On November 26th, I started a new position as the new Nurse-in-Charge (NIC) of the Ambulatory Surgery Department (ASD) and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This position would mean a nice pay increase (amazing right?!). However, it also meant more responsibility and longer hours. I’ve spent the majority of my more recent years in nursingContinue reading “I Dream of WE: Priorities, Keeping Love on Top”
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I Dream of We: The Honeymoon is OVER!
My husband and I returned from our honeymoon in Greece just in time for Thanksgiving. Most people envision the honeymoon as the newlywed couple flying off to an exotic country, exploring and catching sunrays. It was my idea to honeymoon in Greece so I was more than excited. We traveled to Athens, the capital andContinue reading “I Dream of We: The Honeymoon is OVER!”
I Dream of We: I’m Not Ready for Marriage
As most of you know I moved back to Maryland and started a new job this past August. During my first couple of weeks at the job, I was sent an email to sign up for the Employee Rewards Program. I was excited to see all of the free stuff and discounts I qualified for!Continue reading “I Dream of We: I’m Not Ready for Marriage”
Cinnamon Apple Pie Overnight Oats
With just two weeks left before my wedding, I have even more motivation to lose a stubborn 5lbs. When I’m trying to lose weight, oatmeal is always my go to because of how filling it is. I fell in love with overnight oats because as a nurse I needed food thats quick and portable. OvernightContinue reading “Cinnamon Apple Pie Overnight Oats”
The Restaurant Series: B52
After watching “What the Health” documentary on Netflix. I made the decision to significantly decrease the amount of dairy products I consume. I wouldn’t call myself vegan but I do like to enjoy an occasional vegan meal. I’ve been vegetarian for almost 10 years now. On my tour of vegan restaurants in Pittsburgh, I foundContinue reading “The Restaurant Series: B52”
Taco Tuesday : The Veggie Street Taco
The Veggie Street Taco Recipe Ingredients: 2 corn tortillas (80 cal each) 3T Asiago cheese (or your favorite cheese!) 2T Black Sean Salsa 1/2c red potatoes 1t olive oil 2T guac 2/3 Cup chopped onion, pepper, zucchini, & squash medley Preparation: This is the perfect veggie taco for your Taco Tuesday Fix! Coat a non-stickContinue reading “Taco Tuesday : The Veggie Street Taco”
The Restaurant Series: Another Broken Egg
This weekend I visited Huntsville, Alabama for my Alma Mater’s Alumni Weekend. Many know that Huntsville is known as the Rocket City. However, what most people don’t know is that Huntsville is filled with many great restaurants. So of course while I was in town I took the time to visit one of my favorites,Continue reading “The Restaurant Series: Another Broken Egg”
The Restaurant Series: Pirata Pittsburgh
So I have been in search of trendy places in Pittsburgh to take my sister, who just moved here from New York City last year. Pirata, located in the Cultural District of Downtown Pittsburgh is the first place to give me the feel of trendy New York City in Pittsburgh. The Caribbean and Afrobeats musicContinue reading “The Restaurant Series: Pirata Pittsburgh”
Tofu Stir-Fry Made 3 Different Ways
Prep Time 15 Min | Cook Time 15 Min| Total Time 30 Min First Recipe: Kung Pao Tofu Stir Fry Author: @iDreamOfAlice Recipe type: Entrée Cuisine: Vegan Serves: 3 Ingredients 1 Cup of Minute Rice 1/2 package firm or extra-firm tofu 2-3 cups Broccoli 6 Cups of Spinach 6 Tablespoons of PF Chang’s Kung PaoContinue reading “Tofu Stir-Fry Made 3 Different Ways”
Staying Motivated Beyond the New Year’s Resolution
We’ve all done it before… It’s January first and we write down 10 things we want to accomplish in the year. For most people, health and wellness is usually included in this list of goals. However, by the time February comes, we’re a long ways from our goals and our resolutions are a distant memory.Continue reading “Staying Motivated Beyond the New Year’s Resolution”
I Dream of Me 