First Flurries

First flurries flutter freely from the sky. Buildings stand tall as the individual flakes float and fly in swirls down the streets.

Yay Winter!

oxoxxo

-=ali*

Coconut. . is the answer

But what is the question you may ask. .. EVERYTHING.

I dont depend a lot on product. .. .but every winter since moving to the east coast I have always treated myself to the nicest facial moisturizer I can find. . to avoid my face becoming reptilian and peeling away from the dryness.

This year. . the product was 10.99 came in a jar of 16 ounces and is organic and natural. . It is virgin coconut oil!!

I use it in my hair like hair mud, i use it all over my body as lotion, i use it in my mac n cheese as a butter subsititute. I drink coconut water to feel refreshed and hydrated and it really is the best thing these days i have decided.

During WW II and still to this day in countries where necessary medical equipment is in short supply they use coconut water intravaneously.

"The researchers report that coconut water is high in potassium, chloride, and calcium, and might be indicated in situations calling for increases in these electrolytes. So even though money doesn't grow on trees, medical supplies sometimes do."

So if you are ever pondering the answer. . . know that perchance it truly is COCONUT!!

fall

Wow I was walking to work today and the orange fall leaves on the ground were spray painted red. So cool.

xoxoxo

-=ali*

-=ali*'s sunset hoop cruise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ5J1b7iIuE

autumns return

on my way to work i coasted through two movie sets, spiraling leaves blown from trees, and an extraordinary wind storm.

I watched a taxi creep along side this girl trying to get to school . . . and continued to pester despite her swatting him away. I made up several stories to go along with this scenario one being that the driver pissed her off and that she jumped out of the car sans payment. Who knows.

It brought forth memories of shady taxi drivers that i have had to deal with in the past. You can never be too careful.

Regardless, the real point behind this post is that fall has started. The leaves are changing, the sun is hiding behind buildings hours earlier, and the slightest chill can be felt on the wind.

The autumnal season has begun.

Yay**

Death beds

I often meet people on their deathbeds. Some are clear as a summer day, some are hallucinating and pulling at every hair on their body, and some yet are lethargic and gurgling their own secretions. Its still important that i am there. Somtimes it is to educate the family, the patient, the doctor, or the nurse. Sometimes it is time for me to say that it is not safe for them to eat by mouth any more.

I have had quite the variety of patients in my past 4 years of working strictly in hospitals. I have had to deliver a lot of difficult news. But sometimes. . . I am the person that brings them that little bit of hope, or understanding, or ability that they need.

One patient that I remember dearly that had extensive cancer taking over his body was so excited that he found out I was Miss Black City 2007. His friend that was visiting was apparently Miss Black Rock City at another point and time and there my friend sat. . beaming up at the both of us, holding our hands, exclaiming that he is sitting BETWEEN TWO CHAMPIONS!!! He was glowing, he was smiling, he was laughing. It was a beautiful moment for him. He was so genuinely pleased.

Sometimes people just need to understand the "why." Sometimes understanding why medical personal are recommending a, b, or c. . . or specifically why I am the bad guy telling you, you cant have any regular liquids. . . sometimes "why" makes all the difference.

It is so important to honestly educate your patients, your staff, your families. It is so important to not get discouraged, frustrated, or angry with multiple egos fighting over what should be done for the pt . . . what would be best. There is so much short-sightedness. . so much ignorance. . . so much ego. I strive really hard to be above that. To not just get ragingly pissed off when doctors are purposely sabotaging my patients. . . and for the most part. . . i work it out. . . but when i cant i have found solace in knowing that I can only do what I can do.

If we spend each day trying to do our best, genuinely trying to do your best. . while being honest at the same time. . . good things will move forward.

-=ali*

Kaleidoscope NYC!!!

Hello folks~

I want to thank everyone involved for all of their help making such a beautiful event flourish into a reality that we all could revel in.

Thank you for support, your ideas, for helping spread the word, and for manifesting such good thoughts and energy that lead to a memorable and lovely evening.

Hooray for everyone making such a kaleidoscope of presence.
xoxoxoxo
-=ali*

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I wanted to let you know that a very friendly beautiful street party occurred this past saturday on 8/16 that went for 5 hours all the way through Battery Park at sunset with huge 20 foot flags, the SI Ferry back and forth, and through brooklyn where aerial silks were performed on the street and a lengthy fire performance also persued as a grand finale.

Everyone was dressed up, had instruments and rocked out to make for a righteous and a celebratory event.

It was called Kaleidoscope

http://www.kineticfaction.com/

flickr search Kaleidoscope nyc for some pics

i found some here too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi8MjQpzTq4
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44575143@N00/sets/72157606822525987/
http://picasaweb.google.com/brutuslove/KaleidoscopeUnicornStyle?authkey=iqVzDiCIahohttp://picasaweb.google.com/STFUKatielady/KaleidoscopeSequencehttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=657950507#/album.php?aid=150419&id=657950507&ref=mf (u need a facebook acct)mailto:23102714@N07/
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=657950507#/photo_search.php?oid=29892533689&view=all

Yay**