Couch 242: madam i'm adam

Jersey 4 · Mar 08, 2023, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Polibeth

Well I went back to work for 3 hours today after being off for two weeks with COVID and COVID-related myocarditis. I felt much better and when I did my pulse check halfway through my shift I was pleasantly surprised that my pulse rate was normal. Doctor said this heart inflammation should resolve in 4-6 weeks. Our Executive Director stopped me and said "Welcome back. I heard you had a scare". She was genuinely pleased that this will resolve in a few weeks (she was under the impression it was permanent). It was nice and I felt cared for as an employee.

I’m glad they are treating you well, Polibeth and that the symptoms will resolve themselves soon.

Jersey 4 · Mar 08, 2023, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight

Hugs, Jersey. That test sounds really stressful--a 90% is a really high bar. Are you at least able to take notes and refer to them during the test? Or is it more of a memorization thing? I can pocket ride.

I’ll be able to take notes during the training but I’m not sure if I can refer back them during the certification test. I am hoping so because it’s not like even the most seasoned employee never have a question about something.

LonesomeTonight · Mar 08, 2023, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Polibeth

Well I went back to work for 3 hours today after being off for two weeks with COVID and COVID-related myocarditis. I felt much better and when I did my pulse check halfway through my shift I was pleasantly surprised that my pulse rate was normal. Doctor said this heart inflammation should resolve in 4-6 weeks. Our Executive Director stopped me and said "Welcome back. I heard you had a scare". She was genuinely pleased that this will resolve in a few weeks (she was under the impression it was permanent). It was nice and I felt cared for as an employee.

Glad you're feeling better and your heart rate is OK. Myocarditis sounds scary! And that they're letting you ease back into work.

Jersey 4 · Mar 08, 2023, 07:32 AM

I’m here at work. I have to get out of the car to start the log in process for the course by 7:45 and I honestly just went to turn around and drive home.

LonesomeTonight · Mar 08, 2023, 07:33 AM

I've had the most random dreams lately. Last night, in one of them, I was dressed as a moose for some reason, maybe for Halloween? But the antlers wouldn't stay up, so I had to keep holding them up on my head, one in each hand. And I'd keep forgetting, then be like, "Oh right" and hold them up. I imagine it could have some interpretation that I'm trying to be something I'm not (and doing a poor job of it). But why a moose?

Jersey 4 · Mar 08, 2023, 07:41 AM

[QUOTE=LonesomeTonight;7313363]I've had the most random dreams lately. Last night, in one of them, I was dressed as a moose for some reason, maybe for Halloween? But the antlers wouldn't stay up, so I had to keep holding them up on my head, one in each hand. And I'd keep forgetting, then be like, "Oh right" and hold them up. I imagine it could have some interpretation that I'm trying to be something I'm not (and doing a poor job of it). But why a moose?[/QUOTE

LT-Moose= Strength. Any changes coming up? It’s giving you strength to get through them.

LonesomeTonight · Mar 08, 2023, 08:58 AM

[QUOTE=Jersey 4;7313364]

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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight

I've had the most random dreams lately. Last night, in one of them, I was dressed as a moose for some reason, maybe for Halloween? But the antlers wouldn't stay up, so I had to keep holding them up on my head, one in each hand. And I'd keep forgetting, then be like, "Oh right" and hold them up. I imagine it could have some interpretation that I'm trying to be something I'm not (and doing a poor job of it). But why a moose?[/QUOTE

LT-Moose= Strength. Any changes coming up? It’s giving you strength to get through them.

Oh, interesting. I mean, I am intending to reduce to twice a week with Dr. T soon. And I'm contemplating career changes (maybe just looking for full-time instead of freelance). So maybe one of those?

ArtieTheSequal · Mar 08, 2023, 10:23 AM

I picked up some fresh pico de gallo last night at the grocery store (I really should start making it myself) it just looked soooo good. I added some of it to my scrambled eggs this morning and I gotta say it is yummy!

SlumberKitty · 10:32 AM

Good luck Jersey. I'll pocket ride. HUGS Kit

SlumberKitty · Mar 08, 2023, 10:32 AM

Glad you are feeling a bit better Polibeth and that you felt valued and cared for as an employee. HUGS Kit

LostOnTheTrail · Mar 08, 2023, 10:36 AM

Hi Artie,

One of my favourite YouTube chefs has a brilliant

on basic sauces, and it includes a salsa/pico de gallo.

Doesn't sound too complicated.

SlumberKitty · Mar 08, 2023, 12:20 PM

Having a rough morning this morning. Not sure if I should let my T know.

LostOnTheTrail · Mar 08, 2023, 01:11 PM

HUGS, Kit.

I'm not sure what you mean by rough, but if you are feeling unsafe, then it's probably a good idea to keep your T in the loop.

unaluna · Mar 08, 2023, 02:16 PM

Hugs jersey.

LonesomeTonight · Mar 08, 2023, 03:07 PM

Hugs, Kit, hope you're doing OK. Not sure on contacting your T, if you haven't yet. That seems like a good thing to discuss with her next session: when you should contact her.

ArtieTheSequal · Mar 08, 2023, 05:17 PM

no overtime today! it went by SO fast being only 8 hours. I accidentally went to lunch late, then almost completely forgot my 2nd break, because the time was going by so fast. haha.

ArtieTheSequal · Mar 08, 2023, 05:17 PM

Hugs Kit and anyone else who wants/needs.

LostOnTheTrail · Mar 08, 2023, 05:24 PM

Thanks, Artie.

This is my second day of feeling like utter crap.
I've cancelled work tomorrow, and need to find a way to allow myself to rest that doesn't involve lying down...because that involves coughing.

I can't remember the last time I had this much fun.

LonesomeTonight · Mar 08, 2023, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LostOnTheTrail

Thanks, Artie.

This is my second day of feeling like utter crap.
I've cancelled work tomorrow, and need to find a way to allow myself to rest that doesn't involve lying down...because that involves coughing.

I can't remember the last time I had this much fun.

Hugs, Lost. I hope you feel better soon. Maybe prop yourself up with some pillows? If it continues this way, I'd consider seeing a doctor.

LonesomeTonight · Mar 08, 2023, 06:19 PM

OK, I've signed up for an online 10-week memoir-writing workshop through Gotham Writers. It starts the first week of April, which is also the week that Dr. T is now away. So I figure that's something else to focus on that week. I thought about a 6-week one from another organization that starts later, but I think I need 10 weeks to better establish the writing habit. If I like it, there's also a level II and level III course. If I don't like it--ah well, maybe at least it helps as a jump-start. And then I could either try a different course elsewhere or do work on my own if I want to continue.

Jersey 4 · Mar 08, 2023, 07:14 PM

[QUOTE=LonesomeTonight;7313384]

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Originally Posted by Jersey 4

Oh, interesting. I mean, I am intending to reduce to twice a week with Dr. T soon. And I'm contemplating career changes (maybe just looking for full-time instead of freelance). So maybe one of those?

Definitely a possibility that is what the dream was about.

ArtieTheSequal · Mar 08, 2023, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight

OK, I've signed up for an online 10-week memoir-writing workshop through Gotham Writers. It starts the first week of April, which is also the week that Dr. T is now away. So I figure that's something else to focus on that week. I thought about a 6-week one from another organization that starts later, but I think I need 10 weeks to better establish the writing habit. If I like it, there's also a level II and level III course. If I don't like it--ah well, maybe at least it helps as a jump-start. And then I could either try a different course elsewhere or do work on my own if I want to continue.

Ooh I hope you enjoy it! I'm glad you got signed up.

ArtieTheSequal · Mar 08, 2023, 07:31 PM

One last pic of current project, I just finished! Had to stand on a chair and hold my phone up high to get the whole thing in the pic. I decided to gift it to one of my friends at work, whose birthday is tomorrow.

Looking forward to starting the next project, as soon as I decide what it shall be.

LonesomeTonight · Mar 08, 2023, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtieTheSequal

Ooh I hope you enjoy it! I'm glad you got signed up.

Thanks, Artie! And I like your latest creation!

atisketatasket · Mar 08, 2023, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight

OK, I've signed up for an online 10-week memoir-writing workshop through Gotham Writers. It starts the first week of April, which is also the week that Dr. T is now away. So I figure that's something else to focus on that week. I thought about a 6-week one from another organization that starts later, but I think I need 10 weeks to better establish the writing habit. If I like it, there's also a level II and level III course. If I don't like it--ah well, maybe at least it helps as a jump-start. And then I could either try a different course elsewhere or do work on my own if I want to continue.

I’ve done four or five classes with Gotham (fiction, not memoir-writing, though I am currently writing a kind of memoir about hearing loss and my mother) and they’re usually quite good!

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