OptomisticGirl Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 I literally felt felt like I was going to die about 1 AM this morning. My stomach felt like someone had poked me with a heart iron and was just slowly twisting it and I was so sick to my stomach. I finally threw up and managed to fall asleep. My stomach still kind of hurts though. Damn people who don't use proper hand sanization coming near me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsallgrand Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Awww I'm sorry you had such a rough night, OG. I sure hope today you start to feel better. I know, I'm a maniac with hand washing and sanitizing...but can't control others. So hard not to get sick when it's all around you sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 It really is itsallgrand, especially when you are working in a place like a hospital and you have to come in contact with it. I mean all it takes is simple infection control people. I pick up laundry and we use water soluable bags for when people have a sickness like this, that way we can just chuck that bag in the washer without opening it and coming into contact with the yucky stuff on it. But of course some CNAs didn't tie the water soluable bags so we came into contact with the sicky laundry. And I know some people don't exercise hand washing properly like they should and that just baffles my mind. L decided while at work today that his last day at work will be Aug 2nd. He'll catch the train up to London and stay in a hotel then catch the 9 am flight on the 6th and fly here, both if we have the visa at that time or if we don't. We are both pretty optimistic (ha!) about getting approved soon with so many apps around us getting approved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrose85 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 It's your turn!! I am sorry you're so sick. How miserable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissancewoman101 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Sorry that you are sick, but glad to see that L has a definite day when he plans on flying out to the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntress0527 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'm sorry you are sick. I would think you'd have super immunity working at a hospital with all of the exposure to germs! It must feel great to at least have some plans starting out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Sadly no, lol. If anything the fact I'm on the medication I'm on means my immune system isn't at 100%. Thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 I have literally done nothing but sleep the last few days. Either the sickness made me or I have been catching up on loss sleep for the last month and a half! I managed to wake up at a reasonable time today and have just been lying in bed catching up on General Hospital. I have to go to the insurance agent tomorrow and switch my car insurance for a lower monthly rate, don't mind that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 I don't feel like I've had 3 days off work and school. Blah! I got up around mid day today - my sleep schedule is so wonked up - and cleaned before talking to L. Kitchen is all sparkling now and I'm in the process of washing the bed covers. Blinds are open and letting fresh air and sunshine in the house. About to grab something to eat if Jasper lets me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Why did I agree to right the outline for our public speaking group project? Aye. On another note I've been watching Shark Week while doing homework. Reminds me why I won't get in the ocean past by knees despite loving it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrose85 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I saw an internet meme yesterday that you might like: The ocean is actually salty because of all the tears of the sharks who just want to be cuddled? Or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Lol, that is pretty funny. Co worker didn't miscarry thankfully! Doctor said it was just an unfinished period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 The application in front of ours was approved today. So close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntress0527 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Come on application approval! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 My MIL is pulling at my heart strings today! Her and L were talking about how she's been lately (her and L's stepdad are going through the most amibical divorce ever) and she got to talking about the future and how she won't really be around her grand kids a whole lot. I think with L's impending move here and suddenly being by herself for the first time in years it's just becoming more real to her. That and we are pretty sure L's sister and her fiancé want to move to Australia which would leve my MIL all alone in England. We've actually talked with her about L sponsoring her for a visa to move here when he's able to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntress0527 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I think that would be really nice of you guys. We talked about my husband's mom moving in with us if she wanted to once her husband passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 It would be nice to have her near us and the kids (although L is against actually living with us, lol) especially if we are in Myrtle at that point. At least one family member would be close by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudgie Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Is she going to be able to afford her own place and expenses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 If she were to move here we are thinking she'll sell the house she is getting from her current husband. She's able to work and has a great work ethic though. It'll be something we have to look into the small things if she decides she wants L to sponsor her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudgie Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 That's awesome she is able to work. I don't forsee a real issue outside of the usual red tape that you have to go through to get her over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Yep. It'll be similar to the process L and I are going through, only it'll be a US citizen bringing over a parent vs. a citizen bringing over a spouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Work was interesting today to say the least, what with a washing machine catching fire and me pulling a fire alarm for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissancewoman101 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Yikes about the washing machine catching fire. Glad to see that you are close to getting your application approved (esp if the one before you was approved). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Yikes about the washing machine catching fire. Glad to see that you are close to getting your application approved (esp if the one before you was approved). Yeah it was pretty scary in a way. I was just sat there sorting socks and I noticed it smelled smoky. That really isn't ODD per say as certain things we wash can give off that smell at times. But I thought it odd and walked into the other room were the washers and dryers are (not expecting to see anything) and was confronted with this huge cloud of smoke from the washers and I instantly triggered the fire alarm. The 'funny moment' if you will is that they had been working on the fire alarm all day, which of course meant it going off for like 5 minutes at a time. So when I triggered it in my area the ER (who are the ones who call out Code Red and were the code has been triggered) cancelled the alarm and called out that the Code Red was a false alarm, because they thought it was all part of them testing the fire alarm system. I literally said out loud, "No, no, not a false alarm!" So as I'm frantically trying to reach the ER staff via phone the head of security department comes running down the hill to my department. Apparently he has the same access that the ER has when a fire alarm is tripped and he saw that it had been manually tripped in an area they weren't working on. So then he radios that the Code Red is not clear and they of course come back on and call out that all personnel need to report to my department because of a fire, which I find funny considering maybe 30% of our staff actually know were my department is located. My boss comes walking in and calmly says, "It would happen on the Friday it's just you and I down here, wouldn't it?" I have showered two times so far and my hair still smells like smoke. Blah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Sat here seriously considering taking the door off our bathroom. It just gets in the way so much and I have some space spacing ideas I can use if it weren't just THERE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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