Happy Halloween!

I basically spent my Halloween in a haunted house all night.... I was at work. And we all know hospitals are haunted. It was a decent night but the best part was who u worked with tonight. It was a fun group, and when we took our break, we may or may not have went on a little ghost hunt. We may or may not have ended up by the morgue to do a little investigating and we were not disappointed. But that's for another blog... 

Scary Movie Night

The real scary stories aren't the ones made by Hollywood. It's those missed chances we never took. The risks we never dared to go after. I'm not going to live my life living with what ifs. I'm taking matters into my own hands and not missing another opportunity. You deserve the world, so why not go grab it by the balls? That's what I'm gonna do. Grab life by the balls and make it say "look at her go!". 

Sick

I've been feeling like ass for the past few days, so I haven't done much besides rest, cough, and blow my nose. I know you don't want those details so hopefully I start feeling better and get back into the swing of things. 

Bestie Date Night

A date night with the bestie is always needed, and tonight we had a lot of catching up to do. Time goes by way too fast when we are together! We had to plan another girls weekend so that we could have even more time together. Definitely looking forward to that!!

Go With the Flow

So tonight didn't quite go as planned, but it still turned out ok! Instead of an in person date, we had a phone date which was unique and fun. But I won't go into all the details cuz those are for me to know and you to find out! All I will tell you is I'm going to sleep with a smile on my face and plans for a fun weekend dancing in my head! 

Paris

As I lay in bed, all cuddled and warm, I'm watching the movie French Kiss. It's making me miss Paris so much. Memories of seeing the sites, tasting the delicious food, and taking in the culture comes rushing back. I want to go back so badly! I remember seeing the eiffel tower for the first time and the rush of emotion I felt. I want to feel that again. Maybe I just need to travel more. I've got that itch to get up and go to new places. Hmmmm..... where should I go first?

Rough Night

Another rough night at work. I'm thankful I only have one more night left before a few days off. Also looking forward to monday!! Trying to remain focused on the good!

Back to the Grind

Even though work is rough, it's so great to see the familiar faces that I missed. The tight welcome back hugs are the best! I feel like my 3 west crew had grown so close and we have become so much more cohesive as a group. I work with some pretty amazing people and, honestly, they are what keep me there. It's hard to think of working anywhere else after taking the time to really get to know my awesome coworkers. 

When You Least Expect It

I had a lovely evening filled with great conversation, a ton of laughs, and the possibility of something great. Yes, I had a date. Yes it was great. I don't want to get ahead of myself, but there was definitely talk of a second date. I'm very happy and very content with where I'm at. I'm not rushing things and will see where things go! 

Work Wife

I have THE BEST work wife ever!! I saw her at the beginning of my shift and I begged her to stay with me and just hold me. Work wasn't going well. She decided it would be more fun to go home. Damn. Later on in the shift, after it proceeded to get worse, she showed up unexpectedly with tasty treats for me! She is so wonderful and I love her so much!! She makes me smile when I need it most!! I'm so lucky to have such an amazing work wife and friend!!

Survival

I survived my first night back to work! It was like riding a bike. Was a little shakey starting the shift, but once I got back into the swing of things, it all came back to me. I have to admit, I was pretty nervous walking into work. I didn't know what to expect and wasn't sure of the reactions I'd get. It was kind of reminiscent of the first day of school. I wish my mom had been there to walk me in! I was pleasantly surprised and the reactions were mostly positive. It was so great to see everyone and I'm happy to be back. I'll be even happier when the paychecks start rolling in again! 

Lost Sleep

I haven't been sleeping the greatest, but all that changed last night. I finally felt tired and instead of passing the night surfing the web on my phone, I actually fell asleep right away. And didn't wake up until after 11. I looked at my clock and couldn't believe I had slept the whole night through! That hasn't happened in I don't even know how long! It must be the relief of knowing I'll be returning to work this week. It must also have been the love and support of the great friends I have. I know going back to work will pose it's own difficulties, but I'm going to cling to my positivity. Good things happen when put out positivity into the world!

Girls Night

What a fun night with some of my favorite ladies!! It was kind of a last relaxing night before heading back to work. I just love spending time with these funny ladies! Laughs are always plentiful! 

Craft Day

I did some crafts, saw a friend, and am now getting to calm myself about this huge vote taking place tomorrow. I can only control my vote and my mind is made up, so why worry right?

Last Day

Today was the last day of picketing before the vote takes place on Thursday. Emotions are running high and we all need to take a deep breath and take a day for just ourselves. I know that is what I am planning on doing tomorrow. No thinking about the strike. No thinking about the vote. Just do something fun. You'll have to read about the fun day I have planned in tomorrows post. I'll just say this- I will not be cleaning anything! I'm looking forward to it in my own nerdy way. 

Teen Mom Date Night

Had a lovely night spending time with a very good friend. We caught up on each other's lives and then watched our favorite show- Teen Mom. It was a wonderfully relaxing night filed with great friends, lots of laughs, and yummy food. These are my favorite kinds of nights. Spending time with an awesome friend, just hanging out!

Sunday Funday Chores

Today was mostly catching up on Sunday chores. I did them so mom could take it easy and watch the football game in peace. I even made dinner! I threw that in because usually mom makes sunday dinner. Since moving back home and being on strike, I have turned into a housewife. I cook, clean, and tend to the children. And by children, I mean dogs. I think I may have over done it with the chores because I am feeling quite sore tonight. Oh well. Knowing I am able to help my mom while I'm here is the best. I could never live under her roof without contributing in some way, and right now, chores and cooking for her are the best I can do!

Family is Happiness

Spending today with family was exactly what I needed. We laughed and talked about everything. I felt completely at home and was able to forget all my stresses. There really is nothing better than the love of your family to get you through the tough times. I will sleep a little easier tonight. So thankful for my wonderful family!

Sore

I spent the day hanging low with a heating pad and I'm starting to feel some relief. I'm still sore, but I'm taking it easy and not doing a whole lot to aggravate the issue. Hopefully things will be back to normal in a few more days. 

Still Spasming

Yep, still having the spasms. I've been using icy hot rub, warm showers, the heating pad, and a muscle relaxer at bed time. The heat is what seems to do the trick but only lasts for a short while. Last night, I couldn't even turn over in bed because the pain was so bad. I'm thankful for the time off to recover without having to call in sick at work, but I wish I could go to the doctor and get some help. 

Please Make It Stop

For the past few days, I've had some pain in the right side of my neck and shoulder. It felt like I slept on it funny or I thought it could be stress settling in one area. Tonight, it got worse. I made a fast move off the couch because the dogs were having a little tiff but man did I move wrong. Intense pain and muscle spasms are being had. I could barely get off the couch without screaming in agony. I can't even turn my head without pain. The best part of this whole miserable situation is that I can't even go to the doctor because I don't have health insurance. Thanks for that Allina. I guess I will continue taking advil and rubbing icy hot on my neck and shoulder and hope for the best. I'll gladly take any suggestions for some relief!!

Night Before

Lots to think about tonight on the eve of the big vote. My head continues to spin at all the information being thrown my way. It's a huge moment tomorrow for all the striking nurses. Lots going on in my brain tonight. 

Honesty Time

Can I be honest here? Well, no one reads these posts nowadays anyways so I might as well spill my guts. I have been feeling very down and have not wanted to continue this journey of writing every day. Mainly because, I'm sick of the strike situation. I will support the union until the very end and I will never cross the picket line... but it may be time to start looking for another job. One with a company who actually values their employees. I'm tired of feeling so beaten down and unappreciated. I just don't know what to do anymore when it comes to work. I have a very big decision to make in the coming days and I feel stuck in limbo.