One Year Anniversary!!

Justin and I have been married for a little over a year now. So to celebrate we made a fun fetti cake and ate it instead of our wedding cake. We also went to Boise this last weekend. We stayed at the Candlewood Suites hotel. It was pretty nice. We brought our camera, but didn't take any pictures!!! So I borrowed some from the internet.
When we got to the hotel, Justin realized that he had forgotten his wallet in our efforts to get out the door. Fortunately, I had my wallet. We were still able to go to the temple because the temple called our Bishop and gave them approval to let Justin go. It was nice and a good experience for the both of us. We went out to eat and went shopping. It was really good to spend time with Justin and not have to think about school. I can't believe that we have been married for a year. I am so grateful for Justin. He is an incredible man. I love him with all of my heart!!

Graduation

Graduation was wonderful! I really enjoyed myself!!! Here are some pictures from the day!
Notice the spelling on the cake. . haha.

The light at the end of the tunnel is here!!

It is official. My classes are done, I have a board patient, and I'm graduating on Saturday! The light at the end of the tunnel is here! It has been a long road to be where I am today, and I am so excited. I have spent the last 18 months of my life completely dedicated to dental hygiene school and I am trilled that I get to go out into the working world of dental hygiene.

Looking back to the first day of school to the last day of school I have been able to see the progress I have made. I am not the fastest hygienist in the world, but I am a lot better than I was when I was first starting to learn. I have had wonderful patients that I love and respect. They really became good friends who care about my success. The hugs at the end of appointments meant a lot to me and they were always reassuring.

The instructors at ODS are wonderful! They have all become my good friends that I won't ever forget. They taught me so much and helped me through some of the hardest days of my life. I was accepted into the hygiene program in Klamath Falls the same time that I was accepted into ODS. I chose ODS because of being so close to family, but I now realize that I would not have wanted to be anywhere else. I love La Grande-except for all the snow. I love ODS. I have so many more friends and people I will never forget.

I am also grateful for the support I received from my husband, family, and friends. I know I spent countless hours on the phone with Justin and with my family. They were always so good at getting me to refocus. I love them! Thanks everyone for making this such a great 18 months!!! LOVE YOU ALL!

Board Patient

Just a little bit of information. . I'm looking for a patient to take to Boise for my clinical board exam. If you know of anyone who has not been to the dentist for a while and are 18 or older let me know. The patient has to have a certain amount of tartar buildup on their teeth. So, there you have it. This is my desperate cry for help. Thanks!