Sips, Snacks, and Healthy Hacks-A Nurse’s Blog
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That’s right. Everything. That’s what I heard one of my coworkers say not too long ago. Did I mention that she’s a registered dietitian? And it really did ring true to me. I loved that she was saying that. What does it mean to eat everything? Pretty much what it sounds like. As in- yes,…
Eat Everything (?!)
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Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on. I’ve had my share of ambition. A few of the most ambitious DIY projects- Covering this enormous pizza oven at my old house (my ex had built it) completely in mosaic tiles. Having a home birth (with midwives). Changing a tire. Fixing my sink (I…
Ambition
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If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why? I’m not much for banning words… comes too close to banning books in my mind, for some reason. And there’s a slight problem- just because you ban the word doesn’t mean you ban the actual thing that is that…
Banned
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What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months? There are a couple. And by a couple, I mean four: Paying off my debt. There is not a lot of it. But I’m buckling down to do it. My goal is by the end of the year, but I’d love to…
Challenging…
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What advice would you give to your teenage self? I would tell her to trust her instincts. When your gut is telling you something, there’s a reason for that! And we don’t need to necessarily know what it is! If you feel like something is wrong, don’t do it. Especially don’t do it just to…
A Conversation With Teenage Cristin
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I am the first to admit it. I am horrible about drinking water. I just don’t like it. I know it’s important to stay hydrated, and I tell my patients to do it all the time. Once I get to work, it is often so busy that I don’t get time to drink as much…
7 Ways to Drink More Water Today
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What is your favorite drink? Hands down, my beverage of choice is coffee. I love my coffee. Dark. With some creamer-preferably sugar-free, preferably hazelnut or french vanilla. A little cinnamon sprinkled on top. I get weirdly picky with my coffee. Ever since I worked at a little coffee bar in my twenties, I’ve been on…
What’s Your Poison?
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Getting a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Patients need time to process all the emotions around the diagnosis. More appointments quickly add to the schedule. There is much to do. If the person is still working, that is another piece of the puzzle to contend with. How do you fit all these appointments into your…
What Happens After a Cancer Diagnosis?
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Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you. My Brooks are my favorite shoes. Ever since I got into healthcare, and was working as a tech in the hospital pharmacy, running around all day, hunting down prescriptions for nurses (before I would become that nurse), I have been hooked on…
Favorite Kicks
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Share one of the best gifts you’ve ever received. My children. 🙂
One of the Best Gifts…
