Kentucky Girl

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Weekend Ramblings and Living in Guilt

We finally completed our taxes yesterday after a 3 hour session with the accountant. Unfortunately, when I reviewed everything this morning I realized we had made a deduction which should not have been listed. Therefore, I guess I will be making yet another appointment in the morning to re-do the taxes. Why can't life ever be easy?

Yesterday did turn out to be a good day. We enjoyed a much needed visit from the brother, SIL, and Carsyn!

Carsyn and Robby

This photo was actually from a couple of weeks ago, but I forgot my camera yesterday.

I love this picture because she was just staring at Robby (which he loves)!

It rained all day yesterday, but the weather was warm...I think 60 degrees at 11 pm last night. Imagine our surprise when we woke up with an inch of snow! How can that even happen! Please.....Winter GO AWAY!

Needless to say, I have been completely worthless today. The only time I have been off the couch was to bathe myself at about 6 pm. I know....it's pathetic.

I am also feeling pretty guilty right now. All day, I have been dreading going back to work tomorrow. For the past 2 weeks, I have complained almost daily about being tired and staying late at work. I have been exhausted, but I am so fortunate to have a job....a very good job. Right now, a new show Secret Millionaire is on TV. The show began at 8 pm and I started crying at about 8:05. The show has featured two 80+ year old women living in Knoxville, TN, who started cooking for the homeless or those in need over 20 years ago. They serve over 2000 meals per week in the Love Kitchen. After seeing all those people who have a warm meal because two women chose to give them hope, I am overcome with guilt for complaining about a job that so many others would be so grateful to have. Those exceptional women have changed the lives of so many because their hearts are where they should be, embracing God's will.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Wednesdays are for Weddings!

The Short Dress....

As I search for wedding ideas each week, I have noticed a growing trend for the short dress. I absolutely LOVE some of the designs.

Marchesa

Liancarlo

Amsale Presents Little White Dress

Marchesa

Vera Wang

I usually favor very traditional wedding gowns, but I am starting to see the appeal of different . I especially love the concept of wearing the short dress for a destination wedding.

What do you think of the short dress as bridal gown?

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Sprinkle

Today, I attended a "Sprinkle" for my friend, Cydni, who is expecting her second child. We had a wonderful day........I just love shower food!

Lola made Cydni one of the cutest gifts I have ever seen......a hairbow holder!

She also received some of the cutest outfits ever!

We also had live entertainment. Anna's son Talan showed us some of his Michael Jackson dance moves! He was too cute! The evening was so enjoyable and Anna and Courtney were great hostesses.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Update HB 282

HB 282: Amend KRS 314.042 to delete the requirement for an advanced practice registered nurse to enter into a collaborative agreement with a physician before engaging in the prescribing or dispensing of nonscheduled legend drugs. From http://e-lobbyist.com/ .

Please see my blog post from February 19, 2011 here .

Yesterday, HB 282 was assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Below is a list of committee members:

Sen. Tom Jensen [Chair]
Sen. Katie Kratz Stine [Vice Chair]
Sen. Perry B. Clark
Sen. Carroll Gibson
Sen. Ray S. Jones
Sen. Jerry P. Rhoads
Sen. John Schickel
Sen. Dan "Malano" Seum
Sen. Robert Stivers
Sen. Robin L. Webb
Sen. Jack Westwood

Please call this number 1-800-372 -7181 and email your Senator and all Senate Judiciary Committee members and ask them to vote YES on HB 282.

Wednesdays are for Weddings!

The Royal Wedding

One of my friends recently said to me, "Are you excited about the upcoming wedding?" You think? I absolutely cannot wait to see the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate. I am sooooo excited, but a little worried at the same time. Kate is extremely beautiful, but I perceive her as modern and very high fashion. I admire those attributes in most instances, but I so want to see a traditional Princess walk down the aisle. I want to witness a Royal Wedding reminiscent of Grace Kelly, embracing class, beauty and elegance. I also wonder if there are certain rules, which apply to the modesty of the gown. Will she even be allowed to wear a sleeveless or strapless gown? What do you think she will wear?

I could see her in something like this:

Monique Lhuillier

I would love to see her in something like this:

Carolina Herrera

Or this (please add royal crown and veil):

Angel Rivera

But, I predict we will see her in something like this:

Priscilla of Boston

Or something similar to this, but with longer sleeves and massive cathedral train (and I do predict Bruce Oldfield to be the designer of Kate's wedding gown):

Bruce Oldfield

What do you think Kate will wear?

Please, post a comment with your predictions!

Saturday, February 19, 2011

HB 282

For those of you who may not know, I work as a nurse practitioner in Kentucky. Since I began working about 7 years ago, there has been a small piece of paper (a Collaborative Agreement) which has to be signed by a physician to give me the authority to prescribe medications. I have actually chosen NOT to have a DEA number so I have never written for controlled meds. Therefore, most of my prescriptions consist of antibiotics, anti-depressants, hypertensive or diabetic management drugs. In my situation, the Collaborative Agreement has never been a huge obstacle to practice as a physician I work for always signs the paper without any conflict or cost. An example of a Collaborative Agreement can be viewed here .

Nurse practitioners have always worked independently from physicians since I have been employed, meaning there is no requirement to consult with a physician prior to prescribing (for example): Penicillin for strep throat. Nurse practitioners are educated to treat minor acute illnesses or injuries such as sorethroat, sinusitis, urinary tract infection, sprained ankle, etc. They are also trained to treat controlled chronic illnesses such as hyperlipidemia, hypertension, or diabetes. Patients, in my practice, are always encouraged to see a physician for poorly controlled chronic illnesses or serious acute illness or injury.

The biggest problem I see with the Collaborative Agreement requirement is when a nurse practitioner chooses to open his or her own business. Often (not in all situations) there is a substantial cost to enter into the Collaborative Agreement with the physician. If the physician, at any point in time, decides to end the Collaborative Agreement, then the nurse practitioner can no longer practice in his or her own business.

HB 282 : Amend KRS 314.042 to delete the requirement for an advanced practice registered nurse to enter into a collaborative agreement with a physician before engaging in the prescribing or dispensing of nonscheduled legend drugs. From http://e-lobbyist.com/.

The bill (HB282) was passed by the House of Representatives with a final vote of 80 to 16 and has now been received by the Senate. I encourage all readers from Kentucky to call your Senator and ask him or her to vote YES for HB 282. You can a view a list of talking points here before contacting your Senator. If you are unsure how to contact your Senator, then please click here .

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Wednesdays are for Weddings!

The Fairytale

I love all different styles of wedding gowns, but when I think of a young bride walking down the aisle for the first time.......I truly love the fairytale ballgown. This week, I am posting some of my favorite designer ballgowns.