"Nothing today... she doesn't work on Fridays... oh we don't call on same day cancellations... we call the day before. Does that make sense?"
NO! it doesn't make sense.
I explained my situation. She asked for my name and birthdate.
I gave her my name, and before I could giver her my birthdate (she never asked for my phone #) she said "Ok I put in to everyone to call you if there's an opening." Click.
which means no.

bummed.
I don't have a rice pack, but I have an ice pack and some creams I can try. Thanks for the suggestions.