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The official nightshift thread....
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So we're dogsitting for Uncle Jeff. My in-laws are on vacation for two weeks going out West (yay for the beer they are bringing us back!) so we have their dog for TWO weeks. I think I've mentioned him before on here...the jack-a-chon who follows me around the house constantly brushing his mustache against my legs! He is so spoiled, too. Here is a rundown of the "how to care for Jeff" note: Breakfast - can of Mighty Dog and a piece of deli ham. Dinner - a can of Mighty Dog and a baggie of homemade stew (wtf?) Snacks - deli ham Also give him lots of love and kisses and don't let him get lonely. There are two of them at their house and between pets and people, 7 at our house! He won't be lonely. So spoiled. I can't believe their animals live as long as they do with the diets they have. She made enough stew for Nash but we had to pick the veggies out because we're trying to keep him carb-free. His skin still gets gross if we don't give him a medicated bath a couple times a week but the diet change has helped considerbly. We keep joking we'll have to just start buying bags of chicken breasts for him, to keep his skin decent. Ever since he's been on a grain-free, low-carb diet he's put on a few and looks all swole in his chest. We didn't notice but 3 people who hadn't seen him in awhile noticed and said something. He's part pit so he is pretty muscle-y to begin with. Poor boy. His favorite people tidbit was tortilla chips...now he just gets peanuts once in awhile. His coat is looking shiny again too...it was so dull and so sparse on his undercarriage for a long time.
Ok. I'm off in 45 or so. Plans, you ask? Bike ride (story on that in a minute), bath. Kiddo is at Gramma's so I have freeeee time!
Ok, bike-related story. Skip if you don't want to read a long-winded and touching story.
My fiance in his youth rode BMX, rollerbladed, rode dirt bikes, etc. He's always been a daredevil. I told him when I got pregnant that he needed to start taking more safety precautions, including wearing a helmet while on a bike. Of course he said no. I told him when our daughter starts riding her own bike, he needs to wear a helmet to set a good example. He said no, nothing will happen to me, I'll be fine. He ice fishes. I say be careful, he says "I'll be fine, nothing will happen to me. I always tell him, I know you are a tough, bad guy and you think you are invincible, but you're not. So the other day I watch a vid on YouTube (Kandee Johnson) talking about how she lost her beloved daddy. She is a daddy's girl...big time. She lost him 3 years ago when he cut an artery in his armpit on broken glass while taking down a curtain rod and bled out. An accident. He was a big tough guy. Watching this video made me cry and I never even had a dad at all and a mom who abused me so it wasn't like I could imagine losing a parent, but I know how important my fiance is to our little girl (a huge daddy's girl). So I send him the vid. Never mentioned anything about a helmet, just wanted him to see from a grown woman who lost her daddy, how devastating it can be. My fiance sent me a text saying he was crying for like, 20 minutes and he won't ride until he gets a helmet and how he is re-considering any risks he may take in the future and how he feels so bad for risks he has taken since Elka was born. He re-posted the vid on social media asking all daddies to watch it, to know how much they mean to their kids (daughters especially) and that even though daddies think they are invincible, they aren't. I always told him that guys tougher than him die due to stupid accidents all the time but it never sank in until he watched it from a daddy's girl point of view. All those guys said the same thing "It won't happen to me." before they died. He ordred a helmet. It's funny, I've watched Kandee for years for makeup tutorials and one vid of hers made him order a helmet! Whatever. I'm glad that video had such a profound impact on him.0 -
*sniff* Isn't it funny how you just never know what will touch somebody? Anyway, I'm glad he's willing to take precautions now!0
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sufferlandrian wrote: »
Yep, one popping up right now. Again, still on days for a few weeks then back to nights. Good to see another one!
Hope everyone is doing well and having sweet dreams (or enjoying their day off)0 -
jennifer_417 wrote: »I just had a lady get really nasty with me because there are no parking spaces in our lot. How do people not understand that I can't do anything about full parking spaces, especially at midnight? Do they expect me to go out and pull a car out of a space with my bare hands? I told her she could park at the restaurant next door, but she wasn't "comfortable with that." Um, k?
No they totally expected you to magically make a spot appear. Thats how life works afterall, people snap their spoiled fingers and expect a response that will satisfy them that exact second. Other people don't exist. *eye roll* gotta love em0 -
@Frankie_Felinius That story is awesome. If you have the video please post or message it to me.
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Frankie, let your inlaw's know that I just sent a dog home with a $1000 dollar bill for treating the pancreatitis that came from eating ham.
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I would but they wouldn't listen anyway...
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https://youtu.be/XMkVdfMVyyw
@LacednLace Here it is. It's pretty long but such a touching video! Her makeup tutorials are fabulous. She is a master makeup artist! And she is the most positive, bubbly person...which normally rubs me the wrong way but she makes you happy just watching her. Well, not this video, she makes you cry...but normally...she is a joy to watch.0 -
NOOO! No water works at work!
That's right ya'll, I LIIIIIVE! Man have I been busy(if you know what I mean)
Work is about to get CRAZY over here. One of our other night shifters is getting ready to have back surgery so he'll be out for at least 6 weeks and the 'relief' guy (diabetes who doesn't take care of himself) has put in his notice and his last day is July 3rd. After that, HOLY OVERTIME BATMAN. I am looking forward to the extra cash, but what is the point if I have no time to spend it. An additional problem: now that I am seeing someone, when will I actually have time to see him?
I'm sure it will all workout in the end. I am slowly getting back on the exercise wagon. This, of course, means that my body is giving me more hunger queues and I am eating my home out of all the green leafy things. I have started Jillian Michael's Ripped in 30. I am sore, but I like it. I love her, but I hate her. Combine that with taking the dog for walks and the elliptical I am one HUNGRY girl.
On top of ALL of this, I am working on my decision to go back to school. I may need to redo a bit of my core curriculum, but I am determined. And thanks to MD Anderson, I will be fully reimbursed and they will most likely hire me in my new field after my education is complete. Now I just need to finish my probationary period and really commit to the new goals I have.
Right now, I am feeling optimistic. Give it a couple of weeks and TOM will rear it's ugly head and I will be all "How will I accomplish ANYTHING?!" while laying in bed eating flaming hot cheetos....0 -
Totally fell off the watching what I eat/exercise roller coaster this weekend. My anxiety is sky high so I ate my feelings lol. It's so damn hot out when I wake up in the afternoon that hiking is out of the question.
Can I just eat powered sugar donuts dipped in milk and then some Takis? Wash it down with diet Sunkist and sugar free Red Bull????0 -
I can't get a bike ride in because it's been so rainy! I took an extra long bath today, no bike ride. And ate some bread and butter, chips and hot sauce/sour cream...and drank margs. Uhhh...I don't think I'm doin' so good either! But on the flip side, I hadn't weighed myself in probably two weeks and if I had to have guessed, I would have said I gained close to 10 lbs, by how I felt. Oddly enough, I was actually 0.8 lbs LOWER than my recent lowest weight. Hmm...not sure how that works since I barely get to ride my bike now that school is out...and I haven't been logging food. When I don't log, I eat crap. Oh well. Now I just need to get back with it before I do some real damage! Going out Tuesday night soooo...I'll start Wednesday Going to see a band that I have seen only once before in VA back in 2008. They primarily only tour on the East Coast and I've waited YEARS to see them again...didn't really think I would get the chance. They are coming to my city Tuesday night! So it will be a night of pre-show bbq nachos and pale ale. But I guarantee I'll be dancing at the show so maybe I'll break even calorie-wise! It's funny...I get dressed to the nines for shows...I spend hours getting ready and I am meticulous about my hair and makeup. Then I go to shows and dance like a fool until I'm dripping sweat and have to throw my hair up in pins! My favorite band...it is seriously like a workout going to see them...between the amount I dance and jump and sweat and my heart rate being sky high for two hours straight...sheeeeit. If I could see them everyday, I'd be one in shape mother trucker. A downside? I always get front row and if I'm at a venue where we are at the stage, I leave with bruised elbows from them getting pounded on the stage while clapping, etc. The funny part? It is an old-timey string band! You'd think metal by the looks of me when I leave, bruised and worn out. Good times... 0
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I hopped on the scale and it's only went up a pound or 2.
@Frankie_Felinius have fun!!! My taste in music goes from appropriate to please don't judge me lol!0 -
I've been off work for 2 nights, but still wake up at 2 am bc I'm hungry! Lol. I'm still busy packing stuff to put into storage, and cleaning the house. The house goes on the market July 9, and as soon as it sells (hopefully), I can join my family!! There is light at the end of the tunnel0
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Thanks @bethanie0825, I will!
I'm outta here in an hour. I need to do a mask, bleach my teeth, decide on a dress...then take a long nap so I will be awake and ready for the show later!0 -
@lilaclovebird enjoy all that overtime while you can, may suck not seeing your new guy as much as you would've, but all that hard work and that bank account will def pay off. I could go for some overtime. It would help with the bills (healthy groceries cost sooo much more than junk), the toddler, and trying to go back to school. And let me know how you like the program. I've been in a massive workout rut and trying to fix it.
@bethanie0825 I'm beginning to think our careers are not meant for healthy people/lifestyles lol. Its been a struggle!
@MadDogManor Hope you're enjoying those nights off and that your house sells quickly with a great offer!
@Frankie_Felinius Enjoy your show!!!!0 -
@Frankie_Felinius , who was the band?
Friggin Dave Grohl had to go and break his leg, hope he still plays next month. Otherwise, this year's lineup on the Shore... meh, not my thing.0 -
My office feels like someone turned the heater on. I'm sweating more in my office than I did on my bike!0
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My office feels like someone turned the heater on. I'm sweating more in my office than I did on my bike!0
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You could be where I'm at, it was 100 yesterday and will be almost as hot today. I took my break after 10pm and it was 88 out and tropical humidity. Yuck!0
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Oh yay me! 'Tropical Storm Bill' had been downgraded to 'Tropical Depression Bill'. So HOPEFULLY my relief will show up on time and I can enjoy my two days without pay while I truck my dad to San Antonio to the immigration offices down there. As much as I HATE the idea of wasting a day off in another city, my mom told us to 'treat ourselves' so that will be happening on Thursday. And if the outcome is favorable, hopefully I won't be the only person in the house(bear in mind my mom is STILL in Dallas) with a driver's license.
I am so tired of being tired because I have to deal with grocery shopping with my dad on HIS schedule (he sleeps in until about 11am) and beer runs for my Uncle(who no longer has a driver's license due to drinking and driving issues, BUT he DOESN'T have a problem with alcohol /sarcasm).
If I am to go without sleep I want it to be for a stupid Becca-related reason. Like to spend Friday awake and by the pool getting drunk and sunburned all to hell when I have to work that evening. Not because I have to cart someone else around town to keep food in the house and everyone else happy. And would it kill ANYONE ELSE to do the dishes once in a while?
Wake up, do the dishes, workout, do MORE dishes?! Go to work, come home, do the dishes, go to sleep and repeat.
UNLESS I go to Sergeant Sexy Pants's house(SSP for short), then I go home, change clothes, go to his house, hang out, maybe go out for food or maybe stay in, talk a LOT and then I go home, much to his dismay(this may be a point of contention). Then I clean the kitchen and go to sleep and repeat.
I end up more tired on the days I visit him BUT it's worth it.
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Maybe if you hide at Sgt Sexy Pants house and shut off your cell phone, they can't find you and you can get some sleep. 0
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sufferlandrian wrote: »Maybe if you hide at Sgt Sexy Pants house and shut off your cell phone, they can't find you and you can get some sleep.
The whole being stuck there for 22 hours thing was a fluke and I HAD to sleep there or drown trying to get to my own bed.
However, given a choice, I wont sleep at his house yet....It's a thing... I'm really leery of the whole 'relationship' thing right now and sleeping over seems like a 'relationshipy' thing and I am just not ready. He kind of hates it and he always suggests that I stay and I always decline and then he seems upset for a minute and then lets it go. I just can't go there yet. It's only been a month.0 -
@sufferlandrian See above....because double post... :grumble: ....0
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@lilaclovebird dare you not tell the folks that if they want YOU to ferry them around to do THERE shopping then they MUST do it in YOUR time schedule.......I would be like right you need your *kitten*...then get up early and I will take you......if not tough *kitten* im sleeping as I need sleep for work.......things like doctors and appointments cant be helped and yes you do them when needed....but shopping.......no bloody way......go at my time or don't go......
Its not fair they expect you to do it all....when they want...not when you can do it......working nights is hard enough for us all and inconsiderate people really grate me nerves when it comes to *kitten* like this.......Get em told lass......lol.......
Can you tell I just woke up.....im not a morning person at all.......0 -
lilaclovebird wrote: »sufferlandrian wrote: »Maybe if you hide at Sgt Sexy Pants house and shut off your cell phone, they can't find you and you can get some sleep.
The whole being stuck there for 22 hours thing was a fluke and I HAD to sleep there or drown trying to get to my own bed.
However, given a choice, I wont sleep at his house yet....It's a thing... I'm really leery of the whole 'relationship' thing right now and sleeping over seems like a 'relationshipy' thing and I am just not ready. He kind of hates it and he always suggests that I stay and I always decline and then he seems upset for a minute and then lets it go. I just can't go there yet. It's only been a month.
couldn't agree with you more.
He's a guy. He will be upset for about 30 seconds you didn't like his suggestion and then he will remember he was supposed to go fishing and forget what you were just talking about. :laugh: 0 -
@fatjon73 - I agree that Lilaclovebird needs to make them accommodate her schedule. I'm also familiar with how families in the Austin area work and I can see it making huge waves. @lilaclovebird - I still agree with Jon more than with culture. Make them work around your schedule.0
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Is there any way you can have some kind if come-to-Jesus meeting with your family? Not necessarily laying down the law, but letting them know how much of a burden their expectations really are? They may be genuinely oblivious to what they are doing to you, even if it seems hard to believe?lilaclovebird wrote: »Oh yay me! 'Tropical Storm Bill' had been downgraded to 'Tropical Depression Bill'. So HOPEFULLY my relief will show up on time and I can enjoy my two days without pay while I truck my dad to San Antonio to the immigration offices down there. As much as I HATE the idea of wasting a day off in another city, my mom told us to 'treat ourselves' so that will be happening on Thursday. And if the outcome is favorable, hopefully I won't be the only person in the house(bear in mind my mom is STILL in Dallas) with a driver's license.
I am so tired of being tired because I have to deal with grocery shopping with my dad on HIS schedule (he sleeps in until about 11am) and beer runs for my Uncle(who no longer has a driver's license due to drinking and driving issues, BUT he DOESN'T have a problem with alcohol /sarcasm).
If I am to go without sleep I want it to be for a stupid Becca-related reason. Like to spend Friday awake and by the pool getting drunk and sunburned all to hell when I have to work that evening. Not because I have to cart someone else around town to keep food in the house and everyone else happy. And would it kill ANYONE ELSE to do the dishes once in a while?
Wake up, do the dishes, workout, do MORE dishes?! Go to work, come home, do the dishes, go to sleep and repeat.
UNLESS I go to Sergeant Sexy Pants's house(SSP for short), then I go home, change clothes, go to his house, hang out, maybe go out for food or maybe stay in, talk a LOT and then I go home, much to his dismay(this may be a point of contention). Then I clean the kitchen and go to sleep and repeat.
I end up more tired on the days I visit him BUT it's worth it.
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Road "Going to the Sun Road" in Glacier National Park today. Absolutely beautiful! There was a mountain goat at the parking lot at the top that found someone's spilled coffee. He was drinking it like a coffee addict. It was funny. 0
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Lol at the mental picture of a mountain goat drinking coffee0
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It was sad in a way. He's probably licking the coffee off the ground because he is so addicted he can't keep an job. He wanders from starbuck's to starbuck's begging for handouts.0
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