Lyrics and Wanderlust

The looming date to come home was set – January 12, 2013. I had a countdown on my phone just like the countdown I had to go to D.C. I had got back from Chicago and stayed by myself for several days in the same hotel Steph and I stayed when we first got to […]

I am woman, hear me roarIn numbers too big to ignoreAnd I know too much to go back an’ pretend‘Cause I’ve heard it all beforeAnd I’ve been down there on the floorNo one’s ever gonna keep me down again Oh yes I am wiseBut it’s wisdom born of painYes, I’ve paid the priceBut look how […]

You might not know this about me, but I am a Registered Nurse on an Oncology, Palliative Care and General Medical ward. Over the past few months, we have lost several long term patients to cancer on my ward.  I wanted to write a blanket post to share my sadness and hopes for these people.  […]