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National Handbag Day! Dagne Dover Clutch

India

In honor of National Handbag Day it was obviously time for me to do my review of my new wonderful Dagne Dover bags!! I have been using them for a few weeks now and I absolutely love them. For this review I’m going to start with the clutch.

I was really excited about this clutch because it comes with both a long strap and a short strap that are interchangeable. Also the wallet part comes in and out via magnets, which makes it easy for me to transfer my wallet into any bag or pocket. I love the quality of the clutch and the fact that it is weather resistant and easy to clean so that I can’t ruin it!

The only thing that I don’t like is the zipper because it’s difficult to sometimes zip it back closed, but on the other hand I love how it lays flat. So, this feature kind of leads it to be a double edged sword. I’ll show you some pictures on how I use the clutch, and all of its features!!

 

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I was so excited when I received my clutch!! It came with a thank you card and was packaged really well.

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This is what it looks like straight out of the box

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You can see the hidden pocket in this view

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I like how large the zipper is and how sturdy it is. It doesn’t feel like it’s going to break.

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The other side of the bag

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Here is the wallet outside of the bag

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Here you can see what is in my clutch. I keep the wallet in there unless I’m at work, and then it is easy to take out and put in my pocket. You can also see one of my favorite lip glosses by Sephora. It is their new matte lip gloss.

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In the secret pocket my iPhone 5 with the LifeProof case does fit in there and it still closes.

 

I really like the clutch! I like that it can go from day to night with ease and by having the blue one I can actually wear it with whatever I have on. I love the Dagne blue color because it is bright and it stand out. I get tons of compliments on this clutch. I highly recommend this new and upcoming brand. It is kind of pricy, as it pushes somewhere around $150, and that can be out of a lot of people’s budgets for just a clutch. I treated myself to this clutch after pining after it all summer. Check them out online!!

Coffee Break, Uncategorized

#MedicLife: Partners

India
     One of the interesting things about working in EMS is having partners. Some places you have the same partner every time you come in to work, other places it switches up. I’m in a place where I have the same partner every week, so we get to know how each other work, and what we like and dislike. Sometimes I want to have different partners to switch it up, and to meet new people as well, but keeping it the same makes it easier for emergency calls.
     Learning how to work with people is a serious life skill. Especially when you’re in a truck with someone for 12 hours. You have to learn how to not get on each others nerves, and how to compromise on some things. For the first few shifts it might be difficult, but it gets better. If you’re really lucky you will get a partner that you hit it off with immediately, and it will make for an easier day.
     The way I go about partners is to not judge quickly, and see what they bring to the table, and how I can better the partnership. As the paramedic in the truck I am technically in charge, so technically it is what I say goes, but no one likes anyone who tries to take over, and sometimes, or really most of the time right now, my partners have more experience than me, and can teach me some things as well. I also like to learn about my partners, so I ask a lot of questions to “bond”, and that opens the doors to conversation, making the shift more fun. All in all working with people never gets easier, but it has to be learned. Find ways to connect with your partner, and everything will be okay. Until next time,
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First Day of School as a Post-Bac

India
    Continuing school as neither a freshman or a graduate student is different. It’s like being in limbo, and worse it involves starting all over again. There are no programs for people just taking some credits while working so that you can meet people. There are no events or ways to get to know the people you’re going to be around. It’s just show up and hope for the best. Luckily I’m only taking one class on campus, so it’s not too bad, and there’s a lab involved so it is easier to meet people in the smaller setting.
     I’m excited for my years as a postbac. Luckily, I’m not far removed from school, so everyone is basically considered to be my age, but I’m working full time. I think it’s going to be exciting to keep my in school, while working. Especially with the classes that I’m taking, which directly relates to work. Hopefully I’ll make some friends, and some study partners to make the class worth looking forward to. I’m also lucky that with my job I can have a lot of practice studying Anatomy and Physiology, and a lot of help from others who work with me. It’s going to be an adventure, and I’m so glad I’m doing it! Until next time,
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Book Reviews, Uncategorized

Hidden (House of Night Novel 10), P.C. and Kristin Cast

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Hidden

      The true plans of Neferet have been discovered and witnessed through a cleansing and reveal ritual done at Sylvia Redbird’s farm. Thanatos, with the help of Zoey and her friends, have seen the truth, and have a better understanding of what they are dealing with, but no good deed goes unpunished. Because the circle used to see the light could not be broken, warriors were used to protect the circle. Dragon fulfilled his oath to Nyx no matter how far he thought he strayed, and gave his life in order to protect them from the bull, Aurox. After being thwarted Neferet decides that it is time for her to get into league with humans to start bringing chaos. Neferet tries to say that she has left the House of Night in Tulsa, when really the High Council has decided that she is to be excommunicated as a vampire entirely.
During this 10th installment of House of Night, it is up to Zoey, Stevie Ray, Aphrodite, and the new fledgling Shalene to figure out their true powers. To really work on using what gifts Nyx has given them to use them to their full potential. It will be difficult for them to battle Neferet without understanding what each one of them are capable of.
I really enjoyed this one! It has been awhile since I fully enjoyed a House of Night novel because there were some twists that I was not expecting that were refreshing. The fledglings in the novel are coming into their own, even though I still believe that Zoey whines way too much. Also the language in this book is kind of adult for it to be a teen novel. There are a lot of F bombs dropped for them to be in high school. I’m not even sure I talk that bad even though I have a terrible mouth. I still really enjoyed it and I can’t read the next and the last one. Until next time,
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#MedicLife: First Day Jitters

India
     Starting my first day at my first big girl job made me nervous, excited, and a little anxious. Sure I had first days of school, first day at Michaels, Cold Stone, and jobs at work, but there was something different about this. I worked really hard to get my medic, and I hadn’t worked in a year. Did I remember everything I learned? Do I still have the basic medical knowledge needed to complete my job? Were my coworkers going to like me? What was it going to be like getting to work by 5am? There were so many emotions and questions that were going through my head.
     As I got up at 4am to go to my first day of third riding, riding with an already staffed crew to learn the ropes, I just had to tell myself to be confident. Pack your stethoscope, some pens, and a notebook, most importantly a lunch, and get ready to learn what people are willing to teach you. Being on the NET/Interfacility side it gives me time to truly figure out the medicine aspect, and not just the trauma aspect of EMS.
     When I got to work it was different because I knew no one, did not know who I was going to be riding with it, where to go, what to do, I just had to smile and wait to figure it out. As soon as I figured out who I was working with the day got a little less stressful. It turns out I like my coworkers a lot, and it did not matter what questions I had even if I thought they were really dumb, they were willing to answer, and I wanted to ask because as soon as I got my own truck I didn’t want to get caught with my pants at my ankles.
     When it comes to first days the best thing to do is to take a deep breath, and remember that others have had first days as well, and they know that you are nervous. No one is going to make fun of you, but you will look silly if you do something wrong, and you didn’t ask about it. Ask questions about everything!  Until next time,
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