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It’s Here!!!

December 21, 2007 in nursing | Leave a comment

I finally received my authorization to test from the board of nursing. I immediately went on-line to schedule my licensing exam, and the first available date was January 15th. I’ll be driving in the night before and staying at the hotel right in front of the testing center. There’s no way in hell I’m going to leave anything up to chance.

One Deep Breath – A Kind of Beauty

December 17, 2007 in one deep breath, photo, poem | 5 comments

tawny brush glints green

cool wind nipping at my face
pale strider stares back

Photo taken during one of my home health visits out in the boonies – quite literally as these horses lived on Boondock Road.

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That’s it?

December 16, 2007 in quiz | Leave a comment

Looking for payday loan?

Dogs vs Cat

December 4, 2007 in photo | 2 comments

One Deep Breath – Container

December 3, 2007 in one deep breath, photo, poem | 7 comments

a fleshy vessel

of bone and bloody current
where does the soul lie?

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My Happiness Project

1. Set a bedtime.
2. Make my bed every morning.
3. Always be reading something.
4. Move more.
5. Toss and organize.
6. Give proofs of love.
7. Leave the past.
8. Fight right.
9. Don't expect praise or appreciation.
10. Kiss more, hug more, touch more.
11. Aim higher.
12. Find some fun.
13. Ask for help.
14. Smile.
15. Realize it's possible.
16. Don't compare;be inspired.
17. Focus on what I have.
18. Beware of drift.
19. Take a chance.
20. Listen.
21. Be mindful.
22. Cultivate gratitude.
23. Spend out.
24. Do good, feel good.
25. Show up.
26. Have the courage to be imperfect.
27. Find joy in the ordinary.
28. Work smart.
29. Enjoy now.
30. Talk to strangers.
31. Go outside.
32. Start where I am.
33. Show up on time.
34. See art everyday.
35. Love with abandon.
36. Be colorful.
37. Dress the part.
38. Revel in accomplishments.
39. Learn something new.
40. Fear less.
41. Take pictures.
42. Speak with integrity.
43. Don't be critical about small things.
44. Manage my pain.
45. Surround myself with creative people.
46. Practice, practice, practice.
47. Don't force it.
48. Deal with something once.
49. Trust my instincts.
50. Avoid gossip.
51. Choose to see the best in people.
52. Take time to be silly.
53. Throw my own party.
54. Be a mentor.
55. Lean into my fears.
56. Find the others.
57. Do the unexpected.
58. Don't break the chain.
59. Do things others aren't.
60. Slow down.
61. Be cool with not being cool.
62. Be kinder than necessary and more generous than reasonable.
63. Pretend I'm good at it.
64. Keep in touch.
65. Row my own canoe.
66. Do what only you can do.
67. If it doesn't work out, find something that does.
68. Dream bigger.
69. Notice what's right.
70. Stop talking. Start doing.
71. When in doubt, choose laughter.
72. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
73. Respect everyone.
74. Be early.
75. Delete the unnecessary.

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