MyNewChapter101

March 28th, 2020 - Day 10 It's Saturday and I'm wiped out. Physically, mentally, emotionally.  I am living COVID19 daily not just personally but professionally with my patients.  I am worried about them, about my countless friends that are healthcare providers on the front lines, about my two nieces that are also hospital based.  I feel the weight of the world and yes, I've cried this week....over the plight of America's nurses and doctors working without adequate PPE, over the deaths in Europe and NYC and yes, with one of my patients.   I realize I've been living in my PJ bottoms and T-shirts...daytime jammies and nighttime jammies.  So tonight I did my hair and yes, it helps a little.   Tomorrow is a new day...at home.                        At least my hair is fly

March 26th, 2020 - Thursday Day 8 on mandatory stay at home order: 1. my weekly trip to the grocery store has become the highlight of my week. 2. I have become more of a germaphob...if that's possible. 3. today I learned the importance of checking the oven before turning it on if you haven't used it in a while.  Btw my rosemary olive toast rocked and good to know that the smoke detector works. 4.  it's so important to do your hair, put on a little makeup and put on a bra every morning 😁,  5.  I think Mia and Sam are used to having me here 24/7.  I'm happy for their company, trust me. 6.  it's okay to cry. 7.  it's healthy to take a break from the coverage and immerse yourself in something that'll make you laugh until you hurt yourself. 8.  I am so proud to be a RN and the way people have shown support and concern for all healthcare workers across the country warms my heart, 9.  I am so grateful. Grateful for my family, my friends, my communi...