I really don't know what it is about me that I seem to attract all this ridiculous scandal into my life... Talking to my friends- they do not have any of these crazy stories, and marvel at mine. Saw a totally hot guy at Mother's last night, and then it got better- he walked over to my group and said hi to my friend- he knew her! I was sure I had an in... But no. No introduction, and he spent the rest of the night flirting with about 5 girls who looked about 19. I find it kind of amusing to watch these girls out... They get all dressed up and think they look so hot, and they are pretty girls, I'm not denying that, but I wonder if they have any clue that they all look exactly the same. Four of them standing there with flat-ironed brownish-blondish below-the-shoulder length shiny hair in low-rise jeans and pointy stilettos and silk camisoles. All just variations on a theme. The only difference is the color of the top, and how much cleavage they are showing. ("a lot" vs "indecent"). But hell, maybe they're on to something because it seems to work and they are the ones that got my hot guy. Sigh.
Saw Jackdaw last night in South Buffalo, at Swannie House. Always a fun show. But there were YOUNG kids there, I'd guess 15, drinking at the bar. A little disturbing. And it was so crowded that we took our wings upstairs to eat (I swear they have the best wings in Buffalo. Hell, best wings anywhere.). But apparently while upstairs we missed a fight. Beer bottles and all. Fantastic. Then went to Mother's. Saw Work Crush #2 there. First thing he asked me was if I was drunk, which is a little embarrassing, because I didn't think I was... But he told me that he and another guy from work were talking about how well I dress. I'm not sure I agree, but I'll take the compliment, especially from him since he may be the best-dressed man I know.
Also saw work crush 1 yesterday- i had my back to the door and he walked up and gave me a little scratch on the shoulder... Damn that wife of his! I could so fall for him.
But now my dilemma for the day...
Is it more depressing to spend new year's alone at a party, watching the happy couples kiss at midnight, wishing I had someone- or just staying home.
Haven't decided yet. Working at 7a tomorrow, so it's not like it would be a crazy night in any case.
Well I have suddenly decided that my fishtank is too small. And since I am all about instant gratification, I have decided that I need a new one. NOW. So I'm off to petsmart.
Happy new year, all!
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12/31/2005 13:20 #23749
too much drama for this mamaCategory: drama
12/31/2005 02:04 #23748
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12/30/2005 02:03 #23747
PSACategory: hygiene
just a little public service announcement...
First, I extend my deepest sympathy and empathy to those poor souls suffering from abscesses of any form, but especially gluteal/perirectal/buttock ones. They are excruciatingly painful, not to mention the humiliation of having 10 people examine your ass. Then you have to go through the painful, stinky procedure of having them drained. Not fun for anyone involved.
BUT, if for whatever reason you choose to wait until 1 am to come to the ER with ass pain- at least remove the shitballs that are dangling from your ass hairs.
Losing precious hours of sleep for ass pus is unpleasant enough without dingleberries getting in the way. Oh yeah, and don't wear underwear with skidmarks. Didn't anyone else's mom always yell about wearing clean underwear "in case you have an accident and end up in the emergency room" or was it just mine?
My apologies if anyone needs to go vomit now.
I am going to try to get some sleep.
-J
First, I extend my deepest sympathy and empathy to those poor souls suffering from abscesses of any form, but especially gluteal/perirectal/buttock ones. They are excruciatingly painful, not to mention the humiliation of having 10 people examine your ass. Then you have to go through the painful, stinky procedure of having them drained. Not fun for anyone involved.
BUT, if for whatever reason you choose to wait until 1 am to come to the ER with ass pain- at least remove the shitballs that are dangling from your ass hairs.
Losing precious hours of sleep for ass pus is unpleasant enough without dingleberries getting in the way. Oh yeah, and don't wear underwear with skidmarks. Didn't anyone else's mom always yell about wearing clean underwear "in case you have an accident and end up in the emergency room" or was it just mine?
My apologies if anyone needs to go vomit now.
I am going to try to get some sleep.
-J
imk2 - 12/30/05 08:38
Hee Hee, that is the funniest stuff I have heard in a long time!
Hee Hee, that is the funniest stuff I have heard in a long time!
12/27/2005 14:33 #23746
my crooked treeCategory: pix
A little belated, but finally got the pix out of my camera.
My cute crooked christmas tree (wish I had a lit-up night shot though)
and totally unrelated, but just a shot that I like. :)
My cute crooked christmas tree (wish I had a lit-up night shot though)
and totally unrelated, but just a shot that I like. :)
12/27/2005 02:32 #23745
Merry Christmas to me!Category: venting
You probably shouldn't bother reading this, as I am just ranting and whining.
I am a resident. That means I have finished medical school. I have MD after my name. I.e. I can call myself Doctor. Residency is specialty training. When I finish residency, I will be an attending. So residents are sort of limbo doctors. We rechnically are doctors, but we're still in training. But we are the cheap labor of the medical field.
I work a 30hr shift every third night. I work 80-100 hrs per week. My hourly wage is barely over minimum wage. (but it's not like it matters since there's no time to spend the money anyway-ha.) I had christmas day off. I worked christmas eve, and I'm working overnight tonight. I have new year's eve off, but have to be at work at 6am on 1/1. But that's not what I'm complaining about. I love my job, and I knew what I was getting into when I started. Sure I get tired and I'll bitch and moan about the ER killing me, but at the end of the day, there's nothing I'd rather do. It's the coolest job in the world.
Just saw a kid in the ER. It's almost 2:30am. I have to start tomorrow's work at 4am. I'd love to get a little sleep in there. But on the way back from the ER, I went by the Doctors' Lounge, where there is a coffee machine. Not much else. A bathroom, a table, a couch, and a coffee machine. Only to be greeted by a big nasty sign saying that residents are no longer allowed in the Doctor's Lounge. Apparently they don't consider us doctors.
Apparently we drank too much coffee.
What a bunch of bullshit. I mean really. How much could that industrial food service coffee cost? say an extra $20/month. Is morale not worth anything? We practically LIVE in the fucking hospital. We do the lion's share of the work that keeps this place running. Along with the nurses. And we're no longer allowed the one little perk we had- a free cup of terrible coffee? There are tons of nurses' lounges. There is no "residents' lounge". Not like we have much lounge time, but I used to enjoy being able to take a 10 min to get a cup of coffee once or twice a week. And they don't think we are worth even that.
Bogus!!!
I am a resident. That means I have finished medical school. I have MD after my name. I.e. I can call myself Doctor. Residency is specialty training. When I finish residency, I will be an attending. So residents are sort of limbo doctors. We rechnically are doctors, but we're still in training. But we are the cheap labor of the medical field.
I work a 30hr shift every third night. I work 80-100 hrs per week. My hourly wage is barely over minimum wage. (but it's not like it matters since there's no time to spend the money anyway-ha.) I had christmas day off. I worked christmas eve, and I'm working overnight tonight. I have new year's eve off, but have to be at work at 6am on 1/1. But that's not what I'm complaining about. I love my job, and I knew what I was getting into when I started. Sure I get tired and I'll bitch and moan about the ER killing me, but at the end of the day, there's nothing I'd rather do. It's the coolest job in the world.
Just saw a kid in the ER. It's almost 2:30am. I have to start tomorrow's work at 4am. I'd love to get a little sleep in there. But on the way back from the ER, I went by the Doctors' Lounge, where there is a coffee machine. Not much else. A bathroom, a table, a couch, and a coffee machine. Only to be greeted by a big nasty sign saying that residents are no longer allowed in the Doctor's Lounge. Apparently they don't consider us doctors.
Apparently we drank too much coffee.
What a bunch of bullshit. I mean really. How much could that industrial food service coffee cost? say an extra $20/month. Is morale not worth anything? We practically LIVE in the fucking hospital. We do the lion's share of the work that keeps this place running. Along with the nurses. And we're no longer allowed the one little perk we had- a free cup of terrible coffee? There are tons of nurses' lounges. There is no "residents' lounge". Not like we have much lounge time, but I used to enjoy being able to take a 10 min to get a cup of coffee once or twice a week. And they don't think we are worth even that.
Bogus!!!
metalpeter - 12/27/05 20:23
I think all you residents need to fall asleep doing something that won't hurt a patient. If you can't stay mentally and physicaly awake then you are a danger to people who come in and need help. I smell lawsuit the hospital had better wake up before they get someone killed who could be saved because only "The Doctors" can have Coffee. But it sounds like you guys and gals are the ones who really need it. I get pissed off when any place marginalises some of the workers and it gets me upset. Grantend there is a negitive stigma attached to interns from paitents but the hospital shouldn't add to the problem, now you have me pissed off and ready to yell. I wish you best of luck.
I think all you residents need to fall asleep doing something that won't hurt a patient. If you can't stay mentally and physicaly awake then you are a danger to people who come in and need help. I smell lawsuit the hospital had better wake up before they get someone killed who could be saved because only "The Doctors" can have Coffee. But it sounds like you guys and gals are the ones who really need it. I get pissed off when any place marginalises some of the workers and it gets me upset. Grantend there is a negitive stigma attached to interns from paitents but the hospital shouldn't add to the problem, now you have me pissed off and ready to yell. I wish you best of luck.
ajay - 12/27/05 12:44
Residency seems more like a hazing ritual than an internship. It is mind-boggling that the hospital will skimp on a $20/month coffee. Could it be because the hospital doesn't foresee you folks working there after you finish? (Given their attitude, I don't blame you for wanting to get outta there ASAP).
Residency seems more like a hazing ritual than an internship. It is mind-boggling that the hospital will skimp on a $20/month coffee. Could it be because the hospital doesn't foresee you folks working there after you finish? (Given their attitude, I don't blame you for wanting to get outta there ASAP).
I like to make fun of the clones as much as anyone. Hell, I make sport out of making fun of clowns.
First of all Jackdaw is a great live band, it has been some time since I've seen them. Secondly I don't know if it is worse to be alone at a party or home alone. I guess at the party you can drink and maybe someone single would be there,other then you. Maybe you could at least not be alone. That sounds like my dilema, being home by your self is kinda depresing. Maybe take pictures of the debochery. I may be going to see the ball drop with my sis, deepends on what she is doing.
ahhh! I feel a sense of kindred here; we can swap stories of the weird, humiliating and outrageous anytime, haha.
Yah. Whenever I'm forced to hang on Chippewa I call it 'attack of the clones'. However, the worst I've ever seen is at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)...every guy looks a like, every girl looks alike...no joke!