Introduction

         I suppose I should start with a little about me, but I am not very good at describing me.  One would probably get a better sense of who I am if they follow my posts for a while.  In a nutshell I am: honest to a fault, bitchy on occasion, opinionated, and maybe a little bit bossy.  I am also: sensitive, compassionate, and a little bit insecure.  One could say I am a little fucked up, but then again who isn't?  

         I am a nurse.  My experience is primarily neuroscience and critical care.  I work full time doing stroke program management at a large city hospital.  I also work per diem in an ICU of a small government run hospital.  I learn new things every day.  I see a lot of tragedy, but I also see a lot of hope.  I have seen heartbreaking situations of people dying before their time, but I have also witnessed amazing stories of survival and strength.  

         I am seeing a therapist to cure me of my intense fear of bees (melissophobia).  People laugh, but I can't even watch "A Bee Movie"  The cartoon bees are too much for me.  It's a little ridiculous.  God forbid I see a bee... the "bee dance" commences.  Embarrassing as it is, I have no control, which is the reason for the therapist.  The progressive exposure therapy starts next week.  Wish me luck.... 

         I started running last year.  It's something I always wanted to do, but couldn't.  I have asthma so it took a lot of medication changes to finally come up with a combination that works for me.  I ran 15K (9.3 miles) in the cold rain/snowy weather last Saturday.  It was my longest distance to date.  I am psyched!  I am running my first 1/2 marathon in less than 2 weeks.  

         Well, that is enough about who I am... for now... Do come back to read again. :)