This was pretty intense, the type of intense that only working mom’s know, and then, yes even then, quoting Emeril, you got to kick it up a notch, because your a NURSE! AND then, your an ICU.. you need a vacation from even your disney vacation. Hang in there! You are amazing!

Good grief Girtie. Somebody needs a nap. What a wonderful tirade. Good you let it out berfore you popped. lol. Hey, kiddo, we all have brown patches.

I’m glad to know that you’d had a wonderful time at Disneyland. All household chores are particularly boring because they’re so routine in nature. In the middle of busy life, you still know how to find activities to entertain yourself, so this is wonderful! You’re a person who really knows how to find equilibrium in your life, and this is good for you. The reason is that you’re both physically and mentally healthy! Cheers!

All the best for you, my loyal friend!

I know exactly what you mean. I went through the same thing for years and now that I’m retired I still stay busy. I never get all the thing done that I want to. I always thought when I retired I would lead a life of leisure but that time hasn’t come yet.

I gave up long ago trying to have it all. I stay as much as possible within my limits. I know this attitude on my part is not acceptable to many people but it works for me. I find this is the only way I can deal with life.

Thanks everyone for all the kind words. I have been feeling really stressed out lately and as a friend use to say I was having a pity party. Writing about it really helped to let my feelings out. I think my rant is over and I will get back to life, writing, dancing and of course making love with my husband. My dear Triond friends you are the best in the world.

Oh my friend, I worked as a nurse , ER, ICU, Med., Surg. and in many facilites for 44 years. I sure understand your rant. You have every right to come up with all you wrote. Thank you for all you are doing!

I am sure you must feel better having got that out of your system. I must say life was pretty much the same for me before I retired. Now I have time, such a precious commodity. Even so I still get stressed at rimes. I hope things ease down a bit for you. Take some time for yourself if you can.

Christine

Though you have gone through those hard tasks I know you have spent some quality time in Disney world.

The grass always seems greener on the other side, but it is not. Hold dear to what you have because deep down inside we all know there are other people worse off. No job, poor health and no family. Thinking of that always put things back to perspective for me. Very interesting rant this one!:)

Hope you feel better now, I think a lot of readers will understand and remember such times in their own life.

how you feel.

Pam,
Know exactly what your talking about. Mary often says I get too many irons in the fire, and because I do, something always ends up suffering. She especially gets onto me if I start multitasking. So these days all I multitask on is my writing. If I get stuck on a story, then I will pull up another unfinished story and work on it until I hit another dead end, then move on to yet another. Then I go back and start editing each of them until I get what I want. My wife is beginning to find out just how hard it is to be a writer, now that she’s seen all the work that goes into it. But even then she tells me I’m too much a perfectionist when it comes to writing, and she’s is probably right. Great Rant, Pam. Message me and let me know how you are doing.

Randy

At least you had a great time at Disneyland. I am a nurse too but have been away from hospital nursing for several years now. Nice post.

lol, I know you had a tough time, but you present it so I can picture myself there: I would not have coped as well! I’d be in jail!
Thanks,
Clay

thank god I am retired. I dont set my alarm anymore and take an afternoon nap. Love Rene

very hectic indeed,sorry my friend I almost miss this one

Oh how I do not miss those nursing hours. I have just gotten our home ready for winter, lining the nest to keep us warm. Don’t forget you, take time out for you.

Some days seems like there are more brown patches than green. Glad to note you have now recovered, and are again your busy self.

Very intense but awesome rant. I truly understand, life has it trials and yet we must stand strong