Received my name badge this morning, and begin orientating on the floor next week at my new job, four shifts remaining in my present position…

In pictures: Ugh. School begins tomorrow for me as I begin the journey towards my Masters Degree in Nursing. Oliver and Shiva both saw the vet today. $197.00 later, vaccines are all up to date, and Oliver is now sporting a microchip to safeguard him [and to make me feel a little bit safer if he ever ran off during one of our day excursions]. Oliver, Shiva and Pyro trying to survive this heat…and one of the many fans in the house that are unable to keep up with this heat.

Per usual, time is ticking by quickly, and I have to work tonight so I am going to attempt to get a bit of a nap in before I have to hit the road. Until later…

-Jenny

Work, exhaustion, huge fibromyalgia flaring, exhaustion, work and huge fibromyalgia flaring are taking over my life right now.  But, on the way home this morning I drove past my exit, went to the mall and shopped. I always feel so much better when I take the time for some ‘therapy’.

This is my weekend on at work, and I seriously need to attempt to get in a quick nap as I have to head out in 4 hours, so for here I’m going to run along…hope your Saturday has been a beautiful one! Until later…

-Jenny

I’ll be the first to admit at times I am flying by the seat of my pants. I personally feel that this is an important characteristic of a lifetime member of the procrastinators club. But, with that said, I never take for granite my personal Angels that walk beside me.  They have helped me thru some difficult moments in my life, offered me strength, and sometimes have just given me that little extra nudge for me to just close my eyes and jump in.

And this moment in my life is no different. I have been blessed to work as the Night RN Supervisor. Unfortunately the night shift, and the one-and-a-half hour drive each way has proven to be too much on me, while the sacrificies have been enormous during the past 7 months. I recently sat for an interview for a facility closer to home and yesterday morning was offered a position, which I accepted, so last night I put in my two week notice. I am nervous, and hope I haven’t made the wrong decision, but I feel confident my angels will be walking right beside me as I begin my new journey…

Loved my postman today! Slowly working my way thru the series and wondering what is going to happen [I'm afraid to think about this, as I 'think' I watched the very last episode accidently this morning on A&E...ugh!!] Coincidentally I peek into my facebook and the Sopranos page I belong to had this on my wall; POLL: What do you think really happened to Tony Soprano? Ugh. This series was so well written, and there are so many symbolisms thrown in to each episode I am going to hold strong that Journey’s don’t stop believing was playing for a reason…

The changes are not complete on my blog…and I’m still playing with a lot of new ideas, etc. I really want to keep my blog streamlined and visually appealing so I don’t overwhelm my visitors, let alone myself. At the same time I don’t want to appear one dimensional, or narcissistic, [too] whiny, or [too] negative. So, anyways, I’m still creating my list and working things out to change things up a little.

Link LOve…because sharing, and inspiration are good things!

• If you know me at all, you know that my dream is to visit Paris. We are about a year behind on our plans, but like everything else that I set my mind to, this will take place [eventually...just hope I don't need to be pushed around in a wheelchair, or worse have dementia when it finally takes place! haha]. Came across Karyn’s blog: French Charming recently. You can totally get lost in her gorgeous french theme.
• To go along with our weekly attempt to recreate and test out a new recipe Endangered Recipes has caught my eye to order.
• Common Ground makes me want to shut this laptop down, jump in the car and head to my favorite antique store!! Thank goodness it is pouring out, and the smell of chili in the crock pot and corn bread in the oven is keeping me sensible [for the moment, tomorrow morning could be a different story].
• Netflix movie time: Blood Creek

Until tomorrow, happy Wednesday friends!! The weekend is this much closer…

-Jenny

Post It Note Tuesday

Mojo Monday entered my mind this morning so I stopped over and created this card with their sketch in mind. It has been a long time since I’ve participated!

 Enjoying a slice of homemade Zucchini bread that I made last night with a cup of coffee…Life is good!

 Must get ready for my dentist appointment. Have a wonderful Monday, and here’s to a beautiful week ahead of us!

-Jenny

A few rain showers today, but overall a beautiful Sunday. I was able to sleep in until 9a then a quick trip to the city to pick up a few essentials. Now kicked back waiting for my zucchini bread to finish baking. Scary thought that I was in the kitchen [again], I know.

Here’s another new recipe. Campbell’s Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings. It was delicious.

A few Sunday loves…found an awesome cross stitch pattern, bought the aida cloth today…problem-the aida cloth isn’t big enough for the project. ugh. Found these two great books at Goodwill. Root beer barrels candy. Amazing how a little candy can bring me back to so many wonderful memories with my nannie and grampa. Love, love, love netflix. Was so surprised to see that Dairy Queen came out with a mini blizzard!! So awesome for those of us who use ‘portion control’. This was my first blizzard in years!! No lie. And of course, love looking at this little creation in my front garden.

As usual time is flying by at full-steam ahead, and I have a few more things I need to do before I call it a night. Hope your Sunday has been a beautiful one! Until later…

-Jenny

[for certain]

• Night shift sucks.
• Hostile people and Hostile environments, suck.
• Driving 1 1/2 hours one way to work, sucks.
• Loosing time with my family and friends, sucks.
• Fibromyalgia, sucks.

There. That’s just a few things that I know for certain that suck. And seriously. UNCLE. UNCLE. UNCLE. During nursing school we were told that Anger/Aggression are related to a person feeling a loss of control, insecure. All I can say is I work with a lot of people that are feeling a loss of control, and are insecure. And it’s only because of the residents that I am able to find the strength needed to continue each shift.

Maybe homemade pizza and a good night sleep will make life a little better…Sorry for the rant. I know a lot of people prefer not to read negatives…but seriously, this is my Perfectly, Imperfect Everyday Life, and sometimes sucky stuff happens! Have a wonderful remainder of your Saturday friends, catch you all tomorrow with hopefully a fun, picture full Sunday post.

-Jenny

I look at this quote block everyday, and everyday I try to remember the importance of including these words into my everyday life. Because of personal life choices, confidentiality, etc, there are parts of my life that I am unable to share in entirety. And right now in my life, I do not need anymore drama, that’s for sure.

…last night I found out that my mentor is suddenly, no longer a part of my life. An amazing woman. An amazing leader. An amazing Nurse. Because of our weekly meetings together I am a better leader, and a better Nurse, because of her…[little] blocks of time spent together that were pieces of the ‘big things’ in my life…

I’ve been looking around my bedroom and have decided it needs a little bit of love. I want to look around for a new bedding set, and the possibility of repainting my bedroom set [this will be a long drawn out project to say the least], and I would love to recreate this into a throw pillow for my bed. Must see if my girlie, Jeryn, can help me with the digital rendering. Maybe do a second one that says, “and good morning too.” Oh, the ideas…oh, the lack of time/energy/motivation!

Well, as usual this beautiful day has passed before me because I have slept most of it away. Tonight is 4 of 4 and I need to find myself thinking about a nap before I head towards that interstate. Night friends!!

-Jenny

I know at the end of the day I have been the best nurse, mentor, wife, mother and friend that I could possibly be for that day, and each day I try my damndest to improve…but have found taking those moments to breathe. be me. and laying under a tree with a good book is exactly what I need, at the end of the day.

At the end of your day, I hope it’s as beautiful as mine!

-Jenny

Today we are celebrating my youngest sons birthday. Still cannot believe that Matthew is 19. The years have flown by much too quickly. I was blessed to give birth to this young man, and so thankful to be his momma. Matthew is a gentle, old soul. 19 years ago as I held him for the first time he melted my heart and took my breathe away and 19 years later that feeling still continues…

I love you Matthew.

-Jenny