-
How do you cry?
I just found out a dear friend passed away. He's got an LJ page, too. Check under my friends for mousegerald. I've known this guy for a long, long time, since an early internet bulletin board. We were in the pagan community for a long time. He did the naming ceremony for my son. I've watched and cheered his journey to sobriety and things were ( Read more... ) -
Juno Reactor - God Is God
This is the most amazing video. I just love this song -
Vacation?
I got to sleep in today. The dog woke me up at 9 a.m. That's the latest I've slept in for I don't know how long. The Chimp is still asleep, so I'm getting my alone time anyway. I'm actually looking forward to having some time with him. I don't get to see him during school as much as I would like, with him in school during the day and me ( Read more... ) -
Christmas Stuff
I'm taking a moment of quiet time before I wake the Chimp up to let him know Santa came. It's been a nice holiday so far. I had to work yesterday morning, but it was a nice pleasant day there. I've been helping the clients make fudge and cookies, etc and also just plain cooking there. Harley has been really grumpy, but we still managed to have ( Read more... ) -
I forgot
I found the calendar I was looking for. I didn't get the one for 2006, but I got it for 2007. It's called "Nuns Having Fun." It's pictures of nuns from the 50s and 60s doing stuff, with funny captions to go with. For example, February shows a nun in full habit on skis with the caption "For Thine is the kingdom and the powder and the glory." I ( Read more... ) -
Not getting anything done
So, here I sit. I have a ton of stuff to do, including laundry, dishes, my daily prayer work, wrapping presents, working out and packing stuff up. Am I doing any of that? No. What am I thinking about? Taking a nap ( Read more... ) -
First Aid
I took a first aid/CPR course through the University of Scouting at the end of October. I ended up needing that training last night. One of the guys started a new medication at 8 p.m. I was playing a game with him and he started complaining he felt hot. He started turning red and I realized he was having an allergic reaction. I called 911 ( Read more... ) -
Working Out
I joined a fitness center. I've been sitting at 160-165 pounds for over a year, which isn't bad, but I'd like to break the 150 pound mark. Also, with my job being so physical I really should be in better shape so I don't hurt myself or a client. I have to lift a guy who's 6'2 and over 200 pounds. He has some leg strength, but requires a lot of ( Read more... ) -
I so suck about updating
Well, It's only been almost 4 months since I wrote in here. That young man who I hadn't met yet is no longer at the home. He ended up almost killing one of the other staff, so he's gone. I've had a lot of restraint training now, and it turns out I'm quite the deal for that. I took down our program manager, who's half my age, 6 foot tall and very ( Read more... ) -
First day with the residents
I had orientation on Friday and yesterday I got to work my first day with the guys. One of them is in the hospital under Monday, so I haven't met him yet. The guys are "Harley", who is an older gentleman who was in a motorcycle accident 25 years ago. He is in a wheelchair, one of his arms doesn't work so well, and he has speech difficulties. He ( Read more... )