Go on b'y! You're SICK!

"Go on b'y! You're SICK!" is a phrase that we use here in Newfoundland.
It's kinda interpreted as "No way... that's crazy!".
The harsh reality is... I'm sick.

Yes.

Some sort of cold/flu/virus/germs have invaded my body and won't go away (no matter how hard I try to blow them out my nose or cough them up my lungs).

I have lost my taste buds... anyone who finds them will be rewarded.

*cough, sniffle, groan*

Dear "Terms"....I hate you

Dear "terms" that I have to remember for my "Pharmacology & Pharmacy" test in my "Small Animal Nursing" section of the course outline for Veterinary Assistant:

YOU SUCK!

Who sucks?

Well... the pre-anesthetic mixes:

• Butorphanol
• Acepromazine
• Atropine
• (Glycopyrrolate)

Anticholinergics:

• Atropine, Glycopyrrolate

Tranquilizers:

• Acepromazine
• Diazepam
• Phenobarbital sodium
• Midazolam
• Xylazine Hydrochloride
• Propofol
• Ketamine

Barbituarates:

• Phenobarbital Sodium - long acting
• Phenobarbital Sodium - short acting
• Thiopental Sodium - ultra short acting (sodium pentothal)

Analgesics:

• Butorphanol (torbugesic)
• Morphine
• Oxymorphone
• Hydromorphone
• Hycodan syrup
• Codeine
• Meperidine (demerol)
• Fentanyl

Opioid Antagonists:

• Naloxone (narcan)

Corticosteroids:

• Desamethasone
• Solu-delta-cortef
• Prednisolone/prednisone

Non-steroidal (NSAIDS):

• Metacam
• Anafen (ketoprofen)

Inhalation Anesthetics:

• Halothane
• Isoflurane

Local Anesthetics:

• Lidocaine spray - xylocaine

Diuretics:

• Furosemide (Lasix)
• Mannitol

Cardiacs:

• Lasix (Furosemide)
• Enacard
• Vetmedin

Antibiotics:

• Chloramphenicol
• Novolexin
• Amoxicillan
• Clavamox

Thyroids:

• Synthroid
• Mathimazole

Opthalmics:

• BNP
• BNPH
• Optimmune (Cyclosporine)
• Tetracycline

Aurals:

• Canaural
• Otomax
• Baytril Otic

Ulcer Management Drugs:

• Sucraflate

Anticoagulants:

• Heparin

Antiemetics:

• Reglan (Metoclopramide)
• Gravol (Dimenhydrinate)
• Benedryl (Diphenhydramine)

Hormones:

• Stilbestrol
• Oxytocin
• Protaglandin E
• Mehtimazole (Tapazole)
• Sodium Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

AND Behavioral Problems:

• Amitriptyline
• Feliway

I don't like you... and you are hard to remember.

Sincerely,
Rachael

Twitter my butterfinger

Ok, so am I the only one who has checked out Twitter?

If you haven't, then ne worry pas... you're not missing out on much.
IT'S BORING.

I'd rather write boring stuff on here (where no one is looking) instead of being LIMITED on how many characters I type on "Twitter"(where no one is looking).

At least with having a blog (again, "blog" being a stupid word), I'm not forced to sum up my brain capacity in a couple of sentences.

Oh wait... this is only a couple of sentences....

Offshore Safety.... is ANYONE listening?

My opinion to offshore safety?

Well, for starters... everyone who works offshore is made to sign a confidentiality agreement with their company. NOTHING is to be said. If word gets out that there is a problem... with ANYTHING... as Donald Trump would say: "YOU'RE FIRED!".

People are afraid of losing their jobs (and high payroll).... and so, people are afraid of the consequences for opening their mouths.

What have I got to lose? NOTHING. I've already lost pretty much everything I had after I left the offshore industry. I also lost my trust in them BEFORE I quit.

The problem I have, is if you open your mouth about safety, you're pretty much slapped in the face.

• I have a problem with the survival suits (which are designed for MEN...and I could NEVER get a proper seal)...

• I have a problem with the helicopters (which always seemed to be breaking down)..

• I have a problem with people taking short cuts with safety TO GET THE JOB DONE.

• I have a problem with some of the people who were "in command" who chose to ignore my safety issues.

• I have a problem with the length of time in which you are made to work.... (12 hour days/3 weeks)
  

• I have a problem with having to 'keep my mouth shut'.

I know this isn't the most appropriate time to let people know what I think, because of the horrific helicopter crash that claimed the lives of my friends last week.... but I just needed to get this much out. I've been known to be a little outspoken, but when it comes SAFETY.. I WILL NOT shut my mouth.

I had a supervisor once tell me "If you want to continue getting a cheque, then I'd advise you to keep your mouth shut, and do your work". NICE ONE.... bitch.

I am positive that I will have more rants in the near future... but for now... this is all that I can say. It's hard to type when you're seeing red.

Not that anyone is reading this... I still needed to say it.

Oh... by the way... this picture above is of an oil rig that I used to work on.

My favorite quote..... as quoted by: ME.

"I'd rather be poor and happy than to be rich and miserable".

Goodbye offshore industry... it's been an "experience" I'll NEVER forget.

Blog the blob

SO, I just got off the phone with a friend of mine, Sean.

Sean had surgery a couple of days ago.... on the noggin'. (that means his 'head' for those of you who are not a Newfoundlander). He had a growth (of some kind) on his skull, and when I think of the growth... it kinda takes me back to the word "Blog".

Maybe this word BLOG can be referred to as the blob that was removed from poor Sean's head.

Anywho.. Sean is healing perfectly since the operation.. He still drinks beer, he still likes food, and she still talks about women and sex. Way to go!

Captain's blog....

Captain's blog....

....Blog?
What kind of stupid word is that?
"BLOG"
Common... say it out loud.
*blog
When I hear the word BLOG, it somewhat reminds me of the feeling I get after I've ate too much.
Why not chummey? Chummey sounds a little more intelligent than "BLOG".

.....whatever.
Any who... this is my first blog. There. That was fun.