Unfortunately our Easter Sunday was more of a quiet, lazy day and for the first time ever we didn’t have our typical Easter dinner as Keith volunteered to work a 9a-9p shift this weekend.

Sadly, I had every intention of attending Easter Mass this morning, but was unable to due to a situation that arose last night, as I am nursing a concussion. The majority of today has been spent sleeping, and dealing with double vision and ringing ears. Not so sure which is worse. Thankful to have both of my boys taking good care of me today…and thankful that tomorrow is a new day.

I am also thankful for wonderful peers, especially to one who drove me to the hospital and remained with me until 3:30am…and for my son, Matthew, who rushed to the hospital to be with me.

I believe this.
Living with integrity means: Not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speaking your truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values. Making choices based on what you believe, and not what others believe. -Barbara De Angelis

On that note, thinking it is time to call it a night. Here’s to a beautiful week ahead of us! From the sounds of the peepers outside tonight, I think Spring may truly be here…

-Jenny

You’ll meet more angels on a winding path than on a straight one.  -Terri Guillemets

I’ll be the first to admit at times I am flying by the seat of my pants. I personally feel that this is an important characteristic of a lifetime member of the procrastinators club. But, with that said, I never take for granite my personal Angels that walk beside me.  They have helped me thru some difficult moments in my life, offered me strength, and sometimes have just given me that little extra nudge for me to just close my eyes and jump in.

And this moment in my life is no different. I have been blessed to work as the Night RN Supervisor. Unfortunately the night shift, and the one-and-a-half hour drive each way has proven to be too much on me, while the sacrificies have been enormous during the past 7 months. I recently sat for an interview for a facility closer to home and yesterday morning was offered a position, which I accepted, so last night I put in my two week notice. I am nervous, and hope I haven’t made the wrong decision, but I feel confident my angels will be walking right beside me as I begin my new journey…

Loved my postman today! Slowly working my way thru the series and wondering what is going to happen [I'm afraid to think about this, as I 'think' I watched the very last episode accidently this morning on A&E...ugh!!] Coincidentally I peek into my facebook and the Sopranos page I belong to had this on my wall; POLL: What do you think really happened to Tony Soprano? Ugh. This series was so well written, and there are so many symbolisms thrown in to each episode I am going to hold strong that Journey’s don’t stop believing was playing for a reason…

The changes are not complete on my blog…and I’m still playing with a lot of new ideas, etc. I really want to keep my blog streamlined and visually appealing so I don’t overwhelm my visitors, let alone myself. At the same time I don’t want to appear one dimensional, or narcissistic, [too] whiny, or [too] negative. So, anyways, I’m still creating my list and working things out to change things up a little.

Link LOve…because sharing, and inspiration are good things!

• If you know me at all, you know that my dream is to visit Paris. We are about a year behind on our plans, but like everything else that I set my mind to, this will take place [eventually...just hope I don't need to be pushed around in a wheelchair, or worse have dementia when it finally takes place! haha]. Came across Karyn’s blog: French Charming recently. You can totally get lost in her gorgeous french theme.
• To go along with our weekly attempt to recreate and test out a new recipe Endangered Recipes has caught my eye to order.
• Common Ground makes me want to shut this laptop down, jump in the car and head to my favorite antique store!! Thank goodness it is pouring out, and the smell of chili in the crock pot and corn bread in the oven is keeping me sensible [for the moment, tomorrow morning could be a different story].
• Netflix movie time: Blood Creek

Until tomorrow, happy Wednesday friends!! The weekend is this much closer…

-Jenny

[for certain]

• Night shift sucks.
• Hostile people and Hostile environments, suck.
• Driving 1 1/2 hours one way to work, sucks.
• Loosing time with my family and friends, sucks.
• Fibromyalgia, sucks.

There. That’s just a few things that I know for certain that suck. And seriously. UNCLE. UNCLE. UNCLE. During nursing school we were told that Anger/Aggression are related to a person feeling a loss of control, insecure. All I can say is I work with a lot of people that are feeling a loss of control, and are insecure. And it’s only because of the residents that I am able to find the strength needed to continue each shift.

Maybe homemade pizza and a good night sleep will make life a little better…Sorry for the rant. I know a lot of people prefer not to read negatives…but seriously, this is my Perfectly, Imperfect Everyday Life, and sometimes sucky stuff happens! Have a wonderful remainder of your Saturday friends, catch you all tomorrow with hopefully a fun, picture full Sunday post.

-Jenny

I look at this quote block everyday, and everyday I try to remember the importance of including these words into my everyday life. Because of personal life choices, confidentiality, etc, there are parts of my life that I am unable to share in entirety. And right now in my life, I do not need anymore drama, that’s for sure.

…last night I found out that my mentor is suddenly, no longer a part of my life. An amazing woman. An amazing leader. An amazing Nurse. Because of our weekly meetings together I am a better leader, and a better Nurse, because of her…[little] blocks of time spent together that were pieces of the ‘big things’ in my life…

I’ve been looking around my bedroom and have decided it needs a little bit of love. I want to look around for a new bedding set, and the possibility of repainting my bedroom set [this will be a long drawn out project to say the least], and I would love to recreate this into a throw pillow for my bed. Must see if my girlie, Jeryn, can help me with the digital rendering. Maybe do a second one that says, “and good morning too.” Oh, the ideas…oh, the lack of time/energy/motivation!

Well, as usual this beautiful day has passed before me because I have slept most of it away. Tonight is 4 of 4 and I need to find myself thinking about a nap before I head towards that interstate. Night friends!!

-Jenny

It is not how much you do, but how much love you put in the doing. -Mother Theresa

About a week ago I applied for a Supervisory position and the other morning I found out that I received the position. I am excited, and nervous at the same time, as well as grateful to be given this opportunity.

I woke up this morning at 7am completely confused…I came downstairs and remarked to Keith that I didn’t even remember going to bed last night. Keith says, “that’s because you didn’t go to bed last night…” huh? Well, I went up to bed a bit before noon yesterday and never woke up until 7am this morning!! NOT good!! Not only did a loose another entire day of my life, but I woke up feeling just as exhausted as I always do. Of course, I got a little cranky about this and a bit angry at Keith for not waking me up. I can’t be allowed to sleep that long…not good! Ugh.

Etc.

• Working on ideas for a themed night of scrapbooking here in my home with my closest girls. Anyone have any theme ideas?
• Need to rent a storage unit so I can begin packing up the house and place in storage. So anxious to make this move. Hoping the house won’t be on the market long.
• Must make sure we have dollar bills with us the next time we visit the mall for the photo booth.
• Oliver needs another grooming. Need to call and schedule an appointment this week.
• Need to find a bit of mojo for some layouts that I have to create if I want to be published, again.
• I noticed this afternoon when I ran out for a quick errand that the front garden is already becoming overgrown with weeds. Ugh…need to spend some time prettying the garden up.

Oh…much more I could write, but I must find myself in the shower and getting ready to hit the interstate for another night at work. Until next time…I hope your day has been a great one!!

xO-Jenny

and hello Thursday!! The day is flying by. Work tonight and Friday night, and I have the weekend off, and I am looking forward to a long, peaceful, warm, enjoyable weekend!

Here’s my nightly stomping spot and typical view… this view is looking down House 7-8, to the left is House 6, round to the right is House 5.

THis’n That:

• I ordered the Pioneer Woman Cooks and cannot wait to find the time to test some of these recipes on my family! Beautifully designed cookbook!
• With all of the magazines we buy/subcribe to, and the gorgeous photography in each of them, this is a great idea: recycled magazine envelopes, nothing new, but definetly easy and a pleasant surprise to a friend receiving your special note.
• One word: YUMMY!!
• I just love this cheeky woman: Margie and hoping her new journey is a beautiful one for her.
• Love the Magnolia girls!! So need to begin ordering these.

Well, I need to find myself showered and dressed to head out to work. Take care friends, and I’ll catch you all later…

xO-Jenny