J_E_G.....From the land of OZ

Thursday, October 28, 2004

 

Round and round like a circle

I abuse my hands by day and by night and early morning they torture me and I abuse them and they torture me. On and on like a never ending circle. Ok, so here's the story behind the afore mentioned circle of activity. I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in both hands, so every day when I work using them all time by late evening the numbness and sometimes pain sets in. You are probably asking so why don't I do something about it? Well it's because I've been told the only recourse I have is to have them operated on. However when asked if this operation will cure me the answer I got was maybe. In fact I know a few people that have had this surgery and after a short while the carpal Tunnel came back. So that was enough for me if they can't guarantee me a cure they aint cutting on me. Besides I have a record going and I want to keep it going on a little while longer. That record is I have never been admitted to the hospital, let alone been operated on. Along with that I've only had three stitches and one IV in my life.

Oh shit!!! Now I went and done it, I shouldn't have said that. Excuse me a second while I find some wood to knock on, throw salt over my shoulder and hang up the lucky horse shoe. What, who me?? Naw I'm not superstitious. Actually really I'm not, but then again, maybe I should just stay in bed tomorrow morning. Aww hell, I can't do that either I've got to work. I'll just trudge on because whatever's meant to happen is going to happen, no matter what I do or say. So no sense wasting valuable time worrying about something like that.
That's it for now. Later.

Posted by J_E_G 5:39 PM   

Tuesday, October 26, 2004

 

Things are winding down on this part of the job as the pharmacy remodel is almost done. Now you'd think things would be calming down as well, not so. What you end up with is a lot of people competing for a small amount of space trying to get their part of the job done. It can get so hectic at times that one might wonder how anything could get done with everybody appearing to step on everybody toes. But suddenly through this swirling cloud of dust things start falling into place and it begins to look like it's shown in the plans. That's the point that we are at now. Which is a good thing because we are supposed to be done by this Friday, and I think we we'll make the deadline. Got some good news today not only does the boss want me around till the finish of the pharmacy but also for the remodeling of the third floor as long as that lasts, or until the house sells and I'm ready to make my move.

Here are a few pic's I finally got a chance to take over the weekend.
That's it for now. Later.

Posted by J_E_G 8:13 PM   

Sunday, October 24, 2004

 

It seems that sometimes of late I appear to be running fast forward attempting to catch something that is behind me.

At times I sit in the quietness of a darkened room,

pondering, planning, sometimes even worrying about my future.

The thing is that, well

turns out

my future was yesterday.

Posted by J_E_G 9:10 PM   

Thursday, October 21, 2004

 

Time for an update even though there's not much to update. Just not much exciting going on in my life these days. Hopefully the move, whenever that comes will change that. I know I'm looking forward to the change of scenery, if nothing else it'll give me some good photo op's.

Working this job, normally as a Thursday would be winding down I'll start getting ready for a three day weekend, usually. But like last week again this week at the last minute the boss comes up and asks me if I can work tomorrow. I hate when they do that, ask that is, sometimes I wish they would just tell me I have to work. Even though I was looking forward to the three day weekend I agreed to go ahead and work. I figure if anything it'll look good, and a good reference can go a long way. Besides the overtime will come in handy right about now. I also discovered one of the hidden benefits of working at an army hospital, and that is eating lunch in the cafeteria. I ate there yesterday for the first time and had two grilled ham and cheese sandwiches and a tall glass of milk all for a whopping $1.80. Hot damn, needless to say no more PB&J for me.

Time to run, till next time... that's it for now. Later.

Posted by J_E_G 8:06 PM   

Monday, October 18, 2004

 

Can happen in the blink of an eye

It's amazing how fast a normal situation can turn into a potential deadly one. I saw first hand this morning how fast this can happen. While I was on a break this morning I was standing out in the drive of the hospital smoking a cigarette when I saw this young mom coming out of the hospital pushing a stroller for two and a slightly older toddler following beside. As they approached the curb (which is cut out for wheelchairs and on a slight downward slope) the young toddler starts to wander off. Despite the verbal admonishment from her mom the youngster kept going so the mom stopped the stroller and set the brake and went to retrieve the little one. While I was watching this I thought I saw some movement out of the corner of my eye. I turned my head just in time to see the stroller start rolling down the incline towards the street. I immediately took off in a dead sprint towards where the stroller was rolling but I was to far away to get there in time. Luckily there was no traffic on the road and the brakes on the stroller appeared to grab as the stroller hit level ground. The mother and I breathed a big sigh of relief as she gathered them all together and headed to her car. Like I said it's amazing how fast a situation can turn on you. The rest of my day was a lot less exciting thank goodness.
That's it for now. Later.

Posted by J_E_G 9:31 PM   

Saturday, October 16, 2004

 

Ok so I'm back from my little blogging break. It was a good chance to catch up on some blog reading I had gotten behind on. Also I had mentioned collecting my thoughts, and I worked on that too. What that consisted of was working on a plan for the upcoming turn my life is about to take i.e. my move. Other then the fact that I am going to move I still have no set plan in place. If for some reason the house was to suddenly sell and I was able to move next week I'd be heading out like a blind man walking a tight rope. But the way my life has gone and appears to be heading it's a chance I'm more then willing to take. For so long I've sat back in this small community here and let life live me, and well, I feel it's time to step out take some chances and put a little meaning in my life...before it's to late. This doesn't that up until the time this house sells I won't be working on a plan for the move because I will. More on this later as I come up with it. Right now I am going to kick back and relax a little this weekend and enjoy some football. Hope everybody has a great weekend.
That's it for now. Later.






Here's a pic of the hospital I'm working at now.

Posted by J_E_G 9:11 AM   

Tuesday, October 12, 2004

 

Blog Break

I am gonna take a short break from blogging. Nothing serious just need to take some time and get my thoughts together, ya know, contemplate the what ifs and where to's on what is to come as well as what has gone by. Be back in a couple of days, see ya then.
Later.

Posted by J_E_G 8:23 PM   

Monday, October 11, 2004

 

Hope everybody had a good Columbus Day, well, those of you in the U.S. that is. You probably did if you are a federal worker or work in a bank. I'd be willing to bet that most of you were like me today, that is holiday or no, we headed off to work this morning. However it was not without it's good points one of which was not having a problem finding a parking spot at work, since I'm back working at the army hospital. Still, I hope you all had a good Monday.

I took this pic as I was leaving work today and it's clear the fall colors are becoming more and more abundant.






That's it for now. Later.

Posted by J_E_G 6:32 PM   

Sunday, October 10, 2004

 

Posted by J_E_G 9:57 AM   

Wednesday, October 06, 2004

 

So it's rapidly approaching again, the dreaded flu season. And once again the medical types say get your flu shot, but wait, once again there seems to be a shortage of the flu vaccine. So now it looks like only those considered at a high risk for getting the flu (infants and the elderly) will be able to get the flu shot. And that's the way it should be, taking care of those that the flu could be deadly to. What I'd like to know is why is it that at the start of the flu season there always seems to be a shortage of the flu vaccine, it's not like it sneaks up on them, afterall we go through this every year. I think it's time for the government to get off it's ass and make sure there is enough vaccine for all who want the shot be able to get it before telling us we should get the shot. Just for the record I usually pass on getting the shot, so that leaves at least one more dose for someone who wants it. So call me a wuss but me and needles don't get along.






Since the town I live in starts with a "J" it only stands to reason there be a big "J" on the hilltop. Maybe one of these days I'll sneak up and add the "G" to it.
That's it for now. Later.

Posted by J_E_G 7:40 PM   

Sunday, October 03, 2004

 

Oh am I glad this day is over, well almost over. Sometimes when I'm on the computer I can get caught up in multitasking and that's ok. But I hate it when multitasking bleeds over into real life, it tends to put me into a spin. Do this but hurry up so I can do that and that, go there but first I need to be here. I end up trying to do million things as well as go to as many places all at the same time....can't be done.

Like I said, oh am I glad this day is over.
That's it for now. Later.

Posted by J_E_G 8:13 PM