I know I’ve mentioned it before, but I always always make a point to leave the hospital on my lunch break. Me + grassy area + yummy food = mid-shift mental vacation On weekend shifts especially, the village is slow and things feel mellow (regardless of the chaos that’s going down on the unit), so it’s nice to sit in the sun and Vitamin D it up. Do you eat at your office? Work cafeteria? Desk? Or do you break away from the job for meals?
Because happy mad cows come from California. Ugh. Let’s all just drink almond milk. It’s way more yummy anyway…just sayin’.
Somehow the topic of childhood cartoons came up the other day and I mentioned how much loved Popeye. It was one of my top three for sure. Yogi Bear and Woody the Woodpecker were other favorites. But the idea of Popeye chowing down on spinach and saving the world made me so happy as a wee one. Really. It still makes me happy. So does spinach. I wonder if I’d love leafy greens as much today if I hadn’t grown up on that cartoon? Remember this recipe for vegan creamed kale? Yup, I did it… Read more >
Last Easter was memorable in the worst possible way. You always hope holiday shifts are going to be at least a touch more cheery and low key than regular ones. Not handcuffs. And definitely not assault. This year I’m at the hospital on Easter Sunday (again)…and being the superstitious person that I am, the anniversary of my worst shift ever is very much on my mind. So send some positive thoughts my way, okay? In return, I’ll show you all the recipes I owe you and will eventually blog about. Overnight crock-pot grits. Spinach and… Read more >
It’s been 4 days since I turned on the computer. And almost just as long since I slept through the night. Guys, it’s been a rough week for me. Remember last weekend when I mentioned the onset of a cold coming? Well, my stubborn refusal to call in sick backfired in a HUGE way. I was worthless all Monday and Tuesday…I did get to see the Hunger Games, but otherwise I rested and ate and rested all day long. Wednesday and Thursday were even worse and I had to call in sick for both days. … Read more >