LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Well, hello stranger. After an extended hiatus, I’m happy to say that Flip Magazine is back! I am excited to be once again joining forces at Flip as the Editor-in-Chief. This fi rst issue back is the beginning of a new era for Flip and I’m so here for it! In this issue we have some incredible stories for you in both sides of the magazine so be sure to “fl ip” it over and check it all out. On our covers we have 2 incredible artists in the music world that you need to check out now. Morgan James and Doug Wamble are a musical power couple and the interviews inside show how dedicated and incredibly talented they both are. As we begin navigating our new normal, this issue has ideas for everything from virtual workouts, WFH style and a unique list of what you should be binging on TV these days. In this issue we have some inspiring, heartfelt, informative and sometimes funny articles. We take a look at the struggles of endometriosis. We get an inside look at the life of a divorced dad. There are also articles from those who have been aff ected by Covid-19, including a mother in healthcare that contracted the virus. This and so much more in a packed issue that we are thrilled to welcome our readers back with!

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Editor in Chief ON THE COVER MANDY PAULINE Photographer MORGAN JAMES Publisher JENNY ANDERSON FRANK MONAHAN WWW.JENNYANDERSONPHOTO.COM Cover photo by Art Director JENNY ANDERSON WWW.JENNYANDERSONPHOTO.COM REBEKKAH DRESKIN

HydraFacial It’s Worth the HYPE www.flipmagazine.net SEPTEMBER 2020

f you are a skincare fanatic with a love for innovative treatments, add HydraFacial to the top of your wish list. For years I've maintained a strict skincare regimen with light chemical peels incorporated weekly to manage my melasma and congested skin. I thought there was nothing else that could really help my skin as melasma is very difficult to treat. Then I had my first HydraFacial treatment…Game…Changer. IIt was within my first month working for the company, but I still kick myself for waiting so long to get my hands on the device. I’m a Licensed Esthetician, so of course I had heard of how amazing the HydraFacial treatment was, but I had to experience it for myself to believe the hype. One of the company slogans is, “3-Steps, 30 Minutes, Best Skin of Your Life,” and I have to confess that I looked in the mirror on my way home and said to myself, “this is the best my skin has looked in my entire life.” It not only provided immediate results, it has improved the overall state of my skin health over the last year, which is what ultimately sold me on HydraFacial. 1 So, what exactly is a HydraFacial?

hink of it like microdermabrasion that infuses nourishing serums into the skin…but better. The T HydraFacial system has 3 unique serums, disposable tips for each step of the treatment, and a peel that is a combination of glycolic and salicylic acids. Th ese options allow the HydraFacialist to personalize each treatment. Oh, and did I mention how painless and eff ective extractions are?! I’m talking squeaky clean skin with NO pain!

You can upgrade to a Deluxe or Platinum HydraFacial to add a HydraFacial Booster or one formulated by your favorite skincare lines to treat your specifi c skin concerns. HydraFacial has partnered with ZO Skin Health, Alastin, Sente, Circadia, HydroPeptide, and NassifMD, to provide treatment options for all skin concerns. My current faves are the Alastin TriHex Pro Booster and the HydraFacial Britenol Booster. TriHex Pro works on clearing out damaged collagen and elastin so the skin can produce healthy cells, and Britenol is loaded with brighteners and antioxidants to calm my melasma. Some of the Boosters also have home-care kits available so you can maintain your HydraFacial results in between appointments.

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Uncover a new layer of skin with Remove debris from pores with Saturate the skin’s surface with gentle exfoliation and relaxing painless suction. Nourish with intense antioxidants and peptides to resurfacing. moisturizers that quench the skin. maximize your glow.

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What type of results can you expect?

mmediately aft er the HydraFacial treatment, your skin will feel refreshed and hydrated, and you’ll have Ia beautiful glow. Th e ingredients in Boosters and the Antiox + (serum in the last HydraFacial step) are highly active (just means their working!) so you may turn pink for a very short amount of time, but that HydraFacial glow will remain.

With the use of high-quality home-care products suited for your skin, you’ll maintain these results for 2-4 weeks – lifestyle and overall skin concerns have a lot to do with this too. It’s recommended that you schedule appointments every ���.������������.��� SEPTEMBER 2020 SEPTEMBER ���.������������.��� 4-6 weeks to continue nourishing and treating your skin. 2 Why should HydraFacial be at the top of your wish list?

hether you’re new to facials or maintain appointments with your Injector or MD, HydraFacial can Weasily fit into your lifestyle. There are so many aesthetic treatment options available, but there ar- en’t any that perform like HydraFacial. It’s a safe and effective treatment for all skin types and concerns, and it plays well with other treatments – Lasers, Injectables, Microneedling, etc. all perform better on exfoliated, hydrated, and nourished skin. HydraFacial also creates the perfect can- vas for your home-care products to work effectively, and for a flawless makeup application.

Th ere are very few non-invasive treatments that WOW me like HydraFacial does – and I’m not just saying that because I work for the company; my skin has never been healthier than it is right now. Th e HydraFacial treatment literally sucks out all the gunk out of the pores to make you feel and look cleaner than ever. Th e results improve aft er every treatment, so you can easily monitor your skin health journey and identify which Boosters work for you. In addition to my monthly treatments, I use the ZO Skin Brightening System to manage my melasma and congestion at home, which helps prolong the HydraFacial glow.

How can you experience a HydraFacial?

ydraFacial is a global brand, so no matter where you live, there is likely a HydraFacial provider nearby. HTh e company also hosts a number of community events that will likely resume in July, so if you hear of one near you, please stop by to meet local providers and experience the HydraFacial vibe – you may see me there too! In the meantime, take the Skin Health Assessment for your skin health score (my last score was 72 – yikes!), a customized treatment plan, and link to fi nd a provider near you. Oh, and please ask to see your “Gunkie” aft er your HydraFacial – you can thank me later! ���.������������.��� SEPTEMBER 2020

Links HydraFacial.com The HydraFacial Treatment ZO Skin Health Alastin To learn more about this amazing treatment, Sente please go to HydraFacial.com or fi nd me on Circadia Instagram @thebeautysaint to ask questions directly. HydroPeptide Xoxo, NassifMD Carissa Find A HydraFacial Provider Skin Health Assessment 3 s working from home becomes the new norm, a lot of us are rethinking what it means WFH ed Ato get dressed in the morning. Blazers are being , swapped for hoodies and slacks for sweatpants or in many S es till ress cases… no pants. While I am all for comfort and conve- tyle Y nience, it’s important that we consider the psychological effects S D of getting dressed. Simply moving from the bed to the computer ou et while still in your pajamas is doing no favors for anyone. Here are Y G some things to think about and tips for WFH (work from home) style: to 1 eed N Stick to a morning routine. It’s ok to skip the makeup but general grooming, brushing your hair, etc will go a long way for setting the tone psychologically that it is time to shift into work mode. My morning routine is still basically the same, with some minor adjustments. I make breakfast, shower and dress. The things that have changed are that I’m only applying moisturizer with no foundation as I’m loving this break for my skin. My hair now lives in a ponytail as I’m no longer fussing with a flat iron and my outfits are admittedly, much more comfortable as I can’t be bothered with anything that doesn’t have an elastic waist band. However, this morning routine helps to set boundaries between personal time and work time.This can increase productivity and make it easier to shift into personal time when clear lines are drawn—And clear lines need to be drawn to avoid fatigue and burn out that can occur when your mind starts to feel that it is always at work

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4 2 WFH ed S , Stick to a morning routine. es till ress Please, do take this time to get a little cozier. It’s a major perk tyle Y S D not to be overlooked. However, do yourself a favor and put just et a little effort in. This is a great time to consider what we wear for ou others and what we wear for ourselves. Get clear on what you prioritize Y G in clothing. What makes you feel good both physically and mentally? For to me, I am leaning into an aesthetic that was on my mind long before Covid-19 took over our social lives. I love easy, natural fabrics that are good for us and eed our planet. I love a solid mix of classic colors and silhouettes with fun prints and N interesting cuts and textures. A pair of soft cotton/linen elastic waist pants with a nice tee and cozy cardigan are my favorite go-to’s. When the weather is chilly, I like to throw on my pink faux fur coat and walk around my apartment feeling fabulous just for myself. Don’t underestimate how much clothing can effect how you feel. In a funky mood? Have some fun with your clothes… now is the perfect time for experimenting!

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Video conferencing etiquette: Try, but not too hard please. It’s important to be sensitive to the current social climate. Many people who are lucky enough to still be employed are juggling a lot at home right now. Sharing a workspace with a spouse or roommate or children isn’t easy. Add in now being a home school teacher to your regular work day and we are witnessing super hero level miracle workers on a daily basis. While it’s important www.flipmagazine.net SEPTEMBER 2020 to set a professional tone, this really isn't the time for a full suit and tie. A nice sweater or collared shirt says I care about my workday without being insensitive. I’ve seen a lot of my friends in the corporate world who normally are dressed to the nines just wearing a company logo tee, polo or sweater and that is totally the right tone.

As our days change, so do our fashion choices. I for one am loving the shift towards com- fort and what brings joy. On a recent conference call, I had a fellow attendee thank me for wearing my bright yellow sweater. She said it brightened up her day. So I invite you to have some fun with your clothes, not just for the sake of those staring at their screens all day but for yourself! I can’t wait to see how our WFH style choices will translate once we are

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had the extraordinary good fortune in late work I’ve heard from Morgan. In fact, it’s a really, IFebruary, February 29th, in fact, to see Morgan really great album…not just great singing and in- James perform with her husband and band at the strumentation, but truly great songwriting…an The Soundry in Columbia, MD! It was the last con- excellent work of art! cert I’ve been to this year as Covid-19 has wreaked havoc within the live concert world. Thank good- Before the show, my troupe of wife, daughter, and ness it was one of the best shows I’ve seen in quite great family friend, Gail, arrived at the venue for a long time! the VIP period. This was an opportunity to see and speak with Morgan before the show, learning a little The show was going to be primarily an introduc- about what we were going to hear, and having the tion to the new album, Memphis Magnetic. It was an ability to ask questions of one of the music world’s album I’d listened to several times before the show, best…yes, I said best, vocalists of our times! and in my opinion it’s some of the best original 7 Morgan James

We were also able to hear more about the making of the album down in Memphis, TN, which is also the home- town of Morgan’s husband and lead guitarist, Doug Wamble. We will be sharing a lot of the images from the work done at the studio in Memphis right here in this article! I’ve teased Morgan about being an independent musician now for the past 5 years, and the obvious vision of who was in charge in the studio when they recorded Memphis Magnetic!

Morgan has relayed to me the behind-the-scenes thought process for recording in Memphis, TN, during a pre- vious telephone interview, but wanting to write and record outside of New York City, where Morgan and Doug live now, was the main inspiration. As it turned out, a brand-new studio was opening in Memphis, the Memphis

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Morgan has always had horns in the background of her recorded music, but for this album there were some special twists. First of all, her husband, Doug, who is a great arranger of horns, with heavy personal infl uence from the likes of Wynton and Brandford Marsalis, got to utilize a time-tested and customary use of a trumpet, a sax, and a baritone sax for this particular album. His arrangements are spot-on perfect and truly Memphis sounding…a wonderful addition to the beautiful voice of Morgan James. During the VIP portion of the show I referenced at the beginning of this article, we all got to meet the second dog in Morgan and Doug’s life, Eunice. Previously we got to meet Luther, who is a very sedate and well-behaved canine. Eunice is defi nitively more of a fun troublemaker…simply adding more fun and enjoyment to the large contingent of fans present for this personal time with Morgan and Doug before the show. As you can imagine, the show itself was just sheer joy. Morgan concentrated much of the show on the Memphis Magnetic album. However, we all were also rewarded with many of Morgan’s previous hits, from her record company album released over fi ve years ago, to several of her independent tunes that made the large audience

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12 IMMUNITY BOOST WITH NUTRITION COACH ALISON RILEY

Hey all you cool cats & kittens!

If you are anything like me, you are spending some more time in sweatpants, getting more acquainted with Netfl ix, and trying to keep your sanity intact while processing a new way of living! I’m sure you have heard this already, but I will repeat it anyway: You are not alone! It’s ok and NORMAL to be feeling that sense of uncertainty and stress; it’s ok to have good days and some rough ones. Feel the feelings, breathe through them… and move forward. ONWARD!

It is imperative that each of us practice self-care right now: mind, body and soul. SO, let's take a moment to break this down and simplify. The mind and soul are just like the muscles in your body. The more we use them, practice stretching and pour positive energy into them, the more we grow and thus stronger they each become. As someone who struggles with anxiety and depression, I understand the magnitude of mindful self-care. In many areas gyms are still closed, here in the northeast it is our rainy season, and we miss our loved ones. It is easy to say, "To hell with it, I give up!" However, each day is a new morning; a fresh start bringing renewed hope and possibility. Along with social distancing, we must be building up our immune systems as best we can for ourselves, co-workers and loved ones! Taking care of your body helps immensely with your brain functions and moods. Eating nutrient dense foods such as fruits and vegetables is vital. I am sure you have heard that one before! Below I break down the MOST essential vitamins, minerals and colorful ‘friends’ you SHOULD be eating to boost your immune system right NOW!

Found in oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes, strawberries, broccoli, brussels sprouts, sweet yellow peppers, papayas and acerola cherries, ���.������������.��� SEPTEMBER 2020 Vitamin C is important because it helps repair ALL body tissues, heals wounds and protects our immune system. The recommended daily amount of vitamin C is 90 mg for men and 75 for women.

Commonly found in shellfi sh, such as crab, lobster and clams, but if you are not a seafood eater, meat is an excellent source of zinc, along with chickpeas, lentils, eggs and nuts. Zinc plays such an important role because it assists our immune system to properly heal wounds, breakdown carbohydrates and shield us from disease. The daily recommended allowance for zinc is 8 mg for woman and 11 mg for men. 13 Immunity Boost

Found in oysters, spirulina, kale, swiss chard, dark chocolate, shitake mushrooms, lamb, hemp, whole grains, beef and le- gumes, copper is essential to the human body; in conjunction with iron it helps the body to create red blood cells. In addition to preventing cardiovascular disease, it also helps maintain immune function. The daily recommended allowance for av- erage adult is between 40 mg and 60 mg.

Ah this one is one of my favorites to discuss! A whopping SEVENTY PERCENT of your immune system is housed in your gut! It is extremely important to maintain a healthy envi- ronment in our digestive system. Yogurt, kombucha, pickles, sourdough bread, kefi r and sauerkraut are among the top contenders for most powerful probiotic fares. Keeping your body alkalized with apple cider vinegar, lemon water and kombucha is also highly recommended, as disease thrives in an acidic environment! The rec- ommended daily allowance for pro-biotics is between one billion and 10 billion colony forming units for an average adult. Digestive Advantage is a brand I myself take and approve of.

Wonderful sources of complex B vitamins are found in brocco- li, salmon, beans, kale, swiss chard, liver and nutritional yeast. The B’s are essential because they keep our cells in function- ing order. Along with creating new blood cells and assisting in metabolism, they also maintain our brain cells, skin cells and many tissues. There are 8 types of vitamin B’s: thiamin which is B1, ribofl avin which is B2, ni-acin which is B3, pantothenic acid which is B5, vitamin B6, biotin which is B7, folate which is B9 and vitamin B12. Together these make up the B complex. Taking a B supplement has also been shown to allevi- ate depression and anxiety, along with vitamin D. Many B complex supplements contain the recommended daily dose for an average adult. ���.������������.��� SEPTEMBER 2020 SEPTEMBER ���.������������.���

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More important than ever (right up there with don’t touch your face!), water makes up an estimated 60% of our bodies. The heart and brain are made up of 73% water and the lungs 83%. I’m sure the temptation for alcohol may be on the rather elevated side lately, however… while we are focusing on building UP our immune systems, any type of alcohol SUPPRESSES our immune systems and dehydrates us. Even our bones require an estimated 31% water! Is a hangover and or headache something else you would like to be dealing with during this pandemic? I didn’t think so. Beer and wine will always be there, so take it easy right now.

In addition to vitamins, there are some other habits to consider that improve your overall health. I implore you to stop several times a day, relax your shoulders, and try the 4 - 7 - 8 technique. Breathe in through your nose for 4 seconds, then hold it for 7 seconds, and exhale through your mouth for 8 seconds. This will help keep you physiologically in check, decrease fatigue, help with hypertension ���.������������.��� AUGUST 2020 and improve headache symptoms. Don’t forget to stretch also!

It is OK to watch the news once a day to keep up to date on the latest developments but having the news on all day will make anyone crazy and anxious. It’s a great time to put down our devices and stay in the moment. Open your windows if you can, walk in the woods, read a book, heck—write that NOVEL you’ve been putting off ! Meanwhile, don’t forget your vitamins, catch up on your sleep and smile… because you can.

Alison Riley is a nutrition life coach residing in the suburbs of Boston, with a background in sports, fi tness and leisure studies.

15 NASHLEY WATSON FRONTLINE HERO • COVID-19 SURVIVOR • SUPER MOM Interview by Mandy Pauline

ashley Watson has been many things in her life: a daughter, a friend, a mother, a fi rst responder, a medical professional and a survivor of many things (including most recently, Covid-19). Nashley was Nraised in a small town in Connecticut and began her career in the medical fi eld as a Jr. Firefi ghter at the young age of 14. Th e eldest of 3 girls, she became a natural leader and caretaker. When a family tragedy in 1998 involving her cousin and a drunk driver hit, she knew without a doubt that she would work as a fi rst responder. Her destiny was laid out for her. Over the years she has worked as a fi re fi ghter, EMT, security offi cer (even supporting Las Vegas in this role during the mass shooting tragedy). She now works at an emergency room in Las Vegas that is specifi cally for casino workers as a unit coordinator. Like many of us, when the news of Covid-19 came, Nashley had a lot of diffi cult decisions to make. With the slow trickle of information available and news reports changing daily, it was hard to really know just how much of an impact she would be facing. From working in isolated Covid-19 tents, to the diffi cult decision to social distance from her young sons, to a positive Covid-19 diagnosis, through recovery and coming out on the other side only to be furloughed, she has had some very challenging months to say the least. Mostly recovered, but with a lingering cough, Nashley made time to speak with me about her experience.

Flip: What is it that you do and where do you work?

Nashley: I work in an emergency room in Las Vegas specifi cally supporting the culinary union for casino work- ers. As the unit coordinator, I support doctors and nurses by managing paperwork like referrals and prescription orders. I also assist with checking patients in and discharging them. During our time fi ghting Covid-19, this meant working both inside of the emergency room and also off ering support in the isolated tents outside. Flip: Wow, sounds like you are holding the whole place to- gether. What led you to do this kind of work?

Nashley: I started as a Jr. Fire Fighter when I was 14. My cous- in was the victim of a drunk driver accident and that really made me want to pursue a career as a fi refi ghter. Th en at my high school graduation, my Mom had her fi rst heart attack. Healthcare really became my passion. Flip: So it’s really been a lot of personal experiences that have pushed you into this direction?

Nashley: Yes. I was present for my Mom’s 3rd heart attack 5 ���.������������.��� SEPTEMBER 2020 SEPTEMBER ���.������������.��� years aft er her fi rst heart attack and I worked on her and was 16 able to save her life. Flip: That must have been really scary. Would you we moved all Covid-19 suspected cases to a tent out- say that’s the scariest experience you’ve had? side. Anyone with a high fever, cough or recent travel would have to go to the tent. Of course we were still Nashley: Yes, seeing my mother go into cardiac arrest getting the normal ER stuff inside as well, but there and having to switch mentally from being her daugh- was something new daily, from double masking to ter to being a healthcare professional. It was a shift other precautions as things changed. that I didn’t really process in the moment. I just had to treat her like a patient where every second counts Flip: What is your day like when you are not working? because it does. It’s life or death. I still deal with the PTSD from saving my mom. I have nightmares and Nashley: Well, we have kids so it’s basically a crazy kid cold sweats. I’ll wake up in a panic, feeling like some- schedule. On my first day off, Jon and I will do gro- thing is wrong with her. ceries in the morning while Lily is in school. Then we have to pick her up in the late morning. We will take Flip: Wow. That’s so intense. Do you have any heart- her to a park for a little bit while we wait for Mason to warming stories? get out of school in the early afternoon. Then we pick up Mason and go to a park until Scottie gets out of Nashley: My favorite one is this 8-year-old girl that I school shortly after. Then it’s home for dinner, home- worked with. She loved to ride horses and paint and work, showers, bedtime and repeat! so both of her parents worked 2 jobs to support her hobbies. Yet, she decided at such a young age that she Flip: (laughs)You never stop, huh…How do you bal- wanted to take her own life. I was able to talk her off ance the chaos of your work life and your home life? of the roof of a building where she intended to commit suicide. I rode with her for the hour-long transport Nashley: I get the help and support from my family at to the psych facility that we had to take her to. We home for balance. They all know what I do for work, talked the entire time while she painted. I told her especially the kids. I’m very open with everyone about that “I know things may seem really hard right now my day and if someone at work passes away, I commu- but I have a job for you to do. For the rest of your life, nicate what I’m going through and I get lots of extra I want you to look up in the mirror and tell yourself hugs. I’ve always been very honest because if I hold it that you are beautiful.” Years later, I ran into her at a in, that would be bad. After a tough day, Jon will ask store and she remembered me. She told me that she me “did you do your best?”, and of course everyone always prayed to meet me again. She gave me a big hug who works in healthcare will say yes, I did my best. and said “You saved my life! I remembered what you That always helps. Finding peace in just knowing I am told me and I look into the mirror every day and tell with my family is a big part of it.

myself that I am beautiful”. www.flipmagazine.net SEPTEMBER 2020 Flip: That’s amazing! What a great story. So what was your typical shift like at the hospital before "Nashley was raised in a Covid-19 and how did it change? small town in Connecticut Nashley: Before Covid-19 we were very busy all the time but it was rare that we would see something too and began her career in serious. I work the night shift and we mostly would see patients with asthma, broken bones, heart attacks the medical field as a or strokes. Very rarely, we might see a gunshot wound. After the virus, everything changed drastically. First, junior Firefighter at the we began with isolated rooms where after discharge, there would be 3 hours of cleaning and 3 hours of just young age of 14." letting the room’s air circulate and clear out. Soon after 17 Nashley Watson

Flip: When did you first hear about Covid-19 and of the hospital. The hospital took it very seriously and what did you think? in fact employees would be terminated if they weren’t wearing proper PPE like a mask and goggles. My boss Nashley: I actually heard about it socially before we at the hospital has actually been a big part of finding a really discussed it at work. When I first heard about treatment for it. He started using a popular medication it, I started to do research so that I would have some used to prevent malaria called hydroxychloroquine and idea of what it was. At first I heard that it was like we have seen some major improvements.* pneumonia, so that is what I was prepared for. The more I learned, I just thought “we are not ready for Flip: Tell me about your decision to send your boys this”, especially because there is so much international to live with their dad during the pandemic. travel in Las Vegas. Nashley: It wasn’t easy. It took about two days of dis- Flip: What precautions did you and your employer cussions for us to make the decision. Both of our boys take throughout the crisis? have asthma and low immune systems. We needed to eliminate their exposure even as a possibility. It was Nashley: As soon as the first case hit close to us (which I really difficult because it threw off the balance of hav- believe was in Arizona), we began using the tents outside ing family at home. We managed it with lots of phone calls and video chats… and lots of boxes of tissues. I would drive to their dad’s house and talk to them through the window. It was hard, but it was the best decision as a mom that I could have made for them. Flip: What has been the hardest part of it all?

Nashley: Talking to them through the windows and not being able to hug and kiss them. Not knowing what tomorrow will bring…you don’t know when your last day is. I would question myself: “Did I hug them enough? Did I kiss them enough?” Flip: You definitely made the right decision. How long after the boys left home did you learn of your diagnosis?

"THE HOSPITAL TOOK Nashley: It was day 19 that I went into quarantine. I IT VERY SERIOUSLY almost feel like it was divine intervention. Flip: Reports tell us that it is different for everyone. AND IN FACT What were your symptoms like and how quickly did you know? EMPLOYEES WOULD BE Nashley: I didn’t know until I was about 6 days into TERMINATED IF THEY the illness. It started with headaches, body aches, WEREN’T WEARING over all just feeling really awful. Then came the fever and being tired but I was in denial about it. Then our PROPER PPE LIKE A management group at work made an order for us all to get tested. Otherwise I wouldn’t have been tested www.flipmagazine.net SEPTEMBER 2020 SEPTEMBER www.flipmagazine.net MASK AND GOGGLES." at that point. 18 Nashley Watson

"…YOU DON’T KNOW WHEN YOUR LAST DAY IS. I WOULD QUESTION MYSELF: DID I HUG THEM ENOUGH? DID I KISS THEM ENOUGH?”

Flip: What was self-quarantine and healing like? Flip: What advice would you give to other health- care providers? Nashley: Days just started to merge. I was so used to looking at a calendar. With no work and no kids to Nashley: From my experience, bring a change of take care of, I didn’t even know what day it was. It clothes to work. Always keep a spare set of clothes in was me and four walls…every day it felt like the walls the car. Never wear scrubs home. Take care of your- closed in another two feet. My fiancé Jon has been my self. You can’t take care of anyone else if you’re not ok. savior through the whole thing. Flip: What advice would you give to regular civilians? Flip: How are you feeling now? Nashley: Use precaution. Go to the store for what you Nashley: I still have a lingering cough, but I’m recov- need, but be cautious. Use your resources. A lot of ered and otherwise doing well. Things feel back to people are going without food and that’s not neces- normal; I can go out to the store and get what we need. sary. Lean on your city. That’s what we’re here for. Flip: What are you looking forward to after healing? Flip: What do you think about Nevada opening up now? ** Nashley: Getting the casinos opened back up (for the economy) and going back to work. Getting back to Nashley: I compare it to not finishing your supply of volunteering with my church. We do pop up food pan- antibiotics. If you stop too soon, the infection will come tries for people and families affected by Covid-19. We back. There was a good reason for us to shut down and served over 1300 cars in a day. I really feel for people I don’t believe we are ready to open back up. We are still who depended on that. I’m really just looking forward having trouble at this point with testing people. to things getting back to normal. Flip: Fair enough! Flip: What is the first thing you will do after the pan- demic is over and restrictions are lifted? I’d like to thank Nashley for taking the time to talk www.flipmagazine.net SEPTEMBER 2020 Nashley: We are going to Babystacks. It’s our favorite with us over at Flip. I think it so important that we local breakfast spot and we go with the whole family. share the stories of our frontline workers…our local Unfortunately, they are closed for the time being. heroes. So, thank you Nashley and thank you to all of Flip: Oh I love that place! What do you get? our frontline that make big and small sacrifices every day. You give selflessly and courageously, and our so- Nashley: Buttermilk short stack! ciety is blessed to have you. Flip: Classic :): So, when this is all said and done, will you continue to work in healthcare? Do you have any reservations? *Flip Magazine would like to note that use of hydroxychloroquine is still in its testing stages as treatment for Covid-19 and of course, is not appropriate Nashley: I will absolutely continue to work in health- for everyone based on each individual’s health history and conditions. Heart conditions, in particular, have been a contraindication. care. I haven’t been scared off. **Question was asked on 4/19/2020 19 Top 15 FEMALE-LED Binge-worthy Shows by Kris Deskins

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