Today, I had a heavy heart. When you work as a nurse, it happens every now and then. When I opened my eyes, all I wanted to do was pull the covers back over my head and sleep the day away. I was eager to not face the world. You ever have those days? I… Continue reading Be happy
A small smile.
I have this one album that instantly brings a smile to my face simply by putting my eyes on it. Listening to this album will pick up any sour day, adding pep to my step. In 2017, on no particularly special day (it was my birthday), I went to Lincoln Center Out of Doors with… Continue reading A small smile.
I’m back!
Happy New Year... I think. This blog is supposed to tell "short stories of positivity," but I must admit that it's been difficult lately. I'm not saying that all is doom and gloom, but I haven't really been inspired to write. Between being busy with work, grad school, and the whole pandemic, politics, people actually… Continue reading I’m back!
“I voted”
The air was brisk at 6am when I woke up. I had my window open about two inches to offset the blast from the heater, and to let in some fresh air. Of course, this also means that I went to sleep in full legged pajamas and fuzzy socks. Happiness, as you know, is a… Continue reading “I voted”
Pigeonholes
In the middle of surviving a pandemic, I was recently reminded about something that is near and dear to my heart and soul. I stumbled upon a pigeonhole the other day. No, no. Not a hole that houses flying rats; but actually, a stereotype, or what I like to call, the List of Things People… Continue reading Pigeonholes
Third person practice… it’s me!
She took a walk in Manhattan today. This December marks the thirteenth anniversary of her love affair with New York City. Never in her wildest dreams did she expect to be here this long, but "that's life," as Mr. Sinatra likes to remind everyone. NYC isn’t like any other place, and today’s walk brought back… Continue reading Third person practice… it’s me!
Una aventura con mi amigo C.L.
After the dust started to clear during the worst of the COVID19 quarantine here in NYC, a new tradition between my friend and I started through volunteering. C.L. is a master at volunteering whereas I would refer to myself as a novice, but I missed getting out there so I decided to be his navigator/buddy… Continue reading Una aventura con mi amigo C.L.
Control ya face moments
I know you know those moments that I am talking about. My nursing school buddies and I think we coined the phrase "control ya face" but we really didn't. It's just funnier to feel like we did. The longer I stay in the nursing profession, the funnier it gets. One day I may call my… Continue reading Control ya face moments
Silly stories can be the best stories
I've been made aware recently by a fan of the Mini Tales told here by Mar that I haven't written in a long while, and they were definitely correct! To give you a mini update, I've decided to start going to graduate school online for nursing education in the middle of a pandemic, which basically… Continue reading Silly stories can be the best stories
Holding hands and watching movies
“The human capacity for burden is like bamboo - far more flexible than you'd ever believe at first glance.” - Jodi Picoult, My Sister's Keeper CONTENT WARNING: This is sad but uplifting. As a nurse, I've been on the fence about writing here on my blog regarding my experiences since this pandemic continues to… Continue reading Holding hands and watching movies
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