Happy birthday, dear dispatches

Happy birthday, dear dispatches.

I hope you don’t mind that I am calling you by that nickname.

Should I be more formal?

And say happy birthday, dear dispatches from the evening shift?

You are 4 years old today.

Yes, I know it took me a long time to settle into posting three times a week, at least.

And yes, I do cheat with Thursdays.

But, hey.

You have been my agony aunt and my stress relief all in one.

Regardless of what the topic is.

I would not have gone through this last 18 months without you.

No, serious, thank you.

The only presents I have for you are my goals for the next year.

I will continue to post at least three times a week, varying the posts as I do.

I will write a grant proposal and tell you all about it.

I will write another abstract proposal since AORN got moved virtual, again.

I will present one of my posters at a conference.

I will apply for a PhD program.

I will write my alma mater about a program bringing periop 101 to their senior students that was announced Sunday.

I will explore writing articles, either for AORN or others.

There is so much to do.

Let us get started!