"Temporary" Venting Thread IV - Page 12

sisterandcousinandaunt · 07-09-2008, 01:29 PM

Tessar, go to the doctor. You're at exactly the right age for meningitis.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/infecti...eningitis.html

See? And you thought I was always an optimist.

Curufin · 07-09-2008, 01:39 PM

Tessar - I agree with sis. Get to the doctor ASAP.

***Tessar*** · 07-10-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sisterandcousinandaunt

Tessar, go to the doctor. You're at exactly the right age for meningitis.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/infecti...eningitis.html

See? And you thought I was always an optimist.

I'm at the right age for it? O.o

Why does that make me think...

"Is your neck swelling? Do you have a constant, high fever? Do you feel your IQ points slowly slipping away as your feeble brain rises like a lump of dough in a too-small-container?

Well, Meningitis may be right for you.

*old man* I used to have problems with a swollen neck and dough-brain. Now I can do crossword puzzles again.

*old lady* I just didn't know -what- to do when Bob's neck started swelling. Luckily we talked to our doctor, and he suggested Meningitis!

*old man and old lady are shown sitting in recliners doing crossword puzzles. Old man looks up at the camera* Thanks, Meningitis!

Talk to your doctor today to see if Meningitis is right for you!

Meningitis is not right for everyone. Ask your doctor to see if he would prescribe Meningitis for you. Medicare does not cover Meningitis in all instances, so check with your health provider today. Side effects may include nausiaswollenneckdoughbrainweaklegsfevercrampsandp rematureDEATH.

sisterandcousinandaunt · 07-10-2008, 01:51 PM

Funny. Now tell me that you've been to the doctor.

***Tessar*** · 07-10-2008, 02:49 PM

I didn't go. I'm slowly getting better... last night I had a headache, but my neck wasn't quite as sore. I was singing at an outdoor mass in the late evening, and I got pretty lightheaded after my neck started hurting, but I think that was more from having to sing up in my head voice so much with all of the heat and no breeze.

It wasn't meningitis though, because the pain and fever weren't constant. It only came on in the late afternoon/at night.

In fact, yesterday afternoon I found two knots in my back (one at the base of my neck and the other in the middle of my shoulder blade) and once I massaged those out I started to feel better.

Whatever it was, I guess I'm recovering. But I am seriously not going to go to the doctor so I can sit in the waiting room for three hours like I always do just to be told that there's nothing wrong with me (unless it's a sinus infection, which this isn't

). Or, that horrible time last semester when I had the flu and I had to go to the office by myself to get a doctor's note and almost passed out when the nurse took my temp.

sisterandcousinandaunt · 07-10-2008, 02:53 PM

You'll be the death of me.

***Tessar*** · 07-10-2008, 02:55 PM

What a terribly existential thing to say.

sisterandcousinandaunt · 07-10-2008, 03:22 PM

My vent. I'm lonely. Which is ridiculous, and extremely temporary, but still sux.

at me.

The last sane person · 07-10-2008, 03:29 PM

*snuggles so that you are no longer lonely*

***Tessar*** · 07-12-2008, 10:31 PM

I feel kinda crappy right now. Blech. It'll pass, I'm sure.

Curufin · 07-12-2008, 10:46 PM

Tessar: Go. To. The. Doctor.

***Tessar*** · 07-12-2008, 10:55 PM

Heh, sorry, not physically crappy. That's mostly over except for some minor headaches at night... my neck is back to almost 100%.

**Mari** · 07-13-2008, 08:44 AM

Tessar, oh noes! *hugs* Sorry I wasn't up. ^_^
*sigh* I hate these time differences.

Vent: I have nothing to really vent about. Just a few complaints about situations of my own making.

sisterandcousinandaunt · 07-14-2008, 04:13 PM

My vent.

Parents of toddlers or 8 year olds who know everything about parenting teenagers.

The last sane person · 07-14-2008, 04:18 PM

Good vent.

My vent: Cops who hide in my driveway hoping to nail some poor slob going 2mph over the speed limit in my street. They honestly seem surprised when I pull up into my drive way and -gasp- want to use it!!! Oh NOES!

Idjits.

***Tessar*** · 07-14-2008, 04:18 PM

Oh my, so my orientation begins tomorrow and apparently it's actually my first day of work. The past two 'jobs' I've had have featured a sort of orientation that was actually like a separate event where you got informed about the job and schedules were drawn up--apparently I'm actually going to show up at 8 and be working a register with occasional assistance till 5. Sounds like a trial by fire to me

. I hope I'm up for it... I'm a little nervous about that

.

I'm also glad I called ahead because apparently I need a navy shirt and some kind of shoes... I have some grey tennis-shoes, but those wouldn't go at all with the tan slacks (which I do have). So I have to run out now and buy some shoes and a shirt.

They said a t-shirt is okay but since they want it tucked in and I'll be in slacks (although with tennis shoes), I think I'll spring for a polo. I mean... we're not talking about working at a ritzy place, but I would like to look mildly tidy. I guess.

Geeze I'm nervous. *sigh*

**Mari** · 07-14-2008, 04:22 PM

Tess, don't worry. You'll learn how the register works in no time. And if you just smile and say sir or miss or whatever, all will be well.
Politeness can save your behind from almost any situation! *has experience with that*

Gwaimir Windgem · 07-14-2008, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mari

Tess, don't worry. You'll learn how the register works in no time. And if you just smile and say sir or miss or whatever, all will be well.
Politeness can save your behind from almost any situation! *has experience with that*

Also, you can secretly undermine the evil megacorporation a little at a time. Let's hear it for on-the-spot discounts!

***Tessar*** · 07-14-2008, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwaimir Windgem

Also, you can secretly undermine the evil megacorporation a little at a time. Let's hear it for on-the-spot discounts!

Hah!

I think my conscience would prevent me from being able to do that

.

sisterandcousinandaunt · 07-14-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tessar

Hah!

I think my conscience would prevent me from being able to do that

.

Not to mention barcoding and inventory control.

07-09-2008, 01:29 PM	#221
sisterandcousinandaunt Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,535	Tessar, go to the doctor. You're at exactly the right age for meningitis. http://kidshealth.org/parent/infecti...eningitis.html See? And you thought I was always an optimist. __________________ That would be the swirling vortex to another world. Cool. I want one. TMNT No, I'm not emo. I just have a really poor sense of direction. (Thanks to katya for this quote) This is the best news story EVER! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26087293/ “Often my haste is a mistake, but I live with the consequences without complaint.”...John McCain "I shall go back. And I shall find that therapist. And I shall whack her upside her head with my blanket full of rocks." ...Louisa May

07-09-2008, 01:39 PM	#222
Curufin The Ñoldóran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,050	Tessar - I agree with sis. Get to the doctor ASAP. __________________ Then Celegorm no more would stay, And Curufin smiled and turned away... ~The Lay of Leithian

07-10-2008, 01:51 PM	#224
sisterandcousinandaunt Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,535	Funny. Now tell me that you've been to the doctor. __________________ That would be the swirling vortex to another world. Cool. I want one. TMNT No, I'm not emo. I just have a really poor sense of direction. (Thanks to katya for this quote) This is the best news story EVER! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26087293/ “Often my haste is a mistake, but I live with the consequences without complaint.”...John McCain "I shall go back. And I shall find that therapist. And I shall whack her upside her head with my blanket full of rocks." ...Louisa May

07-10-2008, 02:53 PM	#226
sisterandcousinandaunt Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,535	You'll be the death of me. __________________ That would be the swirling vortex to another world. Cool. I want one. TMNT No, I'm not emo. I just have a really poor sense of direction. (Thanks to katya for this quote) This is the best news story EVER! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26087293/ “Often my haste is a mistake, but I live with the consequences without complaint.”...John McCain "I shall go back. And I shall find that therapist. And I shall whack her upside her head with my blanket full of rocks." ...Louisa May

07-10-2008, 03:22 PM	#228
sisterandcousinandaunt Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,535	My vent. I'm lonely. Which is ridiculous, and extremely temporary, but still sux. at me. __________________ That would be the swirling vortex to another world. Cool. I want one. TMNT No, I'm not emo. I just have a really poor sense of direction. (Thanks to katya for this quote) This is the best news story EVER! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26087293/ “Often my haste is a mistake, but I live with the consequences without complaint.”...John McCain "I shall go back. And I shall find that therapist. And I shall whack her upside her head with my blanket full of rocks." ...Louisa May

07-10-2008, 02:49 PM	#225
*Tessar* Master and Wielder of the Cardboard Harp of Gondor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IM IN UR POSTZ, EDITIN' UR WURDZ Posts: 6,433	I didn't go. I'm slowly getting better... last night I had a headache, but my neck wasn't quite as sore. I was singing at an outdoor mass in the late evening, and I got pretty lightheaded after my neck started hurting, but I think that was more from having to sing up in my head voice so much with all of the heat and no breeze. It wasn't meningitis though, because the pain and fever weren't constant. It only came on in the late afternoon/at night. In fact, yesterday afternoon I found two knots in my back (one at the base of my neck and the other in the middle of my shoulder blade) and once I massaged those out I started to feel better. Whatever it was, I guess I'm recovering. But I am seriously not going to go to the doctor so I can sit in the waiting room for three hours like I always do just to be told that there's nothing wrong with me (unless it's a sinus infection, which this isn't ). Or, that horrible time last semester when I had the flu and I had to go to the office by myself to get a doctor's note and almost passed out when the nurse took my temp.

07-10-2008, 02:55 PM	#227
*Tessar* Master and Wielder of the Cardboard Harp of Gondor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IM IN UR POSTZ, EDITIN' UR WURDZ Posts: 6,433	What a terribly existential thing to say.

07-10-2008, 03:29 PM	#229
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	snuggles so that you are no longer lonely __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

07-12-2008, 10:31 PM	#230
*Tessar* Master and Wielder of the Cardboard Harp of Gondor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IM IN UR POSTZ, EDITIN' UR WURDZ Posts: 6,433	I feel kinda crappy right now. Blech. It'll pass, I'm sure.

07-12-2008, 10:46 PM	#231
Curufin The Ñoldóran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,050	Tessar: Go. To. The. Doctor. __________________ Then Celegorm no more would stay, And Curufin smiled and turned away... ~The Lay of Leithian

07-12-2008, 10:55 PM	#232
*Tessar* Master and Wielder of the Cardboard Harp of Gondor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IM IN UR POSTZ, EDITIN' UR WURDZ Posts: 6,433	Heh, sorry, not physically crappy. That's mostly over except for some minor headaches at night... my neck is back to almost 100%.

07-13-2008, 08:44 AM	#233
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Tessar, oh noes! hugs Sorry I wasn't up. ^_^ sigh I hate these time differences. Vent: I have nothing to really vent about. Just a few complaints about situations of my own making. __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

07-14-2008, 04:13 PM	#234
sisterandcousinandaunt Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,535	My vent. Parents of toddlers or 8 year olds who know everything about parenting teenagers. __________________ That would be the swirling vortex to another world. Cool. I want one. TMNT No, I'm not emo. I just have a really poor sense of direction. (Thanks to katya for this quote) This is the best news story EVER! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26087293/ “Often my haste is a mistake, but I live with the consequences without complaint.”...John McCain "I shall go back. And I shall find that therapist. And I shall whack her upside her head with my blanket full of rocks." ...Louisa May

07-14-2008, 04:18 PM	#235
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	Good vent. My vent: Cops who hide in my driveway hoping to nail some poor slob going 2mph over the speed limit in my street. They honestly seem surprised when I pull up into my drive way and -gasp- want to use it!!! Oh NOES! Idjits. __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

07-14-2008, 04:18 PM	#236
*Tessar* Master and Wielder of the Cardboard Harp of Gondor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IM IN UR POSTZ, EDITIN' UR WURDZ Posts: 6,433	Oh my, so my orientation begins tomorrow and apparently it's actually my first day of work. The past two 'jobs' I've had have featured a sort of orientation that was actually like a separate event where you got informed about the job and schedules were drawn up--apparently I'm actually going to show up at 8 and be working a register with occasional assistance till 5. Sounds like a trial by fire to me . I hope I'm up for it... I'm a little nervous about that . I'm also glad I called ahead because apparently I need a navy shirt and some kind of shoes... I have some grey tennis-shoes, but those wouldn't go at all with the tan slacks (which I do have). So I have to run out now and buy some shoes and a shirt. They said a t-shirt is okay but since they want it tucked in and I'll be in slacks (although with tennis shoes), I think I'll spring for a polo. I mean... we're not talking about working at a ritzy place, but I would like to look mildly tidy. I guess. Geeze I'm nervous. sigh

07-14-2008, 04:22 PM	#237
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Tess, don't worry. You'll learn how the register works in no time. And if you just smile and say sir or miss or whatever, all will be well. Politeness can save your behind from almost any situation! has experience with that __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

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