Army Thread 3rd January 2009

[Seacailin]

Army Thread 3rd January 2009

Hi All
Wishy sorry you are having a difficult time. Will put you in my prayers. Cy grow the hair long, and get some more tats, dude.lol
Nice to see the Capt. aboard!!
Starts, I love your avatar
LTG, lol, hope Aiden needs that garage rack
Evie, Blessings to you
I think I missed Leekylimes, but she knows I love her.
Hope Kap and Hipp are ok.
Sea is in a very bad way today. I hate to vent on you all, but DAMN, I could have used to do it when I got home from work at 2am. That's right. Supposed to get out of work at 11:15pm.

[LookingToGrow]

Army Thread 3rd January 2009

Hi Sea!
What happened at work?

[startingover]

Army Thread 3rd January 2009

Hiya Seabers! What happened hun?

[Seacailin]

Army Thread 3rd January 2009

I posted it on the ODAT thread. Let's just say that the Greedy corporate bastards have slashed staff, again. I had 19 very needy patients to care for all by myself, and this is the way that it is going to stay. I was running around for 10 hours straight, no break no food, and had patients yelling at me because I could not meet their needs quickly enough. I had to step outside to cry. I want to quit so badly, but I must have a job. I have to go back in a few hours. I will be on the long term care unit and have more than 20 patients. Do these Assholes want their parents cared for this way??? I am so angry/upset. I got out 2 hours late, which I'm sure they will yell at me for. They don't want to pay me OT. I came home to a mess, dishes, trash, etc....that my two adult children seem able to ignore. I have refused to buy groceries until they clean this place a bit. I'm sorry to put all this crap out there. I am a very good nurse. Why am I not allowed to be a good Nurse??

[Evie.Lou]

Army Thread 3rd January 2009

LookingToGrow;509142 wrote: Evielou, are there any places to ride horses on the beach in your area?

Jax (38 miles away) has Horse riding on the beach...a guest told me ??? We have a DOG beach less than 2miles from us but no horse beach in St. Augustine...sorry my friend.
The horse and carriage rides often comes just in front of our Inn...They bring people to the "La Pavillion" the GREAT FRENCH restaurant that is next door or they also take people thru the drive thru at Dairy Queen...just down the street.
Up on Bay-front you can kiss the carriage horses daily as they stand waiting for customers to come.This is just around the corner from us, so horses abound in our town.No MORGANS...unfortunatly

[LookingToGrow]

Army Thread 3rd January 2009

That sounds so nice, Evielou!

[LookingToGrow]

Army Thread 3rd January 2009

Sea, I wouldn't buy groceries either! They are both old enough to be responsible for themselves. That really sucks about work but what feckin' choice do you have - none sad to say. And you're right - would they want that situation for their family. I think not!

[Evie.Lou]

Army Thread 3rd January 2009

LTG....I love this town...i really do !!!

so sorry the world is treating you badly Sea...wish i could wave a magic wand and make it better...Just know that i care and hope the those around you will see your true value, as I do.

[A Work in Progress]

Army Thread 3rd January 2009

Sea, I am so sorry. I've worked in hospitals... once was a unit director in a psych hospital... and I KNOW the corporate mind-set. They care NOT AT ALL about patients or staff. Only about the fucking bottom line.

Be strong... don't quit till you have something else to go to... don't let them interfere with you reaching your goals...

[startingover]

Army Thread 3rd January 2009

Sea, I can totally understand your frustration. It seems like your hands are completely tied. The NHS here seems to be like that. I noticed it when mum was in hospital. The nurses tried to do a good job caring for the patients but the reality was they were unable to. I think here is the same, nurses are leaving to work in the private sector. I am so sorry, It must be dreadful for you. Plus all that and being exhausted too. God I wish your kids would help out a bit more...

[Seacailin]

Army Thread 3rd January 2009

I am seriously considering a career change, but I love what I do. I have turned to down offers for management positions because I am in it for patient care. Thank you all for your support. I just try to go to work with the attitude that "maybe" I can make someone's day a little brighter.

[nowandzen11]

Army Thread 3rd January 2009

Good morning everyone, the sun is out so bright today in california. rainy season is a bitch here. i didn't realize that the lack of sun gets depressing after weeks and weeks and weeks.................

i didn't sleep worth a damn either. i had really weird and bad dreams. felt odd when i woke up but feeling happier now and ready to carpe diem! i have a radio show on saturdays which i love doing so i am writing the outline for that (it is live call in food talk).
today we will talk about comfort food and it's roots for you. last week we seem to have gotten stuck on black eyed peas but that's ok. lots of callers last week.

i will leave the radio station and go to a friend's house so we can go walking. i will come home and continue my organization with some cool music.

i wanted to drink last nite a few times and i got thru it. God, am i glad i did. i would have been really pissed at myself today and would not have done anything. day 4 is really bad for me and yesterday was day 4. i am already afraid i will want to drink tonite. i have been reading a lot on here and i am taking advice to replace my thoughts and activities so i have no room for al thoughts. uh, easier said than done i think.

i hope everyone has a wonderful day
:h

[nowandzen11]

Army Thread 3rd January 2009

Still getting used to posting again. The posts move very fast and that is a good thing.

I wanted to mention to Wish that although I am new here, if you want to PM me, please do. It would be a pleasure to listen. I am sorry you are going thru a rough time.

[startingover]

Army Thread 3rd January 2009

Sea, I am sure you make someones day each and every day love...that goes without saying x

[Evie.Lou]

Army Thread 3rd January 2009

You are doing great Zen...it is hard adjusting to life without AL. I remember those restless nights and exercise was a big help.
Hang in there...it does get easier and while it's very HARD...it's the best thing that I have ever done for me...Learning to live AF...you can do it TOO, I know you can.