Effin' Septa*

My mode of transportation to work everyday is on strike. Apparently they don't want to pay for their health insurance. WTF?? I work for the effin' insurance company and we all pay. The Doc is an effin' doc and he has to pay...what makes the bus driver so special. The last strike was 7 years ago and lasted 40 days. Lucky for me right now the Doc is doing an outpatient rotation so we can carpool for the time being - although it means he has to get up with me (he is more than thrilled). This should be interesting.


*Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

I'm Blind, I'm Def, I Wanna Be a Ref:

Nothing Too Exciting to Report:

But I figured I should write something. So how are you? Feel free to leave your comments in the comment section.

It's Over!

I have my husband back! The Doc survived his month long rotation on the MICU. Now since he is bashful he won't tell you that his Sr. Resident complimented him on the fact that he was more like an equal than an intern and he could discuss treatments instead of telling him the treatments. He also won't tell you that the MICU attending said he was far above the normal first year intern and he will be able to do whatever he wants and go wherever he wants (which includes Boston!!). And he lastly he won't tell you that he is a medical God. But I will! Congrats my medical stud!

Dear Abby:

When I worked at MJ - I would read Dear Abby at lunch everyday - I loved it - reading peoples problems and let me tell you that people wrote the dumbest stuff too like:

Dear Abby,
My daughter didn't invite children to her wedding but cousin "Debbie" said on the response card that she was bringing her children - what do we do?

sincerely,
Want to do the right thing in Idaho

and then Abby would say something like well Emily Post would say blah blah blah....

or

Dear Abby,
My husband went to a bachelor party and there were strippers, he promised me he wouldn't go but he did anyway. I just don't think I will ever be able to make love to him again without feeling dirty. Please help me.

Betrayed in Topeka, KS

and then Abby would say something like well you two should seek counseling blah blah blah....

Now here is what I would like to see more of in Dear Abby (taken from a forward I got from a friend):

Dear Abby,
My husband is not happy with my mood swings. The other day, he bought me a mood ring so he would be able to monitor my moods. When I'm in a good mood it turns green. When I'm in a bad mood it leaves a big fucking red mark on his forehead. Maybe next time the asshole will buy me a diamond.

Sincerely, Bitchy in NEW YORK

340 Million Gone:

So I didn't win the 340 million jackpot in the powerball last night. I played some numbers and I also purchased some quick picks. Lo and Behold I lost. And so didn't the millions of people who played the 'cursed' numbers from the hit ABC show LOST. Maybe it's just me and my superstitiousness but if the numbers are 'cursed' maybe you don't want to play them - and since the numbers are so famous maybe you don't want to play them because everyone and their brother will be playing them - just a thought. Here's to the next 300 million dollar jack pot. May I be a little luckier next time! (wink)

Scottie too Hottie:

This cutie pie is my nephew Scott. He was my date Saturday night and I must say that I had the hottest date of the crowd. He lives all the way in Laconia, NH in his very own place with his mom and best bud Jessie. Congrats Robyn on your first apartment!

A Wedding and a Baby:

This is a good week. First the Stack's 'package' arrives a week earlier than expected and today a wedding spectacular starring DJ and B.G. - break a leg out their today! I am so excited...YEAH!! I guess this truly means we have hit adulthood - it's just still too weird to me. I can still picture Brian screaming "Bonk - Hey....Bonk" at the top of his lungs and this is the guy who is about to raise a son...scary (wink)!! And DJ don't forget anything you can do I can do better - I can do anything better than you (wink)!! I can't wait to see you all today!!

New Kid on the Block:

Yesterday marks a great day - it was my Papa's birthday and now it's the birthday of the first baby in the group. Congrats to mom and dad (wow that sounds so weird to me)!! Man will I have stories for you baby stack - until your old enough to understand. If you only knew how "special" your dad is.

And for those of us who live far far far away - we demand pictures!!!

I'm Amazed:

In reference to I.A.'s post Pen Clicks, I started to think about how our friendship has survived through the years.

(1) I click my pens all the time - in fact a girl in my Capstone Class senior year of college yelled at me. I didn't even know I was doing it.

(2) I tap my fingernails on my desk. I have nervous energy what can I say.

(3) I hum. Constantly. Non-stop. I really don't know I'm doing it - my old co-workers would join in and I still wouldn't notice. I absolutely HATE silence.

(4) I do the knee bounce. I can't sit still - had I been a young child in elementary school today I am positive I would be on ritlin.

(5) I'm notorious for getting that song you hate stuck in your head. For the Doc it's

My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard,
And they're like it's better than yours,
Damn right, it's better than your's,
I could teach you, but I have to charge

Oh you know you're gonna be singing that all day tomorrow! Here's to you I.A. - thanks for putting up with me for so long!

BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP:

That is the sound I came home to. A 'chirp' as they call it in the manual - more like nails to a chalkboard. My Kidde Carbon Monoxide detector back up battery is apparently dying if not already dead. And this information is all thanks to the help from Brian, the guy from Kidde customer service and JRC from my old work.

So why don't you change it P. Sophie? That is a fantastic question - and I would except that the guy who remodeled this house was an electrician and he wired it into the smoke detectors and circuit breaker box. Fun!

That means I can't get at the battery because it's blocked by the wires. More Fun! So every fifteen seconds it beeps. Lucky for me it's in the basement and I probably won't hear it upstairs. I hope anyway. Until tomorrow when the good folks at my old job can help me!!

Argghhhh!

So you wanna be a Doc too?

YES! It's what I always wanted! So this is weird - This was on my welcome page on Amazon.com - kids don't try this at home.

Pictured is a Philips HeartStart Home Automated External Defibrillator (AED) uh yeah - a do it yourself heart shocker. Just the kinda thing I would want lying around the house. And if you notice it's 35% off! YES!

For $1,350.00 (and this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping) you too could be the proud owner of a home automated external defribillator:

Features:

Philips is the worldwide leader in portable defibrillators on airplanes, and in airports, workplaces, communities, and homes

The first and only defibrillator available over-the-counter that can be used by virtually anyone with the materials included

Easy to use with guided interactive voice instructions

Safely delivers a shock only if needed

Reliably runs daily self-tests for readiness

Label Information:

Amazon.com Product Description
The Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator. It's the latest in essential safety equipment. Fire extinguishers. Seat belts. Airbags. Home security systems. All essential safety equipment to protect yourself and your loved ones. You know they are there, silently standing by, just in case. They give you peace of mind so that you can focus on life's good things

HeartStart was designed with you in mind.

Q: Who should have a HeartStart? - A: Anyone who wants a safer home.

Uh...yeah the "guided interactive voice instruction" is key! Is it me or is this a little strange?

Thy Name Shall Be:

So looks like the Stacks are getting closer than we think to the big day - and looks like they are in dying need of a name...

I thought it would be fun to have a contest: Post your idea and just maybe they'll use it (see erica's comment from previous post)*

Boy and Girl name since they don't know the sex!

Boy: Alton (after Brian's hero)

Girl: Kendra (I kinda like the name but wouldn't use it for myself)


*Erica Stack words of wisdom...
I don't think we'll go with either of those names, but I'm becoming desprate so watch what you put up here because it may become a name. alas the great name debate is still brewing

I'm No SuperMan:

But apparently Nick Cage's kid is - click on this link: Nicolas Cage's Super Baby. Nick Cage and his wife welcomed a son into the world and are calling the poor thing Kal-el. For those of you who aren't a comic book geek (sorry, Iyaz), that is the name superman is known as on planet Krypton.

So what's the deal with the celebrity baby naming? OK, I understand that there are a lot of Jessica's and Johns' in the world, but COME ON PEOPLE - naming your child after a fruit, musical instrument (yes it's true some actress from Six Feet Under named her son Banjo) or comic book superhero is a bit ridiculous.

Yo Stacks follow suit - if it's a boy name him Wolverine and if it's a girl name her Powder-Puff.

Sixteen Candles (+10):

Today is October 5th - not only is it one month and a day since MY birthday but it's also the birthday of I.A. - Welcome to 26 - the gray hair just keeps on coming (or in some cases - falling out). On his way to becoming the crotchety old man he always wanted to be - Happy Birthday!

P. Sophie and the Infinite Sadness:

Long day at work today – someone please tell me a funny joke. I am in desperate need of a good laugh...

Hell has Frozen Over:

It's true...my house is CLEAN, I know what your thinking, but I swear it's true. No dishes in the sink, laundry put away and misc. crap put in it's place. I still have a little work left - but you would have thought you walked into a different house had you seen it before. Hooray for me!