“How Rude!”
The day started off like any other – up and at ‘em with the sun. I even got up 10 minutes early to do a quickie “rise & shine” yoga (gracias a Exercise TV on demand). I usually don’t do this for fear of waking up Kyle at 5 am – but since he’s away, I decided to take advantage.
It felt grrrrrreat! Even though it was little more than stretching, it definitely got me energized.
Blood flowing.
Ready for work.
Then things got weird. Not with me. Fortunately, the drama on the unit today was NOT nursing related. The aides on the other hand, were really at each others’ throats!! I thought there was going to be a throw down – Chris Brown style…there were threats and behind-the-back evil stares, and it was cuhraaazy. Of course I stayed well out of it, but seriously, what the eff, this is a HOSPITAL people!
It was MORTIFYING.
I felt so embarrassed to just be associated with these people. How unprofessional and inappropriate to argue in front of patients, and in an ICU setting no less! Horrible.
I was this close (fingers, like, next to each other) to saying something…and for a non-confrontational person, who believes in putting patients first at ALL costs (which includes keeping one’s composure in front of them regardless of how much you are provoked), that’s saying something.
Anyways, it was eventually resolved…after I apologized to my patients profusely for the ridiculous display by my co-workers.
In honor of raw Wednesday, my lunch was full of fresh produce…ok, not FULL of, but there was a lot.
Should “raw” day just be called “avocado” day instead?
I guess the apple is the only actual raw snack. Dried fruit doesn’t count huh? Too bad dehydrated fruit isn’t NEARLY as tasty…
I stopped at WF on the way home. I know I shouldn’t have, but I only spent $10 so it’s ok.
I picked up some tofu balls 🙂
Which I dipped in my home-made edamummus (edamame + hummus) and regular hummus…along with a massive plate ‘o veggies.
Brocc, carrots, shroomies, and green beans.
I heart veggies, and so in honor of my lover pie K (who is in my heart now, even more than usual) I went with the mushroom/hummus combo that she is ever-so-fond-of.
Here’s a little food porn, in case you forgot how amazing these babies were…inside and out.
I also decided salted healthy fats were necessary. I told you Wednesdays should be called avocado days.
Later, I had to go back for round 2 of hummus (if this is surprising to you, wake up, it’s meeeeee).
I’m kicking myself for not making it sooner, it’s that good!! That’s GOLD Jerry, GOLD! (Seinfeld anyone?)
As soon as dinner was done, I was already looking forward to dessert. You would be too if you had gotten the most amazing vegan mousse ever!
Whole Foods could charge an arm and a leg demand my firstborn child for this and I’d still buy it.
I dipped the fruit in it, and when that was gone, I went to town with a spoon.
🙁
Guess what tomorrow is?!
a) no work
b) The Shins concert
c) a + b
Give up? It’s c!!!!!!! All good news in my book.
The Shins in concert rock! They’re from Portland, you know 🙂
oh my gosh what are those delectable looking tofu balls?! i must try! and vegan mousse?! YUM! i am feeling rather like a hungry hungry hippie myself after reading this post! Oh! and have fun at the Shins! they ROCK!
Annabel
Wow that is really rude!! And those tofu balls look sooo good.. as well as the mousse! HAVE fun today!!!!!!
Tell those aides to save the drama for their mama 😉
Those balls look delicious! Thanks for the shout out mama, I appreciate it. YAY for shrooms/hummus 🙂 Actually yay for the entire dinner! I’m so proud of your hummus skills (hummus soup from the other day?! Don’t hate, appreciate!)
That mousse?! I need it stat! Have a BLAST today!!
OMG–I wanted to BE Stephanie Tanner when I was younger! I thought she was so pretty and cool…yeah, I think that says a lot about how cool *I* was, right?!
Anyway…why doesn’t dried fruit count as raw?! Most dates are not even dried (that is just how they grow), so they totally count!
Courtney
aaah i heart the shins, maaaahjorly.
enjoy the day, and the concert!
Owww what a fun day you have planned! I’m all for no work 😉 Sorry about the drama at work- that is annoying! People are so inappropriate sometimes. Love avocado- I think we should officially make Wednesday Avocado day! Your WFs trip makes me want to stop and get some dried fruit
Ack! Sorry about the work drama! That can be frustrating when you’re trying to carry on with your day.
I LOVE avocados! Rarely can I eat just half 🙂
Sorry about the workplace awkwardness… yuck.
I’ve never had a tofu ball… is it like a rice ball… but with tofu?
I saw The Shins here in Nashville a couple of years ago. Hope you enjoy the show!
I’m all for renaming Raw Wednesday Avocado Day. Shall we start a petition? 🙂
Sorry about all the weirdness at work. At least you stayed out of it. I hate getting in the middle of things. I’m sure your patients appreciated it as well.
At least you had a yummy lunch, and dried fruit totally counts as a raw food.
Have a wonderful time at the concert tonight, and I hope you’re enjoying your day off!
these PRETZELS are makin me THIRSTY! i can’t believe the work sitch….I’ve experienced that embarrassment and it sucks to just kind of stand by and let it go unpunished! o well, karma baby 😀 Have SO much fun tomorrow i’m so jealz
That mousse looks hella good.
And woah. That totallysucks about your coworkers. How horrid for patients to witness. 🙁
Why have I never seen that vegan mousse at WF before? I am getting it next time! Hope you had fun at the concert!
whaaaat that shiz is RUDE. Proud you didn’t say anything…I don’t think I could have had the same restraint.
That mousse looks expensive..I mean GOOD.
Nice lookin balls…that’s what she said. Haha
Whoaa that vegan mousse must have been DIVINEEE!
I'd totally dip pretzels or graham crackers in that bad boy and mix it with strawberries (salty & sweet!).
Sorry about the unnecessary work drama, but have fun at the Shins!!!!
OMG FULL HOUSE! Gotta Love it!
I wish I had a WF nearby because those tofu balls look GREAT!
Enjoy your day tommorrow! 😀
THE SHINS CONCERT?!?!!
JEALOUSY ERRRRUPTS!!!!
I wish I commented this yesterday due to the fact I wanted you to keep me in your thoughts when New Slang or We Will Become Silhouettes came on.
Rock on SISTA!
I love all the great TV references in this post 😉 Stephanie Tanner…favorite TV character of my youth!!