One of the benifits of being a nurse, is we have this thing refered to as "call" Sometimes, when the unit is slow, we end up having a nurse too many for the patient load.  This seems to especially be the case in my unit, Intneisve Care, where everything happens in a flash.  We might need 9 nurses one night, and only 7 the next.  Well, tonight, its my turn to be on call.  So if the situation changes, I go in to work....if not, I get a free night off :)

So, I decided for my extra night off, I decided to work on a little project.  My sister gave me a journal for Christmas, I am makeing it my "book" for 2012.  To keep notes, thoughts, and information in for the year. 

I titled the book, and of course, added my favorite Coco Chanel quote to the cover.

"In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different"

After that, I looked up inspirational quotes that I loved, and added them to random pages in the book.  So as I work my way threw it, I can have added bits of inspiration and motivation.

Now...to try and keep up the idea of using it.... :)

The end of a year always seems to mark the end of more than just the calendar, it is also the marker for the things we want to change about ourselves and our lives.  The New Year is an oppertunity to bring on a new us.  So here is my list for what changes I want this year.

1) a more balanced life
2) procrastinate less
3) value mysef more
4) pay off my debt

No....not the capital one commercials ;)  The stuff we carry around in our bags.  For some reason why are all facinated with what other women carry around.  I am far overdue for a seasonal bag change...and a thorough weeding out of idems in my purse.

I am known for carrying around a very large purse, very fully of of radom stuff.  Idems inside:

1. Zebra Wallet
2. Moleskin Planner
3. Sunglasses
4. Toiletrie Bag w/ tooth brush, hair elastic, and concealer
5. Change purse
6. Zebra card holder
7. Multiple tubes of lipstick and gloss
8. Rescue Remedy for pets
9. Gentle Leader (which Diablo hates.....)
10. Antibacterial Hand Gel
11. Tide-to-Go Mini
12. Gum
13. Headphones
14.  Dog Treats
15. Hand lotion
16. Post-its
17. lots of pens....
18. various cupons
19. Lots of very, very old recpits...
20. Check books, yes pleaural.
21. Library schedule
22. Random business cards
23. Extra keys
24. ear plugs

I think I can weed it down a bit :)

"For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream."

Vincent van Gogh

I admit...I am in a total creative slump at the moment.  I'm not inspired by anything enough to blog...or even write a holiday wish list!  I blame life...and all its stress and obligations.  Sometimes life well....zaps the life from me.  So what do we do about it?

listen to music.

watch inspiring movies.

look at art that inspires you.

read.

spend time with people who challenge or inspire you.

let yourself off the hook sometimes.

volunteer.

Personally....I think shoes inspire me :)