Hospital Part 2

It was another long day of tests and procedures. I was hoping mom would be able to have surgery today so she could come home tomorrow, but that was a no go. It was determined that she will have surgery tomorrow afternoon to have her gallbladder removed. I know she will be much happier and have a lots less pain than she has now. I'm very thankful to all the nurses, doctors, and other caregivers she encountered today. They have all been wonderful! Tomorrow will be another long day, and I'm exhausted. Time for a little sleep. 

Hospital

Well, today was not the day I was expecting to have. I spent the day at United hospital with my mom and let me tell you, it was a very frightening, emotional day. I got to the ER and found my mom in the most agonizing pain she's even been in and I felt absolutely helpless. I've made a career of bringing people who are in pain some pain meds. If they were nauseated, I Blount them anti-nausea meds. I couldn't do that for my mom and I felt totally helpless. I should have been able to do more. But I was by her side, supporting her through it all. Tomorrow will be another difficult day with more tests and the possibility of surgery. I am just so thankful that I still have my mom and will do whatever I have to, to make sure she stays with me for a very long time!

Feeling Happy

I woke up today in a great mood. The sun was shining, it was warm out, and things were just looking up. Honestly, I'm still waiting for the bad to hit. On the way into work, I couldn't help but feel like it was going to be a good day. And it was! Mainly because no one wanted to see the charge nurse! And because I only had to work 4 hours! I was able to come home, take Easter for a walk, and settle in for the night. It was a fabulous treat for the hellish week I endured. I'm going to keep it short tonight because I'm ready for a good night's rest. Lots planned for tomorrow! 

Girl's Day Out

It was a refreshing day after such a long week. Last night, I finished my book before bed (and now have nothing new to read), called it a night early, intentionally didn't set an alarm, and drifted off into a well-earned sleep. I awoke this morning at 11:30 a.m. and realized that I had slept for 11 much needed hours. It was glorious! It was an enjoyable girl's day. Jessie and I saw a movie and had dinner together. We talked, laughed, sat in the sun, and enjoyed each other's company. Just what I needed. Oh, and the movie we saw was My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. I've waited years for this movie and it certainly didn't disappoint!! It was everything I could have wanted and MORE! I ended the day with a new Teen Mom 2 episode and am now making my way up to my big comfy bed. It's been calling my name, and now I'm ready to give in.... this lady is dram land bound.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter, everyone!! The holiday, not the dog... I hope you were all able to spend the day with loved ones or special people. I was lucky enough to get the day off with a little PTO so I was one happy camper for several reasons. I didn't have to go to work, and I got to spend the day with my family!! It was a wonderful day! Lots of laughs, time spent with people who are the most important to me, and of course delicious food!! I know this post is a little early compared to the others, but after a rough week at work and all the excitement today, I'm feeling pretty exhausted. Content, but exhausted. It's going to be an early night for me and I didn't want to skimp on the post tonight. Thank you for reading and again, I hope you all have/had a wonderful Easter. And I'd like to extend a special thanks to all of the people who couldn't be with their loved ones today. Thank you for your hard work! 

Krabby

Work was crap and made me ridiculously crabby. Trying so hard to hold on to the positives. Well, I have tomorrow off and get to spend it with my family so that's pretty great. Ben called me after work to talk about how my shift had gone. It makes me happy to know he cares enough to actually talk to me! There you go, positives come shining through!

Crap, Not Again

Almost forgot to do this.... again. Just was one of those busy days! I went to work, ran my butt off, took a low need at 7, went out for dinner and drinks with some awesome ladies from work, and then hurried home to bake apple cut for Easter, the holiday not the dog. It took me an hour and a half to peel, core, and slice all the apples. The family better enjoy every freaking bite. Lots of love went into that beast! But now it's done and I don't have to wake up early to do it! Yay for sleeping in! While it was baking, I got some more reading done. I'm having a hard time putting it down. I need to stop myself tonight and just go to sleep.... well, maybe just one more chapter....

Must Stay Positive

Work was terrible tonight. I'm exhausted and I know everybody that worked tonight is too. But in keeping with the positive attitude,  my positives can be found in the people I work with. Tonight was a bad one, but everyone worked together as a team and helped each other out as much as possible. We made it out alive, though some of us have our battle wounds (figuratively speaking). I know I will sleep well tonight! 

Recharged Batteries

It was just the day I needed today! My one day off this week was spent bra-less and not leaving the house. Easter and I slept in and enjoyed every moment. For a slit second while I was waking up, I thought I had to work today. But then that lovely realization hit me that there was no work for me today! We got up, took our typical morning walk, came back, made a little lunch, and settled in for the relaxing day ahead. I cozied up on the couch under a blanket and did some reading on my new Kindle. When I had read the battery out of the kindle, I plugged it in to charge while I perused Netflix for a movie. To my delight, they had recently added Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. I watched it and enjoyed every last girly moment. When the movie was done, I checked my kindle and it still needed some charging time so I decided to be productive and clean up the kitchen and do up my dishes. Just as I was finishing my dishes, Ben came over to have dinner together. We cooked together, laughed together, and watched our shows together. It was perfect. I laughed until I cried. Those are always the best moments. After he left, I took Easter for our nightly walk and headed up to bed a little early. It was time to relax in the bath with a new Lavender bath bomb I bought. It was the perfect way to end a relaxing day! Now, I'm writing this daily blog between reading more chapters of my book. What a great day to recharge my batteries and get ready for what I'm sure will be a trying weekend. But here is to staying positive and thinking GOOD thoughts!!

I'm Alive

As the moon gets fuller, the chaos at work gets crazier and crazier. It makes for difficult nights at work. Last night was rough, tonight was worse. Problem after problem. Issue after issue. One difficult patient to the next. It was one of those days where you just want to curl up into a ball and cry.... at least, that's how I felt. After work, I got into my car and felt like absolute crap. I decided I had to just leave those negative feelings behind me as I drove off. I made a good choice to head to the grocery store to get some shopping done so that I could spend my day off at home! Yay for being productive!! I've got big plans for my day off tomorrow and it includes not having to wear a bra. But I guess you will have to check back and see if that actually happens! 

Ardvark

Long night at work. Blessed to have great friends and coworkers! Also, happy that Teen Mom 2 is back on! I'm very tired tonight and still feeling like ass, so sorry for the short post. 

Welcome Spring

Spring is here! Wahoo! Soon the grass will be green, flowers will be blooming, and the ducks will be making their rounds through the neighborhood. Easter loves watching the duckies go by. And by Easter, I mean me. I've usually got my face pressed up against the window as soon as I hear their first quacks. Today was a lovely first day of spring..... to nap. I've been fighting a head cold and today was the day I admitted defeat. Sore throat, runny nose, watery eyes, and pressure in my ears. Easter and I slept in late today, and when we finally pulled ourselves from bed, I figured we had better keep moving because if I sat down, I'd be down for the count. We went for our morning walk, and then we headed out to do our Sunday errands, which included a stop at the dog food store. Easter tagged along and loved every second. We made great time! I accomplish so much more when I just want to get home! By the time we made it home, I was exhausted all over again. I made sure Easter had a full tummy and an empty bladder, and settled onto the couch. The tv droned on about something and my eye lids began to get heavier and heavier. Finally, I succumbed to the temptation of the nap. And it was a perfect afternoon nap. Except for the part where I woke myself up while talking in my sleep. I'm an odd one. I once woke myself up because I was moaning in my sleep. I thought there was a cow moo-ing in my room. Nope, just me. I woke up, made a little dinner, and settled in for my favorite Sunday programs! And now I'm in bed, writing this blog for you fine folks that read this crap, and I'm thinking it's about time to do a little reading and head back off to sleep. Who knows... maybe this time I'll wake myself up quacking in my sleep. 

Saturday Again

It's always a good day when it's a date day with my love. We did some shopping, had lunch, watched a movie, and even made dinner together. It truly is those simple moments that make up the happy moments of life. Today was a reminder of how blessed I am to have such an amazing partner by my side. I'd write more about him, but he is a private kinda guy and I respect that. Just as he respects and loves me for who I am, inside and out. And it doesn't get much better than that!

What Day Is It?

I woke up this morning and I had no idea what day it was. Do I work? Is it my day off? And then I realized... I really had to pee. So I rolled out of bed, made my way to the bqthroom, and figured out what day it was. I got ready for the day and made my way to my mom's house. Another nail clipping for the doggies. Another day spent with my mom. Another day spent laughing at immature things. My favorite. On top of all that, my mom was generous enough to give me her new kindle that she won in a raffle at work!! So incredibly sweet!! I'm such a lucky girl to have such a giving mother! 

Pass The Tylenol

Today I'm thankful for Tylenol. I'm also thankful for the friends and the booze and the great times that were had on this St. Patrick's Day. 

Happy Friday! Wait.... What?

Oh my goodness, what a great day for laughs! Today was my Friday at work so I was in a good mood. Especially since great people were working tonight! I think we had a little too much fun! We laughed pretty hard, and my face hurt afterwards. It was a busy night, as always patients come first, but it's always great to have a good time with your coworkers and friends!! So very thankful for those people that are there not only on the good days, but on the bad as well. They are truly a second family and make me a better nurse and friend! 

Busy Fun

I didn't sleep well last night. Probably because my body is used to staying up late and sleeping in every morning. I was up before the sun today and it was terrible. All you people who do it on a regular basis are pretty amazing people. I give you a lot of credit! The first half of the day was rough. I didn't start to feel like myself until about noon.... the time I usually wake up. But I survived. And to treat myself, a good friend and I got pedicures together! Perfect way to relax! And then it was time for dinner with the bestie! We spent the night chatting away! As always! Then it was finally time to come home and relax. And let me tell you, I am exhausted! I will sleep good tonight!!! 

Back Spasms And Laughs

Today was a wonderful day off.... except for this back spasm I've been fighting since I got up this morning. I set my alarm for 10 am last night, rolled over this morning and saw that it was 9:45am. I re-set my alarm for 11:30am, rolled over, and went back to sleep. It was wonderful. My punishment was sleeping funny, causing this back spasm that will not go away. I spent the day with my loving boyfriend doing a little shopping here and there. We laughed alot. It was one of those days where everything was funny, and in the midst of the laughter, I was reminded just how much love we share! It was a simple date day, but those are always my favorites!

When The Phone Rings...

I am SO thankful for a day on-call for work. This weekend kicked my ass and being forced to stay home and relax was just what the doctor ordered. I was outside taking Easter potty before leaving for work and my phone rang. To my delight, it was work! Heck yes, I'd take on-call. I let Easter finish her business and then we headed inside. I decided that it would be a great chance to take a nice warm bath. I filled the tub with the hottest water my pipes could muster, poured in some bubble bath with relaxing aroma therapy stuff, and put on some music. I soaked in that hot water until most of the bubbles were gone and the water had gone cold. It felt wonderful!! There's something to that aroma therapy! I got out and I felt relaxed, and my muscles felt stress free. I was ready for a call from work. It never came. Can't complain about that!! Ben came over with dinner, we caught up on our shows, and watched a movie. I think it will be an early night tonight. I need to make up for that hour of sleep I missed last night. I think Easter is feeling it too. She's been a little sleepy pants. That bed is calling my name. But then again, Steel Magnolias is on. It's one of my favorites. Perhaps I could watch it as I drift off to sleep in my big comfy bed....

In Mourning

I'm in mourning. Tonight we lost one very near and dear to my heart. Tonight is the night we set our clocks back and lose an hour of sleep. I think I just might cry myself to sleep. Well, maybe I want to cry because all I had for dinner was an apple. No break at work and a very busy night makes for an exhausted nurse who could really use an EXTRA hour of sleep, not lose one. So I better get off to sleep before I really start crying. 

Friday... Is The Weekend Over Yet?

Another busy night at work and I'm pooped. Just one of those nights where you do everything you possibly can for a patient, and they focus on the one small thing you didn't do. Thankfully, I had other patients who were very much appreciative for all I did for them! Gotta focus on that!! 

Tired Eyes

Just a fair warning, this post will be short and sweet tonight. I did in fact finish my book last night,  and was up late doing so. That fact combined with a very busy shift at work makes for one tired Mary. But my happy moment was getting to work with awesome people! It's always a happy day when I get to work with my Rosa!! That's right, she's mine so back off!! We are some sexy bitches!!

Reading Rainbow

Today was a great day to just get lost in a good book. And that's exactly what I did. After a nap of course. Aside from eating meals, visiting with a friend, and between cuddles with Easter, today was spent with my nose in my book. And boy was it relaxing. Instead of mind numbing television, I used my brain. Much better choice. Actually, it took everything I had to put the book down to write this. My goal is to finish it tonight. And let me tell you, when I have a goal, I don't sleep until it's done. I might be a little tired tomorrow, but the satisfaction of finishing the book will far surpass those few hours of lost sleep. With that being said, it's off I go! Now what page did I leave off on...

Taco Tuesday

Just another taco tuesday.... wait. That might not be how the song goes. In case you are wondering, yes I did in fact have tacos for dinner this evening. Because my home was cleaned this weekend, I enjoyed my day off knowing that I didn't have to lift a finger cleaning. I opened all the windows, let the beautiful sun and fresh air in, and of course I took Easter for a nice long walk soaking up that sun. I had a lovely morning reading and waiting for my love to be done with class so we could have some time together. We shared laughs (as always!), watched a movie, and had dinner together. I know, I know. Boring old couple. But that's how I like it. Drama free and boring. Comfortable. Like slipping on your favorite pair of sweatpants. Comfy, familiar, and like you've known each other since the beginning of time. He's rather stoic, private, and doesn't show emotion very often (if at all), but the truth is- that guy loves me. More than anyone could possibly know. But I know. At that's all that matters. 

Manic Monday

I seriously considered skipping the blog thing tonight. Not because it was a terrible day or anything, but the lazy in me started to take over. I just wanted to crawl into bed and drift off to sleep but I knew I wouldn't achieve a restful sleep because this would be haunting the back of my mind. So here it is. I know all you avid readers look forward to this every night! ;) Work was a bit hectic to start out, but seemed to calm down half way through. Of course I have to comment on the awesome people I work with. Lots of laughs and jokes floating around. It always makes the night go by faster when you are laughing. I came home to watch the Teen Mom Reunion Special, ate left over pizza from lunch, and cuddled with my little girl. Can't wait to get up to bed and continue reading my good book. I'm having a hard time putting that sucker down. Ok, I'm ending this post so I can go read. One last message- read to your children. Always read them that "One last story!". My mom always read to me and that is something that I will always remember about childhood. My favorite was bedtime and reading Goodnight Moon. So, goodnight my moons. 

Where Did The Weekend Go?

For those of you without a calendar, tomorrow is the dreaded start of the work week- Monday. I blinked and this weekend was over. Half was spent cleaning, half was spent with loved ones. A weekend well spent I think. My house is now neat and clean- for how long, I can't say. When ever I go on cleaning binges, I always vow that I will not let things get bad and keep everything in it's place. And then the slob gene kicks in full force and my bedroom looks like a tornado hit it. Not this time though!! I hope.... Well, today I headed to my mom's for a Sunday visit. It reminded me of old times when the family would gather at my grandpa's house for Sunday dinner. Mom was making a stew in the crockpot and I decided to simply add to the deliciousness of the meal and tried out a new recipe- baked macaroni and cheese. Both were absolutely delicious!! We had a nice afternoon together catching up, she watched her programs- which consisted of The Love Boat, Gilligan's Island, Laverne and Shirley, and I Love Lucy- and I read my book. I got to cuddle up on the couch next to my two favorite pups and read. How else are you supposed to spend a Sunday afternoon? Doesn't get much better than that!

Slow Saturday

Procrastination will be the death of me. I have been putting off cleaning ky bedroom and doing laundry for a bit too long. As in, I still had crap to put away from my trip in december. Yeah, that bad. I'll admit it, I'm a bit of a slob. Ben spent the night and we were both putting off the work we knew had to be done- his homework, my cleaning. We had lunch, chatted, and watched a few episodes of some barbecue master show. Neither of us was super into it, but we HAD to find out who the champion was! Afterwards, he headed home and I sat on my couch for a while, thinking about the task that lay before me. I got wrapped up in a Harry Potter marathon, but couldn't enjoy it because the daunting task was weighing heavily on my mind. So I finally pulled my ass off the couch and got to work. Surprisingly, it didn't take that long. I got everything picked up and even vacuumed!! My room looks so nice now!! We'll see how long it lasts.... I'm laying in bed and just started a new book. Had a hard time putting it down to write this and to go to bed! Well, maybe one more chapter before going to sleep.....

The Mall Has It All

In case your home doesn't have windows or a door, I should probably let you know that it snowed today. We didn't accumulate much, mostly on the grass. But I have to say, I enjoyed watching it fall. After taking Easter potty this morning, we sat on the couch and watched the big, fluffy flakes fall. No noise. Just a girl and her dog in the middle of a snow globe. It was lovely. And then it happened. It's terrible. It's even difficult to write. I...... I had to go.... to the grocery store. I know! Utterly terrible! But the good news is that I survived, and I now have food again. I came home, put groceries away, and napped on the couch until Ben came over. We had a lovely date night! We went to dinner and then walked around Northtown mall. Just casually browsing the shops. Proud of my man for tolerating me and letting me drag his ass around the mall! It is now bedtime and I'm pooped. It was a busy day, and tomorrow promises to be just as busy!

Kungfu Panda 2

Pretty sure I've used up all my luck for the week. I was lucky enough to be on call this evening and I never had to go in! Yay! Was able to get some stuff done around the house and even got to spend some time with the boyfriend. We were FINALLY able to watch Kungfu Panda 2. So glad we made time for that. It was a great way to start my weekend! Now, I'm currently sitting on the couch, Easter curled up by my side, and enjoying the start of a lovely night. As I sit here, I realize how lucky I am to have a blessed life. I am financially stable, have a wonderful family, amazing friends, and a loving partner by my side. Life is good! Just waiting for it to slap me and remind me just how much of a bitch life can be. I'm sure it's coming. But until then, I will enjoy all I have!

Good Poop

I had to work tonight. I got to see some awesome people though! Some of my favorites. Emphasis on some, they weren't all there tonight. But I just love so many of them! It was a busy night, but lots of laughs were had. I discovered that my blog is a good blog to read while pooping. Just long enough to be entertaining while you're on the pot. I'm pretty tired tonight. I didn't sleep well last night. I had several nightmares that kept jolting me awake. Thankfully none of them came true, at least not today. Well, tomorrow is another day.

Family

Family is the most important thing to me and I would do anything for them. As the years have gone by, I've lost many important and wonderful people who shaped who I am today. Some days you get those reminders to always cherish the ones you have, and to hug your loved ones a little tighter. Life happens in the blink of an eye and can change so dramatically from one moment to the next. My family has been my rock and my support in all my endeavors, triumphs, failures, and tribulations. As the numbers of us have gotten lower, those of us that are left fighting have only gotten closer. I know I could call up any of them at any time and they would rush to be by my side in a hot minute. I'm so lucky to have such an amazing group of people behind me and couldn't imagine my life without them. Sure, we have our moments of disagreement, but who doesn't? Sometimes life makes a point of showing you just what you have, and what you need to be thankful for. And that's what I'm doing tonight. Hold your loved ones a little closer tonight. Send that "I love you" text. Show them you are thinking about them. Because they could be gone in the blink of an eye.