Shut up and Drive, Drive, Drive – Rihanna

"When we are sure that we are on the right road there is no need to plan our journey too far ahead. No need to burden ourselves with doubts and fears as to the obstacles that may bar our progress. We cannot take more than one step at a time." – Orison Swett Marden

Last week, my husband ended his 3.5 year career as an RN in pursuit of becoming a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist). These next two weeks will be solely dedicated to breaking in his mental engine by following a map handed to him by his coaches:The Summer Reading List. Yet, the minor road trip does not end there. As told by colleagues in his CRNA forum, this will be a journey of bumpy roads, unforeseen obstacles, constant gear shifting, but with the occasional rest stop. But if you knew my husband, you'd know that even if his fuel tank hovered just above empty, he'd still sputter like the little engine that could, ignore the blinking gas light, endure the beating, and peel out on the dirt. Pesky bugs and bird droppings ain't got nothing on this!!!


So in the back seat, goes the wifey while in the passenger seat lies that bitch I've yet to meet, Annie Sthesia (as dubbed by spouses of CRNA students in the CRNA forum). I don't doubt that I'll come to know and hate Miss Annie Sthesia, but I do know that she will be my husband's greatest preceptor and educator. And since I'm his number 1 fan, I can only sit tight and allow him to take in this great opportunity (and I guess also to remind him during intervals of complaints that he needs to Shut up and Drive!).

So with his change in title to jobless-broke-college student, came my promotion to the bread winning-sugar mama! For now, I can glorify in this presitigious household status even though I wont be able to work fulltime (due to my own pursuit in grad school) and our financial aid alliance with Uncle Sam. In two years however, I'm looking for some return and compensation with that very first paycheck. This is not limited but should include expensive delicacies and exotic tropical vacations! LOL! Let the two year road trip begin!!!