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LMFAO! Dust.....behave yourself!!! 8) I'm just upset that I pulled that poem out of my ass in like...2 minutes...and no one even liked it. I kinda thought it was funny. I know I was hyper and silly yesterday....but....it at least deserved a laugh. Geez....tough crowd. :-({|= xoxo 8

:-k Hmmmm.....Do I detect a slight slimy-larity here....LMAO.... You tattoototinbictakethehairoffyourheadicanfixyourightupparagod!!! LMFAO!!! Sorry...I'm onry,full of vinegar and lots o mischeviousness today....I don't know what's gotten into me. :bounce: :wink: 8

Well...let's see. For me, there was never a question. When I was just a little girl, I had a shiny metal peddle firetruck complete with bell, ladder and gear. I used to go outside and play firefighter...putting out infernos with the garden hose, after responding in my bright red truck. I owned an Emergency board game, and watched Johnny and Roy faithfully... I would go outside and re-enact their dilemmas with much gusto. As I grew up, I played "paramedic" to all the neighborhood dogs and cats by splinting tails that were "broken", wrapping paws because if not...well...we might have to amputate, God forbid..., as well as fixing "broken" turtle shells with band-aids, birds, my own fish (YIKES...yes I killed a few in the process), squirrels, and even the neighborhood kids ( :roll: but we won't talk about that part....mu ha ha ha ha). I was constantly using ACE bandages to wrap everyone's life threatening (LMAO) injuries that I noticed as they sat calmly (with no obvious injuries). My family simply learned to put up with me. I volunteered as soon as I possibly could with the local fire department, and became an EMT. I went to school...for something sensible...concentrating on Psychology. I then started studying pre-law...all the while...my heart aching because all I really wanted to do was to be a trauma surgeon, or a paramedic. As I got older...I got NRMA certification and began working in a Pediatric office. At some point, it occurred to me that life is way too short. I said, screw everything..after many thousands of dollars spent on college for things that I could care less about. I followed my dreams...and began working the ER while looking for a job. I loved ER...got lots of good experience...and then found field jobs...began teaching....started flying...and now I'm ready to move on even further to be a flight medic, as well as work the truck. I don't regret my decision for a second. Once again, as I've said a million times...it's where my heart is. I truly have Emergency! and James Page and Norman McSwain (My heroes.....lmao) to thank for where I am today. WHOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!! xoxoxo Luv, 8

Yeah....I agree PRPG.... Let's all try to be creative....and remember to research first.... xoxo :wink: Luv, 8

Me TOO! :happy1: 8

OK....a poet I am NOT...but here goes my stab.... I am better than your best. I'm a PARAGOD....YO! I can fix your full arrest. I'm a PARAGOD....YO! Fix your fracture, Cure your ill... With my bare hands, I'll make you whole. Bring it on....who needs pills?! I'm a PARAGOD....YO! Don't challenge ME... Cuz I'm the BEST... What's that?...another full arrest?... See me poundin' on his chest... I'm a PARAGOD....YO! LMFAO...I have too much time on my hands today.....btw...I'm at work. :roll: xoxoxo Luv, 8

Yeah...AJ...It is not the intention of the people on this board to be cruel to anyone. However, we ARE honest. There is a difference. You asked a question. We, who have walked many miles in our boots and who have seen, heard and just about done it all (and believe me, if you stay in this profession, you will someday be able to say the same thing) are trying to answer you. We are only trying to give you the heads up on what will and won't fly in EMS. We know this either due to our own mistakes, or direct observations from others and their mistakes. Being irresponsible, unprofessional and closed-minded are not only strikes against you...they can be dangerous. You can take what we have said any way you want to. No one can tell you how to process our information...but...look at it like this. We all have our own stations that employ young people just like yourself. If we wanted to pick on someone just for the hell of it, we aren't going to spend our precious free time aggravating you about your boyfriend. We can pick on one of our own newbies. We are simply trying to give you advice and help you out, as you asked. As Dust said...we have all been young and in love and had the feeling like the person we were with was the greatest person on the planet. We have all had that happy, unbelievable feeling when you think the person you are with is the one that you are going to spend the rest of your life with. And...you may be correct. However, chances are that whether you stay with this guy, or not, you are still going to look back on this and realize that we were correct. You don't have to take anyone's advice, but don't be closed-minded about it. Think about what has been said and process it, and then store it or toss it. Life gives you many opportunities to learn. The beautiful thing about life is that you can make your own decisions. However, it is a learning experience for all of us. Learn from other people's experiences. It will help you to make good decisions and avoid those situations that will be hurtful to you or your career. From one girl to another....just be careful. Don't get so wrapped up in someone that you lose your own independence and individuality, as well as your own morals and beliefs. It's easy to do. Take it from someone who has been there and was part of a very painful relationship. It's easy to be young and in love and to want to please that person so much that you lose sight of all that is important...and when that is gone...you end up with nothing. It doesn't mean you have to stop loving him....just keep your independence and your loyalty to yourself in the process. Trust me on this.... Good Luck... :wink: xoxoxo 8

I completely agree....that's why my nose is ALWAYS in a book or my body is always in a class...I don't feel I can stop learning. I don't even WANT to.....it just seems like the natural thing to do...not to mention the necessary thing to do... :wink: xoxoxoxo 8

Hmmm...that sounds good flight....Any takers??!!??? :shock: LMAO xoxoxoxo :wink: luv, 8

You mean you can actually just work one or the other? LMAO...between my 5 million jobs...some of which are 12 hour shifts and the others 24's...I work so damn much mine all run together anyway...so it's as if I do almost work daily....except...like...3 of one person's weeks into one of mine... :shock: I know...I'm a glutton for punishment.... I don't really have an answer to your question, except that it's alway been that way...I like it though. I hate when I work 12's. Would MUCH rather work a 24....dunno....just my opinion... xoxoxo 8

mmmmmmm.....saliva... Seriously...Dust...you are right. When you look at it that way...I started thinking of all the shoes I could buy and ...geez...where did my brain go? LMFAO! :shock: xoxo 8

:shock: BASICS making 60k plus.....AAAHHH! WTF?!! I'm going where he is.....holy crap...maybe I could only work 2 jobs instead of 20. :roll: xoxo 8

Word.... You basically just quoted my thoughts here....like I said before in the last thread that covered this topic (where I spoke of sending students home that looked like crap, etc. etc. etc....) this is me, this is where I stand. I won't put up with any crap from anyone. I will bust my ass to teach you everything I can, and then some...but look like a slob, show laziness, disrespect, and a poor attitude and you can just pack up and go home. I have neither the desire, nor the patience to deal with you. Sorry...My choice. If you haven't decided by now that you want to be serious about this, and that you want to be a professional...then go apply at Taco Bell. Show up there looking like crap with an attitude and let them deal with your arse... xoxoxo 8

You said Willy.... :shock: LMAO As for my take on this...I stand by what I said...however, I might not have been so uptight about it had I not been sleep-deprived and had a bad overall night in the EMS world....including the doc that pissed me off...but we won't go there.... :roll: Besides...he musta been smokin' something...I know I was right...... =; Later... xoxoxo :wink: 8

Good point....but I'm still pissed.... :angry8: 8

OK...ok....I'm glad that they are putting more medic shows on t.v.....so I like the thought process...but for God's sake will someone do it RIGHT??!!!??? This really PISSES me off......Like Race and Rid said....WTF?!! How are we to be taken seriously....?? I'm so sick and tired of everyone passing our job off as just fun and acting like it's no big deal. Professionalism is SO important to me, and then this schmuck is on t.v. wearing a t-shirt...and the whole "hobby" thing..... AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (OK...I'm done....I've been up all night on calls...can you tell? I need my morning coffee and a nap...oh and possibly some valium..... :mumum: ) xoxo 8

:shock: uhhh.......Good Times?... xoxoxoxo 8

MOST definitely, I would stay. 1. I hate sirens. They bug me. 2. I hate my uniform...the pants are uncomfortable, and the shirt is too hot. 3. I hate all the attention I get when I walk into a restaurant or somewhere to eat in my uniform. I'm the one that always prefers to eat "at home" or to get take out...I'm definitely not in it for the glory. 4. I don't like pins and patches. They don't make you a good or bad medic...it's just like more ornaments for your christmas tree...big deal... I'm in this business, not for the glory, or the money (that's for sure)....it's to help people. I can't count the number of times I've stopped on the side of the road....helped "people down" while I'm eating my dinner with family...just last week, helped a guy at a kid's pizza fun place while out with my daughter, while he was having a seizure. I've been summoned by my neighbors to help them with their family members and kids... I had no uniforms, pins or patches, or sirens then. EMS is in my blood...and in my heart. I'd do it for a lot of money, or none at all. I am a part of helping people whether it's noon or 3 a.m....whether I'm tired and sick...or chipper and healthy. It's part of my life. If it was taken away from me, I would no longer be "me". I believe it's helped mold and shape me into who I am. My thoughts, feelings, and opinions are partially a result of my firsthand experiences. I have taken a part of each one with me...and the memories are endless. As I've said a million times before...I can not imagine doing anything else...ever. It's who I am and what I love. :love7: xoxoxoxo :wink: 8

HA! Meh....stick a friggin fork in it...Order UP!

ummm...confession time...I did this...once.... :shock: xoxoxo :wink: 8

No...see Rid...that's the sad part. The problem is...I DON'T have time to be doing this....LMAO! It's just that...well..."curly cocks" got my attention. Never really heard of that.... :roll: xoxoxoxo Luv, 8

:shock: WHOA...you GO!.... LMAO!!! xoxoxoxo 8

Yes...I run across this all the time. It sucks...it pisses me off...It's irresponsible, disrespectful, rude, and unprofessional and as Ace said...not to be mean, but we've had this discussion. It will only cause an argument. You have many medics who will say the same thing over and over again...don't question the treatment. Just do as told. If you have questions ABOUT the treatment or clarification as to why something happened the way it did...etc...ask away. But to question things in front of a patient is very unprofessional. Suggestions and observations are a different story. There's a fine line. And....unfortunately...I don't want to beat this to death again either...sorry... But...there's a lot to read if you research it, and you will get all our opinions there... 8

:shock: It's good to know that I'm not the only one that's spending my afternoon researching information on pig penises and the like.... Wow....my evening is going to have to get REAL interesting to top this. Thanks...uh...Hammer...for educating me more than I ever hoped to be educated. LMFAO. But..I have to give you credit for putting an exciting spin on it..and pushing education into a whole new dimension. Who says we don't get smarter by spending hours on this site? xoxoxoxo :wink: Luv, 8

Dust....So...I understood you correctly then...when I clarified with my post...right? So...good...we're cool and together on our understanding of this. I knew there had to be a misunderstanding. :roll: And the domestic thing is so true....got called out to a "drunk female" last summer...got there and she is all beaten up and proceeds to tell me her hubby is in the house with a gun. There are no cops on scene... HOLY SHIT.... About that moment...my radio calls me AND cell phone ring. It's dispatch basically saying...get the F*$& out of there...NOW!!!....she just hung up with us and told us that....blah blah...I'm going...I already found out.... I've never grabbed a pt and ran so fast in my life. If she hadn't run with me...I woulda left her ass.... U gotta watch EVERYTHING....some of the simplest, most B-ESSY calls are the ones that will kill you. xoxo 8