Must Catch Up ....

[debris4spike]

... Well, I have realised that with Mum & Dad's diamond anniversary the scribbling here has decreased again - and I did threaten you with reagular rubbish.  As I have looked back over the last few LJ pages and read a catch-up post from a friend I thought I ought to do the same.



Work continues - and today was typical of what my day is like .... rushing.  The hospital have had to cut a few staff numbers, but the jobs are still there to do to take care of the patients.  I ended up doing 1/2 a shift on one ward, and 1/2 on another ... which makes life hard, but is because I am willing to do it, as I want the best for the patients ... sounds "corny" - but something I have always believed in.

It was nice when I got back from work this afternoon at 1/4 to 4 to be able to have a long cold soda sitting in the back garden.  I'm not a fan of sitting in the sun, but for 1/2 an hour of sun and fresh air, it can't be beaten.

On LJ it is good to see a few friends, who like me have been busy, back and posting - so that makes me happy.  I miss my friends when they are away.  I am also enjoying the spuffy_recs  ... a new site that is, as the name suggests, full of Spuffy story recs, and I have quite a few to check on.  Sadly, although I had really planned to get to writerconukthis year it looks as if I wont be able to.  I have heard from a friend in Idaho that she is hoping to come for 10 days at the end of May. 

Annemarie and I have known each other all our lives - I was her Maid of Honour in '89 when she married in Michigan.  She looks on Mum as her surrogate mum, as when her's died, her dad re-married 6 months later ...a nd she spent much of that year in our house in Upminster (Essex) .... she has hoped to visit for over 2 years, but it looks as if this May will be the date.  It will be great to see her, but I will need to spend the time at M&D's while she is over.

I also have a couple of memes to do ... so will try to get at least one of them done soon (ish!). And, I have watched the next episode of season 1 of BtVS ... so must get some thoughts about that done.

James has posted details of how he will celebrate his 50th with fans - I would love to have gone to that.  But know that's an impossibility ... just hope that, on the actual day, his family really spoil him rotten.  I enjoyed my 50th, so it's good to have a day to look back on.

I still haven't got back to my writing - but am planning to get 4 sets of icons done next month, rather than the 3 I did this month, so that's something positive.




Well, that seems to me back up to date - hope you are all keeping well.
*hugs*

Comments

[lupina78.livejournal.com]

Oh no, they cut staff numbers at your workplace too? Same here..all because of that stupid cuts of money. It´s crazy how they think 1 person can do the same amount of work than two persons did..simply crazy. And yes, it´s important that the patients/residents get the best they can get, but this won´t be possible to mantain in the long run. I see it at my workplace already..we´re going to have cut down on quality because of our cut-down budget. That´s insane.

Ohh memes!! Can´t wait for them! :)

♥

[debris4spike]

I was busy again today - a ward with elderly patients who had strokes (seizures) ... so took a lot of care to get just the basics done. It is sad that the overall bosses look at numbers and cost .... they should spend a day in a patient's bed, and maybe that would change their minds.

Sorry - meme is still to come!

[jaded-jamie.livejournal.com]

Jamie very tired......

Nothing you post is rubbish BTW, love reading about your life.

[debris4spike]

Poor Jamie - feel more awake soon (please!)

Glad some people enjoy my scribble ... suprised it didn't put you fast asleep while reading though!

[kazzy-cee.livejournal.com]

Sounds like you are still running around! Sorry to hear that you won't be at writeron, but that's a good reason not to be there and I'm sure you'll have fun with your friend.

[debris4spike]

LOL - life is busy ... but mostly in a good way, so that's positive.

Yes, in some ways annoying about Annemarie, as I had really aimed to get there this year, and was looking forward to it - Oh, well, roll on next year!

[spikereader.livejournal.com]

It's always the way, isn't it, places cut jobs and just expect the remaining staff to pick up the slack. They are lucky to have you (and others like you) who are willing to put the extra effort in so that the patients don't suffer.

Sorry you won't be at Writercon, was hoping to catch up with you there, but seeing Annemarie will be fabulous for you, so much catching up to do.

Good luck with the icon making. :)

[debris4spike]

It was reading your update that made me realise that I needed to scribble something! So, double thanks!

I was busy again today - a stroke ward ... so it took a lot of care to get just the basics done. It is sad that the overall bosses look at numbers and cost .... they should spend a day in a patient's bed, and maybe that would change their minds.

It will be great to see Annemarie, but I had been looking forward to getting to Writercon this year - meeting a few people and catching up with you. Oh, well, maybe next year!

[act3scene1.livejournal.com]

There is nothing corny about doing what is best for the patients. Kudos to you. Don't overdo it though, as you need to take of yourself too.
Such things have been happening here for years, and there has been much controversy over the mass of mistakes made by overworked healthcare professionals. One can only work so many hours before going a bit loopy.
I only have a few LJ friends who are still active on here. Everyone is scattered far and wide on the web now. It's hard for me to keep track of people!
Hugs <3

[debris4spike]

Yes, I learned that a few years ago - you keep working to pay your bills and you know that the hospital is short of staff ... but in doing so drain your own reserves. I do want to try to get a break - but the one I had planned was lost, although I shall take the time off work if Annemarie come over (even if it won't be a 100% break)

Yes, some went to FaceBook ... some just have disappeared totally, which is sad. I skim FB once in a while and look at yourposts as well - so try to keep up with people. I hate to lose touch with friends.

Great to keep in touch - Love & *hugs*