Blood red beautiful sky and one of the coldest mornings... Morning walk in Hyde Park, ready for another day.
March 13, 2009
One Day
Blood red beautiful sky and one of the coldest mornings... Morning walk in Hyde Park, ready for another day.
March 04, 2009
Verbal abuse
Incredible.. Yet another patient's relative/family member/whatever accused me of not helping their family member, who was a patient at the time. Patient himself was fabulous, did not ask for anything extra, was extremely well educated, civilized.. but this woman; hatred and flash of anger in her eyes she TOLD me to go and help the patient. I did what I was TOLD and the patient thanked me. Afterwards I said to the woman that her tone of voice is not appreciated at all and that I would be very grateful if she did not speak to me in the same way ever again. Never.
That night I never saw her again, thanks be to God. There is no need being so rude, ever, to anyone. Patients' verbal attacks can somehow be tolerated, but not families' or relatives'. Patients are sick after all, few rude words don't matter as much if they come from their mouths- but rude and nasty ungrateful family members don't get my sympathy.
I would do well putting this attack behind me, but they seem to go on and on, because not many stand up for themselves and just continue almost welcoming the abuse. I'm not saying ALL of us are guilty, but majority of us are. I've had my share of abuse, clients/customers/patients calling me names ("you are not very nice", devil, b....d, idiot, loser, f..k off and many other colorful expressions.. people are just so so creative, haha). No physical abuse, but few instances where we've had to restrain uncooperative clients.
When you travel to e.g. the UK, you can see welcoming signs of "Abuse is not tolerated" etc at the airport, train, bus. So when you try very hard not to speak in disrespectful way to a bus driver or customs official, then why isn't there same policy for nasty relatives and family members in hospitals..? Perhaps there is one, but only in certain countries. Definitely not in ours.
But I am fed up being treated like a maid and slave and will continue to stand up for myself.
There are not enough of loving kind words in this world.
That night I never saw her again, thanks be to God. There is no need being so rude, ever, to anyone. Patients' verbal attacks can somehow be tolerated, but not families' or relatives'. Patients are sick after all, few rude words don't matter as much if they come from their mouths- but rude and nasty ungrateful family members don't get my sympathy.
I would do well putting this attack behind me, but they seem to go on and on, because not many stand up for themselves and just continue almost welcoming the abuse. I'm not saying ALL of us are guilty, but majority of us are. I've had my share of abuse, clients/customers/patients calling me names ("you are not very nice", devil, b....d, idiot, loser, f..k off and many other colorful expressions.. people are just so so creative, haha). No physical abuse, but few instances where we've had to restrain uncooperative clients.
When you travel to e.g. the UK, you can see welcoming signs of "Abuse is not tolerated" etc at the airport, train, bus. So when you try very hard not to speak in disrespectful way to a bus driver or customs official, then why isn't there same policy for nasty relatives and family members in hospitals..? Perhaps there is one, but only in certain countries. Definitely not in ours.
But I am fed up being treated like a maid and slave and will continue to stand up for myself.
There are not enough of loving kind words in this world.
February 06, 2009
Animal Cruelty
Not long ago I read about a drunken woman, who got irritated at her dog's constant barking, so she threw the dog off the balcony, down 12 floors and the dog died instantly.
At first I was angry, then disgusted and then again angry. Who on earth can do something like this? Public humiliation would be just about right, as well as a fine (not just few dollars, but thousands) and a jail sentence. Publish this monster's name in the local newspaper. Let her see the remains of what is left of the poor dog.
Dog, or any animal for that matter is not disposable. Being drunk is not an excuse. Stop drinking, if that state of mind causes worst qualities of a person to surface.
Lashes and jail, that's what I think this woman deserves.
It's just an animal- yes, animal, but no one has the right to end an animal's life this way. Or another human being's.
At first I was angry, then disgusted and then again angry. Who on earth can do something like this? Public humiliation would be just about right, as well as a fine (not just few dollars, but thousands) and a jail sentence. Publish this monster's name in the local newspaper. Let her see the remains of what is left of the poor dog.
Dog, or any animal for that matter is not disposable. Being drunk is not an excuse. Stop drinking, if that state of mind causes worst qualities of a person to surface.
Lashes and jail, that's what I think this woman deserves.
It's just an animal- yes, animal, but no one has the right to end an animal's life this way. Or another human being's.
February 02, 2009
February 01, 2009
How to recognize depression?
Depression.. I don't recognize signs of depression easily, especially if it is my own, and even this time the signs sneaked in through the back door. When nights become too long, sleep does not arrive and it is easier to stay at home and stare at the TV and over-eat and cry, then something needs to be done. We all have different coping mechanisms and ways to deal with it. One talks to therapist, one stays the same, another has prescription of antidepressants. Whatever works..
I belong to the last group. Back on antidepressants, which I really didn't want, but "we" agreed to give it a go. We= me and my doc. Depression is an illness too, but it's often kept quiet and I am not wondering why.
For sure it is easier to go and break a leg, walk around with crutches for some time, and voila- healed.
Depression- not quite the same, but there have been countless books and stories written of depression, and many "famous" people too have suffered of depression. Still, people read these fascinating stories, thinking thank God it wasn't me, and thinking that they are totally immune to the same dis-ease. It can happen to anyone and I didn't expect it to return twice.
Once I managed without medication, this time I don't feel I can do it. Crazy situation. We'll see and check again after nine weeks or so. Last time meds began working within a week (psychological effect no doubt), but that was fine, no questions asked. Right now my mind is very quiet.
Regardless, my life is tolerable, even fun at times, everything in moderation is the key word for 2009.
I belong to the last group. Back on antidepressants, which I really didn't want, but "we" agreed to give it a go. We= me and my doc. Depression is an illness too, but it's often kept quiet and I am not wondering why.
For sure it is easier to go and break a leg, walk around with crutches for some time, and voila- healed.
Depression- not quite the same, but there have been countless books and stories written of depression, and many "famous" people too have suffered of depression. Still, people read these fascinating stories, thinking thank God it wasn't me, and thinking that they are totally immune to the same dis-ease. It can happen to anyone and I didn't expect it to return twice.
Once I managed without medication, this time I don't feel I can do it. Crazy situation. We'll see and check again after nine weeks or so. Last time meds began working within a week (psychological effect no doubt), but that was fine, no questions asked. Right now my mind is very quiet.
Regardless, my life is tolerable, even fun at times, everything in moderation is the key word for 2009.
January 30, 2009
January 20, 2009
Questions
What will happen after we die?
Why isn't there any hot water in the house?
Why did my neighbor eat turkey slices from the fridge?
Does the truth always need to be told as it is?
Why does blood pressure reading go up to the sky when we visit our doctors?
Do the Martians really and truly exist?
Why does it hurt?
What is actually happening here?
Who cares?
Why isn't there any hot water in the house?
Why did my neighbor eat turkey slices from the fridge?
Does the truth always need to be told as it is?
Why does blood pressure reading go up to the sky when we visit our doctors?
Do the Martians really and truly exist?
Why does it hurt?
What is actually happening here?
Who cares?
January 16, 2009
Rain, cold, fog- guess where in the world I am?
At least I am alive. Travelling across the world on a so called vacation, taking each day as it comes. Catching flights and finding myself spending too much cash and overusing credit cards. Where is the credit crunch? It did not hit me yet. There are too many problems to solve, but they can wait.
Vacations are meant to be enjoyed.
Boycott Foie Gras. If you have been watching the news this week, you'll have seen how they force-feed ducks and geese and it looks just intolerable. This one was filmed in Hungary. Tesco sells this force-fed foie gras in Hungary, yuck. I'll be boycotting Tesco too until they stop selling this poison. Yeah some say it is a delicacy, but the way it is produced sucks big time.
It is cold, it is foggy, misty, dark, miserable, but it is still time off and that's fabulous. More vacations please.
Vacations are meant to be enjoyed.
Boycott Foie Gras. If you have been watching the news this week, you'll have seen how they force-feed ducks and geese and it looks just intolerable. This one was filmed in Hungary. Tesco sells this force-fed foie gras in Hungary, yuck. I'll be boycotting Tesco too until they stop selling this poison. Yeah some say it is a delicacy, but the way it is produced sucks big time.
It is cold, it is foggy, misty, dark, miserable, but it is still time off and that's fabulous. More vacations please.
January 12, 2009
Common People
A friend of mine lives in an old house house with her family; husband and three kids. She was once a friend of mine, until we went our separate ways, but during school years she was a friend. Another friend (she is still a friend of mine, and has been since I was 9 years old!) shares her own house with dogs- no husband, no kids. As for me, no kids, no husband, no dogs.. but a boyfriend and a horse.
Who would have known how live will turn out back in 1970's.. We have made our choices.
Who would have known how live will turn out back in 1970's.. We have made our choices.
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