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LL Cool J anyone?  For the second time in 2 weeks, I’m back on the west coast.  I still dreaded the long flight (I just hate flying in general), but this time Kyle was with me, so it was ok.  Plus, now the whole trip is gonna be one million times better 🙂 We are starting in Nor Cal…then heading to So Cal for my cousin’s wedding AND to visit with college friends (we both went to UCLA).  Plane snacks at the ass crack of dawn.   The apple was solid, the True Delights bar,… Read more >

Love my contact precaution patients.  Having a patient with a MRSA infection is a blessing in disguise.  Why you ask?  Because most of the other patients on the unit are high risk for infection in their fragile post-op state, so I can’t get a patient assignment with a fresh heart while I have my infected patient on contact isolation…score! I only had one patient today!  Granted he has a PEG with continuous tube feeds, tracheostomy requiring frequent suctioning, and IVs going around the clock…but still.  One parient = smooth sailing. I started work with a… Read more >

Saturday I woke up extra early to let Mia in and shut her up continue my marathon uploading session of my parents cds to my iTunes (all the while cursing the times I clicked ignore when Apple told me to back up my music).  I got about 4 cds uploaded before my computer called it quits, which I took as a sign that I should get ready to go. My mom dropped me off at Elaine’s house (with my cute mini coffee mug in toe) and shortly after we all piled into 3 cars and… Read more >

“Traits don’t change, states of mind do” I read this in my book today and it really makes sense, especially when applied to health/fitness…naturally I felt like sharing this with all of you in the blogging world.  I’ve always been very passionate about health, which I would consider one of my personal traits, but my state of mind has definitely changed (and continues to change) over time.  Sometimes something as little as eating poorly for a few days or skipping the gym can mess with my head and my state of mind.  Even though I… Read more >

I’ve kinda been freaking out regarding my half marathon training, especially since I’m gone for half of March for weddings (yes, plural) and bridal showers, bachelorette parties, and baby showers.  Seriously, how am I going to stay on track when I’m flying back and forth to California every other weekend!!  After seeing Caitlin’s calendar, I decided to make my own schedule to map out my mileage goals.  I still don’t have my work schedule for April, so I’ll have to make adjustments.  Also, Kyle’s birthday and friends visiting from out of town may through some… Read more >