Did You Hear?

Scientists spend $2.4 mil to test the power of prayer in healing. Wonder where they got the money to blow on this "experiment"....

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/health/3760510.html

Night Shift

I have completed 2 night shifts now at the hospital. I love it! I kind of get into a slump at like 5:00am, but then I just refuel or get some caffeine and I'm fine. It is very quiet but, despite what most people think, there are a lot of patients who do not sleep at night. Some of the nurses do though. I can't nap it because I think if I fell asleep I wouldn't be able to truly wake up and be productive. I just try to sleep enough between shifts and chug on through. Maybe once I start working and having kids, the nap breaks will be more enticing.

I want to build an indoor mini-mall complete with food court (with all the traditional favorites), clothes stores, movie theatre, and other fun things for all the people out there who work the night shift. Night shift cops, nurses, housekeeping, military personnel, factory workers, firefighters, etc... all need places to go and hang out at 3-4 am when they aren't working.

Sorry I'm rambling in this blog. I've been up all night and all day and I'm pretty tuckered out. Goodnight! (or is it good morning????)

HAPPY TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY RANDOLPH!

I love you more than words will every say. You have made my life wonderful and I look forward to many more years (like atleast 80) with you.

Missing you tonight, Pookie Bear. xoxo

Thank You!

Randy and I finally moved this past weekend to a much much bigger place. We wouldn't have been able to get it all done if it hadn't been for the following people: Jacquie, Randy Sr., Martha, Jared, Nick, Jen, Andy, and John. Thank you from the bottom of my heart (Randy thanks you too!)- we couldn't have asked for better friends/family. We love you!
We really appreciate all your help! :-)

I'm Back!

Did ya miss me?

Inundate

in·un·date (nn-dt, nn-)
tr.v. in·un·dat·ed, in·un·dat·ing, in·un·dates

1. To cover with water, especially floodwaters.

2. To overwhelm as if with a flood; swamp (ex: Kristi is inundated with nursing school).

(Source: www.thefreedictionary.com)

Something to Bring a Tear to Your Eye

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/videos/autistic-guy-basketball1.html

Even Randy shed a tear on this one. Get the kleenex ready!
(You may have to click on "If video does not play, click here to download" in order to watch)

Life

Today I helped code (bring back to life) a 30 day old baby boy.
He survived. Praise God!

Another day in the life of a nurse.

New Pictures!

Death Valley 2006.

Hooray for Scientific Advances in Corneal Reshaping!!!

Before Lasik

After Lasik

Today I went for my Custom View Wavefront Technology Lasik free consultation. I am a "perfect" candidate (the doctor's words, not mine) and plan on throwing away my old glasses by the end of May. Yippee! I have no idea what it means to open your eyes in the morning and actually be able to see across the room or past 10 inches in front of my face, but I will come the end of May! I am so excited!

Quote of the Day

"If life was fair, Elvis would be alive and all the impersonators would be dead." - Johnny Carson

What I Really Need for Camping This Weekend:

A WEARABLE SLEEPING BAG!!!
Who knew they made such a thing?

Why Do People Say the Things They Say? Part I

I was standing in the check-out line tonight at the hospital getting ready to buy my food. This lady, whom I have never before in my life seen nor met , came up behind me in line, looked at my tray, and said to me "Wow. You must be really hungry! Are you really going to eat all that?" (I had a half cup of mixed veggies, a 6 roll of sushi, green jello, and a small thing of milk on my tray). I said "Yeah" puzzedly, like who are you woman that I've never seen before who is asking about my food intake!?!?!? Then, to top it off, she said "I guess you're skinny, you can eat all that." After giving the woman my all time best 'confused' look, I picked up my tray and walked away.
Who was that woman? Part of the food police?

What in the world?!?!?!?!?

Congrats to Artie and Shannon!

My sister Keri just informed me that her best friends are going to have a new baby due in September. YAY! Maybe, just maybe, they will have a little girl named Lucy to be a little sister to A.J. (pictured to the left, age 20 months).
I am so happy for you guys!

Look! We're on the Internet!

I recently helped one of my nursing school classmates, Cheryl Mac, on her careplans. How did she repay me? A free photo shoot at the beach! Randy and I spent about an hour down by the Ventura Pier with her snapping away. I guess she liked what she shot, because Randy and I are now on her website http://www.pureimagephoto.com/ !!!! Enter the site and click on "engagements", then click on the middle thumbnail pic. Run your pointer over the numbers at the bottom of the screen to see more. SUPERSTAH!

Happy S.A.W. Day to My Beloved

Three years ago tonight, Randy and I had our first date. I made a dinner consisting of Shrimp Scampi and Asparagus and we washed it down with some good Wine. Ever since then and forevermore, on January 24th we have and will celebrate our S.A.W. Day. This year, however, the celebration has been rescheduled to Friday since he is out of town tonight. I went shopping though and the shrimp, asparagus, and wine are eagerly waiting for my love's return, as am I.

Weirdest Thing I Saw Today

Who knew cats could bark?!?
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/2006/01/barkingcat.html

Kristi Bugg B.S., R.N. (to be in May), O.C.N. (2 years from now)

It's official! I got my first nursing job at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA. What a relief to know that I will be starting my dream career in oncology at such an awesome hospital.
FYI: O.C.N. means Oncology Certified Nurse

Indiana Pics

Ok, kids, I got the pictures of my recent trip to Indiana posted on Flickr. Enjoy!

A Little Hanky Panky Perhaps?!?

I got back from Indiana early this morning and went in to our computer room to change clothes. What did I find laying on the futon? A pair of women's unmentionables!!!!!
Randy denies any and all accusations against him. Should I believe him? Or was there some nasty, no taste (the undies were quite ugly looking) hussy in our apartment this week while I was gone?!?
Randy claims that he found them in the laundry room and thought they were mine. Whatever! For the record, I don't not have ANY underwear that looks like those! He wanted to put them back down in the laundry room, but could you imagine what would happen if he was busted doing so??? Panty pervert!!!!