I got out of the shower this morning and decided it would be a good idea to wear my Invader Zim t-shirt with the giant Gir on the front. Now, I don't generally wear Nickelodeon sponsored merchandise in public. This is because I am: nearly 30 years old and pregnant. But I decided to wear it anyway. And there were some odd looks. But what the hell, I ( Read more... )

I don't think my boss actually believes that I'm looking for a new job. But after I calmed down, I realized that my freak out had been justified. I have no other options ( Read more... )

But I have to find a new job ( Read more... )

I feel like I have some sort of chronic disease...  people are constantly asking me, "how are you feeling?!?"

I'm exhausted, I'm still somewhat itchy... today I got nauseous because of something a resident was doing, I binged on fast food and had to fight to keep it down, I'm cranky, I'm mean... but I'm actually standing up for myself, and being a ( Read more... )

Yep. I'm pregnant. And while I'm happy about it, it just doesn't seem real! I'm also SUPERFUCKINGITCHY!!!11!!!!!! And that is making me somewhat miserable. I'm covered in Aveeno lotion, and used their baby itchy wash stuff, and I'm somewhat better. Tolerable, at least. Plus, my OB/GYN said I can take Benadryl. I think I shall do that when I get ( Read more... )

So I might be pregnant ( Read more... )

Since I started working in the wonderful world of long term care, I've had about ten residents on my floor die. But yesterday, my all time favorite resident died. I shall call him D ( Read more... )

I haven't written in this thing in over a year. I mostly use this journal to browse around communities ( Read more... )

Are obviously better than me!!

They deserve special treatment, they know it, and if you aren't aware, well, they will make sure you know!!

This principle is best demonstrated when caring for retired doctors.

Here's an example: A man is very unsteady on his feet. He refuses or forgets to ask for assistance when getting up to walk. He ends up falling, ( Read more... )

There is such a thing as passive aggressive personality disorder. And I have met the poster child (okay, child is a bit of a stretch... she's about 800 years old) for this disorder.

"If I could walk myself to the bathroom, I'd go right now... sigh....."
"I really wish I had something to drink."
"It would be great if someone had put Oprah on..."

How ( Read more... )