This week has been amazing. Today was quiet as I stayed home to focus on homework, though I’ve found it challenging to keep my mind centered. I love learning about the history of my profession—where it began, where it stands now, and the direction it’s heading. Most of all, I’m fascinated by how healing environments shape a patient’s perception of their experience. Something as simple as wall color can determine whether a person feels welcomed or uneasy. Lighting, furniture, and artwork all play important roles, too. A calming landscape or gentle waterscape can bring peace, while overly abstract imagery may unintentionally create tension.
I’ve also been thinking about how appearance and demeanor contribute to the healing atmosphere. The way a doctor, nurse, or arts in health practitioner dresses and carries themselves becomes part of the environment the patient experiences. Lately, I’ve been wearing business casual instead of more formal attire, and I’ve noticed how differently people respond—less warmly, more reserved, almost as if my presence carries less authority. It’s fascinating how something as simple as clothing can shift perception. The way we present ourselves—our posture, tone, and even wardrobe—becomes part of the atmosphere that patients and staff experience.
My thoughts are scattered today—blame it on the excitement of what’s on the way. I still can’t quite believe she’s almost here. I had my eye on another one for a while, but she wasn’t quite the right fit. Now I see why that one slipped away—this one was meant to be mine.
Would love to have their waistline!
A year ago today https://mwilliamsart.com/64days/2024/10/1/september-18-2024 I was remembering the first surgery I actually remembered which was the wound vac removal from the clean out. The hair in the picture are extensions and I felt beautiful. At the beginning of this year, I cut off all of the remaining hair from what was left up to the new growth line. I really do not like short hair on me. I love my long hair but it actually looked cute. It was refreshing to let go of the old. Someone once said that loosing my hair would allow me to start over. He was right. Since I cut it all off, my hair is more healthy and curly. I enjoy it so much more. Now my hair is just about as long as my hair was in the year-ago picture.
