It’s time for Blog Post #49. We’ll share some laughs, have a few giggles, and then spend the next four to five weeks trying to figure out what the heck it is I’m writing on about. When I know, I’ll let you know.

The Book Reveal

I’ve had great feedback on the excerpts from my book that I’ve shared here. I’ve also received a lot of questions about when it will be coming out. Patience. I’m building anticipation. I’ve given the book a title so you can relax knowing that there’s still progress going on. It will be called “Nursing: The Funny Side of the Bedside.” It will be an excrement resource for those who want to know a bit about what bedside nursing is like.

Speaking of funny; A funny thing happened on the way to writing a book about bedside nursing. I accepted a Community Nursing position, away from the bedside, helping to get and keep seniors out of the hospital. I’m passionate about keeping people out of the hospital; patients, seniors, visitors, nurses, everybody!… so I’m excited for this new opportunity.

Fear

This is a topic I’ve covered here before. I guess it’s because I have lots of it.

It’s not really fear that I fear, it’s letting that fear guide and control all my decisions.

While this new job is unknown and out of my comfort zone, I can’t not do it just because I’m afraid.

Quote of the Month:

“Realize that fear is there, and do the action you fear anyway.” – Peter McWilliamsmatt.

I took this recent photo of my in-law’s dog, Sitka. She often lets fear guide her decisions.

Recent Readings

I recently read; “Don’t trade your authenticity for approval.” Great advice. Also, “Don’t trade your heroes for goats. Hot asses for cheese. Hot air for a Drew Brees. Cold comfort for chains. Also don’t exchange a rock on part on the ward for a lead roll in a cave.”

I recently read; “The Old Age Pension in Canada should increase from $500 a month to $4000 a month.” Great suggestion. I fully support this…in about 25 years.

Words of Wisdom

1. It’s never too late to learn a new skill. Currently, I am trying to learn to type properly using all fingers. I’ve been a two finger typer up until this point. I’m finger-pecking good. If I’m late with a blog post, you’ll know why. This proper typing thing is slow and awkward.

2. Always, try to be helpful. My sister in law recently asked on Facebook for recommendations. She wanted to know what people’s favorite cruise line was. As any good brother in law should do, I sprung into action to help. My three favorites Cruise lines are:

“I feel the need. The need for speed.”

“Show me the money!”

“Scientology is good, right?”

*Note: I wrote the greatest line ever for this bit. However, after consulting with my legal team, I decided it was a bit too much for this ‘always professional’ blog. I opted not to include it here. I was afraid of the response from my readers, my profession, and from Tom (whose work I greatly admire). I let fear guide and control this decision. I feel shame. You know it’s bad when it is left out of a blog post where “hot asses for cheese” makes the cut.

It’s time for the ending joke with a musical theme (since I’m no longer sharing music here). Thanks to my brother in law, Mark, for this one. Enjoy.

I recently attended a family reunion on my wife’s side. My brother in law, Mark, and I were talking music and particularly the song, ‘Tiny Dancer.’ I casually mentioned that it’s one of my favorite Elton John songs. Mark said, “Elton John didn’t do that song first. It was Tina Turner.” 

I laughed and said, “She did ‘Private Dancer’, not ‘Tiny Dancer’.” 

“Oh ok.”

Not meaning to be mean, I said, “You mixing up ‘Tiny Dancer’ and ‘Private Dancer’ is hilarious. I have to put that that in my blog.”

Without missing a beat, Mark sarcastically deadpanned, “Oh no. Then three more people will know.”

*BTW FYI: Mark turned 50 this month. I thought my three readers should know.

 

 

 

RGM