Why Birthdays Are Difficult for Creatives

In just three days, I will be celebrating my 28th birthday. Despite all I have to be thankful for, I still find myself creeping into the birthday blues every year around April 26th. I find myself consumed with thoughts of “have I reached my maximum potential?” or “what more could I be doing?” So I’veContinue reading “Why Birthdays Are Difficult for Creatives”

I Dream of WE: Priorities, Keeping Love on Top

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”

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”