We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet

Thank you, President Hinckley!

Can you imagine the greeting he had?
Almost wish I was there to see it!

the injury of injera...

So I decided to start an ethnic food club so that I have an excuse to try new fun foods.

For our first month we tried Ethiopian...it was an adventure.

We pulled into this hole in the wall where the only cars in the parking lot were taxi cabs (we figured it was authenic for that reason alone...if its good enough for the natives, it's good enough for us).

All four entrees were served on two giNORMous pancake type breads called injera. The around the injera are "wots" dipping sauces that are seasoned. Then they serve whatever you order on top of the injera. There is no silverware, you just tear off some injera and eat the meat, sauces, and injera with your fingers.

So the first few bites were slap your grandma good. I loved the spices! But after a while the injera had this sour taste and it was time to be done with Ethiopia!

And now we know why Ethiopians are so skinny...the first few bites are phenomenal, but then you got to call it good. It's the magic power of the injera....

Unfortunately, the injera caused some havoc on a few stomachs...my African spirit protected me, but the sorrow some felt made me feel kind of bad...but it is a little funny! :)

Review: Glad I did it once....probably won't do it again, unless I feel real adventurous....
Here's to next month: German!

name the disease process....

I saw a woman at the clinic (aka pleasantville) last week, covered in these mole-type things. seriously, everywhere!! Even her butt crack!!

10pts if you name the disease. I had no idea, if that helps.

What I did know...is how thankful I am for my health! There are so many horrible things that can go wrong, and it is amazing that it doesn't go wrong more often. I complain about a zit or hairy eyebrows...guess it just puts it all in perspective!

and it is confirmed....thumb rings are gay things...let's all have a moment of silence...:(

pleasantville

so I started clinicals this week at our county hospital's outpatient clinic. Seriously, the most fascinating experience I've had since being involved in the medical community...it was like stepping into pleasantville. EVERYONE was SO nice to each other AND to the patients!! I didn't know what to do....my preceptor just kept talking about how much she loves her job and she really sincerely loved talking with her patients. I was blown away!

Needless to say, I am VERY excited for an actual POSITIVE experience during my clinicals this semester...and they want to hire someone...hmmm.....

just a friendly accessory reminder...who knew??

Conversation at work:

Fellow RN: (whispering) Janelle? What is that? (pointing to the ring on my thumb)

janelle: a ring...

Fellow RN: Why do you have it on?

janelle: I thought it looked cute...(getting a little uncomfortable)

Fellow RN: But Janelle...that means you're a lesbian...and you aren't a lesbian, right??

janelle: no, no...no, I'm not....but thanks for the warning...

I still think I'll continue to wear it...stick it to the man!

but what about the peanuts??

A few months ago my sister, Collette, told me she likes plain M&Ms better than peanut...I literally thought she was crazy. I don't know if I am obsessed with my big sister....but seriously, I LOVE plain M&Ms now. After at least 28 years of LOVING the peanut M&Ms...I'm converting to PLAIN. Does anyone have an explanation for that? Am I just getting old??