... cuz it's been so long since someone challenged me
The Good
I found out that I'm getting promoted to the Tech Support Manager. I will transition over the next 6 months. My boss is moving to another department during that time. I'm excited because I can't believe that anyone trusts me with authority. I'm nervous because the coworker that I can scarcely tolerate will become my employee. I know that I won't be a dick, but it will be stressful. I'm concerned b/c the VP of my department said that I would be the lead of everyone on the floor. Said floor includes another manager. I'm desperately hoping that the VP misspoke.
The Bad
My gallbladder hates me and has been producing copious gallstones. I'm one of the chosen, the proud that has gallstones that cause attacks.
This is definitely cutting a long story down with an ax as it took 5 months to determine that I was having gallbladder attacks and not something else. My list had started with the flu, food poisoning, allergic reaction, liver failure. I finally went to Urgent Care when I thought I had liver failure because I was jaundiced. As it turns out, when you have gallstones, your gallbladder can expel them into the chutes and ladders-esque maze that is your digestive system. The stones can (and in my case, will) get lodged and then you're busted. You're turning yellow, freaking out, wondering why your liver is failing or how you could possibly have contracted hepatitis. It's a relief when you receive the call explaining that you don't have hepatitis but they think you have gallstones.
It's even more of a relief when the surgeon tells you that he can remove your gallbladder laparoscopically. My surgery is next Friday. Then I will be treated to a spa like week away from work. By spa like, I mean that I will be abstaining from most foods and the only thing massaging my feet will be an annoying cat or two. Though, I am incredibly lucky. This is one of the easiest surgeries to have and a gallbladder is not necessary. I'm hoping that they will send me home with mine. I can start an organ jar collection.
The Ugly
Have I mentioned that Sameer, the wonder kitten, really fucking loves oatmeal? If he could marry oatmeal, I think he would. Not only does he love eating oatmeal, but he eats it with his paw. Really, how else should a cat eat oatmeal?
Well, I made the grave mistake and left my bathroom cabinet ajar. This would be the same cabinet with oatmeal bath solution. Snap. Sameer decided the wise thing to do would be to eat it and chew on the paper wrapper. Is this normal? I'm thinking not. Fortunately, the only thing in the oatmeal solution was oatmeal. I suppose that doesn't make it much of a solution... but I digress. I have learned my lesson and all oatmeal products will be locked in a vault.
I found out that I'm getting promoted to the Tech Support Manager. I will transition over the next 6 months. My boss is moving to another department during that time. I'm excited because I can't believe that anyone trusts me with authority. I'm nervous because the coworker that I can scarcely tolerate will become my employee. I know that I won't be a dick, but it will be stressful. I'm concerned b/c the VP of my department said that I would be the lead of everyone on the floor. Said floor includes another manager. I'm desperately hoping that the VP misspoke.
The Bad
My gallbladder hates me and has been producing copious gallstones. I'm one of the chosen, the proud that has gallstones that cause attacks.
This is definitely cutting a long story down with an ax as it took 5 months to determine that I was having gallbladder attacks and not something else. My list had started with the flu, food poisoning, allergic reaction, liver failure. I finally went to Urgent Care when I thought I had liver failure because I was jaundiced. As it turns out, when you have gallstones, your gallbladder can expel them into the chutes and ladders-esque maze that is your digestive system. The stones can (and in my case, will) get lodged and then you're busted. You're turning yellow, freaking out, wondering why your liver is failing or how you could possibly have contracted hepatitis. It's a relief when you receive the call explaining that you don't have hepatitis but they think you have gallstones.
It's even more of a relief when the surgeon tells you that he can remove your gallbladder laparoscopically. My surgery is next Friday. Then I will be treated to a spa like week away from work. By spa like, I mean that I will be abstaining from most foods and the only thing massaging my feet will be an annoying cat or two. Though, I am incredibly lucky. This is one of the easiest surgeries to have and a gallbladder is not necessary. I'm hoping that they will send me home with mine. I can start an organ jar collection.
The Ugly
Have I mentioned that Sameer, the wonder kitten, really fucking loves oatmeal? If he could marry oatmeal, I think he would. Not only does he love eating oatmeal, but he eats it with his paw. Really, how else should a cat eat oatmeal?
Well, I made the grave mistake and left my bathroom cabinet ajar. This would be the same cabinet with oatmeal bath solution. Snap. Sameer decided the wise thing to do would be to eat it and chew on the paper wrapper. Is this normal? I'm thinking not. Fortunately, the only thing in the oatmeal solution was oatmeal. I suppose that doesn't make it much of a solution... but I digress. I have learned my lesson and all oatmeal products will be locked in a vault.