Did you do anything nice for yourself today?

[skimom2]

Do you have any candidates in mind.....?

I do... but she lives in Australia. *sigh*

 

[skimom2]

Bought and ate one of these while I still can in the USA:

Don't remind me!

 

[GNTLGNT]

I've actually been doing something nice for myself every day since last weekend. I am looking for a new job; one that will allow me to work from home and be happier and healthier physically and mentally. I turn 54 next week and I suddenly realized I need to work at least 10 more years before I can retire. I have been at my current job for just about 10 years and I am totally burned out. I have a job that many people would envy; when I tell people what I do for a living they almost always say, "Cool. That must be exciting and fun." At one time it was, but these days it isn't. I am tired of being the backbone of my department and not getting paid what I should for the quality and amount of work I do. Also, the physical conditions of the offices I work in (and if you knew what multibillion $$ company I work for, you'd be shocked) are deplorable. Lastly, the needy, crazy bunch I work with is driving me bananas. If I could work from home at this position, I would tough it out some more. But they won't allow it. So, they are going to lose me. A number of other very good people recently have left/are leaving. The writing is on the wall and I have read it!

...I'll be 54 in September, and I'm trying to slog through another 7 years at the prison to get 20 years in....to get max retirement, I'd have to do 32 years at this point-and I ain't about to be working there in my 70's...

 

[GNTLGNT]

The lengths we go to for a bit of fun, eh?

(and all joking aside--this was routine I hope...)

...hey now, I'm willing to get in the shower with wet soapy hands to help ANY of you ladies out....trust me, I'm a nurse...

 

[Dana Jean]

...I'll be 54 in September, and I'm trying to slog through another 7 years at the prison to get 20 years in....to get max retirement, I'd have to do 32 years at this point-and I ain't about to be working there in my 70's...

Scott, I really think you should write a book about your time in prison. Really. I think this could be a fascinating book. Have you ever approached an agent with the idea and see if they could shop it around?

 

[skimom2]

Bought a few new books and three new (to me) movies: Locke, Calvary, and Filth. I rediscovered nerdvana yesterday--went to Hastings for the first time in quite literally years (they still had record of me, and the address was the one where BH and I lived when we were first married--lol. Haven't lived there in about 23 years). SO many used books, movies, games, music... I'm going back this afternoon, as the sale (any four used books for $20) ends today.

 

[GNTLGNT]

Scott, I really think you should write a book about your time in prison. Really. I think this could be a fascinating book. Have you ever approached an agent with the idea and see if they could shop it around?

...no I haven't, and I appreciate the compliment-and believe it or not, I'm a Noob still, many others have 20 plus years in the hole...I have been there 9 years, the other 4 were in Juvenile Court as an Intervention Officer and as a Youth Leader at the former County Children's Home...that DOES give me a retirement idea though....

 

[skimom2]

I just got home from my mammogram.

I've never had one.

 

[Dana Jean]

...no I haven't, and I appreciate the compliment-and believe it or not, I'm a Noob still, many others have 20 plus years in the hole...I have been there 9 years, the other 4 were in Juvenile Court as an Intervention Officer and as a Youth Leader at the former County Children's Home...that DOES give me a retirement idea though....

I would buy it. I'm not really sure if I have ever heard or read a documentary or a book from the viewpoint of prison medical staff. I realize there is patient privacy, but you could still have a book full of scares, laughs, heartbreaks without naming names. By the way, who is the most "famous, infamous" prisoner you've ever dealt with?

 

[Dana Jean]

I've never had one.

Okay. Now I'm going to jump all over you. You have boobies, yes? You MUST go check them out. It is no big deal. Honestly. I am the biggest tight azz on this board and it is no big deal. It takes 2 seconds and they have come a long ways in comfort and speed in doing them. Go get your mammogram.

 

[skimom2]

Okay. Now I'm going to jump all over you. You have boobies, yes? You MUST go check them out. It is no big deal. Honestly. I am the biggest tight azz on this board and it is no big deal. It takes 2 seconds and they have come a long ways in comfort and speed in doing them. Go get your mammogram.

Yes, mom I don't have much against them (not crazy about being touched by strange men--long story), but first we didn't have the money and now I just forget about it until I remember, "Hey, I should get that done!"...then I forget about it again. I'll try to remember to make an appt. on Monday

 

[danie]

Yes, mom I don't have much against them (not crazy about being touched by strange men--long story), but first we didn't have the money and now I just forget about it until I remember, "Hey, I should get that done!"...then I forget about it again. I'll try to remember to make an appt. on Monday

How about strange women? All my mammograms have been done by ladies!

 

[cat in a bag]

Regarding mammograms: I had my first one done late last year. I was so nervous about it, being smushed and hurt and disrobing in front of a stranger, I was sick to my stomach. It really was no big deal. I was tender a few days after, but the lady who did mine was very kind and as gentle as possible. I walked out of there relieved and a little embarrassed at what a big deal I had made it into in my head. Results were all clear, too. Yay!

 

[cat in a bag]

I have been feeling a little under the weather and very tired. Going to start a crock pot of chili and spend the rest of the day reading.

 

[Dana Jean]

Regarding mammograms: I had my first one done late last year. I was so nervous about it, being smushed and hurt and disrobing in front of a stranger, I was sick to my stomach. It really was no big deal. I was tender a few days after, but the lady who did mine was very kind and as gentle as possible. I walked out of there relieved and a little embarrassed at what a big deal I had made it into in my head. Results were all clear, too. Yay!

Yes, I think we've all felt that. But, what you don't know WILL kill you so check out those boobs. Breast cancers found early are something like 98% curable. I think that's the number she gave me.

 

[Dana Jean]

I have been feeling a little under the weather and very tired. Going to start a crock pot of chili and spend the rest of the day reading.

SNuggle in and feel better.

 

[skimom2]

How about strange women? All my mammograms have been done by ladies!

That's what I'm hoping for

 

[Dana Jean]

Yes, mom I don't have much against them (not crazy about being touched by strange men--long story), but first we didn't have the money and now I just forget about it until I remember, "Hey, I should get that done!"...then I forget about it again. I'll try to remember to make an appt. on Monday

I think women staff BCDCs. Always women. And, do you have insurance? It's one of those things that most insurance carriers pay 100%. Okay, I'm going to get very very harsh with you. I do it out of care and love.

How much will a funeral cost your family? Lots more than a mammogram.

 

[GNTLGNT]

I would buy it. I'm not really sure if I have ever heard or read a documentary or a book from the viewpoint of prison medical staff. I realize there is patient privacy, but you could still have a book full of scares, laughs, heartbreaks without naming names. By the way, who is the most "famous, infamous" prisoner you've ever dealt with?

I would buy it. I'm not really sure if I have ever heard or read a documentary or a book from the viewpoint of prison medical staff. I realize there is patient privacy, but you could still have a book full of scares, laughs, heartbreaks without naming names. By the way, who is the most "famous, infamous" prisoner you've ever dealt with?

...we have our "local legends", but no-one you would have heard of...our Institution is in a VERY rural county and the "big city " inmates think the cows are "bears"....

 

[Neesy]

So often we forget that we are here on Earth for a limited time, we get caught up in trying to please other people all the time, or spend all day just doing what we're told, or watching the news and worrying about the future. We forget that the present moment is the most important time of our lives!

So, what did you do nice for yourself today? Was it a cup of tea, a good book, some chill-out time with your favorite TV show? Did you get a manicure, or a massage, or buy yourself an ice cream cone? Did you get to spend some quiet time on a nature hike, or some fun time rocking out to some loud music?

Let's hear what good things you did for yourself today! And remember you deserve something good just for yourself once in a while, and don't let anyone make you feel guilty about it--they're just jealous!

I'll get this started: Today I bought myself a few new movies on Blu-Ray!

I got up early and I was the only one up. I like the quiet of the house early in the morning when I can be by myself and collect my thoughts. I need this sort of "quality alone time" to function well in life

and Bubble baths, too - I like to sink into the water and soak for a while. Sometimes I will soak in bath salts or Epsom salts - it helps me to relax.