The first week back to work after my weekend off is always the hardest especially when I had an amazing few day run there with my new friend. It makes it tough to go back but I love my job and hence was happy to go back. Wednesday and Thursday were fairly easy. Somewhat steady before Midnight and then slow until I got off at 4 A.M. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, however, were some of the most stressful days I've had since I started.
Traffic was stupidly slow getting to work on Friday. When I arrived, I was the only one there. Granted, I usually AM the first one there except when Laura is working, she beats me in every time! One of the doctors shows up and we do rounds with medicine and surgery. Twenty after six came and I was still the only tech. I figured it was the traffic keeping everyone from being on time. That's when the doctor asked me if I knew how to switch over the phones to which I responded, "We don't have a receptionist?" That answer should have been obvious. So there doctor and I were, running the front desk, getting people checked in and answering the phones. This was just a prelude to how sucky the weekend was going to be.
Steph showed up frustrated when I then took a call from the practice owner. "Millie, Laura won't be in tonight, she called off sick." Now normally that's not a HUGE deal because we have another CCN on staff but tonight it was just Steph and I until our overnight crew came in at 10. I alerted the other doctor on staff that it would just be the two techs minus a CCN. By the grace of God, we managed to work through a VERY busy evening and hold everything together until Nick and Jeff came in. I have to say, Steph and I were high-fiving each other and I even patted her on the back for a job well done. We took in several transfer cases and had many people with walk-in emergencies. In all, I'm actually flattered that they allowed Steph and I to work alone with out a CCN (that is NEVER allowed). I don't know if it was because there wasn't anyone to call in or if they figured with the two doctors and us, we were competent enough to keep things running smoothly. Regardless, I was happy to go home that night.
2 P.M. Saturday came way too quick. I slept poorly and had a hard time getting out of bed. I walked in to yet another clusterfuck of a day. Laura was out ill again, Jasmin was the nurse of a very critical puppy who was getting peritoneal dialysis, Jon Jon was running rooms and Jenna was working on keeping up with treatments. The day progressed in to another very busy one. Many sad cases, many euthanasias and more stress than I could bear. I informed everyone that no matter what, I was leaving at Midnight, my scheduled time off. I had plans after work and there was no way I was going to miss out on seeing Stephen.
Stef sent me a text that he was making Vegan egg rolls and had cold PBR waiting for me. My heart skipped a beat when I told him that pleased me and his response was, "I was hoping it would." Seriously, I'm super freaked out by how awesome he is. It's unreal. I sat on his kitchen floor as he made the egg rolls. I gave him a recap of the last few days and drank a few beers within a half hour of being there. We spent the night talking, laughing, watching YouTube and listening to old Chicago bands. As we were laying there talking, I put my arm over his chest to kind of cuddle with him to which he accepted by cuddling back. At this point, I had some idea that he liked me but I was nervous to "make a move" if you will. And then it happened, a kiss so awesome, it made me melt. He began to gush about how he had wanted to kiss me from the day he met me but didn't know if I liked him or not. I was like, "DUH!" But as I've said, I don't want to rush anything and want to get to know him before jumping in with both feet.
He went back to the three days where we were hiking at Bull Creek and how there were moments where he wanted to kiss me but chickened out. He told me how he was texting his friends about how awesome he thinks I am. You could tell he was a bit embarrassed by his recent confessions but I assured him it was awesome to hear. Chad took the dogs out for me and Stef and I crashed out. We woke up this Afternoon and watched Bridezillas and I could feel a migraine starting.
Sundays at the EC usually suck but today was exceptionally sucky. I walked in to a patient of mine from the night before, dead and waiting to be prepared for her owners to pick up. That sucked. Anyways, down a tech again tonight, I fought through the worst headache and ended up vomiting. Laura was also still very sick but kicking on in true Laura fashion. I ended up vomiting in the bathroom and was able to go home once the overnight crew got in. I hated missing the hours but I was feeling pretty crummy. I hate getting migraines.
So here I am now, looking up hikes to go on the next few days since I'm off work. I'm hoping to convince Stef to maybe camp in a state park tomorrow or hike Emma Long Park. We'll see what he's up for. I'd also like to go dancing tomorrow night but I'm unsure if Dale is playing CC. Wednesday is Sunny Day and Stef agreed to go with me. I'm anxious to see them as it has been since 2001 or so.
You are right, that was a sucky time at work!
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