tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3638398317329574756.post7575954984996667663..comments2024-03-17T12:36:51.212-04:00Comments on Caitlyn's Masks: A little explanation.Caitlyn Maskedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02732033913089350905noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3638398317329574756.post-46380575784227219312012-03-24T00:15:27.019-04:002012-03-24T00:15:27.019-04:00I kinda know what you're going through. I gra...I kinda know what you're going through. I graduated from high school almost seven years ago, have changed majors twice, and am attending my third college, and am still at least a year from getting my degree. I feel frustrated when I realize that my friends who are several years younger than me have already graduated and are working in the field I'm trying to get into, while I'm stuck working retail full time to pay the bills.<br /><br />What makes me feel better is to change my point of view. I take my jealousy and shift it into pride at my friends accomplishments, and remind myself of the little things that make me awesome. Trust me Caitlyn, you have plenty of things that make you awesome, and given time I'm sure you'll pass that examAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3638398317329574756.post-26435883922235588412012-03-23T22:28:06.231-04:002012-03-23T22:28:06.231-04:00Just take a deep breath and remember this is just ...Just take a deep breath and remember this is just a speed bump, nothing more. You're determined to get there, you've come this far, and I have faith you will find yourself donning those scrubs for work soon.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03472257941661972869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3638398317329574756.post-75741289981524207092012-03-23T10:40:47.425-04:002012-03-23T10:40:47.425-04:00I am sorry if I indirectly "outed" you i...I am sorry if I indirectly "outed" you in a few of the captions I've made for you, and I tried to cover it up somewhat clumsily! <br /><br />Meds are always an issue, and when you throw in all the name changes, generics, and especially the ones that sound the same .. you always have to be on your pretty little toes. It may not LOOK the same, but take someone with a funky accent, make them excited, and you can certainly hear "Flomax" instead of "Volmax". Flomax is for enlarged prostate issues and to help with kidney stone passing, while Volmax another term for the generic Albuterol.<br /><br />I can totally see why its so friggin' hard to figure out, but keep trying sweetie! Waiting 6 weeks is a pain in the ass, but you'll make it over the hump!Dee Mentiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798903090538917010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3638398317329574756.post-47272712862185515322012-03-23T08:58:45.690-04:002012-03-23T08:58:45.690-04:00Hey, if you need someone to talk to, drop me a lin...Hey, if you need someone to talk to, drop me a line. You and I are in extremely similar situations. I, too, am in a career path that requires a degree that is useless without a license. I spent ten years getting that degree, and twice now have not even been allowed to take the exam, let alone see if I can pass it or fail it. I can definitely understand your frustrations. It is very very draining on the soul. Despite that, there is hope. If you keep walking, eventually you will get there. That is also something that I can tell you from experience.<br /><br />Ultimately, I know that nothing I say can truly make things better. But, if nothing else, I can listen and understand. And, I can't promise anything, but my Aunt is an RN who teaches some of the classes around here. If you would like, I can ask and see if she has any advice or anything that can help.<br /><br />What this all boils down to, is that you shouldn't give up. Take a little time and do something fun. No matter how pointless or frivolous it might be, no matter how irresponsible it might seem. Take one day, set it aside, and do something you truly love. If you have a friend to do it with, even better. Things will be a bit brighter after that, and it will be easier for you to pick yourself back up and move on.<br /><br />And remember, you'll always have an Angel watching over you.Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08511385233344901122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3638398317329574756.post-56913520653577029472012-03-23T05:23:31.529-04:002012-03-23T05:23:31.529-04:00I will skip my usual long windedness and say this ...I will skip my usual long windedness and say this simly. YOU CAN DO THIS! Perhaps not in two attempts, but perhaps so. Regardless if you dont give up you WILL achieve your goal. YOU can do this.Geofreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18259509067119405992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3638398317329574756.post-88462549251641674732012-03-23T04:39:12.692-04:002012-03-23T04:39:12.692-04:00I help my mom with her medication from time to tim...I help my mom with her medication from time to time, helping to read over the side effects and if it will interact with anything she's taken, and also filling her box of meds. <br /><br />She has a LOT of health problems and has in the past, taken up to 30 different pills each day. It's worked it's way down to about, 20-24 now, but still, that's a lot of pills! And It's hard to remember them all, I know more about it then most, but even at just 30 pills it's difficult. <br /><br />And I've been doing this for almost 20 years, just helping her. So I completely get the drug thing being hard! Sooo many pill's might interact with just one or two others she is taking, and to make things worse, my mom is different in that some med's have the opposite effect on her. Her pharmacist of 30 year's will attest to that, so it can be very tricky just for one patient. <br /><br />But, as hard as it is, it's still not as hard as trying to pronounce halve of them! *giggle*<br /><br />But seriously, I couldn't imagine trying to remember 1000's of drugs and their interactions, side effects, and purposes, AND retain that knowledge! That sort of thing would take a normal person year's of dealing with them daily! <br /><br />I'm glad i could help you in some small way, and i wish you the best. *hugs and kisses* I will be around to chat if you need to talk any more. ^_^Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08278508284141041193noreply@blogger.com