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The official nightshift thread....

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  • belimawr
    belimawr Posts: 1,155 Member
    I didn't know there was a night shift group. That's awesome. Hows everyone doing tonight?

    Trying to decide if I want to take a nap at the start of a 72 hour shift or work out. I think nap may win. :smile:

    Take the nap. I want a nap. Take the nap, for me. :smile:

    I second this sentiment. EVen better if you could take the nap for me, and somehow transfer the feeling of being rested... at least just a little.
  • belimawr
    belimawr Posts: 1,155 Member
    I just had a profound thought... figured I'd share as it's not even often that I have /a/ thought. ;)

    Mom's coming this weekend, wants to celebrate birthday at the end of the month, which means... cake! Always something fancy like cannolo, black forest or the like. I'm thinking this year a simple chocolate or vanilla... because it seems to me that fancy is overdone, that something so simple is now the extraordinary.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    belimawr wrote: »
    I just had a profound thought... figured I'd share as it's not even often that I have /a/ thought. ;)

    Mom's coming this weekend, wants to celebrate birthday at the end of the month, which means... cake! Always something fancy like cannolo, black forest or the like. I'm thinking this year a simple chocolate or vanilla... because it seems to me that fancy is overdone, that something so simple is now the extraordinary.

    You're birthday or hers? Either way, have a slice for me!
  • belimawr
    belimawr Posts: 1,155 Member
    Mine, just three years now from the top of the proverbial hill...
  • bethanie0825
    bethanie0825 Posts: 1,498 Member
    Cake is glorious <3 My favorite simple cake is yellow cake and chocolate frosting. It's what my mom made most often when I was a kid. So yummy.
  • Frankie_Felinius
    Frankie_Felinius Posts: 1,398 Member
    Cake is glorious <3 My favorite simple cake is yellow cake and chocolate frosting. It's what my mom made most often when I was a kid. So yummy.

    As a child, that was one of my favorites! I mean, there was no cake I didn't like but ya know...

    My least favorite was vanilla cake with vanilla icing and vanilla ice cream. I thought it meant plain. Now as an adult...that combo is by far my favorite. I definitely appreciate simple but very well done nowadays rather than overdone...at least dessert-wise...at least most of the time! I still indulge in overdone, trust me...but the pleasure of of something simple but good is something I never appreciated until adulthood.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    I have a really good recipe for a simple chocolate cake, and another for a whipped frosting made with sugar and butter...just...hnnnggg. The last time I made it I added Nutella to the frosting to make it chocolate...omigosh...
  • Frankie_Felinius
    Frankie_Felinius Posts: 1,398 Member
    So I just had a guy check in and he made a slightly snarky comment about how "I'm tryin' to slow down and I'm getting energized by you being so awake." I was like "Well, this is my morning soooo...." This isn't the first time someone has made a comment like that. I'm by NO MEANS a chipper person but I do move fast. I'm confused though...just because you're tired and it is the end of the day for you, I'm supposed to be in the same mood/state of mind? Huh...probably another thing only thirdshifters encounter...
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    I don't get why people care about how quickly you do or don't move. If anything, they ought to be glad you're getting them checked in quickly.
  • fatjon73
    fatjon73 Posts: 379 Member
    This for me is the best chocolate cake ever. .......


    http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/flourlesschocolateca_93580

    But this is my favourite cake in the world and it's easy. ....
    http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/519946/elderflower-and-lemon-drizzle-cake

  • Frankie_Felinius
    Frankie_Felinius Posts: 1,398 Member
    edited January 2016
    I get annoyed constantly by how slow others move because I move waaaay too fast but I'm aware that it is MY problem by being annoyed by it...not them being slow (or normal paced)...so I never say anything or show displeasure (except to my family...they hear me say "chop chop" ten times a day) for them to know I'm annoyed. I guess I expect the same. Maybe my speediness annoys you but it surely doesn't give you the right to dictate how I should conduct myself! When I worked 2nd shift, I was praised by guests frequently for my "efficiency" but on 3rds it is not appreciated. Still...keep it to yourself buddy...
  • lacroyx
    lacroyx Posts: 5,754 Member
    So I just had a guy check in and he made a slightly snarky comment about how "I'm tryin' to slow down and I'm getting energized by you being so awake." I was like "Well, this is my morning soooo...." This isn't the first time someone has made a comment like that. I'm by NO MEANS a chipper person but I do move fast. I'm confused though...just because you're tired and it is the end of the day for you, I'm supposed to be in the same mood/state of mind? Huh...probably another thing only thirdshifters encounter...

    I like it when I get off in the mornings, go to a restaurant or bar that opens early, like at 9 or 10AM and starting laying back the alcohol. The whispers and stares from other people.

  • sufferlandrian
    sufferlandrian Posts: 8,244 Member
    lacroyx wrote: »
    So I just had a guy check in and he made a slightly snarky comment about how "I'm tryin' to slow down and I'm getting energized by you being so awake." I was like "Well, this is my morning soooo...." This isn't the first time someone has made a comment like that. I'm by NO MEANS a chipper person but I do move fast. I'm confused though...just because you're tired and it is the end of the day for you, I'm supposed to be in the same mood/state of mind? Huh...probably another thing only thirdshifters encounter...

    I like it when I get off in the mornings, go to a restaurant or bar that opens early, like at 9 or 10AM and starting laying back the alcohol. The whispers and stares from other people.

    That's funny. We go out to eat sometimes at the end of a shift and get stares when we are asking for dinner food at 9 AM. :smile:
  • sufferlandrian
    sufferlandrian Posts: 8,244 Member
  • sufferlandrian
    sufferlandrian Posts: 8,244 Member
    Picture from XC skiing on Friday. :smile:
  • bethanie0825
    bethanie0825 Posts: 1,498 Member
    Beautiful!!!
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    belimawr wrote: »
    I just had a profound thought... figured I'd share as it's not even often that I have /a/ thought. ;)

    Mom's coming this weekend, wants to celebrate birthday at the end of the month, which means... cake! Always something fancy like cannolo, black forest or the like. I'm thinking this year a simple chocolate or vanilla... because it seems to me that fancy is overdone, that something so simple is now the extraordinary.

    Also, happy birthday!
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    Annnnddd now I really wanna bake a cake.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    I get annoyed constantly by how slow others move because I move waaaay too fast but I'm aware that it is MY problem by being annoyed by it...not them being slow (or normal paced)...so I never say anything or show displeasure (except to my family...they hear me say "chop chop" ten times a day) for them to know I'm annoyed. I guess I expect the same. Maybe my speediness annoys you but it surely doesn't give you the right to dictate how I should conduct myself! When I worked 2nd shift, I was praised by guests frequently for my "efficiency" but on 3rds it is not appreciated. Still...keep it to yourself buddy...

    I know the feeling. I can remember running errands thinking, "Am I the only person who actually needs to get somewhere?"
  • Frankie_Felinius
    Frankie_Felinius Posts: 1,398 Member
    lacroyx wrote: »
    So I just had a guy check in and he made a slightly snarky comment about how "I'm tryin' to slow down and I'm getting energized by you being so awake." I was like "Well, this is my morning soooo...." This isn't the first time someone has made a comment like that. I'm by NO MEANS a chipper person but I do move fast. I'm confused though...just because you're tired and it is the end of the day for you, I'm supposed to be in the same mood/state of mind? Huh...probably another thing only thirdshifters encounter...

    I like it when I get off in the mornings, go to a restaurant or bar that opens early, like at 9 or 10AM and starting laying back the alcohol. The whispers and stares from other people.

    Our favorite Mexican joint serves whatever food whenever so it will be 9 A.M. and I'm over there drinking a margarita and eating a torta while everyone is sipping on coffee over chilaquiles.

  • Frankie_Felinius
    Frankie_Felinius Posts: 1,398 Member
    That seriously doesn't look real...jealous.
  • Frankie_Felinius
    Frankie_Felinius Posts: 1,398 Member
    How fresh does THAT air smell??
  • BodyByBex
    BodyByBex Posts: 3,685 Member
    lacroyx wrote: »
    So I just had a guy check in and he made a slightly snarky comment about how "I'm tryin' to slow down and I'm getting energized by you being so awake." I was like "Well, this is my morning soooo...." This isn't the first time someone has made a comment like that. I'm by NO MEANS a chipper person but I do move fast. I'm confused though...just because you're tired and it is the end of the day for you, I'm supposed to be in the same mood/state of mind? Huh...probably another thing only thirdshifters encounter...

    I like it when I get off in the mornings, go to a restaurant or bar that opens early, like at 9 or 10AM and starting laying back the alcohol. The whispers and stares from other people.

    Our favorite Mexican joint serves whatever food whenever so it will be 9 A.M. and I'm over there drinking a margarita and eating a torta while everyone is sipping on coffee over chilaquiles.

    This is MY kinda place right here. :grin:

    Also...I totally had Whataburger tonight. SSP is trying to make up for a boo-boo that I don't think I'm going to let him come back from. I think it's run it's course and I'm going to use part of my tax refund to buy an expensive new toy for myself. :mrgreen:
  • sufferlandrian
    sufferlandrian Posts: 8,244 Member
    These poor folks. They have been trying to nurse this poor thing and turns out the kidneys are gone. 4 AM and they are needing to put it down. A long night for them isn't going to get any shorter. I feel bad for them.
  • bethanie0825
    bethanie0825 Posts: 1,498 Member
    That sucks @sufferlandrian
  • belimawr
    belimawr Posts: 1,155 Member
    I have a really good recipe for a simple chocolate cake, and another for a whipped frosting made with sugar and butter...just...hnnnggg. The last time I made it I added Nutella to the frosting to make it chocolate...omigosh...

    Now I want one.

    Mom decided she didn't want cake so no cake here

    Believe it or not I have never had Nutella..
  • bethanie0825
    bethanie0825 Posts: 1,498 Member
    Anyone else jump on the coloring bandwagon? We have at our 911 center and we love it. qgudor7dmwcq.jpeg
  • BodyByBex
    BodyByBex Posts: 3,685 Member
    @bethanie0825 I HAVE coloring books but I never bring them to work. Maybe I should consider it....

    I totally believe that you've never had Nutella @belimawr. I didn't have it for a looong time and then I only had it twice before deciding it was "meh" for me.
  • JenniferLynWhatx
    JenniferLynWhatx Posts: 141 Member
    I have some books... But hospitals are too Germy for me to bring anything from home.
  • canadjineh
    canadjineh Posts: 5,396 Member
    I can't colour & drive at the same time (sort of like texting - against the law, lol). Although every Tuesday night from 5-7 pm there is an adults colouring night at the Library near my base office. I could go there first.... I've always loved colouring but it has to be extremely detailed - I get bored with largish expanses of unbroken colour.