This is a short little video showing my two cats Henri (the orange kitten), and Sandi (the beige-white cat). And me, with no makeup at 2am in my PJ's. So please ignore me and just watch my cats, they look better. lol.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Sundays. A day to relax. A day to recoup. A day to reflect on everything that happened like a blur during the workweek. I got up this morning (more like this afternoon) and just counted my blessings today. Everything is working out so well. And I can't believe it. At least for now. I mean, we all know how life is. Things start going so well, then somethng drastic happens. Its a scary thought. But we all know its true. Not that I am expecting somthing bad to happen....I just can't believe everything is going so well. lol.
I used to not like to clean. I used to hate to clean. But there is something so relaxing about cleaning your own place. I have yet to find out what the secret ingredient is. But I actually enjoy making my place clean. Strange.
Henri, my orange tabby kitten, is actually warming up to me finally. For awhile he ran away from me every time I would approach him. But right now he is sleeping right on my lap while I type. Hmmm, maybe he's not such a pain after all. Well, he is a kitten. A kitten is usually a pain in the ass until you get them neutered. Yes Henri, your day is coming.....
Only 6 more weeks....mwahahahaha!
Isn't life amazing sometimes? One day your life is boring or sad as hell and then the next day, you meet the most amazing people on the planet, and then life is again worth living. I am so grateful to have met them (You all know who you are). Its like my life has become something wonderful and adventuresome. A crazy beautiful adventure that I cannot wait to explore. There is not a day that goes by that I cannot wipe the biggest smile off my face. I love life now. I really do. And I thank you all for it.
Miranda
I used to not like to clean. I used to hate to clean. But there is something so relaxing about cleaning your own place. I have yet to find out what the secret ingredient is. But I actually enjoy making my place clean. Strange.
Henri, my orange tabby kitten, is actually warming up to me finally. For awhile he ran away from me every time I would approach him. But right now he is sleeping right on my lap while I type. Hmmm, maybe he's not such a pain after all. Well, he is a kitten. A kitten is usually a pain in the ass until you get them neutered. Yes Henri, your day is coming.....
Only 6 more weeks....mwahahahaha!
Isn't life amazing sometimes? One day your life is boring or sad as hell and then the next day, you meet the most amazing people on the planet, and then life is again worth living. I am so grateful to have met them (You all know who you are). Its like my life has become something wonderful and adventuresome. A crazy beautiful adventure that I cannot wait to explore. There is not a day that goes by that I cannot wipe the biggest smile off my face. I love life now. I really do. And I thank you all for it.
Miranda
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Adventure. Intrigue. Passion.
How can someone live a normal life? I guess there are some people who enjoy it. I guess people are satisfied with just graduating, getting a degree, working a full time job, getting married, and having children. I guess its a good life. I guess its a fulfilling one.
But what about adventure? Intrigue? Passion?
Is this what people avoid? Are they frightened?
I want to travel. I want to do things. Many things. To me, this generic lifestyle, this "normal" life, is....boring. I want to go to a village and use my nursing skills for the betterment of people who have none. I want to see a different way of life. I want to breathe in air that I have never dreamed of breathing before. I want to bring a smile to a childs face. I want, I want.....I want to do everything...
I want to be the old lady that looks back on her life and thinks "I have lived life and lived it to the fullest." And die with a smile on my face.
I don't want to settle for a generic life. I want a colorful, intriguing, passionate, amazing life.
This is my goal. I shall fulfill it.
But what about adventure? Intrigue? Passion?
Is this what people avoid? Are they frightened?
I want to travel. I want to do things. Many things. To me, this generic lifestyle, this "normal" life, is....boring. I want to go to a village and use my nursing skills for the betterment of people who have none. I want to see a different way of life. I want to breathe in air that I have never dreamed of breathing before. I want to bring a smile to a childs face. I want, I want.....I want to do everything...
I want to be the old lady that looks back on her life and thinks "I have lived life and lived it to the fullest." And die with a smile on my face.
I don't want to settle for a generic life. I want a colorful, intriguing, passionate, amazing life.
This is my goal. I shall fulfill it.
Don't mess with this LPN...
As you all know, I am a nurse. I am an LPN (licensed practical nurse). No, I am not a "big wig" nurse, you know, an RN (registered nurse, or as the RN's put it "real nurse".Please...) YET. But I am a nurse. A NURSE. It says so on my license.
Now why am I getting a little agressive? Because there is a power struggle between LPN's and RN's. I have had RN's tell me that I am just a "learner nurse".
Oh, is that right? Mhmm, okay. How about you go to school for 15 months, learn about ALL THE DISEASES IN THE BODY, the PROCEDURES, the TECHNIQUES, stick each other with needles, start IV's on each other, go to COUNTLESS clinicals at the hospital, nursing homes, clinics, etc. Do community service. Make your mind go INSANE, studying for the NCLEX. Put up with the Board of Nursing (long story).......Oh and I was previously a CNA (certified nurses aide), a Registered Phlebotomist, AND a Registered Medical Assistant, and worked at a doctor's office for well over a year BEFORE becoming an actual "nurse". I also worked 32 hours a week while going to school full time. Now if thats what you don't call strength, I don't know what will.
And THEN call ME a "LEARNER NURSE", you so called "REAL nurses".
Bullshit. The next RN that calls me such, will get her eyes clawed out. You have my guarantee.
Good Day.
Now why am I getting a little agressive? Because there is a power struggle between LPN's and RN's. I have had RN's tell me that I am just a "learner nurse".
Oh, is that right? Mhmm, okay. How about you go to school for 15 months, learn about ALL THE DISEASES IN THE BODY, the PROCEDURES, the TECHNIQUES, stick each other with needles, start IV's on each other, go to COUNTLESS clinicals at the hospital, nursing homes, clinics, etc. Do community service. Make your mind go INSANE, studying for the NCLEX. Put up with the Board of Nursing (long story).......Oh and I was previously a CNA (certified nurses aide), a Registered Phlebotomist, AND a Registered Medical Assistant, and worked at a doctor's office for well over a year BEFORE becoming an actual "nurse". I also worked 32 hours a week while going to school full time. Now if thats what you don't call strength, I don't know what will.
And THEN call ME a "LEARNER NURSE", you so called "REAL nurses".
Bullshit. The next RN that calls me such, will get her eyes clawed out. You have my guarantee.
Good Day.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
I'm backkkkkk!
I know that nobody reads this thing. I know that no one gives two cents. I know that I will be going on and on....and only one or two people will actually care. But it is for the one or two people that I will valiently take up my weary cross again and do what I love the most: journaling.
You see, back in the day, before facebook, myspace, twitter, and livejournal, there was blogger. Yes, the amazing journal I am writing on now.
I loved (and still love) blogger. Why? Because I love love love to write. I love to inform people of my interesting life and punch in some humor along with it.
You see, with facebook, it's just not as good. Yes, you can write notes on facebook, but lets be honest, no one wants to read your damned note. They are too busy uploading the 250 pictures from their trip to South Padre Island (all complete with the "day after" hangover pictures), and bragging about how they boned five chicks.
At blogger, it is more sophisticated.
For example. Americans are lazy. It is a proven fact. Look at the statistics on obesity in this country and you will agree (and do not tell me, "oh they might have a thyroid problem, or..."oh its because of all the stress in this world" Give me a damn break. Eat Healthy. Run a couple miles. If you see you're gaining any form of weight, start at the first five, not the first fifty. USE YOUR BRAIN).
And because Americans are lazy, it is reflected in many areas of thier lives. 1) Obesity, 2) Poor Academic Progress, lack of culture, 3)Americans hate to READ (ask any american 15 year old if he likes reading and come back to me) 4) Americans hate to WRITE. (again, ask any american 15 year old.....)
This, my fellow companions, is the sad truth at what our country is coming to. It has come to the point that I am almost frightened to bring children into this world (in like 5-10years, don't push it) because of the ridiculousness that this country has come to.
Anyway, how does this have anything to do with blogger? I love love love to write (as stated previously) and I believe this is a more sophisticated approach to "connecting with your friends" (as facebook simply puts it). Call me a snob. I don't give a damn. It's my opinion and if you don't like my opinion, all you have to do is click on the X in the upper right hand corner of this page.
And yes, I do notice that this entry has no form of organization or correctness of grammar (a la' freshman composition), but it is midnight and I have need of sleep.
And that, my darlings, is what I have to say....for now.
I shall return and write more. Until then,
Goodnight.
Woah. I just read a post I made on June 17th, 2007 and I made almost the same points then, as I am making now. LOL. It's scary. And you know what? I have to say I was a very smart 18 year old back in the day, I need to get back to this sort of intelligence! Here is the post:
June 17th 2007:
I know. Another site that will waste a buttload of my time.But this site is oh so much better. And here is my explanation why...Everybody is addicted to myspace. Holy cow. After watching a couple of 20 yr olds slowly trying to get off their damn profile so they can go out with their friends to the bar, I thought I was crazy addicted...I used to be. But what's the point?It's just a damn profile. You can't splurge your feelings out in the open and let the world know what you think. Nobody gets to know the real you. Just a face. Some icons, vital statistics, and a couple of worthless songs.
Well, really though, America is just damn lazy. Pshh, nobody ever uses those blog sections on their myspace profile. It's all about the fame these days. Just how many friends can you actually have? Seriously. If you have more than 100 friends, I don't believe you. And who the hell cares anyway except for your top friends? And even that gets complicated, because then people get pissed off at you for moving them a little to the right one spot. "Hey! I'm your best friend! Whats the deal!?", "Uhm well, you know, my sister means a heck of alot more to me than you ever will. Sorry but that's just the naked truth. Deal with it."
My point is, nobody wants to write. Use their brain. Think. Debate.I miss it. All this rubbish with the self centerdness crap with myspace and facebook, you start to think the world revolves around you...I can't stand it. I mean, it (life) isn't about you, it's about what you can do for others. And after watching Angelina Jolie on Larry King Live talk about her work with the UN, being an ambassador, seeing what life is like on the other sideof the fence, helping people, solving issues...Is very motivating to me. And it should be. What she is doing earns alot of respect in my eyes. Yeah yeah, she's a hollywood actress....but she's a heckofalot better than the normal American person sitting on the their ass, typing up a survey and posting it on the bulliten section on myspace. If your gonna waste time on the net, waste it wisely. Read about stem cell research, the presidential election, the change of climate and it's effects on our economy, or even learning a new hobby.
Start a blog, like this one, and start debating over who should win the next election. Heck, debate about who should win "So you think you can dance" I don't care. At least you're using your brain.I mean C'mon, don't you know that people don't care about your life anyway? All they care about is what you do with it. So do something...... and get back to the hang of things.
You see, back in the day, before facebook, myspace, twitter, and livejournal, there was blogger. Yes, the amazing journal I am writing on now.
I loved (and still love) blogger. Why? Because I love love love to write. I love to inform people of my interesting life and punch in some humor along with it.
You see, with facebook, it's just not as good. Yes, you can write notes on facebook, but lets be honest, no one wants to read your damned note. They are too busy uploading the 250 pictures from their trip to South Padre Island (all complete with the "day after" hangover pictures), and bragging about how they boned five chicks.
At blogger, it is more sophisticated.
For example. Americans are lazy. It is a proven fact. Look at the statistics on obesity in this country and you will agree (and do not tell me, "oh they might have a thyroid problem, or..."oh its because of all the stress in this world" Give me a damn break. Eat Healthy. Run a couple miles. If you see you're gaining any form of weight, start at the first five, not the first fifty. USE YOUR BRAIN).
And because Americans are lazy, it is reflected in many areas of thier lives. 1) Obesity, 2) Poor Academic Progress, lack of culture, 3)Americans hate to READ (ask any american 15 year old if he likes reading and come back to me) 4) Americans hate to WRITE. (again, ask any american 15 year old.....)
This, my fellow companions, is the sad truth at what our country is coming to. It has come to the point that I am almost frightened to bring children into this world (in like 5-10years, don't push it) because of the ridiculousness that this country has come to.
Anyway, how does this have anything to do with blogger? I love love love to write (as stated previously) and I believe this is a more sophisticated approach to "connecting with your friends" (as facebook simply puts it). Call me a snob. I don't give a damn. It's my opinion and if you don't like my opinion, all you have to do is click on the X in the upper right hand corner of this page.
And yes, I do notice that this entry has no form of organization or correctness of grammar (a la' freshman composition), but it is midnight and I have need of sleep.
And that, my darlings, is what I have to say....for now.
I shall return and write more. Until then,
Goodnight.
Woah. I just read a post I made on June 17th, 2007 and I made almost the same points then, as I am making now. LOL. It's scary. And you know what? I have to say I was a very smart 18 year old back in the day, I need to get back to this sort of intelligence! Here is the post:
June 17th 2007:
I know. Another site that will waste a buttload of my time.But this site is oh so much better. And here is my explanation why...Everybody is addicted to myspace. Holy cow. After watching a couple of 20 yr olds slowly trying to get off their damn profile so they can go out with their friends to the bar, I thought I was crazy addicted...I used to be. But what's the point?It's just a damn profile. You can't splurge your feelings out in the open and let the world know what you think. Nobody gets to know the real you. Just a face. Some icons, vital statistics, and a couple of worthless songs.
Well, really though, America is just damn lazy. Pshh, nobody ever uses those blog sections on their myspace profile. It's all about the fame these days. Just how many friends can you actually have? Seriously. If you have more than 100 friends, I don't believe you. And who the hell cares anyway except for your top friends? And even that gets complicated, because then people get pissed off at you for moving them a little to the right one spot. "Hey! I'm your best friend! Whats the deal!?", "Uhm well, you know, my sister means a heck of alot more to me than you ever will. Sorry but that's just the naked truth. Deal with it."
My point is, nobody wants to write. Use their brain. Think. Debate.I miss it. All this rubbish with the self centerdness crap with myspace and facebook, you start to think the world revolves around you...I can't stand it. I mean, it (life) isn't about you, it's about what you can do for others. And after watching Angelina Jolie on Larry King Live talk about her work with the UN, being an ambassador, seeing what life is like on the other sideof the fence, helping people, solving issues...Is very motivating to me. And it should be. What she is doing earns alot of respect in my eyes. Yeah yeah, she's a hollywood actress....but she's a heckofalot better than the normal American person sitting on the their ass, typing up a survey and posting it on the bulliten section on myspace. If your gonna waste time on the net, waste it wisely. Read about stem cell research, the presidential election, the change of climate and it's effects on our economy, or even learning a new hobby.
Start a blog, like this one, and start debating over who should win the next election. Heck, debate about who should win "So you think you can dance" I don't care. At least you're using your brain.I mean C'mon, don't you know that people don't care about your life anyway? All they care about is what you do with it. So do something...... and get back to the hang of things.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Crazy Beautiful
Not only am I faithfully still working at my doctors office, I also go to nursing school as well, and am planning a trip to London this July. My life is crazy. No, more like crazy beautiful. I have to remind myself, I have it better than most when, at the end of the day, I am exhausted beyond measure and am frustrated at the world (lol, this happens frequently). But I am starting to see what "sharing your life with someone" means. No, I don't have a boyfriend, fiance, or husband, but I think I am starting to understand why a person would want to put up with a another person for the rest of thier lives...Life gets lonely and jaded, when you're crazy busy, working, going to school, planning your life. Sometimes you want someone to share in the beauty, the pain, the passion, and the craziness of your life. When I am driving to clinicals at the hospital, per se, I look at the Tulsa skyline and marvel at the beauty of it and I sometimes wish someone could share that experience with me. Or even better, when I am serving my patients and talking to them, there are some emotional experiences that I wish I could relate with another person. The beauty of people and their lives is breathtaking. I love to talk with children and talk about their day and ask how they're feeling, how I can make it better. Nursing is so overwhelmingly exhausting in this way. Seeing death, suffering, and on the other side of it all; life and happiness. Sometimes you want to run somewhere and cry. Life is so beautiful and breathtaking. To share that with somebody, I think, would be the cumulation of it all.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Life Is Good
Aww man, life is good when you have a job. And even better when you love your job. Not that work is easy. There are hard days when it's stressful and tough. But that doesn't mean it was a bad day. Just challenging. It's a good push for me though. It helps me grow and get ahead in life. But yeah, just to let you all know, I am quite conent with my life right now. I am truly blessed.
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