Who's an EMT?!?!

I AM!!!

That's right folks, I'm certified! I passed the test!

I PASSED AND I DID IT!!!

I did it on my own, with loads of support of course, but all in all I did it.

Me.

Mrs. Never Finish Anything ...Mrs. Too Busy Screwing Up ....Mrs. Easiest Way Out

Well by golly now you can call me Mrs. EMT!
I'm so proud of myself. I seriously can't get over the feeling of acomplishment I have. I can't believe I set out to do something, and busted my arse to actually do it! Blood Sweat and Tears for real!

YAY!!!!


I DID IT!!!!!

grumble

gosh I'm irritated today. Not really feelin' like dealing with anyone or anything for that matter, but the sudden two days off in a row could be to blame I suppose. I really get edgy when my routine is broken and I have to fend for myself.

The good new is I'm oficially a volunteer for Sarasota County! The Fire department is letting me on as -EMS only- even though my test is still pending. I test next week so I'll have extra time to get my paper work just right. Then I'll get a real life county name badge, uniform and ....drum roll please....

A STICKER FOR MY TRUCK!

I want that sticker so bad I could pee.

Anyway I'm not completely ditching the idea of going to fire school. But I am back-burner-ing it a bit. My goal now is to work as a volunteer EMT for a while and rack up some experience then move further south to a county where you can be a paramedic without being a fire fighter.

So the way I figure it ....I should be able to think employment as an EMT within this year.....then I can focus on paramedic school.

I think I'm actually getting excited again. I had nodded off through the holidays. Nothing was very interesting as far as this stuff goes.

unexpected days off

Kiddo's not feeling well today. I know she's well enough to go to school, but she gave the extra effort of asking nicely if she could stay home and ...well....she does have a stuffy nose and these big blue eyes that sealed the deal for me.

The only problem is I'll be missing out on a full days tips. Today was one of my double shifts and I really hate to give it up...."hate" being used lightly of course, I don't at all mind not being able to go to work, but I do get a bit uncomfy at the thought of being down about 100 bucks.

In the end I'm sure it's better this way. I'll get some odds and ends done and not want to stuff cooked hamburger down anyones neck and watch them drown in their ice tea.....yeah maybe this day off is good for everyone.

Christmas-ness

Well I made it through this Christmas without bouncing one single debit card transaction. I have 12 dollars in the bank and rent is due in a week. I'll make it though, always do. Besides, I did pretty well with my gift giving and I'm happy with it.....also happy it's done with though!

Kiddo officially still believes in Santa. She swears she heard something on the roof last night and of course I fed half of the cookies she left out to the dogs so naturally Santa ate them....*cough*....ok ok so maybe I'm letting it go too far, pushing the issue a bit too much for a 10 year old to still believe in Santa....

She was curious as to why he didn't leave her any presents this year....SO WEIRD how ALL the presents are from Mom!!

( Flash back to last year: Kiddo opening the uber amazing dino-robot she wished and hoped for that happened to cost 100 bucks, me watching....pushing three bounced debit cards transactions to the back of my mind....anxiously awaiting the joyful expression on her face when she see's.....

"MOM! this HAS to be from Santa because YOU could NEVER afford it!!")

where was I, oh yes....so Santa left her nothing this year...nadda, zip....nothing but a half eaten oatmeal cookie and some stamping on the roof....and where does that leave me? Basking in the after effects of a day full of "wow, thanks mom"

it was a good christmas :)

Elf Yourself!

Get Elfed at www.elfyourself.com...it's pretty darn cute.
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Well I failed both of my agility tests....just not strong enough, haven't got the stamina it takes....not yet anyway. So it's going to be about another 6 months before I can try again. I wrecked my hand in doing so also...the sledgehammer got the best of me.

Meantime I just took my EMT state test yesterday, so providing I pass, which I'm pretty darn sure I will, then I'll be able to apply around and try to claw my way out of waitressing.

Being the best and most awesome female fire fighter is going to have to wait a bit longer though...*sigh*

Yummy!!

I've found a new love. Starbucks Creme Liquer. Shown here is the not creme version which has cought my fancy almost as much as the creme has.

A touch of one of these decidant delights ....add some irish whiskey and coffee....oooooh boy. I've never enjoyed a drink so much!


I know wht santa's getting me for christmas!

physically challenged

I have one week left before my first agility test.

-I have to move the tire 5 feet with a sledgehammer
-balance myself across a horizontal ladder then lift it and hang it up over my head...pull it back down and place it back on the ground.
-Hand over hand pull a rope with 35 pounds of hose on the end up the equivelant of 4 stories and then carefully lower it back down.
-climb a 25 foot extension ladder leaned up against a building
-climb 4 flights of stairs with 45 pounds of hose on my shoulder then back down
-and drag a 165 pound dummy 100 feet

all in about 10 minutes.

One week left to get myself ready for it.
I had tried to start training several weeks ago and actually have done a fair job compared to the amount of training I did before, which was nothing.

I tried to inlist the boy friend to kick me into gear....in hopes that he would be a hard ass on me because I fail to motivate myself out the door everyday to train.....he's got too much stuff to worry about to have the mental space to be a hardass on me, allthough he gave it quite a go....I should have joined the gym back a few weeks ago when I had a bit of extra cash.....but should haves and could haves aren't any good to me now....

in one week we'll see how well I've done as far as getting myself strong like bull.

I have to do this....I just have to.

I'm deffinatly stronger than I was, so that's a really good thing. I just hope I'm strong enough.

This week I have to be very good to myself and nourish and care for my body extra nicely....AND I have to get stronger without hurting myself....wouldnt be much good at the agility with a pulled muscle or broken elbow.