Happy Friday ladies! I'm currently en route to my happy place (the beach) for a long weekend with my family. Just what the doctor ordered! Keep up with me on snapchat @owen_ross! Let's get right into my 5 for the week:
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I'm not one to complain much, after all, what's the point? But I have to be real with you guys and say that this week sucked. It was draining physically, emotionally, and mentally. To the point where I was questioning my love for medicine and wanting to go into this field. People can be so mean and me being the people pleaser that I am, I take everything personally. Not everyone is going to like you, they just aren't. Luckily my mom and husband talked me out of dropping out of PA school to be a stay-at-home dog mom.
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After my week mentioned above, I got home from my 12 hour shift and found a present on my front steps. Inside was this beauty. My momma sure knows how to cheer me up!
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September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness month. G and I made a donation to a local charity that supports children fighting cancer and got this gold bow on our mailbox to show our support. Later this month I am teaming up with Headbands of Hope to spread awareness for childhood cancer and GIVE AWAY one of their gorgeous headbands!! Be on the lookout!
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After all the stress I've been under lately, my upper back and neck have been killing me. I have knots on knots in my back. Sometimes I can beg convince my husband to rub my back but this time it just wasn't cutting it. Yesterday I treated myself to a massage and it was heavenly. I think every female should be entitled to a massage once a month for our sanity.
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I've been wanting some plain stationary for when I need to send something in the mail or write a quick note to a friend. So of course I head over to Minted because as you already know from previous posts, I am slightly obsessed with all their products. I received my stationary in the mail this week and I'm so happy with how it turned out. Simple, crisp, and of course I will never get tired of seeing my new monogram.
Girl, you've earn a beach trip with your family after your stressful week. So sweet your mama knew a present would cheer you up, she sounds fabulous. Your stationary is gorgeous, I just love Minted, they have amazing products, right. Enjoy your weekend, lady!
ReplyDeleteOh girl you deserve that beach trip more than anyone - enjoy your time and that new beautiful clutch!! Love your new stationary, I need something like that!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet gift from your mom! I'm with you: we all need a massage once a month! I hope your beach weekend is relaxing for you; you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteThe ER is a stressful place for sure girl, I swear it gets better!! Yes I am with you, their 5 minute massages while watching football doesn't cut it. Ummmmm yes your momma knows you well and me apparently because I am in love with that clutch! I hope you have a better weekend! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteGirl i have totally had the same feeling that you've had this week. People ARE mean, and sometimes they have too much time on their hands so they spend it being rude and creating their own self importance. Don't let those people steal the joy out of what you do. Totally been there, so I 100% get what you've been feeling!
ReplyDeleteThis beach trip is coming at a perfect time for you! I hope you have a relaxing weekend after such a tough week! Surprises from our moms are always the best, they just know what we like!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have some encouraging people surrounding you. Just what you need on days like that. Hope you're doing better... Love that sweet gift from your mom!
ReplyDeleteoh girl! your rough week - i'm sorry to hear that. mom's are SO good to help us cheer up (and husbands too hehe) but my mom is the same way. she'll send me something sweet when i've had a rough go of it. so needed. enjoy your relaxing weekend - you deserve it! glad you're not giving up :)
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Enjoy the beach – I couldn’t be happier that this holiday weekend has finally started! I take everything SO personally too – it’s hard and I can only imagine how people treat you at the hospital – how nice would it be to be a stay at home dog mom?! Now that’s my dream job! I love having some monogram stationary around and I always use mine (more than I thought I would) – love your new one!
ReplyDeleteI have no tolerance for mean people. Sorry to hear that you had a rough week. I hope this weekend with your family is amazing! Have a wonderful time at the beach.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you had an awful week! I don't know how people can be mean like that :( That was so sweet of your mom sending you that adorable clutch to help cheer you up! Sounds like a long beach weekend is happening at the perfect time! Also, love that stationary!
ReplyDeleteKeep on hanging in there! Sorry that you had a rough week. Your mom sounds so sweet and has great taste! Gigi NY has the best bags! My mom gave me a AIO for Christmas last year and I use it all the time but I love that python print! Have a great time at the beach!
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lucky you on that massage! I agree, once a month massages should just be added to the schedule, no questions asked! I hope next week picks up for you, PA's do wonderful work, and having worked in a hospital, I can tell you that many of us DO appreciate you! :-)
ReplyDeleteThat Gigi bag is gorgeous! Enjoy your long weekend and relax!!
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That GiGi bag has been on my mind since they mixed it up with all the solids and added that pretty to their collection. Your Mama has amazing taste. Love your stationary. Enjoy the time away from work. I hope it leaves you feeling refreshed! xx
ReplyDeleteThat was SO sweet of your Mom - Mom's are the best :) You go girl treating yourself to a massage!! That sounds amazing!! Might have to add that to my Birthday wish list!!
ReplyDeleteYay for some sunshine in a stressful week. I love your new bag and stationary so much! Hope you have a great time at the beach!
ReplyDeleteLove your new stationary! I completely understand about your week and stress level; somtimes I think we're the same person with that. Your mama sure does have great taste! Enjoy the beach, lady bug! You deserve it! xo, Champagne&Suburbs
ReplyDeleteI saw the quote on bloglovin...I used the same quote and wrote a post on Lose Your Self-Doubt and Sparkle. It will cheer you up. Massages, I am all for them. I've been going every 6 weeks for the last five years since I get knots too and massage is the only thing that can get rid of them. Regularly going keeps them away. Rest and relax this weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe medical world is not easy--my husband worked as an ICU nurse for 5 years and is currently enjoying a much lower-stress career as an ESL teacher. If you're not careful, it's definitely easy to burn out--it sounds like you're making sure to get some balance in your life!
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more on the monthly massages! I'm sorry work has been so stressful! The medical field needs more compassionate people like you, so please hang in there! Enjoy beaching this weekend!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you had such a sucky week, but how sweet of your mom to cheer you up with a great gift! Hope you had a fabulous weekend, cheers to an even better week <3
ReplyDeleteHope you had a fabulous time at the beach!!! You have me thinking that I may need to get on the Snapchat bus...
ReplyDeleteAnd girllll, about every other day I contemplate being a stay at home dog mom, haha! And YES to massages - I need to get one stat!
I have that same GiGi clutch, but from my MIL! If it's the exact same one, it's HUGE. Love it. That stationary is adorbs as well.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that you had a tough week, you are going to be the greatest PA though and any of your patients will be thankful to have you care for them. Oh my goodness, Headbands for Hope is one of my favorite organizations! Xo, Stephanie
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you enjoyed a much deserved trip to the beach. It is also nice to see that you have family and friends who are willing to support your dream to become a PA, even when times get rough. A little retail therapy always does the trick! Dealing with negativity builds resilience, especially for those involved in the medical field.
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