I've been reading but not posting much

[ljgeoff]

Working on balance this week. Or rather, not finding balance because of working too much. That about sums it up. I came in twice for sick calls this week (there are only four of us nurses) which gave me about 54 hours at the jail, and another seven hours with my disabled private-duty client.

I'm really liking being a nurse, though honestly, as an LPN I don't do anything that I haven't been doing for several years. It's just that now I can do them properly. Setting up and handing out meds, dressing changes and taking out stitches, documenting vitals and advising doctors about a patient's signs and symptoms --- that kind of thing. Nothing earth shattering, but more like ... comfortable. I feel like I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing.

I wrote to the nursing department at the college and let them know I'd like to step back in if there is a seat available in January. I'm trying not to get too excited in case there's no slot for me.

I'm also getting ready to start volunteering at a hospice to be a ... um, I can't remember what it's called, but I'd be someone who simply sits with someone who is dying; sits with the person if they're alone, whether they're conscious or not, or with family, if they want someone to be with them.

And the writing is coming along. I don't know if it's very good; anyone want to beta? It's original fiction and it's almost done. It feels to me, I dunno, kinda cliché-like. But what's more human that a birth story? Fresh eyes would be good.

So, hey, here I am! Alive and mostly working. :)

Comments

[serene]

With the caveat that I tend to be fangirl-blinded by your stories, I'd love to read it when you let me. :-)

[ljgeoff]

I'd especially like your feedback.

[bibliofile]

I feel like I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing.

Oh, that is fabulous. And getting properly paid for it doesn't hurt either, I'm sure.

Sorry, not a beta reader here.

[alatefeline]

Got linked here from another post, and randomly wanted to mention that this one post made me feel better about ... some things. Like struggling to find balance and being happy with a ob while still having career and time issues, and like writing but unevenly. So you had that unintentional side benefit. :)

[johnpalmer]

Still far behind - but I'm definitely hoping you've found balance (or are getting closer). Sending wishes for peace, joy, and prosperity.

[ljgeoff]

*hugs* Thank you.