So work sucks. There's a political shitstorm going on at teh hopsical and our director of nursing (who hired me/thinks I am awesome) has resigned under some kinda bullshit circumstances. Meanwhile we continue to be understaffed and my schedule this month is so shitty I'm not sure I'll be able to function.

I'm working days (5:30 am to 2:00 pm) tues- ( Read more... )

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So the poodle got her haircut today. Madeline wussed out at the last minute. For some reason all the groomers were intimidated with the idea of performing this cut. I don't really know why exactly. I just winged it. I think it's because of my sculpture background. Groomers like to follow specific patterns. Anyway, we got home and had a farcical ( Read more... )

That sounds like a good name for a production company. Woozy Poodle Productions. Hehe ( Read more... )

So today I went to the pet store and bought some outrageously expensive food and treats for the dog.  VW mentioned that I usually only refer to her as "the poodle" so I feel obliged to point out for those who don't know that her name is Amelie. As in the movie. Anyway ( Read more... )

Wow. I don't remember Spike TV being this offensive. Didn't they just used to have wrestling and Star Trek? Oh well. Now Futurama is on ( Read more... )

Like I know everyone is all agog to hear about my dog right ( Read more... )

So today in my 3D materials and lighting class I finally figured out lighting. Of course it's the second to last class so it's about freakin' time. It was one of those moments where stuff just clicks together in your head. My crazy eyed teacher even complimented me on my progress. So now I feel confident about all my 3D projects that are due next ( Read more... )

So, today I skipped class to make sure the poodle would be OK. She seems to have some separation anxiety. She doesn't like it when I leave the room for any period of time. She expresses this dislike with loud shrill barking ( Read more... )

So, the bad news is that the hinge part of my laptop that makes the screen adjustable is broken. So, yeah, every electronic thing I own is dying. I also spent yesterday with some sort of godawful stomach bug that made me reticent to move or eat. But besides that, everything is lovely ( Read more... )