I am SO proud to be this kids mom. River (left) and her bandit of fascist-fighting-friends are organizing on their college campus!

Has to be in disconnect to apply for energy assistance. Applies for energy assistance when in disconnect: please allow 55 days for processing.

Wtf.

I’m at a loss for words with how everything is transpiring. I’m thankful for the likeminded friends on the internet and in my home, but outside of these walls, the world isn’t safe. Indiana isn’t safe.

And yet we still can’t have mandated safe staffing ratios in healthcare. I wish it comforting to know they are at LTC age to reap what they sew, but they have $ for private care most Americans could only dream of affording. #americanhealthcare #healthcare #tiktok

Now, instead of morning giggles on tiktok, you’ll find me reareading how to overthrow the government with Kaladin in Brandon Sanderson’s books of The Stormlight Archive.

Nursing school started back up again this week. Idk when I set this alarm, but man, the accuracy.

One of my dementia residents told me to “suck a turd” the other day. Of all of the things I have been told my decade working in healthcare, this one struck a new chord for me. The childlike frivolity of wording said with 94 years of pent up frustration. I have added the phrase to my word bank. :)

This is my last weekend of winter break before a new semester starts. Realizing this is my last extended break between now and graduation in December 2025. 🫠 I’m tired, y’all #nursingstudent #registerednurse

My first attempt at a crocheted sweater. A little ill-fitted but he loves it. Cozy while watching Alien Romulus.