California: A White Christmas
Friday I packed, loaded up, and was at work by 6:45am last Friday. I wanted to get an earlier start to the weekend. After all, I was headed to the mountains for Christmas! If I had to be alone, … Continued
California: Week 3 Reflections
As the weeks here in California pass, the work-life balance is starting to even out. I have figured out some short cuts at work without compromising patient care or crossing over into gray areas that could jeopardize my OT license. … Continued
California: Week 2 Reflections
The Good, The Bad, and the Not so Ugly Was my week THAT bad, you ask? Probably not, but it wasn’t my favorite week ever. So I will lay down my thoughts for 2 good reasons. First, I hope that it … Continued
California: Week 1 Reflections
Back to Cali Monday morning I woke up early and set off from St. George, Utah headed to Lindsay, California. I wanted to beat the Vegas rush hour which I barely missed even though I went through at about 6:30 … Continued
Westward Bound (Part 4)
Hwy 89/389 from N Arizona into Utah Well, almost. I couldn’t help but take some snapshots while on the road. For all you worried types…there was no traffic and I was driving very slow (just FYI). The views were amazing. The … Continued
Westward Bound (Part 3)
The Grand Canyon Warning: There are a MILLION pictures in this post. I mean, who would have thought that one could take so many pictures of the Grand Canyon, but it changes as the day moves along. In no … Continued
Westward Bound (Part 2)
Flagstaff, AZ After years of driving through the town of Flagstaff, Arizona, I finally had a chance to stay and take in some of the sights! I was so excited because I always thought there was something magical about this … Continued
Westward Bound (Part 1)
I could hear ole Willie singing, “On the Road Again” in my mind as I closed the door behind me and scurried to the car with my head hung low and tears in my heart. Leaving Eric was a little … Continued
“Home” Sweet Home
A lot has happened since my last update! After Iowa, I went back to Columbia, MO and got to spend 5 whole days with Eric before my mom arrived. As many of you know, she bought our truck and trailer … Continued