The Great Heart Debate of Third Grade
This time of year always reminds me of one "The Great Heart Debate of '96," a.k.a. a Valentine’s Day party in particular when I was in third grade. I was in Miss G.’s class when I got into a heated debate about hearts with another girl. This girl swore that a heart was the normal hand-written, Valentine’s Day, Hallmark card heart. You know—the one that you drew on your textbooks in high school and then filled in with your boyfriend’s initials. That was her heart.
Easy Chocolate Cake—in the Microwave!
I can’t believe that it is 2012 already! It seems like just yesterday it was Thanksgiving and in a blink of an eye it is already the New Year. For me, this means my birthday is super close by—it’s today! After my birthday, I know the holiday season is officially over and that “real life” will commence.
Tweaking Traditions with Egg Nog French Toast
Season’s Greetings, my CHD friends! The holiday season is officially upon us! Can you believe it!? I feel like this year has just flown by. It was a big year for me: I transferred to the Pediatric ED, decided to go back to school, my fiancée and I settled into our first place and I finally became an “adult” as I transitioned to an Adult Congenital Heart Clinic. That is a lot of change!
A Lightened Latte for the Holiday Season
As I have gotten older, the holiday season and its meaning for me has changed. It is no longer about the cool presents that I am going to get or the snow days to look forward to (working in a hospital means no snow days—ever). The holiday is much more about spending time with family, partaking in those special traditions, and enjoying that “Peace on Earth” feeling.
Along with a different meaning of the holidays comes different responsibilities. As an adult, the holiday season has taken on a life of its own, with much to do and a lot of stress associated with it. What am I getting for whom, did I remember all the items I need at the grocery store and why didn’t I upload that holiday CD to my iPod last year!?
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