oblivion

yesterday morning was the end of a 3 nights-in-a-row stint at work...my first night shifts in a long time as well. i drank more coffee than i can remember to stave off sleep and delirium; i'm sure it was not a healthy decision. anyhow, i survived, my patients were safe, and i only have 3 more shifts with somebody looking over my shoulder.

i am looking forward to 4-5 days off reconnecting with friends and catching up on schoolwork.

being a nurse in oakland is exceeding my expectations. daily i have the opportunity to meet and touch the poor and forgotten of our society; they know their place...they know how much of the world views them: homeless, drug addicted, irresponsible. i dig the chance to break through some of that, even if just for a few hours, and show them a new way of love.