Hump Day

So, half way to the weekend!! Today was a very busy day. Today we paid for the last 2 days being sort of slow. It went by quickly though which was nice. I had of course several interesting patients today. First I had an older gentleman who spoke only a language I don't speak so I was using a web cam interpreter thing we have. I had asked about food allergies and the guy started telling me about some rancid bologna that made him sick. I looked at him and said, "that's not an allergy it's supposed to make you sick to remind you not to eat it again." I thought the interpreter was going to lose it laughing at me. That whole interview ended up being amusing. Then I had a guy come in and we did the interview for past health history, meds etc. When we finished I explained that the doctor had ordered a chest xray and where he could go to get it. I offered also to get a volunteer to help him get there as his mobility wasn't the best. He said no, it was ok and he left. Late this afternoon when I was getting around to checking my charts there

was no xray for this guy. A call to radiology showed that he hadn't shown up for the xray. So I called the patient at home and he was like "no, I didn't go. I thought it was wrong since they're operating on my leg." Really? And you didn't think to ask??? Then he asked if he had to come back in to do it. My reply was you do if you don't want your surgery postponed. Goofy people.

Some of you on Fac*book may have seen me going on and on Saturday about a Buffet that I wanted and had been going to the store to visit. Yesterday I finally couldn't stand it any more and went and bought it. Of course the clerks at the store loaded it up and made it look so easy and light weight. Then when me and my friend from work went to move it into the house we learned it was anything but light weight. Heavy sucker. But oh so pretty.

I just love it.

I also have some fabulous news.

I GET TO GO HOME FOR THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!

I'm very excited about that. I found out I could get a decent deal on a ticket if I stayed a day longer and I found someone at work to work for me so I leave on Wed the 25th for home. I can't wait. Of course I come back on a Monday at 11pm and have to work the next day but oh well. Thank goodness I don't go to work until 10am.