Uh Oh..Whos got a job?? I got a job!
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Uh Oh..Whos got a job?? I got a job!
I woke up strait evil this morning. The dog chewed up the charger for my cousins DS. And one of my pens. I got like 3 hours sleep and woke up with the worst sore neck and shoulder. Not to mention the 2 yr old cuz shrieking at the top of her lungs and the dog barking and chasing the cat. This is what I woke up to.
Had to go get a CT scan this morniong. So couldnt eat or drink anything. So that means no coffee..Not even water to wet my throat.
I am dieing for a cigarette by this time. Oh I am 7 days smoke free today.
I get to the appt and they give me this huge nasty sulfate drink I have to choke down. It must have been 24 oz of pure wanna be pina colada tasting chalky thick nastiness.
Then had to wait an hour until I could go in for the scan.
After that it all went smooth.
I go to walk outside and ther right in my face is a huge ashtray full of half smoked butts. I can smell and even taste em. Keep walking Trish.
Then I had to go strait to IOP. I am pretty friggin cranky by now. I am fiendin for a smoke. They made me drink nasty mess and poked me with needles. And I am starving. That will make anyone homicidal.
I fill out the many papers for the 5th time in 2 yrs. Same drill..I already know how it goes.
So I am waiting. And the counselor is 30 mins late even getting there.
So we finally go in and he is just moving at a snails pace. He is a talker.
In my previous experiences with intake at this very same place. It never took more than an hour to do it. I was there for 2 hours not counting the paperwork and him being late. So we will say about 3 hours to do an hour and half of work.
I finally get home..Thank goodness...The ponderosa!!!
And I get a call asking if I am still interested in the job I put in for 3 weeks ago.
And the kicker is that my last boss and a few of the employees at my last job use to work at this place. I am very curius what type of a reference my last boss gave me.
Anyway..Sry so long but I had a really bad day until now.
So I start IOP Mon...MAybe..I may have to switch this around now because of work. I may do night groups.
I got a job. I start tomorrow morning.
I am still smoke free.
I just woofed down 4 tacos and a snack cake and chugged some water.
And today has turned out to be a great day.
UUUGGGH. I am glad its over.
Had to go get a CT scan this morniong. So couldnt eat or drink anything. So that means no coffee..Not even water to wet my throat.
I am dieing for a cigarette by this time. Oh I am 7 days smoke free today.
I get to the appt and they give me this huge nasty sulfate drink I have to choke down. It must have been 24 oz of pure wanna be pina colada tasting chalky thick nastiness.
Then had to wait an hour until I could go in for the scan.
After that it all went smooth.
I go to walk outside and ther right in my face is a huge ashtray full of half smoked butts. I can smell and even taste em. Keep walking Trish.
Then I had to go strait to IOP. I am pretty friggin cranky by now. I am fiendin for a smoke. They made me drink nasty mess and poked me with needles. And I am starving. That will make anyone homicidal.
I fill out the many papers for the 5th time in 2 yrs. Same drill..I already know how it goes.
So I am waiting. And the counselor is 30 mins late even getting there.
So we finally go in and he is just moving at a snails pace. He is a talker.
In my previous experiences with intake at this very same place. It never took more than an hour to do it. I was there for 2 hours not counting the paperwork and him being late. So we will say about 3 hours to do an hour and half of work.
I finally get home..Thank goodness...The ponderosa!!!
And I get a call asking if I am still interested in the job I put in for 3 weeks ago.
And the kicker is that my last boss and a few of the employees at my last job use to work at this place. I am very curius what type of a reference my last boss gave me.
Anyway..Sry so long but I had a really bad day until now.
So I start IOP Mon...MAybe..I may have to switch this around now because of work. I may do night groups.
I got a job. I start tomorrow morning.
I am still smoke free.
I just woofed down 4 tacos and a snack cake and chugged some water.
And today has turned out to be a great day.
UUUGGGH. I am glad its over.
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Fantastic! You're hanging in there so well. Medical places raise my blood pressure from the get go and then the redundant forms. Aghh! But your not even smoking and that is so good.
Sounds to me like there might be some good things coming your way so hang in there! After all you are doing a bunch of stuff right, it will get better, we just have to be patient. Patience is not my strong point but I am learning.
Sounds to me like there might be some good things coming your way so hang in there! After all you are doing a bunch of stuff right, it will get better, we just have to be patient. Patience is not my strong point but I am learning.
You've achieved so much in such a short time, hopefully it'll be smooth sailing from now on. 
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Well all righty then! I'm so glad you got the job! "And survived the madness too.
Whatever you do, do not let the job over ride your IOP!!!! You have come way too far, don't just say, "f it" I don't need treatment, I'm doing fine as it is." That's the disease talking, my dear.
So, you start tomorrow, huh? I know you're happy. Good things do come to those who wait!
God Bless You Sweetie,
Judy
Whatever you do, do not let the job over ride your IOP!!!! You have come way too far, don't just say, "f it" I don't need treatment, I'm doing fine as it is." That's the disease talking, my dear.
So, you start tomorrow, huh? I know you're happy. Good things do come to those who wait!
God Bless You Sweetie,
Judy
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I laready covered those issues with the counselor. He said he will do whatever he has to..to make it work. He talked alot and was late. But he was very engaged in everything and really came of sincere and caring.
I have told my history more times than I can remember. And I even told the counselor this today.
For some reason today it all sounded so crazy. And looking at it all written out was like whoa.
I dont know why today it seemed like a big deal.
Anyway...I am tearin this dum dum up so I dont smoke.
And I am about to take the crazy dog that wont stop humping my ankle for a walk.
And let me add...YAY..I dont have to work aty Mcdonalds!!
I was so desperate last night I applied online.
Not that there is anything wrong with that. But I dont think I could deal with that type of job. Too fast and too many people.
I have told my history more times than I can remember. And I even told the counselor this today.
For some reason today it all sounded so crazy. And looking at it all written out was like whoa.
I dont know why today it seemed like a big deal.
Anyway...I am tearin this dum dum up so I dont smoke.
And I am about to take the crazy dog that wont stop humping my ankle for a walk.
And let me add...YAY..I dont have to work aty Mcdonalds!!
I was so desperate last night I applied online.
Not that there is anything wrong with that. But I dont think I could deal with that type of job. Too fast and too many people.
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