ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE

As a new nurse, taking whatever is handed to me which for me right now means a rotation between days and nights I have been so surprised to find that at the hospital, night shift feels much more human, even though the lifestyle, outside the hospital feels totally confusing and non-human. That being said, as I work night shift and enjoy what I can about that, appreciate the experience that offers me how do I function on my days off. This is an opportunity to do things in a a very certain way and some of it I will do well and other parts not well at all. But when it comes down to it this requires some level of routine and dedication to a style of living involving gym time, recreational activities, time with friends, sleep, time for family, time to be me, time to learn, food patterns, money habits, recovery vs. activity, both of which I need to be happy. So with one foot in the grave I challenge myself to appreciate that everything is more fun when it is temporary, even life itself. And in this appreciation act in such a way that allows this lifestyle to make me not cranky, not upset, not an excuse but as an opportunity to develop patterns, good habits and happiness because everyone deserves something to look forward to besides the next time they hit the pillow.