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Dee Rodriguez, Eventide Nursing Home's Employee of the Month
Thursday, December 22, 2011 • Posted December 22, 2011

There could not be a better choice for Employee of the Month during this special time of the year, as she is Joyful and Triumphant, giving, generous, thoughtful, considerate, understanding, compassionate, and always positive and upbeat, fun loving, everything a good nurse should be, and we are very fortunate to have her as part of our Eventide family!At what age did you realize that Santa was not who you thought he was?I was 5 years old, and the kids that were least likely to make the "nice list," had twice as many gifts as everyone else. My big brother told me the truth, but said, "that's not what Christmas is all about anyway!"...and I was o.k. with that.I have heard that you are a connoisseur of food, and that you know every strange spice and additive known to man, tell us about that:What can I say ?! Food Network baby!!!Tell us about your trip from Alaska to San Saba as a youth?Yikes!!!...Never use a port a potty on the Al-Can!!What makes you unique?I remember the oddest things...like those annoying jingles on commercials.."Just spray, and walk away!" What is you outlook on life?Sunny!What was your most memorable Christmas Gift?Amy. She was the baby doll that I got when I was five years old. She came in a huge box with Sesame Street wrapping paper on it,If you were a canine, which breed would you be and why?Probably a Pekingnese. That is what I have, he goes everywhere I go, is spoiled by the whole family, and has lots of cute sweaters!What makes you a city girl or a country girl?I like to think that I am a little of both.. I love to hunt, but I won't miss a sale at Macy's!It has been said that you have a love for hunting, elaborate on that:Hunting for me is so relaxing! Anyone that knows me is aware of the fact that I love to talk, but when I am out in nature, I'm quiet. I am a different person.How do you keep things fun and fresh in your relationship?Ro and I talk and laugh a lot..we argue over the silliest things, we forgive each other, we act like grown-up kids, we dress up for Halloween, open presents early, stay up late, and have pillow fights!What do you enjoy doing together?Pretty much any and everything we do, we're together. We hunt and hike, we go shopping, and we love spending time with our families.What do you feel that you are an authority on?Color! I am an Independent Beauty Consultant in Mary Kay and I love helping others find colors that compliment them perfectly.What is your personal Christmas tradition?Opening presents at Midnight on Christmas Eve.What is one that you have carried out throughout the years?Drinking cocoa and listening to Christmas carols while decorating the tree.T

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