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Contemplation
So I have needed to post for a while but was not sure how much of my life I wished to share. There has been all sorts of happenings but either because I didn't want to jinx them or just wasn't sure how I felt about them I kept them to myself ( Read more... ) -
MIracles can still happen
I just found out that the State of Washington's board of nursing are not as bad as they wanted me to think they were. I have an RN and ARNP license as of today ( Read more... ) -
Not so New Year's Resolutions
First it should be noted that I do not make resolutions with each new year. But since the new year is a suitable starting point it seems only right to begin a new habit, ritual, or plan for change at that point. It allows an unforgettable point in time to remember where you started and if you are any closer to meeting that goal ( Read more... ) -
It a whole new year.
I made it! I have worked 52 hours over the past 5 days. Today was a 12 hour shift. And as usual things got really busy around the end of the year. People just seem to want to get their tax deduction babies before midnight on the 31st. Attended 5 C-sections on Monday, 2-3 every other day. Admitted 2 sets of twins to the NICU. Plus a couple more just ( Read more... ) -
Sunny Day
Although today is my first day back at work after 11 days off it was still a good day ( Read more... ) -
It lives!
My husband bought me roses for my birthday 2 weeks ago. I have been watching them, waiting for signs that they are about to start losing their petals. But no! Not my roses. 2 weeks and one day later, they are still partially in bud form, soft and looking good. However, about half of the leaves are dry and falling off. Apparently I have some type of ( Read more... ) -
Time for an update
I feel like I am in a never ending saga. Just when things seem to settle down a little, they get stirred up ( Read more... ) -
and so it goes
2 weeks ago the doggies went to have their teeth cleaned, a couple cysts removed and their shots. All in all a fairly innocuous medical trip for them. A not so small financial trip for me ( Read more... ) -
A new pic for Carmel
Ok, I just had to give Carmel a better icon pic. And surprise! I had one in play pose. -
The best laid plans...
I had this wonderful plan...I was going to get the bathroom floor done, get a new mattress and box spring (needed to be replaced for at least the last 3 years), new mattress pad and sheets, and if all the planets were aligned, I was even going to see if I could get the carpet replaced all by today ( Read more... )