Skip the BS and give me the quick facts
- 26
- Boy mom
- I have my RN license and worked on labor and delivery
- My dog, Mya, has been harder to raise than my son lol
- Mark and I ditched having a big, over-priced wedding and eloped in Montana
- I’m 4’11
- My drink of choice is either a spicy jalapeno margarita or vodka soda with mint & lime
- When i was in HS my acne was so horrible and I was on Accutane
- In order to prevent mental breakdowns, I have to meditate 1-2 times a day
- If I washed my face, took my daily vitamins (& if feeling crazy – maybe even did some kegs here
- and there) I really feel like i got my shit together
- A girl born and raised in North Dakota, who complains about living in North Dakota, who has still yet to leave North Dakota
- I watched the Netflix doc What The Health and tried to go vegan but it just wasn’t for me
my story
Okay so you kept scrolling and cared a little more than I thought so here’s my story lol. I am a nursing student graduate from NDSU. I worked at a hospital on the OB unit for three years. I honestly really enjoyed that job. I gained so much knowledge, not only nursing related, but also about myself. I was such an anxious f*ck there. Yes, starting out as a nurse is scary and very intimidating, but it never got better for me. The job literally took control of my every single day. On the job, I would be anxious of all the unknowns, days off I would be anxious about going to work the next day. Quitting was very scary for me because it meant a new, unknown chapter was ahead of me, but it was the best decision I’ve ever made.
Shortly before leaving my hospital job, my dad died from COVID. The worst day of my life brought me a beautiful, euphoric moment. When we were in his hospital room, nobody was talking about his employment status or the amount of money in his bank account. We were talking about memories. MEMORIES. Activities and moments shared with my dad that made us happy. Yes we all need an income, and no I am not telling you to quit your job with no back up plan. But like they say, life really is so damn short to be unhappy.
In the mix of me finishing school and working at the hospital, I met Mark. Ladies, let me tell you about Mark. If Mark was a dog, he would hands down be a golden retriever. He is the most precious, loyal, loving, supportive person I have EVER met. As boring and cliche as this sounds, I knew right away he was my man. I am here to tell you, don’t settle. If you have any doubts or questions, leave. You deserve a Mark, we all deserve a Mark.
So as if quitting my full time job and my dad dying wasn’t enough stress, Mark and I decided to buy a house. A few months later we found out we were pregnant. And then a few months after that my dog decided to jump out of my car WHILE I was driving. Different story for a different day lol.
So where am I now, and how am I recovering from years of chronic anxiety and stress you ask? Well I am doing much better now, thanks for asking 🙂 Along with learning my triggers, I am learning how to respond and recover. That is where Daily Hot Mom plays a role in my life. I have found, that in order to take care of others, I must feel my best (which of course isn’t always obtainable). Feeling hot mentally, emotionally, and physically is very important to me.