Summer To-Do List

I have been thinking about something to share because it has been awhile since I posted.  I had several ideas but I thought my summer to-do list would be perfect since I can taste the end of the semester(s)!  I also hope that sharing my list will help keep me accountable because people will be interested in the results.  Then it occurred to me that I haven't really written much about what I do for a living or why this time of year is exciting....

I have worked as a clinical laboratory scientist/medical technologist for eight years.  Yes, I work in a hospital.  No, I am not a nurse.  No, I am not a phlebotomist but I do depend on the blood-drawing experts.  Have you ever had your blood drawn?  Peed in a cup?  Had your throat swabbed?  Most people have and really don't know what happens after.  That is where I come in!  I get all of that stuff that comes out of your body and do various types of testing to give the doctor tons of information about your condition.  I have worked as a med tech in three different facilities but the best thing about it is it led me to teaching, which is my true passion.  I began teaching at the hospital where I completed my MT internship.  I fell in love with sharing my thirst for knowledge!  I earned a masters in adult education and haven't looked back. 

I now teach for two different colleges and work part time at a hospital.  Most of the courses I teach are online.  I still love being in the traditional classroom and try to pick up one on-campus course a semester.  I love the freedom of working from home and having flexibility in my schedule.  It gives me time with my husband and family.  This summer I am excited to be working at the hospital and not teaching courses!  I have only a small amount of clinical rotation scheduling to do for the one school which I am not really counting as work.  This makes me very excited because I have a long list of projects to fill up my spare time.  Here it is!

• refinish the picnic table---already got this one done even before my courses are done!
• learn to crochet---started but it is not going as quickly as I wanted :(
• finish ladder plant stand---photos and more about that later
• stain bathroom wall shelf
• paint bathroom shelf---already started and yes there are two shelves
• paint bedroom shelf and jewelry box to match dresser---I will have to post pics of my dresser which is one of my fave refinishing projects!
• bedroom lamp---bought a lamp for $5.50 at the thrift store.....still trying to decide how I want to spruce it up
• rearrange pantry---already done....moved a bunch of stuff that I don't use frequently to storage in the basement and now it has stayed organized for several weeks!
• rearrange laundry room including create a hamper/sorting station
• move craft room---all of my craft supplies and work area are moving from the second floor of the house to the basement, about 1/2 of it is moved
• clean carpets
• paint stairway---all holes are patched, just need to sand and paint
• paint living room
• reseal kitchen counters
• find a dresser for the kitchen---I will explain this when I find the perfect piece :)

I am very excited about many of these projects.  The finished products will help to make our house our home!  My goal is to work on a few projects every week and then post pictures and commentary about my progress.  I am just afraid that I will keep adding to the list instead of getting things crossed off!