mornings like this.

crisp stroll to grab a latte.

etta james pandora.

tall, warm socks.

scrambled eggs, sliced avocado, and wheat toast.

relaxing blogroll read through.

nursing papers, presentations, and studies.

finding new sources of inspiration.

colorful to-do lists.

(via my pinterest)

just a mere wednesday morning.

but a good, cozy one at home,

just for me.

this guy.

i am quite positive that there is nothing more sweet then this little face.

found this little gem a few weeks ago at b's house and i am quite obsessed.

puts a smile on my face every time i look at it.

add about 20 years and this sweet face still kills me.

i miss you and love you lots b!

thanksgiving break come faster...

pretty please!

recommended.

i highly recommend finding the closest independent theater near you and heading out to see this film.

'the waiting room'

it's the story of the 'highland hospital' emergency room in oakland, california that serves a unique uninsured population.

trauma, routine care, surgery, everything comes through the emergency room doors at this hospital.

it's just plain great!

http://www.whatruwaitingfor.com/

this hospital very much mirrors my experience currently serving the population at 'san francisco general hospital.'

fascinating patients, incredible stories, jaw dropping histories, and daily battles. 

gets me so pumped up to be a nurse for the rest of my life.

p.s. it will be out on netflix in the coming months!

extraordinary.

finding extraordinary in the ordinary.

thats what i've been trying to do for the last little while.

my life is pretty awesome, do you know that.

pretty, darn blessed i'd say.

here is my little list of those things that bring me extra happiness.

vanilla lattes.

magazine reading by a pool.

outdoor lunch dates with friends.

diet coke in the afternoon.

backyard bbq and wine nights.

pedicures.

snuggling with b.

bagels and cream cheese.

anytime with my girls.

new socks.

days at the hospital helping strangers get better.

small dinner gatherings.

homemade breakfast with my family on weekend mornings.

lavender, tea, candles, and calm music when i go to bed.

weekly quotes and verses with my b.

watercolor painting.

fresh flowers.

spontaneous nights of pure fun with my girls.

"Do ordinary things with extraordinary love." 

-Mother Teresa

feels like fall.

this is my obligatory post to wish you all a happy fall!

as you know, fall is my favorite season.

i love all the seasons but being in san francisco this fall is extra special so far. 

loving scarfs, hot tea, boots, comfort foods, jazzy old-school pandora stations, burnt autumn colors, fireplace nights in, and the feeling of cozy things everywhere.

as i sit here bundled up in a puffy vest and scarf, drinking my hot chai latte and studying, i can't imagine anything more 'fall'. 

loving this and excited for the beginning of a crisp new season (and of course christmas time in a few months!).

(my fall inspiration- see more on my pinterest)

as promised, i have begun my vision board and hope your new fall season is full of inspiration!

happy tuesday friends!

PS sitting in starbucks today and brian wilson walked in. STAR STRUCK. go giants!!!

vision.

recently, i have been inundated with newness.

everyday is a new thing, new person, new adventure, new lesson, new something.

i am at the peak of my 'want to change the world/healthcare/peoples lives/etc' and i promise myself daily that i will remember this fire that i have for nursing and carry it on into my life, despite the callous and jaded approach that many seasoned professional acquire.

i want change, hope, newness, and innovation daily.

i am flooding over with project ideas, healthcare practices, educational tidbits, and random thoughts.

thus, i have decided to vision board.

it think its my only way to narrow down my ideas and focus a little bit of my crazy creativity that i have pent up from all of the time that i spend doing scientific, technical, specific focus type school work.

this weekend, it shall begin and i hope to keep it as a way to collectively work towards all my goals and hopes. 

i found a few pretty awesome ones on pinterest that may serve as my inspiration.

more to come.

maybe you want to give it a try too?

happy visioning!

chinatown adventure.

when i was younger and i had too much energy, 

i got the famous 'go play outside until dinner is ready'.

now, when i drink too much coffee and decide to procrastinate on my schoolwork

i go outside willingly and head out on walking adventures around my place.

the other day was a chinatown day.

grant street.

loving the lanterns everywhere but not so into the smell of dried everything.

personal favorite of mine. all the murals were awesome.

little. things. everywhere. 

almost bought myself a little buddha. maybe next time. 

oh hey there, banksy.

chinatown. check!

have a fabulous thursday! the week is almost done!

successful failure.

have you ever heard of a 'successful failure'?

apollo 13 anyone?

well it seems that i may have the curse of successful failures recently.

the story goes something, like this...

plan: saturday giants game with abby and mia

problem 1: cheapest ticket after scalping and bargaining at the ticket booth... $40 for bleachers

problem 2: we are poor, recent grads so this is a no-go

idea: back to the marina to watch the game at a bar with abby's brother and friends

unexpected perfection: 10th annual union street bar crawl

momentary question: gay bar crawl? are we welcome with all of these people dressed as sailors and superheros? oh thats just the 'americas cup theme'. giants gear welcome too.

event education: $12, 6 bars, drink specials off the wazoo.

answer: union street bar crawl + giants game + massive nachos = yes please.

the rest is history.
but it may have included (and i quote) "huge pizza for 4-5 people" and six ranch dressings consumed 2.5 people (sorry mia). heaven in a pizza box.

happy 10th annual bar crawl.

it's the random, unexpected things that always seem to be the best.

(abby and mia- how happy are you that i already blogged this for you? - you're welcome)