Rules Apply to You TOO Asshat

 I wouldn't call myself a stickler for rules, but I do believe in practicing what I preach. I don't just set boundaries and then hurdle over them while expecting everyone else to stay in their lane.

Take my visits to my mother's retirement home, for example. There's a designated drop-off zone clearly marked "No Parking," designed for quick pick-ups and drop-offs. Yet, every single time I visit, someone has treated it like their personal VIP spot, blocking the entire flow of traffic. It's maddening.

Stupid DHS

OKDHS’s claim that eligibility retention will not end on January 1st is misleading. In reality, disenrollment began as early as November based on renewal dates, with further reductions occurring throughout January and February.

For too long, the agency has dismissed provider concerns and enforced arbitrary regulations without transparency, often citing administrative constraints to avoid accountability. However, the industry landscape has shifted. The challenges of the pandemic compelled us to unite, highlighting our collective resourcefulness and expertise. We have mastered the QRIS framework, strengthened our networks through professional development, and maintained high standards of quality and accreditation. OKDHS has consistently underestimated our resilience and competence, but we are now organized, informed, and ready to demand public accountability.

Some People are Worth Their Weight... Some, NOT SO MUCH!

Blogging is about putting pen to paper (or fingers to keys) and processing the messy stuff. And trust me, I’ve had all the feels lately.

I always ask myself: "Should I post this? Does anyone actually care?" But then I remember why I started: I do this for me. If my rambling helps even one person realize their feelings are valid, then it’s totally worth it.

So here’s the gist: Say what you mean and mean what you say. In a world full of false promises, finding genuine people is rare. When someone you rely on does a 180 on their word, it stings—badly. And honestly? Once that trust is broken, nothing else really matters.

Dennis keeps calling me beautiful and for that... I know he is a keeper.

Can I move Mountsins yet

I’ve been through so much these past three weeks—fear, pain, uncertainty, cancellations, numbness, strange sensations, confusion, frustration, all of it—and I kept going. I kept asking questions, taking care of myself, and showing up even when I was exhausted and scared. I’m really proud of myself for that.

Dennis has been there for me through the whole thing—through the nighttime worries, the “did it move??” moments, the color scares, the tingles, the pressure headaches, the swelling days, the countdowns, and the wins. Keeping me laughing even when I didn’t feel like it.

I am almost done—