Working in the ICU, it's kind of a given that periodically, you will have a patient code - or try to code - on you. It sucks, but it's part of the deal. About all you can do is be aware and catch the signs of impending disaster and get help quickly ( Read more... )

because I wiped out down a Metro escalator (for the second time in my life), and now I have a huge bruise on my butt ( Read more... )

What a night. Normally, I actually enjoy toxicoses. I like making dogs puke, even if I don't like sifting through the vomit to find the offending substance. But I don't love it so much when it's one after another and the dogs are big ding-dongs that flail all over the place when you try to do anything to them ( Read more... )

Once again, life has changed. I've moved from a tiny vet practice to the biggest one in DC. It's definitely been a great move for me - more money, benefits, shorter hours, and swing shift. And it's been a great experience to get back into emergency and critical care medicine, which to my surprise I've discovered I really love ( Read more... )

It's the first Sunday in December - which means tonight was the Kennedy Center Honors ( Read more... )

What American accent do you have?
Your Result: The Inland North

You may think you speak "Standard English straight out of the dictionary" but when you step away from the Great Lakes you get asked annoying questions like "Are you from Wisconsin?" or "Are you from Chicago?" Chances are you call carbonated drinks "pop."
The Midland

The Northeast

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During the first week of classes I managed to:

1. completely forget to attend a class

2. show up for a class I was not supposed to attend (right class, wrong section)

3. set a fire in the toaster in the campus convenience store.

One week down, 14 to go. This may be a long semester.

So...anyone want a cute, cuddly kitten or a sweet and friendly cat?

I got the job ( Read more... )

Dear Lhasa Lady,

Your dogs are so hairy that they can neither see nor take a dump without assistance. Please do not return with them until this situation is rectified.

Much love,
The Janitor