Nights

I did it. My first ever night shift...ever! I don't know how I have escaped from it this far in my career. Days, evenings, no problem. But nights...sigh. 

Seriously though I didn't know if I was of the personality to handle them. I didn't think I would be able to stay awake. The night before I trialed at home and was asleep at 130. Not a good sign as that would be 2.5 hours in my shift. Ugh. Forced sleeping throughout the day and now to the actual work. 

Guess what. I could do it. There is actually enough stuff to do at night to keep you active. It was a little weird to have my stomach grumbling at 3 am but I packed enough snacks. All kidding with the face I didn't mind it all that much. Worked with some good nurses and had a pretty fantastic trainer. 

Maybe nights will be in my future?!

Love

It's winter

There is snow outside

It gets dark pretty fast now

My mittens are out

My boots are warm and cozy

I get excited this time of year

But this year I am putting my christmas excitement on hold

Instead I am trying and willing myself to enjoy winter

So far it's working 

I think at least half the reason I am enjoying it is Bentley 

He forces us to take an hour walk everyday

Even in the bitter cold

But I get to see and hear stillness 

I am surrounded by nature

I see the sun rise and set

I enjoy it

Grateful that we got our little, "big" puppy!

Love

Autumn has ended and the snow has come

And now winter is upon us. 

At least there is no wasps. 

Love

Part 12: yes truly...what autumn means to me

It's full of surprises!

The snow came for a day and promptly decided it wasn't time and disappeared. 

The sun is shining

The grass is green

The sky is blue

The temperature warm

And the confusion

The Christmas decorations are up in town. 

Christmas movies are playing

Stores are selling green and red goodness

And it's November 7!

This just doesn't happen!

Let's just relish in the warmness and greatness of this day (rumor has it this may be our last). 

Love

Friends

Sometimes to make a weekend go from ordinary to extraordinary you need to spend it with great friends. 

Xoxo

Love