I'm just full of sunshine and rainbows...
I haven't written in a while. So where to start? I guess bad news first. My uncle died last Sunday. He's had Parkinson's for 11 years, and he started getting a lot of secondary illnesses that put him in and out of the hospital a lot the last few months. I guess this final bout of pneumonia was all he could take. He left behind my aunt, a person I've never been really close with (nor has my mother) but over the last few years I've gained a whole new respect for her. Maybe because I'm older now, I don't know. They had three children together, one of which has Multiple Sclerosis. She's had MS since before I was born, and I dread the day we get that phone call. Their children are all around the same age as my mom, and they have children and grandchildren. My uncle was a carpenter and quite the contractor. He is responsible for several impressive works throughout Huntington and Barboursville (West Virginia.) My aunt and uncle were married for over 60 years. I can't even imagine. Even though you know it's coming, and you know the person is much better off and in a better place, it doesn't make it hurt any less. I was so upset that I didn't get to go with my parents. I kind of hate having a real job for that reason. Work is okay. I dread going my first day because you never know what you are walking in to. I hate calling doctors. I absolutely hate it. Some doctors are perfectly nice, others are, to be blunt, assholes with a God complex. I hope I never become so complacent with someone else's life that I won't even take the time to listen to their pains and concerns. I guess that's why I became a nurse instead of doctor. I get to treat the whole person, not just the disease. I'm afraid though, because I have already become quite jaded. To my credit, I have work at LRMC for five years. On the same floor. With the same people. Did I mention it's been five years? I think I am just due a change of location. I don't want to be six months in to my job and already be burnt out. My sister and went to see The Nanny Diaries tonight. It was a lot better than I expected it would be. The little boy was adorable and Scarlett Johanssen didn't bother me as much as she normally does. We went to Bennigan's after for dinner and it SUCKED! Bad service, the food was okay, and they've taken the White Chocolate Chill-Out and the rolls off the menu. And the roof was leaking. Not the most pleasurable dining experience. I'm glad John Couey got the death penalty. I'm not sure how I feel about Capitol Punishment but I do know there is a special place in hell reserved for child molester and rapists. I think I've written all that I can. I'm exhausted from watching the girls today. And because I woke up at 4 am.