What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?
-Erin Hanson
November 21, 2014
Fear
November 10, 2014
Fear
He grabbed onto me as if he was still trying to keep a grasp on his life that is quickly slipping away. His eyes were full of fear, a fear that I wish I could empathize with, but who am I to tell this man how to face death? He grabbed onto me as if he was still trying to keep a
Trying to be Comfortable with the Uncomfortable.
October 28, 2014
Trying to be Comfortable with the Uncomfortable.
It always seems to me that people are much better at adapting to different situations than I am. I've never been the most graceful in that department. I kind of just stumble through life; I trip and fall on every pebble and stone. But even though I'm still getting used to all these changes, I'm no longer surprised
To remind you that you can still be happy when you've got not much else
October 16, 2014
To remind you that you can still be happy when you've got not much else
Every time I've worked on evenings she never wants to come out of her room. She came out in her wheelchair this one day, wearing only a shirt and a soaker pad to cover her bottom half and the brightest smile on her face. "Miss A, don't you want to put on some pants?" I asked her. "No
Reality Check.
September 08, 2014
Reality Check.
While I take this time off from school, I know money's going to be tight for myself because I'm saving up for so much that I want to have in my life in the future and to lessen the load that my parents may have to help me out with. Although the route that I'm currently taking includes
Hello Fall!
September 01, 2014
Hello Fall!
Happy first of September! For some reason I'm super excited for fall this year because it's always so beautiful around where I live when it comes fall time. I've certainly missed it while I've been away at college these past four years. I'm ready for the smell of pumpkin spiced lattes, the lovely colors of the leaves, and
Day 4
August 28, 2014
Day 4
He's a soft spoken man, but since I've gotten to know him he's been a little more open talking. On my last day of clinical on the unit, he looks at me during breakfast and randomly says, "You remind me of my mother." I laughed. "How so?" "Because she used to feed me all the time when I
Day 1
August 23, 2014
Day 1
On the first day of clinicals I got to clean and paint an old lady's nails. When I asked if she wanted me to paint her nails she said "Oh I don't even know what that is," apprehensively as I pointed to the nail polishes. I smiled at her and told her to choose any color that she
Listen once in a while.
August 21, 2014
Listen once in a while.
Throughout my experiences and interactions with people, there is one conclusion that I've come to: People love talking about themselves. Many times, I let other people talk because they seem to enjoy having someone listen to them. I learn a lot about people simply by listening more and responding when appropriate. Some people will continue to talk about
Prove it to yourself.
August 06, 2014
Prove it to yourself.
Don't worry about what anyone else is doing or what they're telling you to make yourself feel bad. Worry about you, and think about your own goals. Sometimes our dreams are not unrealistic, but our timeline of how things will turn out is. Ignore the backlash. Once it all turns out right everyone will then go back on
Pick-Me-Up of the Day.
August 02, 2014
Pick-Me-Up of the Day.
In case you needed something to brighten your day, here's a man who just found out he is going to be a grandpa. :)
Pay Attention to Names.
August 02, 2014
Pay Attention to Names.
If there's one thing that people acknowledge, it's when you remember their name and call them by their name. It establishes a relationship because you are not only taking the time to remember that person's name, but you are also urging them to remember yours. I did this with a woman who I'll be working with in the
Here We Go.
July 22, 2014
Here We Go.
After almost two months of stress and constant disappointment, my life plans are finally about to be set in motion. It's going to be a rough ride, but I'm ready. I'm so ready.
Post-College Update
July 12, 2014
Post-College Update
It's been a while since I've written very much on my blog, but it's all right. It's been about a month and a half since I've graduated, and I'm still job searching in my area since I'm pretty set on finding a job near home. Money is going to be tight for a while, and I'm not impulsive
New Room Decor!
June 17, 2014
New Room Decor!
Newest addition to my room decor, and possibly my favorite. Amazing what a few lights can do.
Graduation!
May 24, 2014
Graduation!
I sit here writing this as a recent college graduate! Yesterday was the big day, and it was definitely a bittersweet one. It was rainy but it didn't ruin my day to spend my last moments with my friends from college. College was no walk in the park as a Biology major, and it was no different for
Finals Time
May 14, 2014
Finals Time
Ah finals...the period of endless studying, coffee, and more studying. This is the home stretch for us seniors, we can do it! Oh, and a little Ryan Gosling for finals week never hurt anyone :) lmao. Good luck!
To The Met!
April 20, 2014
To The Met!
I learned a new word recently: frisson. It's the word used to define the chills and goosebumps you get whenever you experience some type of emotional excitement. Let me just say that I experienced frissons of excitement all throughout today! I went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the first time today (yes native New Yorkers, my
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