RainbowTrout
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RainbowTrout
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| Topic: Grapes |
Mon 10/20/08 09:56 PM |
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RainbowTrout
Joined Fri 04/06/07
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| Topic: Grapes |
Mon 10/20/08 09:54 PM |
Pick me. Squeeze Me. Make me wine. |
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RainbowTrout
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RainbowTrout
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| Topic: Depression support - part 3 |
Mon 10/20/08 09:37 PM |
| We got a surprise inspection from state. They are going to be with us for four days. All the CNAs are wearing their gait belts. We look like a rogue group of Ninjas. One of the residents asked me why I was wearing mine. I told her to spank the bad female aides. The paranoia is already starting. Nothing like trying to do your job with people with clip boards looking over your shoulders. That is all we need is more fault finders. Like I don't have enough people telling me how to do my job. Jeez, I hope these next four days go fast. |
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RainbowTrout
Joined Fri 04/06/07
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| Topic: Eggheads Sharing Eggnog |
Sat 10/18/08 08:22 PM |
The Gods must be crazy.
Their are at it, again.
He stops to pick a daisy
For his new best friend.
She has her way to go.
He is just following her.
A bat out of hell, though.
She takes off like a blur.
Pulled off and see eggnog.
Just an item on the shelf.
There just Gog and Magog.
He mumbles only to himself.
She goes leaving only dust.
He takes a drink and leaves.
She stops and waits; Its trust.
Relaxes as he calmly breathes.
She said she liked eggnog, too.
It stays indented on his mind.
The chase begins out of the blue.
He values how she is so kind. |
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RainbowTrout
Joined Fri 04/06/07
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| Topic: why do you think ur single?? - part 3 |
Sat 10/18/08 07:39 PM |
Wouldn't want to make any of my other friends jealous by picking just one. That reminds me I forgot to pick up a bag of Lay's potato chips. |
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RainbowTrout
Joined Fri 04/06/07
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| Topic: Where's the Early Birds? - part 4 |
Sat 10/18/08 05:53 AM |
| Good morning. I am glad the coffee is fresh here. Last night I went into work and smelled something burning. The pot was heating up but there wasn't much coffee in the pot. After filling it up ice four times and swishing it around the glass coffee pot was clear, again. Coffee sounds like a good idea this morning. |
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RainbowTrout
Joined Fri 04/06/07
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| Topic: YES OR NO TO Friends with Benefits? |
Sat 10/18/08 05:40 AM |
| Well, a guy might have a problem if someone answers the phone for him and tells him that he has a lady friend on the line and then he answers the person who answers his phone with, "Could you be more specific?" That is just my opinion, though. |
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RainbowTrout
Joined Fri 04/06/07
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| Topic: Depression support - part 3 |
Sat 10/18/08 05:34 AM |
| I think I had a better day than you did, yesterday. I went yard sailing then to a Chinese restaurant. It was a long day though because after being up all day having fun I went to work on third shift. I got called in. I bought a 19 inch color tv-vcr for 10 bucks. It didn't have a remote but I am trying to get the universal remote to work on it. I got a large medicine cabinet for 4 bucks. I hope your dad gets better. I then you deserve a break with all the running. |
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RainbowTrout
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| Topic: Crayons |
Sat 10/18/08 05:24 AM |
| I feel for you. I found the cell phone in the washer after it was done and I was going to put clothes in the dryer. I was finding my ink pens and magic marker. I think it is just better to tye-dye. |
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RainbowTrout
Joined Fri 04/06/07
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| Topic: Mingle AA |
Fri 10/17/08 07:07 PM |
| We had a meeting, today. Small group of five but we were all sober. |
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RainbowTrout
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| Topic: YES OR NO TO Friends with Benefits? |
Fri 10/17/08 09:18 AM |
| Rapunzel, my sponsor told me that I should be friendly with my friends. It makes sense to me. My mother told me that at an early age. She told me that if I didn't behave my friends would have to go home. |
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RainbowTrout
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RainbowTrout
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| Topic: YES OR NO TO Friends with Benefits? |
Fri 10/17/08 09:09 AM |
I have found friends with benefits that has nothing to do with sex.
Friends who like to drive, too so that I don't have to do all the driving.
Friends that like to go to yard sales.
Friends that can cook; I am not a good cook.
Friends that like hugs, too; I like to share hugs.
Friends that have money when I am broke and to be able to have money when my friends are broke. |
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RainbowTrout
Joined Fri 04/06/07
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| Topic: Hills of Arkansas {The Melting Pot} |
Fri 10/17/08 08:39 AM |
| I live out in the country where there are wide vehicles and narrow roads. On the main roads the vehicles don't seem so wide. But on the country roads I am learning how to drive in the ditches. |
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RainbowTrout
Joined Fri 04/06/07
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| Topic: Depression support - part 3 |
Fri 10/17/08 07:04 AM |
The in service was about combative and noncompliant residents. The speaker was from the psyche ward of the closest hospital that we have to us. Man did she have a lot to say. One of the papers we got had 12 signs and symptoms of depression.
Signs and Symptoms Of Depression
Noticeable changes in appetite (either eating too much or too little)
Noticeable change of sleeping patterns (sleeping too much or too little)
Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
Overwhelming feelings of sadness and grief
Loss of energy, feeling tired all the time
Unexplained physical symptoms, such as headaches or stomach aches
Feelings of worthlessness
Persistent feelings of hopelessness
Inappropriate feelings of guilt
Not able to concentrate or think clearly
Thinking about death or suicide
Disturbed thinking, beliefs that are not based on reality
If you've checked four or more of the above symptoms of depression, its time to get some professional advice.
The next paper we got has the ten warning signs that you need to seek help.
Unexpected change in personality
Not able to cope with problems and daily activities
Strange or grandiose ideas
Excessive anxieties
Depression and apathy that doesn't go away
Changes in eating or sleeping patterns
Thinking or talking about suicide
Extreme highs and lows
Abuse of alcohol or drugs
Excessive anger, hostility or violent behavior
In the first set of signs and symptoms it scared one of the 19 year old aides. She said she had them all.
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RainbowTrout
Joined Fri 04/06/07
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| Topic: Men & Women Different "wants..needs.. |
Thu 10/16/08 10:08 PM |
| I find that I desire leaving my comfort zone less. I may be maturing because when I was younger it didn't matter. Either that or I am getting cantankerous. One person I know keeps saying, "Men!" which I am replying "Women!" We seem to agree on that. |
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RainbowTrout
Joined Fri 04/06/07
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| Topic: Depression support - part 3 |
Thu 10/16/08 07:54 AM |
| I hope you strength with it, Marie. I know it is a hard thing to endure. When I lost my dad in 97 I thought I had all this time. But sometimes they go fast. I am glad I stayed close to mom even though I have missed some family events. Working at the home has taught me not to take things or people for granted. I have found that even some of the drama is necessary. We have to stay vigilant about thing like neglect and abuse. It is like a sacred trust throughout the hierarchy of people over you as well as people under you. It is like a chain is only as strong as the weakest link. It lets me know that I have to be prepared not to be the weakest link because unlike factory work it is human life I am dealing with. Like the people over me I can't assume with the people under me. I am beginning to see what the nurse meant by trust issues. At a factory job I could say something was not my job but can't really say that in this type of work. Sheds a whole new light on liability and I can't take what I do for granted for there are those who do look up to me. The weather is starting to get colder these days. |
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RainbowTrout
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| Topic: mingle story writting |
Thu 10/16/08 12:31 AM |
| Because the councelor had been to band camp where he was abducted by aliens and given a post hypnotic suggestion. |
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