8/24/2020 - “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” - Theodore Roosevelt • As I embark on this journey I reflect back on my career path and I have no regrets. I’ve met a lot of phenomenal people along the way. I’ve gained valued experience that will certainly prove beneficial for this journey. I’ve been told over the years that “you don’t know what you want do”. I’ve never allowed that to discourage or keep me from moving how I wanted to move. I say to you, move how you see fit; become who you want to be; do what is best for YOU! • This is the another first and I look forward to the trip. • “Not all those who wander are lost.” • #gradschool #firstday #crna #srna #registerednurse #paramedic #emory #nevertoolate #diversitycrna