Last year I don’t know what I was doing on Easter, but it was likely something indoors and snow avoidant. This year I was hoping for a more cheery holiday.
Not quite what I got. Let me rephrase: not at ALL what I got.
It took me a while to write this because I think I was (am) still in shock about the whole thing, even days after Easter Sunday. What I do remember is feeling like I was having an out of body experience. At several points I thought is this really happening? Like, is this really what is going on right now? But even writing that feels wrong, because it implies there was enough time to reflect in the moment about the situation. I know I will never be able to piece it together in entirety because the morning was a total whirlwind. I couldn’t even recap it if I tried. It’s just a huge blur that culminated in police invading my patient’s room like storm troopers.
Deep breath.
I won’t go into details (what’s the point, no charges were pressed, but still, it’s not necessary), but I will simply say that I was very supported by all the hospital (and police) staff. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it), one of the measures taken to protect me was transferring me to another unit for the rest of my shift. And so that is how I found myself starting from scratch with a whole new patient load just before noon.
You win some, you lose some.
Happy Easter.
Here is what I had to satisfy my appetite while I celebrated worked through the holiday.
Commute munching mix of Three Sisters cereal, Love Grown granola, raisins, almonds, carob chips.
Pre-work fruit with mango, strawberries, and tangerines.
Work breakfast of oats with raisins and cinnamon.
Afternoon snacks of candied ginger and gala apple.
Lunch salad with spinach, steamed broccoli, and a vegan Boca burger – topped in ketchup, mustard, and BBQ sauce. [Don’t think I’m weird, it’s yummy]
Snackage on stand-by was Haig roasted red pepper hummus and two slices of Alvarado Street sprouted bread (this time I got the California Style for those wondering). By the by, I’m now thinking Haig’s is totally my favorite flavored hummus. Sabra’s original is still my #1 lovah, but Haig’s roasted red pepper has a tangy kick that tastes so good! Usual it’s the creaminess of hummus that ropes me in, but this is good for entirely different reasons. And it’s made in SF. Local pride, yo!
[Edited to add: I just checked and it appears last year wasn’t too snowy. Shockingly.]
Oh my gosh – I don’t understand what happened, but whatever it was, I really hope you’re ok! At least whatever it is is over now right?
I hope you’re okay! Sounds like a scary experience! I hope your next Easter is less eventful.
And your salad looks yummy–I love veggie burgers in salads 🙂
so sorry to hear what happened. Hope you are doing okay. Your food looks delish, as always!
Well–whatever happened–it sounds like some serious shit. so i am sorry you had to deal with it.. is everything OK now?? let me know if you need a single thing!
I hope you are doing okay! That fruit bowl and your commute mash up looks so amazing. 🙂
ahh Elise! im hope everything is okay- thatt sounds spooky! we are here to support u!
Omg sounds like such a terrible Easter experience. I’m glad you’re ok and hopefully that everything turned out fine. 🙂
For once, I don’t feel like I can offer a story from my nursing career that compares. Whatever happened, I hope you’re feeling okay, and are not too traumatized. On a brighter note, I love the idea of ketchup, mustard, and barbeque sauce on a salad. 😉
Sending warm fuzzy nurse thoughts at ya,
Jess
Hi! I found your blog about 2 weeks ago and love it! You are the only blogger that I have found that actually eats as much as I do. I pack about that much food for work too : )
Can’t wait to read more.
I know you hate New York and all, but as a native-New Yorker and someone who lives in the city now, it gets a little tiring to constantly have someone bash your city and your home in almost every. single. post. I love your blog, your way of thinking and definitely your way of eating, but the constant snide remarks are enough to make me want to stop. Just think of how you would feel if someone you really enjoyed reading and looked up to constantly bashed on a place you loved.
Sounds like a sticky situation – so sorry you had to deal with that. Hope you start to feel better!
rusty is pissed that you are not being 100% faithful to sabra. he was like, “wtf?!?!” when he read this post. i had to ground him for using such inappropriate language. and he’s VERY upset because being grounded means no television. so he missed the royal wedding. and it was a bfd. it’s like world war 3 in my apartment right now. all because of your damn hummus, e.
p.s. i really, really miss you and the whole time i was watching the wedding i was wishing that you were here with me. holding my hand. and tenderly wiping my tears with tissues.
I don’t think the Boca combo is weird at all–I almost always top mine with BBQ! Really good with sprouts on top too.
dear new york reader, im sorry you feel that way. i dont hate new york. i just love california. and its my blog so i think im entitled to express my feelings. i appreciate your opinion, but i dont think ive “bashed your city” in “every. simgle. post”. i am a sarcastic person, plain and simple. i can think of a million and one things about nyc i liked (so many good restaurants!!), but the weather is something i never dealt with very well. im not going to apologize for hating snow. come visit me in ca and ill show you a fabulous time though 🙂
I hope you are okay and not too shaken!
Your “weird combo” did not even make me bat an eye. I eat that all the time.
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Oh my gosh sweetie! Whatever happened, I’m glad that you’re ok! I’ve had a few instances that were pretty scary involving drunk patients so I can only imagine your experience!
Wow, am I late reading this… hopefully now that a few weeks have gone by, you have started to feel a bit better about things! Hope you are feeling ok! 🙂
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