Working in a nursing home is both a curse and a blessing some times. Yesterday was a bit of an emotional roller coaster. One of my residents that I was very close with passed away. When I got to work one of my coworkers told me:"M_____ is gone."I was confused at first, "Where'd she go?" … Continue reading The Book of Life
Alzheimer’s and Grief
You don't know it's the last time until after it's already gone. When I was little, my grandmother would tell me that she had nights where she couldn't sleep. Her mind would race and she would think about people late at night. I was too little to understand the concept then. Now, I find myself … Continue reading Alzheimer’s and Grief
Hug Life: Huggers Gonna Hug
My Bayley shirt that I purchased from https://Shop.wwe.com Every Friday at work we have casual Friday, where we are allowed to wear pretty much anything that we'd like. Without fail I have worn my Can I Get A Hug shirt every Friday since I've gotten it. It is probably one of the greatest purchases I … Continue reading Hug Life: Huggers Gonna Hug
The challenge of weight loss…
I remember being about 15 years old at Costco with my mom and they were selling this berry extract meant to help lose weight. The woman giving out samples swore by it for her son. Just a spoonful twice a day would help you lose weight like crazy. I remember crying, actually shedding tears at … Continue reading The challenge of weight loss…
Classic Post #5: My first time doing Stand-Up
[Nine years ago I performed at a comedy show and it went very poorly. I was mortified. I hadn't prepared much but I thought I could wing it. POOR DECISION! I don't regret it though because it was a valuable lesson. I would love to do it again and actually prepare. Most names have been … Continue reading Classic Post #5: My first time doing Stand-Up
Classic Post 4: Lucky’s Eulogy
Lucky's Eulogy October 8th, 2010 [I wrote this 9 years ago after having to put down my dog. It was a hard decision and I wasn't in the room when he was put down. I regretted that decision a lot in life but writing this helped me cope. The bond you have with a pet … Continue reading Classic Post 4: Lucky’s Eulogy
Do you see him in the clouds?
My aunt would ask me 'Do we have any milk in the fridge?' and I wouldn't know. She'd get mad, 'How do you not know? You were just looking in the fridge!'. I didn't see the milk because I wasn't looking for it. It could have been right in my face but because I wasn't looking for it I didn't see it. Stuff like that happens all the time. If you're not looking for stuff sometimes you won't see it or notice it, even if it's right in front of your face. That's how spirits work
Friendship: Revisited
After re-reading a post that is 14 years old it made me realize that I've always held friends in an esteemed place. These are my views on friendship and my commonalities may not be across the board. Maybe you really struggle making friends or choose not to have any. Maybe you've never put friends ahead … Continue reading Friendship: Revisited
Classic Post #3: Friendship
[This was written when I was 17 years old, it seems to be from my Sophomore or Junior Year of high school. Makes me want to revisit the topic of friendship with my modern take on it.] Friendship Feb. 11th, 2005 | 08:17 pm I'm feeling: sad Our Friendship Friendship is a strange thing…we find … Continue reading Classic Post #3: Friendship
Get Up Offa That Thing
and Dance 'Til You Feel Better! Let me start this by saying that I am by no means an incredibly fit physical specimen. I am definitely in the obese categories of the medical charts but because of the amount of walking and moving I do, I carry it very well and have surprisingly good health. … Continue reading Get Up Offa That Thing
Falling In Love at 4.
I remember the first time I really fell in love. I was four years old and she was about Thirty-four. She worked at a local store where my mother would go roughly once a week. I was always so excited to go because I might get to see Gina. She always called me handsome or … Continue reading Falling In Love at 4.
Classic Post #2: Randomness
Randomness Feb. 5th, 2011 | 10:27 pm {This post was edited 7-8-19 for grammatical reasons and to censor names used. the rest of this post is as it was written 8 years ago} When I was in High School I took an AP writing course. I almost didn't make it, but 1 person dropped out … Continue reading Classic Post #2: Randomness
Driving Along In My Automobile
With my baby beside me at the wheel. I recently turned 31 years old. To the shock and amazement of most people, I do not have a drivers license. That's correct. There's no legal or medical reason I never drove. Mostly my lack of driving spawned from lack of necessity and tons of fear and … Continue reading Driving Along In My Automobile
