Sips, Snacks, and Healthy Hacks-A Nurse’s Blog
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This past week in school we focused on change theory in organizations. Riveting stuff, I thought to myself, getting into the assigned scholarly journal articles on the subject. But then I started thinking about it more, especially in the context of my work. Change is a part of life, as everyone knows. It’s the constant,…
Change/Theory-Part I
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“What is the last thing you learned?” I am always learning something new. Three lessons come to mind from this past week: There’s life lessons. This week I learned that Target’s gummi bears are not bad except for the very pale ones which taste exactly like soap, which is unsettling. I don’t think I’ve ever…
Adult Learner
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“What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain.” “Are you married?” “No. No I’m not. Thanks for asking, though! And for reminding me of my divorce!!” Actually my usual response is- “No. Thank God.” LOL I just don’t know if I’ll ever understand why people ask this so often. I feel like I…
Inquiry
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No. No, it’s not! As a matter of fact, fruit is really good for you. Even though it has- GASP– sugar. Sugar that’s in candy or sodas gets absorbed very quickly in the body. But the sugar in fruit is absorbed more slowly because of fiber. This means that you don’t get the “crash” associated…
So Is Fruit Like, Bad???
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“You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence?” Once again, I did not make it to the gym that day. Okay, maybe that wouldn’t be my opening sentence. But it would sum up this year quite nicely. And in my defense, today I am running on very little sleep, had an early morning work meeting,…
First Sentences
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“What are three objects you couldn’t live without?” The things I could not live without: My coffeepot. It’s a Cuisinart. White. You can set it to brew at whatever time you program into it. Currently, it is loaded for tomorrow because I need it to start at 545 am. Haven’t gotten into the keurigs. Have…
Three Things…
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“What experiences in life helped you grow the most?” There are a couple that come to mind. The birth of my kids. This helped me become a more mature person who got really involved in her community. Because of my kids, I got involved with support groups and helped to start a few. I owe…
Growth
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It can be challenging to know what to eat in the weeks while getting chemotherapy. Sometimes one simply doesn’t feel like eating. Certain treatments cause definite taste changes. Patients can have trouble eating due to the tumor location. If there is pain in the throat or trouble swallowing, that alone can make it physically harder…
Tips and Tricks for Eating During Chemotherapy Treatment-When You Might Not Feel Like Eating Anything
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“Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to” I’m middle-aged, so I’ve been through quite a few life phases. Some were not so hard to let go of… teenage years (goodbye and good riddance). My partying, early twenties… My thirties… I feel like I hit my stride during my 40s but…
Goodbyes
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I’d want to be RFK Because I think I could do better. 😛 But… I’d probably get him fired lol.
If I could be someone for a day…
