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franny
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sh*t!
Thu May 16 2002

okay, just got out of the meeting re: small animal practicum. they need to see what my schedule will look like at the animal hospital, but they are willing to work with me...

i'm almost relieved. i need that darn schedule though...

i got a little cocky by saying, "i'm going to work, whether it's here or somewhere else is your call" or something to that effect. i can't believe i said that.

i also reassured them that i wouldn't ditch them after i was done because i need to do the large animal practicum and am scheduling it for next summer because its $4500 and i can't afford to do it any sooner...

so...
they are willing to work with me.
thank god i don't have papers or tests...or they would have reconsidered.

i hope that dang schedule has mercy on me...

*how the hell am i going to pay rent and bills working only 20 hours a week??
i'm regretting taking a vacation now...i could use that tax refund...
but damn, i needed that vacation.
perhaps if i get financial aid, it'll ease this tightness that's forming in my chest area...

heck, i've done on less. i can do this, i can do this, i will do this, i will do this, i will do this and survive!
it'll be summer, i can walk more and save token money
i'll clip coupons if i have to, but dammit! i'm going to do this.
60+ hour work week??
you bet.

7 Comments
  • From:
    Salamander (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu May 16 2002
    I've found IP and domain tracing invaluable on more than one occasion.

    As for the rest ... you can get a decent stethescope for about $20. Stay away from Dolby's, and check out the nursing sites. Nurse's equipment is far more reasonably priced than doctor's stuff for some reason. Double bells are nice, expecially if you are working on kittens and horses with the same equipment! they do cost more though. Consider seriously getting a stethescope sock too - it helps keep it clean, and considering some of the places you'll be going, clean can be difficult!

    I can loan you a microscope (that is, unfortunately, sorely in need of cleaning). You know where to find me if you're interested.
  • From:
    Lilith (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu May 16 2002
    Do I want to know where you two are placing those
    stethescopes?
  • From:
    Franny (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu May 16 2002
    thank you Salamander!!
    i'm checking out the littman site...whew, they are $$$ but they do have double bells that are reasonably priced.

    hi private!...i NEVER would think you'd do that. you're too good :-)
  • From:
    Salamander (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu May 16 2002
    Gads! What illegal substance was I on when I typed that first comment? It has more typos in it than ACfH makes when she walks across my keyboard! (For the record, I *do* know that "especially" has no "x" in it. We won't even get into "doctor's vs. doctors'" thing, times two. )

    And Lil ... it isn't where we put the stethescopes. It's what the patients enjoy rolling in.
  • From:
    DaffyDuck (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu May 16 2002
    I know you can do it!
    I know you will do it!
    You have way too many people behind you that will make sure you can and will do it!
  • From:
    Salamander (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu May 16 2002
    Way to go, girl! I *knew* those blaggards wouldn't let you go - you're too good a slave to allow to escape.

    I'm willing to sponsor a weekly "Take a franny to lunch/dinner" if it will help.
  • From:
    Sezrah (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun May 19 2002
    you're a legend franny, may the burden never get too great