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Daily Archive: January 14, 2011

Is it January?

East Coast readers avert your eyes. This is the morning view from our rooftop.  I went upstairs in a tank top and boxers after pouring my first cup of joe.  And it’s mid-January.  I couldn’t even finish my coffee because it was too hot! Instead, I made some fresh lemonade with stevia and the juice from one whole lemon.  With temps in the high 70’s there’s only one thing to do! Bust out the blender. Green monster time!! My perfect summer LA winter smoothie included: 1/2 cup almond milk fist of spinach 1/2 cup frozen… Read more >

January 14, 2011 smoothie Read more >

Getting gifts from patients

I’m happy to report Thursday’s shift was MUCH better than Wednesday’s.  I had the same patients, but they were much more stable after the previous day’s shenanigans.  I actually prefer having the same patients regardless of how sick they are because there’s a level of familiarity for both me and the patient.  Plus, continuity of care minimizes the chances that stuff will get lost in communication between other care givers, and it’s nice to develop a rapport with them as well as a routine.  Speaking of routines. I packed up my goods, as per usual…. Read more >

January 14, 2011 butternut squash, cereal, chocolate, nutbutter, nuts, oatmeal, quinoa Read more >