As a physical therapy student on clinical rotations, my schedule (and to some extent, life) revolves around my Clinical Instructor. Here is the thing: hospitals don’t shut down on holidays (or the weekends) so somebody has to be working….when we do we often get to move around to different parts of the hospital and see … Continue reading
Happy September Everyone! Brooklyn and hospital life has been keeping me pretty busy, however a Canadian study recently sparked my passion for blogging again. They found that years of creative stimulation, such as seen in artists and musicians can help protect the brain against dementia. Check it out: http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2013/08/22/art-dementia.html “Artists compared with non-artists are better … Continue reading
I have recently moved to NYC for my second clinical affiliation at Lutheran Hospital in Brooklyn. It has been close to 14 days now (wow time flies!) that I have been in the big apple and the city has taken a couple of big bites out of me. However, I figure it is the optimal … Continue reading
…orchids and my wonderful friend Louisa. Happy Birthday Lovie, you are constantly are inspiring me with your beauty, grace, and strength. I wish I could be up there to celebrate with you but that just means a little extra party next time I come to D.C. Love you.
Yesterday I discovered two amazing new things: 1) Stardust Video & Coffee in Orlando: It is like my two favorite Cs, cinema and coffee things got together and had the most awesome baby on the planet. The walls were adorned with art, dvds, and books; the menu was creative and delicious, and the coffee fantastic. … Continue reading
I am sure that everyone is familiar with this symbol: It is the International Symbol of Access, also known as the “Wheelchair Icon” or the “Handicapped Symbol.” It was designed in 1968 and is used to indicate areas where access has been improved for individuals with disabilities (not just in wheelchairs). However, check this out … Continue reading
Meet my new friend Skip! He is one of the wonderful residents here at VA Nursing Home and we bonded over our mutual love of art and drawing…specifically on disposal kitchen wares. When I showed him my ‘cup a day’ site, we decided to collaborate on one of his own. Check it out at: http://skipdoodles.wordpress.com/
I love tennis season and my man Federer was out of Wimbledon early this year…this allowed me get on the bANDY wagon ! Andy Murray has had the hopes of a nation on his shoulders for YEARS, after all it has been 77 years since a British man has won Wimbledon. Until today Murray has … Continue reading
Pt will demonstrate ability to amb. Ind. while carrying open flame and large tablet in order to BE AWESOME! USA, USA, USA! Happy 4th of July and Happy Reopening to our Lovely Lady Liberty.
This weekend my dad and I ran in the inaugural New Smyrna Beach “Sundae” 5K fun run! So why was this little run on the beach so special? FIRST – It was the first official race / run my dad has participated in since he transplant!! And he rocked it 🙂 SECOND – Well, there is no … Continue reading
A Cup A Day 