This week, I am thankful:
that my terrible, horrible, no good, very-bad BSN class is DONE
I have submitted my very last assignments, and I never have to do another speck of work for that class again.
YAYYYYY!!!! I survived!
I am so very relieved to be done.
that despite the suffering, I got an A
In between the crash-outs, I did get good grades on my weekly projects.
Plus, my little group and I actually got a 20/20 on our final project, and the professor asked if she could use our presentation as a sample for future classes.
So, yay us!
that I don’t have a night shift tonight
I worked overnight the last two nights and I am so happy that’s over with.
I have ALL day shifts from now through January 10th. Woohoo!
The schedule that starts on January 11th has not been released yet, so I do not know my fate for those weeks. But for now, I am going to be grateful for a string of day shift weeks.
for the chance to leave things better than we found them
I was feeling a sense of dread about heading into my night shifts, and then I heard a song that reminded me of the “leave things better than you found them” idea.
So then I told myself, “Ok, these patients are at the hospital overnight, and they could really use a kind helping hand.”
And then I felt slightly more motivated to go in and make a difference for them.
But I do still hate night shifts. 😉
for an almost-perfect pack of Skittles
I ate a little packet of Skittles last night, and it had almost none of the flavors I dislike.
Orange and lemon are forever the elite flavors, along with the lime.
Red and purple Skittles? I don’t want them!
for a night shift buddy
My study buddy (now co-worker) Brittany has worked with me overnight the last two nights, and our patient assignments were right next to each other.
So, we had each other for company as we suffered through the overnight shifts we both hate, and that helped make it less miserable!
for the beauty of the cold season
I was going to say “winter” but I know it’s still technically fall.
However, the scenes I am appreciating are very winter-ish.
I love a good morning walk filled with frosty scenery.
And it snowed while I was at work the other day! It felt so magical, watching the snowfall through the windows in my patients’ rooms. It was so…December-y. 🙂
It made me smile to come home and see my cute little house covered in snow.
Audrey
Monday 15th of December 2025
You are a really good photographer! -I'm grateful for my AM walks outside (I feel so bad-ass doing them in the cold season, and I genuinely enjoy them, even though is IS harder to get that initial motivation when it's 15ยฐ) and also my cat. She is a light in my life.
Denise
Saturday 13th of December 2025
Congratulations on finishing the no good horrible class - I am celebrating with you!
Heather Mar
Friday 12th of December 2025
Agreed on the perfect Skittles!
Celebrating with you that you're done with that class!!!!!!!
I was in the hospital multiple stays for multiple nights last year. I specifically remember 3 different night shift nurses who were notably good at working at night. The way they moved quietly, like gently but they were still alert, was comforting. If I felt like chatting, we chatted. If I was tired, they offered a quick explanation for their presence with caring energy. One of them was from NYC and I live in the mountains. We had some nice interactions and interesting conversations that I will always remember. So thank you for your service, and I agree that night shifts (for me personally) are TERRIBLE!
I'm thankful for unexpected days off from work thanks to SNOW! And that a student got his driver's license today so was late to school. His classmates cheered for him when he came in. Then another girl asked to share something positive. Then we had an impromptu session of a few things they wanted to share/celebrate. Some truly big personal wins and joy. A beautiful moment!
Karen L
Friday 12th of December 2025
Oooh, I am thankful for the incredible beauty of your photo right below the heading "for the beauty of the cold season!" It is just magnificent!
Kristen
Friday 12th of December 2025
There's so much interesting stuff growing on that tree, right? I love to look at all of it!
Ruth T
Thursday 11th of December 2025
This is a good time for a thankful list because I. Am. Mopey.
So, I'm thankful for: * Coworkers and a boss that I really enjoy. * Yesterday's snow day. * That I finally got to watch Home Alone with my kids (their first time!) And that they loved it. It's one of my all- time favorite movies. * My husband's calming presence. * A friend to do things with on snow days and regular days. * My Charlie Brown Christmas hoodie... it makes me happy!
Gina
Friday 12th of December 2025
@Ruth T,
Thinking of gratitudes can definitely help with mopey moods. I am with you. Lately I have been the same. One of my daughters noticed and came to help me do some decorating, etc and helped cheer me up. I'm a fairly new empty nester, so that was part of it. I'm slowly emerging from my slump. Wishing the same for you ;)