Scent.

Lately, I have not been able to get enough of lavender scents! I never remember having a liking for the beautiful purple flower, but I have become drawn to it. Lavender is known for it's calming properties, and usually it is advertised as a "relaxing" scent. I have to agree. It is extremely relaxing, calming, fresh, etc.























To me, purchasing a new fragrance is a huge decision. I have been researching the best perfumes for about two months, trying to find one that is just right. Sadly, everything I have tried on has been a disappointment. Fortunately, I found a little roll-on perfume tube in my drawer (it was given to me as a gift, and I had completely forgotten about it) and it is wonderful! The scent is from Gap's fragrance collection and it is called Lavender Tea. It is perfect for these warmer months.

I thank God everyday for all the beautiful fragrances that He has created. I am thankful for our senses and our ability to experience the beauty of his creation.

Transition.

A couple of weeks ago I put in for a transfer from Labor & Delivery to ER. My transfer request was approved and I was offered the position as an ER Tech! I am more than ecstatic about the move. I have been orienting the past couple of shifts that I work, and I absolutely love it. Even though the two shifts I worked were abnormally slow, there was a lot of traffic. I was assigned to shadow my first night, then work triage my second. In triage, I am responsible for taking vital signs on patients, transporting patients to X-RAY/US/CT, and transporting back to an ER room. After working triage until about 2AM, I was moved back to Bay 3. Bay 3 is typically the trauma area of the ER. It is where ambulances are received and high-risk patients are placed. It was awesome to be in the back where the chaos was. I know, without a doubt, that I am going to love ER.

My main worry when I was contemplating this transfer was if I would mesh well with ER staff. I love L&D. I love all the girls in L&D. They are some of my closest friends and they have taught me so much. I knew it would be hard to leave them. But, thankfully, I know that I will end up loving the ER staff just as much. They are warm, welcoming, patient, and smart (just like L&D). I can't wait to get to know everyone.

I know this was the right decision and I am so blessed and extremely thankful to have an opportunity as rewarding as this. I have a lot to learn, but I know that this experience will help shape me into the best possible physician that I can be.

Super yummy.

This recipe for Banana Crumb Muffins* is supreme! The muffins are perfectly moist and extremely satisfying. Not to mention really, really easy. Try it out & let me know what you think.
























INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 bananas, mashed
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon butter

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with muffin paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat together bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
3. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon. Cut in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle topping over muffins.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

*Original recipe from AllRecipes.com; however, it has been altered to my liking.

Procrastination at its finest.

Instead of studying for my cardiac test, I've made a blog.
And instead of writing a legit post, I'm going to post my homework...






























I promise future posts will be way better than this, but really, the heart is a pretty amazing organ.