curious and taken aback by this news, I had to check it out.

Nurse Nation is apparently a new "reality" type show that will be airing on the station, following the lives of several twenty-something travel nurses. If you're unfamiliar, a travel nurse is basically someone who gets a new assignment every three months or so. Your assignment can be in any city pretty much, and thus you have the ability to travel all over the country. It's a really amazing opportunity, and MTV is stressing the "work hard - play hard" lifestyle that these travel nurses shall have.

I'm totally unsure of how I feel about this show, especially with the spin that MTV tends to put on most things. As a recent nursing graduate, I obviously have a great love and respect for my profession. Part of me is entirely afraid that this show is going to make nurses seem like crazy partiers or people who lack morals or something else foolish and generally untrue like that. But, obviously, this is a common theme among a lot of MTV reality shows. On the other hand, I know I'm going to be tuning in. Why? Travel nursing has been a dream of mine ever since I decided to take up this profession. As I'm just starting my first RN position later this month, I lack the experience needed to travel. But as soon as I get it, you can guarantee I'll be grabbing that opportunity. I think the sneak peek into my future life will be interesting, though I'm sure the MTV spin won't be 100% realistic.

Anyways, I'm looking forward to seeing how this show turns out, but I'm wondering if the general population will be interested in tuning in? Is that something non-nurses would like to watch? Let me know what you think!

Oh, and since I never made a mention yet, I did pass my boards in 75 questions and am now an official RN! :)

Until we chat again,

Liz :)