Working in a medical office has opened my eyes to many things so I decided to compile a list of things one should think about when visiting their doctor. Here Are Your Ten Tips: 1. Arrive early - If your appointment is for 9am, please allow ample time to check-in. Expect to arrive at least 5-10 minutes early. Remember, you are not the only patient the doctor has on his agenda. Be courteous to others and never take the doctor's time for granted. Doctors, nurses and your fellow … [Read more...]
With a Blink of an Eye
May 3, 2012 by 3 Comments
Whoever thought of the saying "Time Flies," is brilliant! Because that's exactly what it does -- it flies by SO QUICK! With a blink of an eye -- BOOM, it's six months later since this post. Where does the time go? The weekends definitely seem too short, especially when it's Monday and you're already wishing it were Friday. There really isn't much time to do everything you planned for during the work week. Between the cooking, the chores, laundry, homework checks -- the quality time with … [Read more...]
Out of Sight, Out of Mind…
January 28, 2012 by 12 Comments
You're heard of this saying: out of sight, out of mind -- right? That quote says it all about my blogging life as well as my home life. As you may know, I started working full time three months ago. The first month was extremely hectic for me. I was not used to being in an office for eight hours a day AND not being home when the kids arrived from school. I was exhausted. I got sick for three weeks with bronchitis and a nasty cough that would linger all day long. The laundry accumulated. The … [Read more...]
Have a VERY Happy ‘2012’ New Year! Auld Lang Syne!
December 31, 2011 by 11 Comments
Let's all say good-bye to the old (2011) and say hello to a brand new year (2012). And with that being said, I will post the New Year's Eve song I've never learned! lol Do you know the words to the infamous New Year's Eve song? Auld Lang Syne by Robert Burns Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot And auld lang syne? Chorus: For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang … [Read more...]
Merry and Happy Everything to Everyone!
December 25, 2011 by 4 Comments
To celebrate everyone's holiday at this time, I am spreading the message, "Merry and Happy Everything to Everyone." To all of my family, friends and dear readers, I hope you enjoy this special time of year and may you all have a prosperous new year! Merry Christmas. Happy Chanukah (Hanukkah). Happy Kwanzaa. Happy New year! … [Read more...]
Planning For Our Thanksgiving Feast
November 20, 2011 by 7 Comments
Hey everyone. You know this is the very first year I have not one item for our Thanksgiving feast? Usually I have some of the Thanksgiving essentials weeks before but this year is different. I'm too busy. I'm too tired. And I'm too "unscheduled" (is that even a word? lol) as of yet. I haven't found the right balance of working, blogging and motherhood but I'm hopeful. I know I will soon find it. But right now it's time for me to get down and dirty and figure out what our … [Read more...]
What Happened To New York Chica?
November 6, 2011 by 24 Comments
It's like a ghost town around here these days, right? I assure you, my dear and lovely readers, I have not stopped blogging/writing on New York Chica. I guess you can say my site was on "hiatus." Why? Things have changed dramatically in my personal life within the past three-four weeks. During the second week of October, Green Mountain Coffee flew me and two other bloggers, Kelby and Kristen (Two of the sweetest women bloggers!) to Vermont for two full days of exploring and … [Read more...]
I’m On My Way To Blogalicious!
October 20, 2011 by 24 Comments
I can't believe it! I'm finally attending my second blog conference, Blogalicious. After two weeks of being extremely busy, even too busy to blog at times, I am looking forward to a full weekend of learning, networking, meeting new friends and seeing some old friends too. Right now, I'm blogging on the Amtrak train enjoying the unexpected FREE wi-fi! When I made reservations a few weeks ago, I saw that the trains with wi-fi were a hundred bucks more so I was a bit disappointed. I'm so happy … [Read more...]
How the Monkey Bars Are Making My Daughter Feel Fat…at 6 Years Old!
September 29, 2011 by 29 Comments
I don't know what it is in this day and age that more and more little girls everywhere are calling themselves fat. Is it society's fault? Is it the parent's fault? No! Apparently it's the monkey bars fault! Well, in this case. Yesterday my daughter came home from school, gave me her usual daily after-school kiss and hug and asked me a question that I was not prepared for. "Mommy, how do you get skinny fast?" I was dumbfounded. Where did this come from? Did her … [Read more...]
We Remember – 10 Years Later – 9/11/11
September 11, 2011 by 3 Comments
The first time I wrote about 9/11 was in 2009. It was my second year of blogging. The last post happened the following year in 2010. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the tragedy that made America stronger, unfortunately. Do you remember where you were on that horrible day? Like many people, I remember it so well. It was my son's first day of school. My husband and I were first-time homeowners for a full four months. It was a new beginning for us. I never thought in a hundred … [Read more...]
