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Magnet
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#901
I am getting my COVID vaccine in about an hour and I am super super nervous.
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#902
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Always in This Twilight
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#903
I'm getting a COVID test tomorrow out of an abundance of caution because I've had assorted symptoms in the past week, including chills and achiness. Dr. T said because I don't really go anywhere, that it would be "incredibly unlucky" if I had it. But D and H go some places (and H has had some things that could be symptoms as well). One of my friends is pretty sure his family got it picking out a Christmas tree, because it's the only place they'd been (I think they had a guy come fix their heat, but that's all). And I'm pretty sure COVID doesn't follow "luck."
Also, I think I should get paid as Dr. T's admin assistant. He said earlier this week that he was unsure if he'd be able to meet next Friday because it's when he's due for his second shot. I asked today about that, and he was like, "Oh, I've been too busy to schedule it." Seriously? (Granted, our county is behind in vaccine supply, so maybe he couldn't get one then anyway--I think 3 weeks is just the minimum wait time for the Pfizer one.) And I also mentioned yesterday's email about requiring us to pick hybrid or virtual for our kids returning to school next month (both of our kids are in the county school system), and he hadn't seen that either. |
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#904
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Wishing you the best with it. My cousin (the one who's a doctor, who recovered from covid awhile back) just got his 2nd one not long ago and he's been fine after both. He made me feel better about getting mine whenever my turn gets here, possibly this summer. |
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#906
I have an email confirmation of the first dose, so I'm not too worried. I just don't want to deal with state bureaucracy in all its glorious efficiency.
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Magnet
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#907
The shot was fine. I didn't even feel it, literally. The nurse laughed at me when I told her what a magician she is. My arm is a little sore now, that's all, and maybe I am a little tired-er than usual but that could just be my imagination. People who've gotten it before me told me drink lots of fluids and rest, that seems to help. So I canceled all the things tomorrow and plan to stay in bed.
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#908
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Glad to hear it went well! Seems like a good reason for self-care tomorrow! People I know who have gotten it have said their reactions were similar to flu shot, fairly minor aside from sore arm. Supposedly the second dose can cause more of a reaction, but that's just third-hand. |
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#909
A guy who was vaccinated just tested positive. I don't think it is fool proof.
The Latest: Vaccinated congressman tests positive for virus __________________ Please NO @ Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live. Oscar Wilde Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. |
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#910
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It mentions he's not showing any symptoms. From what I've read, they aren't 100% (more like 90%, I think?) in prevention. But it's kind of like the flu shot, where if you get the shot and get the flu, you have a much milder case of the flu. ETA: Also, the article doesn't say when he got the second shot. I think it takes 2 weeks after the second shot to reach full immunity. |
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#911
And also you could contract the virus just before or after getting the vaccine but since the immunity doesn’t kick in pronto, still get sick because the virus can take a week or two to incubate.
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#912
I'll take one bit of good writing news a week at the moment.
My workplace offered staff the opportunity to write a short piece about its significance to us. Mine was published on our social media channels last night, with a glowing introduction, the kind of thing that would've made me blush if it were in person. 'Her humour and kindness (and ability to nail a haiku) are a valued part of our team.' __________________ 'Somewhere up above the great divide Where the sky is wide, and the clouds are few A man can see his way clear to the light 'You have all the grace you need for today, and today is all that matters.' - Steve Austin |
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#913
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Sorry, couldnt resist a little JAB. |
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I endured one final interaction with an md. They can't find any reason for the annoyance that afflicts me. This is one of my bigger western medicine fears and so I am done. I will live with it until it clears up or kills me. Mostly I feel like an idiot for going to them in the first place. __________________ Please NO @ Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live. Oscar Wilde Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. |
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#915
Jab at congress.
You still havent consulted at my facility. I dont know whether to be flattered or honored! |
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#916
__________________ Please NO @ Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live. Oscar Wilde Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Last edited by stopdog; Jan 30, 2021 at 12:44 PM.. |
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#917
H and I are about to head out to look at 3 houses. I'm starting to get excited about the idea of moving! Not sure where that transition happened, I have never been excited about moving. I think this time though, what makes me ready for it, is that I'm ready to start a new phase of my life with less "stuff" in it (I've begun the process of decluttering) and a smaller but newer place in which to settle myself.
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Magnet
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#918
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Magnet
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#919
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Yeah, I think the idea is that (hopefully) if one does get covid after vaccination, it won't be as severe. So getting vaccinated is a good first step, but we've all got a ways to go until it's really safe to go back to normal life. Whatever that's going to look like now that we've all realized we can do a lot of our work from home in our pj's. __________________ Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by accidents of time, or place, or circumstance, are brought into closer connection with you. (St. Augustine) |
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#920
Artley, I woke up thinking of you and your husband. Continuing to send healing thoughts and strength and peace your way.
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