128 oz of fluid and then some

Colonoscopies aren't as bad as all the hype - it's the damn prep with a marathon of liquids - including the 2hr period to drink 64oz, 8 oz every 15min (after already consuming 64oz+oz.) Doesn't seem so bad on paper - but by bottle 3 of the 2 hr marathon I was feeling like I could float - without my arm floaties. Hopefully the upper GI series is cake next week too - a sweet barium cake.

But I bought fancy paper!

I applied to a few jobs today - all of which were online (some applications longer than others and I didn't really qualify for any of the jobs but hey it's the effort right?) I am slightly disappointed that I have not had the opportunity to use my stark white, water marked, 24 (or 28) pound, 100% cotton paper and matching 9X12 envelopes. Then again I'm not disappointed that I didn't have to buy stamps.

Now on to the rest of the list which include 3 clinics - none of which are actually hiring.


Side note - who new paper came in so many styles and weights: 24 or 28 pound, granite, flecked, post-consumer recycled resume paper with proceeds going to some environmental fund, rose, quartz, grey, ocean, ivory and baby canary.

job search musings

I am so anxious to work as a PA but uh... not loving the recession and the job opportunities in SW Washington and PDX. here are a few of my interesting findings and my commentary.

"looking for an ADULT physician assistant for primary care"... as opposed to a child? (PS - I am totally having de ja vu right now)

"need reliable, mature PA willing to fulfill designated duties and hours" (so are these attributes that I need on my resume?)

"3-4 yrs preference growing ortho group" (I think there are some words missing here, or I have no idead how to grow an ortho group - do you get those seeds at the store? Hey who said you needed EnGLiSh to go into Ortho?)

"responsible in surgery assist, clinic, rounds" (please insert "for" instead of "in", OR responsibilities include, just a guess)

" needed: Physician's assistant. Able to keep flow of patients, perform vitals, basic wound care assess and take direction from physician, NP or PA." (Now I know -as does the company- they are looking for a physician's MEDICAL assistant - oh the difference one word makes)

and the search continues...

polished

The writing lady is a miracle worker, she turned my sandpaper into an emory board. You know it's going to be good when she says no worries, as Ernest Hemingway said, all rough drafts are shit - and I mine was literally about shit but now maybe a more polished turd. still has a little way to go though, but headed in the right direction. (and I found this little gem after teh fact - can't wait to use it in my paper... check it out! http://www.continence.org.au/client_images/601755.pdf

The weather here turned wicked crazy in the matter of minutes. The porch door flung open, Cubby ran in frozen with fear and a giant dust cloud blew inside the kitchen - blanketing everything in its reach, then the sideways, torrential rain. WOW. Reminds me of the Midwest.

I just watched the most bizarre commercial. Don't get me wrong, it has a good message but I took it the wrong way. An older lady has misplaced her keys, her husband (or significant other) says I 'll help you look, maybe you left them in the bathroom again but instead of helping her look he goes and pours himself a cup of coffee and goes to grab the creamer in the fridge and bam - there are the keys... in the fridge just as she walks into the kitchen. He pauses, looks at her and shakes his head and says I'm sorry. So on one hand, he inadvertently found her keys but I think he hid them there - or why else would he casually get a cup of coffee when he just said I will help you look. My theory - he's trying to make her think she's loosing her mind to put her in a home and move to the tropics with Brazilian beauties. Hey it could happen.

Want me to widdle you a match box car?

My paper is like sandpaper... rough.

Do you believe?

SAN DIEGO ZOO!

I was just reviewing my SD pics. Cubs pics turned out ok, zoo pics mediocre and the Whaley house pics... better than I thought.

The whaley house is in oldtown SD http://www.whaleyhouse.org/

So what's so cool about historic California landmark #65? Well it's been the site of gallows, a home, the first bilingual general store in SD, billiard hall, community theatre, court room, as well as the home to a suicide of one of the daughters of the owner, it is also one of the most haunted houses in the country. Paranormal activity has been documented since the first occupiers of the house. So while in San Diego and having stumbled upon this little gem (and pointed out by the shuttle driver), for $10 bucks a person it was worth to take a guided stroll thru the small house complete with authentic pieces from the original family and previous states of the house - reminiscent of the 1850s. We didn't know much about the house until the tour and didn't care to read much on it either pretty much just taking it as we came across it. They even have some pictures of "orbs" and strange flashes of light that can't be explained by anything else. Pictures were allowed, so I took several. Prior to hearing any stories about deaths or things others have felt in the house Shawn's heart started to race and feel heavy like someone was squeezing him. The curator/guide (hilary) then told us about Yankee Jim - a man hung in the gallows prior to the property being built (witnessed by Mr. Whaley himself) who incidentally was too tall to be hung and strangled to death instead. People often feel chest pain or tightness in their chest, wrists and neck. I think it caught Shawn by surprise. Coincidence or manifestation of the paranormal? So we checked out the upstairs, nothing too exciting, they reconstructed the theatre that existed in one area and apparently some orbs have been seen there, we didn't see any there or in the bedrooms where in fact there are some photos of figures from past visitors - but none for us. As we approached the last part of the house, the parlor, complete with many authentic pieces from the family such as a piano and courting couch where the daughter actually passed away I felt something strange. Can't explain it, no words, but I said to Shawn, hmm something feels weird, got chills and an overwhelming sense that there was someone standing in front of me as I snapped pictures (is that piano music I hear?). Snapped some pictures, tuned out the curator and off to dinner we went.

Tonight I loaded my SD pics to the computer. I am fairly disappointed with my photographer skills this trip - (explanation to come much later on why this is such a big deal) But as I sifted through the Whaley house pics, I noticed something odd in a couple pics that don't exist in any other pics but two also in the same room- light orbs. So here's the pic - it may be harder to see than on my computer, but it's in the same place I felt funny. there are 7 that I counted. You can believe what you want - fluke in the film? light reflecting? or perhaps the family was having an evening in the parlor at sunset.

Sorry, the chick stepped in my picture as I snapped it, she's not an orb or a figure (of the paranormal kind anyway), check out the piano...

So the question is, do you believe?

Survivor!

I survived my teeth cleaning! I still needed Shawn, but no Ativan and didn't even need someone to hold my hand the whole time. My hygienist is so gentle and she said my teeth looked great!
So now back to my paper, after a little J&K+8 scandal reality show. Turns out I work better on my paper with Shawn passed out next to me - who would of thought? Now tomorrow if it could rain so I could finish my paper.
I wonder if anyone else is missing clinic like I am.

Oh and I think I am going to buy a new car. GM filed for bankruptcy so their cars will be going cheap - too bad there won't be anyone left or parts left repairs...hmm maybe not such a good idea. (no i'm not really buying a new car)