So it's mid week, the storm of the century is apparently coming our way from the west and people are getting prepared. I decided to venture to Target today, in hopes that I could get a few staple things. Apparently, the rest of the state of Oklahoma had the same idea and went to my Target as well. The entire bread isle was missing, and forget about finding bananas. They were even out of my special yogurt.
I miserably shuffled my way around the store. I've been battling with an unusual cold for the past few days. First symptoms began last Thursday with a sore throat. By Monday at 11 I had aches, cold sweaty chills, and an overwhelming desire to ralph all over the bread I was bagging. I tried to excuse myself quietly while I walked to the office to put my head down on something [anything] cold when a fellow worker told me I 'looked like hell...like death].
The following day I amped up my daytime medicine but still felt like I'd run a marathon the day before. One of my supervisors even made me gargle salt water three times that day. And when I say 'made me' I mean it. Today everything has traveled from my chest to my sinuses and apparently my tear ducts as well. Needless to say, I am the picture of beauty and perfection [heavy on the sarcasm please].
Like I said, tomorrow we are expecting some possible sleet, ice, and eventually 1 - 3 inches of snow into Friday. I just hope I don't get stuck somewhere with Oklahoma drivers that don't know how to function in winter weather conditions, or worse get into an accident of my own accord. I intend to leave early tomorrow [am hoping it doesn't hit until after I get BACK from work] and pray my second night class is cancelled, like my first already was. Many schools, church programs, activities around the city are already cancelled. They don't mess around down here.
If it is really bad, suffice it to say, I will be calling in to work to tell them I'm not risking my life. I don't get paid enough for that...oh wait. The governor already told Oklahomans in all 77 counties to avoid any unnecessary risk. Considering I'm extra help, don't get paid, and should acquire greater than the allotted hours I'll need there I'd saying rushing off to the hospital would be unnecessary. Again, I'm still waiting to see if this storm really hits and how intense it turns out to be. *Say a quick prayer here please* Getting into an accident doesn't sound like a good idea to me, especially when I already feel like a leaky faucet.
Oh, and here were my results from the computer matching program. I cannot believe I did not post these shortly after I found out I got the spot.
I am pleased to inform you that you have been appointed (computer matched) to Oklahoma - #.
You must respond to the appointment (computer match) by calling or faxing a letter to the Program Director on or before 5:00PM (time zone of the program) Tuesday, November 17, 2009. After that time, the program is under no obligation to hold the opening for you.
The Program Director will provide you with information necessary to confirm your appointment.
Congratulations and best wishes in your career.
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