ROCHELLE09's Apr 2009 CalorieKing Blog

Saturday, April 11th 2009

I forgot how hard graveyard shifts were on my body. This is going to take a little bit of getting used to. But I like the job. It's pretty easy, but at the same time there's a lot to learn. There are quite a few residents...like 40...and with me working the night shift its going to take me a while to learn names, but I guess all will come in time. I'll be the only staff there at night. I'm terrified of being on my own to give out meds. The guy I was training with knew everybody and what t...

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Friday, April 10th 2009

You are Loved
Josh Groban

Don't give up
It's just the weight of the world
When your heart's heavy
I...I will lift it for you

Don't give up
Because you want to be heard
If silence keeps you
I...I will break it for you

Everybody wants to be understood
Well I can hear you
Everybody wants to be loved
Don't give up
Because you are loved

Don't give up
It's just the hurt that you hide
When you're lost inside
I...I will be there to find you

Don't ...

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Thursday, April 9th 2009

First day of work was pretty uneventful. Filled out LOTS of paperwork and watched videos on aids, patient confidentiality, and sexual harrasment. That was about it. My first REAL shift is tomorrow night...Midnight - 8am. Looking forward to it.

Wednesday, April 8th 2009

Went to the doctor today because I was peeing blood. Not good. Got antibiotics. Note to self...stop getting so dehydrated. Otherwise, not a bad day. Walked probably too long, then slept some because thats all I had the energy to do. Looking forward to starting work tomorrow. My goal is to keep myself healthy enough to stay employed.

Tuesday, April 7th 2009

I got a job!!! It's only twice a week, so I still need another part time job, but its something. It's at a drug and alcohol treatment center. I start Thursday.

I saw my dietitian today. Not much to report. She's still pushing the assisted living idea, but I'm just not willing to go there. Why is this so hard?

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