Ugh...

annagybe

I think I bonked today at work.
I'm supposed to go hiking on Saturday but I don't think I'll have enough gas in me.
I'm actually looking forward to go to the dentist tomorrow because I'll get some time off from work.

12 years ago

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rachylou

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Oh man, Anna. That's so bad I have to laugh. I'm sorry.

12 years ago

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I feel you. I know I'm only 10 days away from being done, but I have a Fri close turnaround to a Sat open into a 14 hr double. Followed by a normal Sun shift and my 'normal'' 12 hour Mon double. It'll be quite the weekend.
I think a massage or pedicure should be scheduled asap!

12 years ago

Nicole D

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See if you can get some nitrous oxide. Seriously, you need a break. There is such a thing as stress leave, you don't have to go postal to get it. Think about it, probably just few days will help you recharge. I hope things get better.

12 years ago

Suz

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Hang in there, Anna. You've really been pushing yourself hard. I hope you can get some rest soon.

12 years ago

catgirl

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I am on a crazy schedule this week too - 10 -9 and weekends 7 - 6. I get next week off though. By the time I got home yesterday I was dehydrated and felt mildly delirious.

12 years ago

Caro in Oz

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Made me laugh too - with you not at you - hang in there.

12 years ago

Lantana

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Yikes! That sounds tough Anna and it's hard to imagine the dentist being the preferred option.
Words can be tricky and bonk is one that clearly has a different meaning in your neck of the woods to its meaning in Australia. If you get exhausted in Australia next year when you're here, best not to use the b word.
Or, use it and enjoy the reaction.
Fanny is another one that means something quite intimate in Australia.
Cultural disconnects abound but that's part of the fun of travel.

12 years ago

Anonymous

Oh no! It comes to something when you prefer the idea of going to the dentist. Just keep going on day at a time.

12 years ago

ManidipaM

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I am just really, really sorry you are in this situation and schedules aren't better managed in your workplace. You sound like you are at the end of your tether and I hope you can catch a break soon.

12 years ago

Archer

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Lantana- you did that so perfectly.
Anna- that is a fabulous optimist's response! Instead of thinking dentist, think day off! Found the silver lining!

12 years ago

chewyspaghetti

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Oh Anna! Poor girl- do what you need to get through this tough time.

12 years ago

annagybe

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Thanks. But I basically realized absolutely nothing is going right in my life now.

12 years ago

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