So...I realized in the past few days that I am entirely too stressed out in my life. Tonight, I have my livingroom lit with candles and am chilling all on my own. Just me and the cats. I have a nice bottle of wine in the fridge and am trying to destress. I also realize that perhaps I may just need to go back on my Zoloft. I went off of it ( Read more... )

It's hard to believe. This chronicles the past five years of my driver's license. The funny thing is, the old picture isn't even my highest weight. I just had the new pic taken today. It's times like this that I REALLY see the change in myself.

2002:


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I achieved a huge accomplishment for myself today ( Read more... )

I had a horrendous 12 hours at work last night...came home and had a glass of wine and finished a phenomenal book titled The Quiet American by Graham Greene. This book so reminded me of life in general and especially of the past day of work. How a person who felt that while he was a friend...also felt that he had to look after the good of the ( Read more... )

I've just returned from graduation for the newest class from my nursing school. It seemed so surreal to be sitting on the other side of the stage. Just six months ago that was me on that stage receiving my diploma and now...here I am...an alumni, complete with having passed my boards and practicing as a nurse. When the heck did I grow up ( Read more... )

I have become acutely aware in the last hour...that I think that I am a researcher at heart..perhaps my future lies in some research for addictions...

To be continued....

As difficult as my job may be...and at times that I question whether we are playing God with the type of work that I do, have times of clarity tat what I do allows me to feel proud and fulfilled as a nurse ( Read more... )

Tonight was opening night for Pride Theater Festival...probably the beginning of Pride Weekend ( Read more... )

Tonight, I find myself struggling with so many different things. Other than feeling the need to write about the sexual abuse issues, the foremost on my mind would be the type of work that I do. I'm a transplant nurse...kidneys, livers, and small bowels. I came home tonight worn out, beat down, and feelig like I am not so sure about the work that ( Read more... )

so...today I had to go to a workshop from 8-4:30...even though this was my day off...afterward...I headed off to treat myself to a pedicure and manicure. I am now the proud owner of fabulous nails now...and pretty feet ( Read more... )