The Greatest Success…

"The greatest success is to have a lightness in your heart, and to be completely at ease and comfortable by being exactly what you were created to be; your own unique and beautiful expression of the divine. The respect of intelligent people does not matter at all, neither does the appreciation of honest critics. Betrayal … Continue reading The Greatest Success…

Darkness, Light, & Slowing Down

Hi everyone! I apologize for being too tired and too sick to write this earlier in the week. I'm trying to get used to being back online. I legitimately hadn't turned my computer on since my post on the 13th. I saw no point in tormenting myself. My phone allows me to check what's going … Continue reading Darkness, Light, & Slowing Down

Sleepless Nights, Stressed, & Making Lists

I'm having so many difficulties sleeping, and it's pissing me off. I wish I could blame that on the incessantly mouthy little dogs next door and above me (They must know I'm trying to sleep, because the second my head hits the pillow, they start barking.), but the truth of the matter is, I am simply … Continue reading Sleepless Nights, Stressed, & Making Lists

Never Underestimate The Pain

My physical, mental, & emotional agony trump a lot of other things at the moment. I'm, quite possibly, not clear-headed enough to write this properly, so please, bear with me. I'll correct anything that I post that needs to be fixed later on. I sit here terribly sleep-deprived, covered in varying degrees of bruises (some … Continue reading Never Underestimate The Pain

Insomnia & Painsomnia: A Wicked Combination

Whenever there's something stressful going on in my life, it often affects my sleep, thus turning me into a shadow of my former self. Insomniac Lisa and Painsomnia Lisa are two very different beasts from the person I am when I'm able to prioritize sleep, and actually get into bed each night at a decent … Continue reading Insomnia & Painsomnia: A Wicked Combination

My Apologies

Hi everyone! I know this isn't a typical visiting experience at the moment, but I assure you I am doing my best. When you're caring for a post-op heart patient, every single day blends into the one before. I likely wouldn't know it was Monday if I hadn't intentionally bypassed Friday and Saturday's normal routine … Continue reading My Apologies

Patient X

Patient X is being released into my care this evening after major surgery at the beginning of the month. Discharge was repeatedly delayed by post-op illness and absolute idiocy on the part of doctors arguing over proper procedure. It took them nearly a week to discover that he had not one, but two separate infections. … Continue reading Patient X

Situation Or Depression? There’s A Difference

I had a major meltdown Monday. I can't recall the last time I felt that alone, that isolated from my friends & family, or that upset. I'm certain it's happened before, but Monday was simply too much, too soon, and way too intensely upsetting. I vividly remember scrolling through my contacts list at one point, … Continue reading Situation Or Depression? There’s A Difference