Friday, February 18, 2005
Catching up
My hopes were finally dashed permanently yesterday: No hockey this season. It's official. As a result, I watched NBA basketball on tv last night for lack of better programming. Ugh. It was the Cavs, so I made the excuse that I like LeBron James and therefore I could stand it, but really, there was just nothing else on. Until CSI. But then I had to go to work.
Speaking of work, it is going well. I'm really starting to get the hang of things around the unit and I don't feel so distressed all the time. Mostly it's because I work a lot of nights and the pace is slower, but really, I'm feeling a lot better there. We have had a lot of deaths recently though, which is always distressing. I had my first code (that's where someone's heart stops and they stop breathing so you end up doing CPR and shocking them and pushing lots of EPI) earlier this week. Think "ER" toned down a bit. Okay, toned down a LOT. I must admit, I was frozen in place for the first thirty seconds. But everyone around me sprung into action in a very organized, focused manner, so it was easy to calm down and start helping. I just hope the next time it happens I have the same kind of organization.
I can't believe I do this for a living.
Also went to church last weekend. 8am service after a 12 hour night shift wasn't exactly exhilirating, but it felt refreshing to sit in a pew and absorb some God for an hour.
Andy and I had a laid back Valentines, we went out to eat at a brewpub here in town. The microbrews were good but the food was so-so. I think there will be many Otto's growlers filling out fridge in the future. I can go for some Apricot wheat right now...it's 9am, is that strange? I got another orchid from him this year, my goal is to not kill it this time. I also bought some parsley and oregano plants. Bam likes to tickle her nose in them. I just hope she doesn't develop a taste for fresh herbs. Anyone know if herbs are toxic to cats?
Next week begins my winter obsession: American Idol. It's been on for weeks, but next week the live voting begins. Not that I can ever get through to vote, I just like watching the really good people perform from this point on. I'm pulling for Constantine, the rock/metal band lead singer with long hair and the bitching voice. He sounds like the only one who could sing Motown and rock out Stairway in the same night.
Alrighty, back to the apt to sleep for the day, going to a movie tonight with Andy. See y'all on the flip side.
Speaking of work, it is going well. I'm really starting to get the hang of things around the unit and I don't feel so distressed all the time. Mostly it's because I work a lot of nights and the pace is slower, but really, I'm feeling a lot better there. We have had a lot of deaths recently though, which is always distressing. I had my first code (that's where someone's heart stops and they stop breathing so you end up doing CPR and shocking them and pushing lots of EPI) earlier this week. Think "ER" toned down a bit. Okay, toned down a LOT. I must admit, I was frozen in place for the first thirty seconds. But everyone around me sprung into action in a very organized, focused manner, so it was easy to calm down and start helping. I just hope the next time it happens I have the same kind of organization.
I can't believe I do this for a living.
Also went to church last weekend. 8am service after a 12 hour night shift wasn't exactly exhilirating, but it felt refreshing to sit in a pew and absorb some God for an hour.
Andy and I had a laid back Valentines, we went out to eat at a brewpub here in town. The microbrews were good but the food was so-so. I think there will be many Otto's growlers filling out fridge in the future. I can go for some Apricot wheat right now...it's 9am, is that strange? I got another orchid from him this year, my goal is to not kill it this time. I also bought some parsley and oregano plants. Bam likes to tickle her nose in them. I just hope she doesn't develop a taste for fresh herbs. Anyone know if herbs are toxic to cats?
Next week begins my winter obsession: American Idol. It's been on for weeks, but next week the live voting begins. Not that I can ever get through to vote, I just like watching the really good people perform from this point on. I'm pulling for Constantine, the rock/metal band lead singer with long hair and the bitching voice. He sounds like the only one who could sing Motown and rock out Stairway in the same night.
Alrighty, back to the apt to sleep for the day, going to a movie tonight with Andy. See y'all on the flip side.
# posted by Jenni @ 09:20 
