Ever changing world

It's funny how much everything changes.

I'm working in another section of the hospital today, not that much different from the other units I've been pulled to. I'll be basically working in a doctors office today. You check patients in, get vital signs, ask about any problems, and send them in a room to be seen by a physician. Not that big of a deal. It's flu season and I'm sure to be giving everyone that comes in a flu shot (I work with older veterans). It's difficult to believe that people complain about having to go and help another unit as though they were asked to relinquish their first born child. Maybe it's because although I've been doing this for multiple years now, I'm still not used to working as a minority; with women being the majority.


DISCLAIMER: I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST WOMEN. IN GENERAL I THINK THEY ARE GREAT.


BUT, it appears as though someone (or more) has something to complain about everyday, all day long. I know, "your complaining now!" Yes I am. The difference is, (at least in my small mind) I will say what is bothering me and be done with it. I'll let it rest. I just need to tell someone (anyone or even no one at all) my problems or complaints, just so I get them off my chest without hurting anyone's feelings or upsetting someone. And then I'm done. I've had my say and it's over. I know if I hold things in I'll explode onto someone (or stroke out with high blood pressure). The women I work with, at least, complain about the same things constantly. Is it difficult for people to let things go that they have no control over? And why do I have to suffer for what their husbands/boyfriends have done? I don't need to hear about how men are lazy, self-centered, idiots. Yes, they are out there. But why do we instantly become horrible because that's the type of guy you're attracted to? It just gets old after a while, and I've heard this for years now.

On another note, last night my son had his first semi-big concert, this year, in the orchestra. It was very nice. He spent the entire day with orchestra members from two other schools, practicing for the concert, getting to know each other, and learning different types of music. He was very impressed with the guest musician. He taught them jazz and blues. He also had them play their musical instrument while he played background piano. My son said that was different/neat because they were told to play "off the cuff". They played whatever they felt like, with no sheet music or instruction/advice. Apparently, the kids had a good time.

As to the fact of everything changing; I just turned on the "word verification" for comments. I find it sad that we've gone from businesses bothering you at home trying to sell you something to them sending emails, faxing you ads, bugging you on your cell phone, and now soliciting you on your website. In the past two days, I've had two or three comment solicitations. What's next? Is it true that I'll have to be careful of walking past a vending machine for fear of it telling me to buy this or that? Next, instead of billboards blaring their statements at you when you drive down the road, will the trucks be equipped with devices that when you're driving next to them they'll try to sell you something (mobile billboards)?

Again, I digress. I just think if everyone tried a little harder to make someone else's life a little more enjoyable we'd all be better off. And that's my two cents worth (for what it's worth).

Best.