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Sunday, June 30, 2013 ( 11:58 PM ) shut up christine but what does it mean??? i had a dream that an old white monk in brown robes with a deep voice took me to a cornfield and cut open my cardigan with a knife, i was naked underneath. it wasn't sexual, it was more to teach me a lesson for something. prior to that we were in a huge packed theater for a show/orientation for a trip abroad somewhere. we all had our suitcases with us so i had an extra change of clothes. pink (the singer) was in the lobby, in disguise, singing at a concession stand. no one paid any attention to her. turns out we were there for her concert. outside the theater was a big festival. i held monk's hand as we walked through the festival to the cornfield (i am also wearing monk robes, but mine are peach). now and then he lifts me into the air. i asked him if he had enough funds to continue all his charity projects, he said he would've paid for my trip abroad if he could. then he pulls out a knife and slashes my cardigan that is all # Thursday, June 27, 2013 ( 10:04 PM ) shut up christine  true dat! # Saturday, June 22, 2013 ( 3:17 PM ) shut up christine the wait   i had spent many weeks researching this plant was going to purchase one online but found a nursery 45 miles away that carried it took home a twig with a few leaves fast forward several weeks out of the two buds i have, one has just opened some of its petals have already started browning "The flowers last at best for two days. After the first 24 hours, petals slowly fade to beige and then abruptly turn brown." i've waited months for this moment to enjoy the smell and beauty of a flower for a few hours
there is no thrill of instant gratification
there is no enduring reward to compensate for my patience
even though it only lasts a short time this little wilting flower gives me so much joy  # Friday, June 14, 2013 ( 1:26 AM ) shut up christine "c-booth is a state of mind" 
my emergency nursing instructor is in the movie Code Black, a documentary about C-booth at LA County Hospital
you can watch an extended clip of it here, if you only have a minute i suggest you watch from 1:05 to 2:10
the full movie is playing this tuesday june 17 at the LA film festival
after one of our classes i cried for an hour during my commute home. not sure exactly why, i need to look at that a little more closely
i've definitely gained lots of didactic knowledge but i didn't think it would require so much internal work on my part
it takes a lot of work
to learn what your triggers are
to find a place that you can go to on the inside
to detach from your prejudices and emotions
it's not something you can cram for, yanno?
image from Code Black
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013 ( 1:39 AM ) shut up christine melaleuca
1. go to lee's sandwiches at chino spectrum
2. order a sandwich and iced coffee
3. while waiting for your order, step outside the shop
4. look to your right
 
you'll see a lovely tree with white and purple pom pom flowers
5. eat under this tree
# Sunday, June 09, 2013 ( 11:20 PM ) shut up christine from today's walk    i'm grateful for parks in the city # Wednesday, June 05, 2013 ( 10:17 AM ) shut up christine
my sis has this little wooden tree on her counter to hold your rings when you wash dishes
 # Tuesday, June 04, 2013 ( 1:16 AM ) shut up christine healthcare PSA: diabetic neuropathy & foot care in nursing school i had a patient who stubbed his toe stubbing your toe usually isn't all that serious but he was diabetic and eventually his foot had to be amputated. i sat with his wife and held her as she cried -- she didn't understand how this could have happened. they didn't know it was that serious another true life scenario: man wakes up from a nap and freaks out because there's blood on the bed and all over his dog. turns out the dog had chewed off his toes and he didn't feel it over time, high blood sugar due to diabetes can cause nerve damage so that you might not feel sensations like pain. many organs can be affected (kidneys, heart etc) but it's especially common to have neuropathy in the feet and legs. you might get a sore or blister on your foot, and not know it's there. poor blood flow lends to poor healing, making the wounds prone to infection, gangrene, and necrosis 
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it's incredibly important to pay extra attention to the feet if you or someone you know is diabetic.
below are some good tips from the NIDDK. their website is a great resource
What can I do to take care of my feet? Look at your feet every day to check for problems.
Sunday, June 02, 2013 ( 12:56 PM ) shut up christine i didn't think we owned that much stuff but after carrying the weight of all our crap in my arms up the stairs, yup we have too much too much, like mariah in this music video mariah, girlfriend. too much. i really like this song but i find this video to be bizarre! mariah carey ft. miguel - beautiful the pain in my arms and calves has motivated me to downsize our pile of belongings. i have hundreds of pounds of books that i never want to carry up stairs ever again have you seen these little free libraries popping up in your neighborhood? what a sweet idea. i would love to do something like this, even if it's just a shelf in our house    # |
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