Blah...

That's how I feel. Just blah... and then some. I really need to do something crazy and unlike me, like hitchhiking or getting myself into a drunken stupor. Wait, that might have happened before...

Work is in the process of getting ridiculously busy. For the next 12 weeks there are going to be 5 different studies going on. For one of the studies, the lab has to be on call since the patients can come in whenever they need to. For two of the studies, labs are being drawn at 0200. The other two studies I am sure will be during "normal business hours." I am excited about being so busy(and the overtime) I am also scared out of my mind what the next at least two months have the potential of being. I think I might like the change of pace these studies will bring. As of now, my schedule is very mundane and predictable. I go to work, come home, take a nap, eat dinner, read, watch a t.v. show, go to bed, repeat. What to do what to do?

Ow, quit it.

24 hrs. post donating

What I get for trying to do something good. On Monday I went to donate blood. This is what I got in return. Really, I wouldn't call it donating. They took the needle out 3 minutes after it was put in because the blood was not coming out fast enough. I say the tech went through the vein. I got a call on Thursday from the blood center asking how I was doing and if I had a bruise. Uh, yeah. The lady said to put a warm washcloth on it to 'get the blood moving.' I don't know, I kinda like my war wound.

72 hrs. post donating

Burnt Moss

Last week I went out with some girlfriends to a place where you can make your own pottery. Better, it was Death by Chocolate Night. (don't worry, I didn't die, as evidence by this post) I prefer glazing to actual painting so on this night I picked out a mug and glazed it with "Burnt Moss". Here's out it turned out.

I'm happy with the way it looks. I did think that it would be more 'burnt' than 'moss' but I still like it.

Not so sweet dreams

I have been having some really really strange dreams. I usually have weird dreams anyway, but this last week takes the cake.
Dream #1: I have a baby girl, I don't know how I got it but I did. I don't have a nursery, clothes, bottles, diapers, nothing. Not that any of that matters because in my dream I can't remember how to take care of a baby.
Dream #2: Riding in a van with my boss as the driver and we're driving the wrong direction on the street and my boss is driving in between cars and taking wrong turns.
Dream #3: I'm a victim of a robbery/hostage. This one was the worst because my all my friends were in it. Sorry friends. Don't worry, I woke up before anything really happened.
Dream #4: My house is on fire.
By now you're wondering what the heck is going on. I don't know!!

Naturally, I looked up the meanings of these dream from Dream Moods Dictionary.
Dream #1: The baby represents innocence, warmth, and new beginnings. Okay, I can see that with the new job and all. It also represents a part of myself that is vulnerable and helpless.
Dream #2: The boss represents the bossy, authoritative side of my own personality. It also reveals self-confidence and assertive aspect of myself. OR it could be over involvement and obsession with work. I don't like the word bossy, maybe "firm" or "delegates" but not bossy.
Dream #3: The robbery represents an identity crisis OR that someone has stolen my success or taken credit for what I've done. The hostage aspect represents being victimized, powerless, OR there is a part of myself that is not fully expressed. Uh oh...
Dream #4: Burning house says that I need to undergo some transformation OR this highlights passion and the love of those around you. I like love. I choose that one.
It cracks me up that there are two alternative translations for dreams. Like there is a better outcome of sorts yet you have no idea what it could possibly be. It's like "Now what?"
Patient: Well, what is it Doctor?
Dr.: Well, Mr. Smith it could be inoperable brain cancer OR it could be nothing.
Patient: Uhhh......?
I don't read in to the dream translations. Every once in a while it's interesting to look them up. I just hope there is an improvement this week. I would like some happy dreams.

#1 Ant

A piece of original artwork from my neice. My heart warmed.

Fall

Today, I hiked through the woods at a nearby park. It was an absolutely gorgeous fall day. I felt really good at the end of the hike yet oddly unsettling at the same time. I am trying to prepare my mind and heart for the week ahead; something I haven't been able to do for some time now. It was a nice day to "just be" and to not rush just to rush around.


I brought my dog, Max along with me for the hike. Here he is taking a break. I think he'll sleep pretty well tonight.

Necessities

Scrumptious snacks for the times when I can't get away from the lab. Clif Bars, trail mix, tea and an assortment of other edibles to nosh on.