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Thanks for a *great* Friday morning smile! Allison

Missy, It was good to chat, and fun to find out that you're so nearby! Your sister's experience sounds great. I'm a real beginner in terms of clinicals, but I have to say the OB/L&D settings really "speak" to me. I have a coupon for free daffodil bulbs from a local greenhouse, so I'll...

I'm in my junior year, and we've just started our clinicals this semster. I have two hospital days a week, one on a medical-surgical floor, and the other alternating between pediatrics and OB. It's exciting! I bet your sister is having a great time at IUPUI (and I can believe she's excited to...

Missy and Catwoman -- I'm in Bloomington! It's raining here, and getting cooler. I'm sitting here writing a paper for my statistics class for nursing school. Note: My first degree is in English!!! So...not having too much fun tonight (and flipping over to Cathe occasionally to ease the...

Just wanted to jump in and say that I've recently become a believer in antioxidants for the face, too! I haven't tried straight Vitamin E, but I'm using an antioxidant serum (Super Antioxidant Concentrate)by Paula Begoun (cosmeticscop.com) that I feel is making a great difference in my skin...

I don't post as often as I read, but this is a good time to say that I get energy and laughs and many good things from reading these forums every day! It is indeed a special group of great people! Thanks and good wishes to all, Allison

Hi, Charlotte! My living room is a deep, deep taupy brown, and I just love it! And from the picture, I think yours looks great. I can remember when we started painting, the first few strokes, I was horrified, and thought it was way too dark...but we kept going, and the farther we went, the...

Thanks, Mary and Jane! Yes, being at the birth was really awesome! I got to hold the mom's leg and give her encouragement while she pushed. Mary -- how great that you got to be with your friend for two births! While I was participating in this one, I was thinking that the only thing that...

Thank you all! Your positive thoughts really do make a difference --and I *will* preview those Gym Styles to get an idea of where I'm heading! Janice -- I've been thinking about you! I'm glad that we're both ready to take positive steps for our health. I know Kali is right -- a little each...

That's great -- I found a .06-.07 variation in my area -- and every penny counts at this point! Thanks! Allison

Hello, supportive gang! I've written before about how, after I started school full-time last year, I basically quit working out, cold turkey. My physical and mental health definitely suffered for it! Sometimes I've let myself feel discouraged about becoming so deconditioned and gaining some...

That is so terrific! I think job flexibility must make for happier, more productive employees. And I can understand how those 4 hours feel like a real gift (not to mention the $$$). Enjoy!! Allison

I went to a baby shower recently where we created a scrapbook of baby's first year as a gift for the mom. The hostess supplied scrapbooking supplies, and everyone chose a theme -- an event (baby's first bath) or holiday or other special moment and created a page, leaving space for photos. On...

OK, fine, I'll humiliate (AND date) myself! How about: Shaun Cassidy when I was around 14??!!! And I saw Hall and Oates around 1983...my friend was obsessed with them, and she had won backstage passes. So, Darryl Hall touched my shoulder! (My friend is over them now, but it still...

<--is very slow in getting back here, BUT... <--is glad to say the workout box is open, AND... <--will be doing the new strength and stretch workouts tonight!! <--again thanks everyone for being supportive in such kind ways! <--spent a lovely morning at an arts and crafts festival <--must...

Michele, I will keep your family in my prayers. Take care, Allison

Valerie -- thanks for your story! You addressed something I have wondered about: do you really have to get med-surg experience before moving into another area? I, too, suspect it's not what I want long-term. It's good to know that it's possible to enter in other areas. Your thoughts on home...

<--ALSO is trying hard to get back on track with workouts and eating! <--knows that her unopened box of Cathe's new workouts are probably just her speed for now <--*does* plan to open that box tonight! <--is thankful for the community, motivation, and support that exist here! Allison

I like that kind of thinking! A.

Valerie -- I think I'll paste that last paragraph into one of my notebooks -- "kind heart, cool head, saying I don't know, praying" and all... That makes a lot of sense! One thing that appeals to me a lot about nursing is having so many possibilities. I'm keeping an open mind as I get started...