2020 Roll-out

 hello everyone and happy new year! thank God it's 2021.Let's get this shit started. This year has got to be better. 

So let's wrap up 2020 for Lindsey and re-cap the good, the bad, and the fugly. 

💥 2020 💥

• Physically have worked in 8 different SNFs this year; 7 with one company.
• Moved twice this year (at least it's less than 2018 and 2019) with the aid of my fabulous movers/life-givers- my parents.
• My friend Julie B moved in with myself and Bella; 1st time (and probably last time) living with a cat. As I have stated previously; I do like the cat despite her status as an asshole.
• Left my job of 11 months to start a new job in another state- I'm still emotional thinking about my friends that have become family I left behind. However I had lost myself completely and feel like I'm slowly coming back to the old Lindsey. 
• Moved to Texas (obviously you know this if you're reading my blog). I really miss my friends and family in MO but I'm trying to keep myself busy so I don't get lonely or homesick.
• Successfully avoided getting COVID-19! What a year for healthcare to say the least. To all who have lost someone to COVID my heart goes out to you. No need to extrapolate further on that because we all know it's horrible.
• Read 42 books this year; most books read in July and December.
• Had a pay cut 😔 but was fortunate to work consistently throughout the year.
• Multiple breakdowns regarding life, work, and general stress. If you're someone I have called crying THANK YOU for being there for me. 
• Been called the "most tired therapist" by a dear patient (it's called depression thank you)- I'm counting this as an award, ok?
• got reading glasses because I'm old and small print now hurts my eyes.
• Did NOT kill any deer this year however did kill a raccoon (read previous post for details). 
• Met some amazing patients/residents at my facility that I truly enjoyed working with; sharing stories; talking about dogs, bowel movements, family members, etc. These men and women have lived full lives before coming to your nursing home and have amazing stories and deserve dignity. I miss my patient who was my Diet Coke buddy (she's alive I just moved). 
• Had some definite closure on a subject that has given me a better outlook for 2021 and the future in general.
• Killed a lot of houseplants this year; must be the lighting...
• Bella got 7 teeth pulled at her cleaning; now her tongue sticks out some.
• Diagnosed myself with countless conditions this year; consider yourself lucky if you have heard or seen any pictures of these issues.
• Have had like 3 drinks all year- I prefer a Diet Coke honestly. 
• Wondered if 36 was too young to retire? 

FUN FACT ALERT: 

I work in San Marcos TX which has a mermaid history, believe it or not. There was an amusement park called Aquarena Springs back in the day (1950s) where they did mermaid water shows. The water here is so clear I can see why there is so much water activity. Anyway- the shows were done near the start of the San Marcos river and the mermaids were the main attraction at this park. You can read more about the history HERE. I did some investigating because obviously I didn't know. There's tons of mermaid stuff and a festival in September. We actually have a patient or two who were mermaids in these shows which begs the question... can lack of oxygen increase your risk of developing dementia? Regardless it's interesting to read about these 'aquamaids'- there was even a swimming pig. 

Ralph the pig

Swimming clowns; not creepy at all. 

That's all she wrote today. Hope everyone is having a fresh start to this new year. 

Peace, love, and the Lord above,

ME