iKarri : 2011

10.26.2011

Domestic Witch: Pumpkin Oatmeal

Sounds so good! I'm gonna try it. :)Domestic Witch: Pumpkin Oatmeal: Adding pure mashed pumpkin to oatmeal makes for a yummy autumn breakfast! Over medium heat, cook 1 cup of oats and 1 cup of milk unti...

9.16.2011

Four Tens

So I worked my first full week at RHC, and I am very ready for my 3 nights off. Working graveyard isn't bad, but working it when there isn't much happening is difficult, because all I want to do is sleep. When there is something to do, it's in the morning when the residents wake up, and it goes from quiet and sleepy to rush rush, showers, and breakfast. This next week is my last at being safe from being "pulled". Basically means that when there is a staffing need in another unit because of illness, vacation, or whatever, our unit is one that sends a person out, we overstaff by 1 to be able to do this. This isn't something that is supposed to be bad, but most people don't like going out of their assigned residences. For me, it's going to be kind of scary, because I work in an area where the disabilities of the residents are minor compared to some of the other residences. I will get pulled and eventually end up in one of the more violent units for the night, and when that day comes I will probably cower in the corner and pee like a puppy.

Anyway, I'm sleepy, and rambling. I need to stay up still so I can stick with my schedule, but I think I'll relax and stop trying to create coherent sentences.

4.28.2011

How many times?

How many times does our President have to prove that he is a citizen of the United States? You people who are still doubting his citizenship, screw you.

4.17.2011

Quiet

It’s quiet here tonight. I see our black cat walk across the living room floor, and notice how careful she moves. I wonder what cats think about, especially this cat. She’s a true “fraidy cat”, and jumps at every sound. Fortunately, she seems mellow and content right now, and I think it is because it’s so quiet.

I think I am the same way, to an extent. I feel jumpy, or nervous when too much is going on, it makes my thoughts cluttered. When it’s quiet like it is now, it is very relaxing, and it makes me feel good. I think my Lulu and I might be soul sisters.

3.22.2011

So Much

So much has changed since my last post in January. I graduated from University of Phoenix with my AA in Human Service. I am halfway through my training as a NAC (Nursing Assistant – Certified), and I had my first and second root canals, on the same day. I am so bloody exhausted, I can’t put it into words. I have had insomnia issues since high school, and the older I get, the harder insomnia is on my body. With all that’s been going on over the last two months, I am not surprised I am not sleeping well. Soon though, soon I will be able to let this batch of stress go, and move forward for the first time in years. I am hanging on to the idea that I will get more sleep when my life slows down a little.

1.09.2011

Up late

I stay up later and later, or earlier, these days. I sleep late sometimes, but not always. I don't know what's up with me. I am going to try reading earlier in the evening and see if maybe that will help me to become groggy sooner. Maybe some chamomile tea? It can't hurt to try. Let me think, what else is going on... oh I am still, STILL reading A Game of Thrones, and I really am liking it, but my husband keeps telling me to finish it, and see how I feel about it then. It makes me think something is going to happen in it that I may not like, and could cause me to not be willing to read the rest of the books. It's possible, but I hope not, I need books to read.

Anyway, I guess I'll start reading now, hopefully I can get to sleep around 0300 or 0330. Crossing my fingers!