Day 1....survival

Being positive all day yesterday was not the easiest, BUT I would say it was a successful day. I found myself constantly reminding myself that i needed to stay positive and not complain (sometimes out loud. haha) I am hoping that after a few days of sarcasm and forcing the smiles it will become habit. Not saying I will be perfectly happy all the time, but I am hoping to at least smile enough to completely ignore the negative energy thrown at me daily. I can handle haters, I just don't want to be one!

I thought I was doomed on my way to work as I was running late and there was construction traffic. And then the radio kept me smiling, amazing how music can keep you in a "happy place." Made it to work on time and made it through the day with a smile on my face.

I am so grateful for my co-workers. SO SO SO grateful for my co-workers. We all have our ups and downs but at the end of the day they are my family. When you spend more time at work than family and friends combined...you learn to love one another! With the stresses of everyday life in the ER it is kind of difficult to make it through the day without the support of these wonderful people. So thank you for making it a happy day for me. Thanks for reminding me why I go to work each day and put up with all the craziness that Peoria throws at us. I often complain about my job, say I don't want to go to work, or just get grouchy at the thought of dealing with whining people all day....and then I remember that I work with some of the most amazing people in the Peoria area and it is all worth it. Love you guys! (Becky & Lori, thanks for keeping me in check all day)

I am also grateful for our new Building....as much as i curse it daily it is a pretty sweet facility! And if nothing else, it's enormous size forces me to walk many miles a day which helps me keep my weight in check. So thanks OSF...I am sure it is worth the lack of a pay increase :o)

Since this is being written at 3:30 in the morning...I am hoping that tomorrow I can be grateful for sleep :o)

And of course....I am grateful for my Hubby (and his hot abs)!