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You Are a Bette!

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You are a Bette -- "I must be strong"

Bettes are direct, self-reliant, self-confident, and protective.


How to Get Along with Me

* * Stand up for yourself... and me.
* * Be confident, strong, and direct.
* * Don't gossip about me or betray my trust.
* * Be vulnerable and share your feelings. See and acknowledge my tender, vulnerable side.
* * Give me space to be alone.
* * Acknowledge the contributions I make, but don't flatter me.
* * I often speak in an assertive way. Don't automatically assume it's a personal attack.
* * When I scream, curse, and stomp around, try to remember that's just the way I am.




What I Like About Being a Bette

* * being independent and self-reliant
* * being able to take charge and meet challenges head on
* * being courageous, straightforward, and honest
* * getting all the enjoyment I can out of life
* * supporting, empowering, and protecting those close to me
* * upholding just causes




What's Hard About Being a Bette

* * overwhelming people with my bluntness; scaring them away when I don't intend to
* * being restless and impatient with others' incompetence
* * sticking my neck out for people and receiving no appreciation for it
* * never forgetting injuries or injustices
* * putting too much pressure on myself
* * getting high blood pressure when people don't obey the rules or when things don't go right




Bettes as Children Often

* * are independent; have an inner strength and a fighting spirit
* * are sometimes loners
* * seize control so they won't be controlled
* * figure out others' weaknesses
* * attack verbally or physically when provoked
* * take charge in the family because they perceive themselves as the strongest, or grow up in difficult or abusive surroundings




Bettes as Parents

* * are often loyal, caring, involved, and devoted
* * are sometimes overprotective
* * can be demanding, controlling, and rigid

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You Are a Bette!

01) Are you currently in a serious relationship?
02) What was your dream growing up?
03) What talent do you wish you had?
04) If I bought you a drink what would it be?
05) Favorite vegetable?
06) What was the last book you read?
07) What zodiac sign are you?
08) Any tattoos and/or piercings? Explain where.
09) Worst habit?
10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?
11) What is your favorite sport?
12) Do you have a pessimistic or optimistic attitude?
13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?
14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?
15) Tell me one weird fact about you.
16) Do you have any pets?
17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?
18) What was your first impression of me?
19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?
20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?
21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?
22) What color eyes do you have?
23) Ever been arrested?
24) Bottle or can soda?
25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?
27) What's your favorite place to hang out at?
28) Do you believe in ghosts?
29) Favorite thing to do in your spare time?
30) Do you swear a lot?
31) Biggest pet peeve?
32) In one word, how would you describe yourself?
33) Do you believe/appreciate romance?
34) Favorite and least favorite foods?
35) Do you believe in God?
36) Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you?

I think too much.... yes, I'm ahead of you... I think too much. About what you ask? EVERYTHING... I've yet to find the "pause" or "stop" button on my brain. I did manage to cut off a decent amount of hair, but no hidden button was revealed.

So today's issue...what am I missing


Why is it so difficult to get people to do the job they were hired for?

Answers... anyone? Suggestions?

I work as a nurse. I've been a medical/surgical nurse, I've been a cardiac telemetry nurse, a Step-Down (from Intensive Care Unit) nurse, an ICU nurse, an emergency room nurse and now I've landed in psych. Does this specifically have to do with Nursing? No. But it does make things a bit scarier medically speaking when someone in my field doesn't feel the need to live up to their job description, never mind a moral and ethical code.

More and more catch people passing the buck and dropping the ball. Okay, so I can say that there is some discontentment with people in general towards their job. Fine, I'll accept that, but when someone's life becomes compromised because you're either burned out and can't make the effort or you're burned out and don't make the effort, I have a big, big problem with you...... I've also noticed that these same people who don't make the effort when the balls in their court, are the first ones to scream FOUL when someone doesn't step up to bat where they're concerned.

What am I missing? Have we become so entitled to having things without any effort that we've become completely complacent? What gives?

In my field of work, people's lives are in danger when nurses or doctors become complacent and basically just stop giving a crap. I'll be the first one to say that the job I have now, isn't the toughest in the world. I basically give out meds and take time to talk to my patients. I work in a locked psych facility. It's bad enough this population is given the shaft because mental illness is more of a joke than a real medical issue, but now medical problems are arising because medications and lab values are going unnoticed. A patient was sent to the ER last night because her Dilantin level was TOXIC. The nurses on knew of the level and did nothing. Hello? You are a nurse, right? These AREN'T new nurses... these are people who've been in nursing... they're supposed to know better. The nurse who is only 6 months out of school had more sense and knew there was a problem. The one who's been a nurse for almost 20 years is the one who dropped the ball. This same nurse goes to NESA with me.... I hope this person doesn't think they'll be decent as an acupuncturist.... I'm appalled and quite upset. The new nurse who I took report from this morning was beside herself. She couldn't believe that no one seemed to give a crap and admin even tried to downplay it.


I guess I'm asking for too much, huh? I am looking for the brightside here.... anyone have any good stories?

So, I took my comprehensive exam today... I believe it grants entrance through an "idiot gate" of sorts. I'm in my 3rd semester so it's required... It basically tests us on information learned through the first and second semesters....

The problem is, I can't figure out if the "idiot gate" grants entrance for idiots or keeps us out... either way, I still feel like an idiot after the exam...

But I managed to take a break..well, kind of had to... it was 5 hours in between classes... went out.. went to a bar and got some dinner and drinks with an acquaintance in school....

So yeah... call me a late bloomer.. but this is the first class I've ever shown up for and been marginally drunk at!!! Wooooo whooooo!!! 10 minutes and counting till class....

How sad.... I need to get out more...

A

Well, it's been a while since I've posted anything...

Been lurking quite a bit though. Not even sure who's listed as my friends anymore.

Well, just thought I would pass along a very short story regarding my idiocy...

So, I'm lying in bed, propped up on my elbows surfing the web...and indulging in my new found love... white chocolate peanut butter....

So my cuz Lori comes into my room to say goodbye... I lay the spoon down onto the lap top.... no, there wasn't any peanut butter on it... and I get up and walk her out....

The dog is going crazy downstairs and she wants to go out for a walk. So, Lori leaves as I head upstairs to throw on some shoes...

So, like a good doobie, I close the top to my computer to conserve energy and hear a very disheartening sound...yeah, the sound of the spoon cracking into my computer screen...

Hmmm...

I wish I could say at least I'm pretty, but I think this surpasses even that....



So.. what did I do....?

I ran out to the Mac store as soon as it opened and bought another one...
Am I insane? Juries still out... my computer is still good, but the screen doesn't work.....what better excuse to buy another computer....

I LOVE WHAT I'M LEARNING!!!!

Well, I've been in school at NESA now for just about a month and it's incredible.  I'm loving everything that I'm learning, even though it is moving faster than the speed of light  which is - 299,792,458 metres per second - the only bit of useful info I've gotten out of Physics....   Oh, did I say that I think Physics is completely responsible for the majority of strokes in those between the ages of 35 and 40?  

I LOVE THE FACT THAT PEOPLE PRACTICE NEEDLE INSERTION ON ME!!!!  I really shouldn't say that too loud, it could be taken the wrong way.  My partner in lab was rather frightened by my saying, "Go ahead, don't worry.  Do what you have to."  I was rather upset when lab was over.  

The program is rather rapid and it's wearing me down.  I keep forgetting I'm not in my 20's anymore!!!  But it's all so worth it!!!  I love knowing that I'm learning Eastern medicine to go with my Western background. 

Well, I can't wait to finish school and start working!!!  Okay, so who's signing up as my first patient?  Anyone, anyone?  I think I could figure out how to be a traveling acurpuncturist/herbalist..... so don't let distance disuade  you!!!

So, am I the only Heroes addict that will be watching the first episode tonight?  I really should be studying Trad. Chinese Medicine Theory, but... I have priorities!!!  I have to see if Chris Eccleston will be on tonight or not.  Which leads me to my other diversion... Dr. Who.  Okay, now I'm rambling!!!  I loved Tom Baker when I was younger, but Chris Eccleston and David Tennant rock!  Now I'm sounding like a geek!!  So what?  I"m the only one who owns the first and second seasons of Dr. Who? ( the new one).  Tragedy!  A real tragedy!  


So how is everyone doing?  I'm trying to figure out who is who.  I know some names but not others.  Cousin Lori had hooked me up with some names and for the life of me I don't remember that many of them.  I must say that I'm totally bummed out that Free Spirit is OUT OF THE QUESTION UNTIL 2011.  Yes, that's what I said, 2011.  School is year round and there's very little time between semesters available to me.  

I'm going to make a point to try and write more and not just lurk.  I'd really like to hear from more people and really keep in touch.  

Well, I"m off to study!!!  (yeah right!)


Annie

FSG wasn't what I expected this year...it was much better than I could've hoped for. I did some amazing workshops that I must say I'm proud of myself for doing them. I did some hard work and had some fun too!!!

It was rather an intense time for me and I left asking myself many questions. It was great to see everyone there from Blue Star and to meet some people that I hadn't been acquainted with before.

There will be some changes as a result of this intense time of work and fun. I'm looking forward to them. Gotta love this rollercoaster called life!!!! I love riding the rollercoasters...

I'm feeling some serious energy building...

I don't know but I'm already getting worked up and I'm not even in the car yet driving down to FSG.

Anyone else feeling the buzz?

IT'S CALLED LETS FIND ANNIE A NEW *%^@#' CAREER!!!!!

THE PRIZE IS TO BE DETERMINED AT THIS POINT AND COULD QUITE CONCEIVABLY BE SOMETHING ILLEGAL GIVEN MY FRAME OF MIND RIGHT NOW....(NOTHING PATIENT RELATED.. NO BELONGINGS OR BODY PARTS FOR YOU TRULY WHACKED OUT PEOPLE... )


ANNIE HAS HAD IT... SHE'S TEETERING ON THE EDGE BUT ALAS I AM NOT FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO ACTUALLY GO OVER... OH NOOOOOOOO.... THAT WOULD BE TOO NICE.... ANNIE HAS TO HANG ON... LIKE ALWAYS!!!!!

SO KIDS, GET OUT YOUR PENS, PENCILS, CRAYONS, LIPSTICKS, EYE LINERS, CHALK, JAMS AND JELLIES AND LET'S ALL START BRAINSTORMING AS TO WHAT ANNIE IS GOING TO DO WHEN SHE GROWS UP....

I'M GETTING PRETTY TIRED OF SPITTING IN THE FACE OF CHARLES DARWIN EVERY NIGHT AND I THINK I NEED A NEW DIRECTION.

I seriously don't know how I got here. I never saw my life going in this direction. I never saw my life really going anywhere. Don't mistake this for despair, it's amazement really. Ever wonder how you got somewhere, even when you were awake and cognizant for the whole trip? I look around in awe. But I get the feeling this is where I should be... I'm always where I should be until I should be somewhere else.

Wow, it's been so long since I've posted here. I was reminded yesterday by my cuz Oneberdash...that I even had a live journal account...I had forgotten completely.

Yesterday was very lovely. I enjoyed a very gentle Beltaine at Glen Magna Farms with Shakti and Obsidian. It was perfect, unscripted and hit the spot. It's been so long since I've been with them in circle. My last was Yule.

So, I've just been told that someone was not aware of my having moved back to Boston. I have since left the Left coast and returned to the Right Coast as of the beginning of June of this year. It was a move that at this time I felt I needed to make. Crazy as it sounds and yes, I've been told by many that it was CRAZY to come back but I've also been told that many see me returning back there some day. I don't know when, but I too see it as well.

So today was pretty rough. Had a back ache this passed Monday and thought it was something I must've absent mindedly did over the weekend. Also found myself sleeping throughout the entire day, which for some is a gods send but for those of us with insomnia, it's quite an oddity. Well, after taking care of this poor soul who was intubated and better oxygenated than myself (you'll hear why), I found breathing today to be rather difficult. Go figure, leave it to me to make things difficult in one way or another. But I do find breathing quite necessary, at least for the job. I work in the Emergency Room of my city hospital outside of Boston. So after spending about three hours at work, I was found to have a fever, which for me in itself is unheard of and my oxygen was low, also unheard of. It seems I may have the beginnings of pneumonia... my first response..."crap!!! crap!!!! crap!!!! how long do I have to stay out?" Yes, I actually said that... don't know why... must be the depletion of O2 to the brain. Strangely, I still seem to be on the mindset. Maybe with some rest, I'll come to my senses.. I actually got a NOTE from the doctor who just moments before was giving me orders for my patients. I wasn't a very good patient either... yes Lori, I hear you... enough with the sarcasm... Needless to say I'm home and will be till Monday. This sucks!!! I must say the rest of the staff got their giggles out of making me a patient and trying to torture me with threats of IV's with large bore needles for fluid. None of that came to pass. No one got to stick me...lol. So, I guess I'll be watching DVD's. I have a confession to make, while I'm not sure why I feel I need to confess...nevertheless... I bought season 4 of Xena: Warrior Princess on DVD. ...

So I'm wondering what it is I should do? I've been through so much in my own life and I see so much in the ER. Things I couldn't begin to imagine to try and tell someone else. It's difficult.

I see so many people in unspeakable pain. So many people these days try and self medicate the pain away and frankly speaking, can I blame them? But sometimes I find myself being overly judgemental towards these fellow travelers, I mean, who knows them better than me? Someone else who's walked down a very similar painful road, not to say that I have a great understanding of them or that what I've gone through is similar in any way shape or form, but who the hell am I to judge? I seem to find myself taking cues from the older nurses around me. There seems to be an concensus of judgemental attitudes among them. I can't blame them either, for after a while, just how do you deal with all these people purposefully hurting themselves in ill-fated attempts to quiet their own pain? More and more, so many people are so damn unhappy, its like a virus you can't help but catch. I don't know what to do anymore. You'd figure that with my life, not that everyone is privy to knowing it, I'd be ahead of the game and I'd be of some use but I'm beginning to become quite overwhelmed in this sea of misery.

There are so many people out there, whose only outlet to any kind of attention is to come to the ER to be seen, even if it's for nothing overly threatening or medical in any way, yet they come, time after time to be seen and assessed. Only to be "annoying" to the staff and sent home with nothing more than a set of instructions to "keep off", "take Tylenol" and to "follow up with their physicians the next day". Does no one else see this? Does no one else realize the jeopardy that so many people are in when they're constantly seeking help for one thing or another that only masks what the real issue is? Sometimes I honestly think I taking crazy pills or I've fallen down that damn rabbit hole and I'm in the middle of a tea party from hell.

But I guess it comes down to the same thing as always,"YOU CAN'T HELP THOSE WHO DON'T WANT THE HELP". So them what the heck do I do?

Got around to finally getting a live journal account, lets see what comes out of this brain now. That's a frightening thought. Anyway, its butt early...going to head back into bed for a bit.