Hey y’all, welcome to this week’s edition of Weekend Reflections, where I talk about what went down at work, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Y’all, when I say this weekend was rough—I mean it was a whole mess. Between Epic training, dealing with families, and juggling all my usual responsibilities, I was…
2024 Summer Memories
With Labor Day officially behind us, it feels like summer has finally come to a close. I have mixed feelings about this one. Overall, it’s been pretty good—relaxing, traveling to Austin three times, visiting San Marcos, London, and Dallas (twice!), soaking up all the sunshine, and spending time in cool waters. But August? Let’s just…
How to Find Time to Read as An Adult
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that I can’t just sit with my nose in a book all day, every day. Some days, sure, but not all the time. Unfortunately, adulting comes with responsibilities—bills, people, and self-care all demand my attention. If I could, I’d happily spend all day wrapped in a blanket with a…
What I Read In August 2024
Work has been crazy busy this month, so I haven’t had as much time to read as I’d like. But the books I did manage to squeeze in were definitely worth it, especially one that I’ve been counting down the days for. Madness by Shantel Tessier– 3/5When I say I devoured this book in 48…
Weekend Reflections- September 1, 2024
Hey y’all, welcome to this week’s edition of Weekend Reflections, where I talk about what went down at work, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. This week work-wise was amazing! My patients were great, but my coworkers drove me up the wall, reminding me—yet again—why boundaries at work are absolutely crucial. Highs: I saw…
Important Lesson from Working in a Level One Trauma Hospital
Working in a level-one trauma hospital right after grad school has taught me so much—lessons I carry with me every single day and into my new job. One of the biggest realizations? I never take my health for granted. The ability to move, speak, eat, lift, and just live in a healthy body is something…