Is this really worth all the time and energy?

Friday night was my duty night for EMT and a guy from another crew road with us, he is training to be lead and therefore, he was like my go to person for the night. He has no patience at all and snapped at me at the hospital on one run.

I really am trying here, but these people are impossible to work with, they expect me to know everything already, um Hello, you rather me clean the kitchen or bathroom then show me the types of stretchers and how to use them properly.

I am trying to do something good for the community and have a little hobby myself, but I am at my wits end and ready to just say screw it all.

I just don't know what to do, but I am frustrated.

Please Stop Using this Word!

I have heard the usage of "irregardless" a lot lately and it is annoying - however I did a little research:

From: Merriam-Webster -- I can't believe they put it in here - however note the bold
ir·re·gard·less
Pronunciation:
\ˌir-i-ˈgärd-ləs\
Function:
adverb
Etymology:
probably blend of irrespective and regardless
Date:
circa 1912
nonstandard : regardless
usage Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most frequently repeated remark about it is that “there is no such word.” There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irregardless

Seriously - STOP USING IT! This isn't Mean Girls!

Ahhhh-Chooooooo

Its Tuesday night, I am sitting in class for EMT and the instructor has on the most hideous smelling perfume, everytime she comes to my side of the room, I start sneezing. Then an hour later in walks in a guy (very late) who seemed like he bathed in Drakar or Polo. So the girl next to me advised she had duty the night before and he was at the hospital the same time she was and he was bathed in the cologne a lot worse.

Seriously -- why do people do this? Feel the need to dump the bottle of colonge or perfume all over them. It's disgusting. If you think you smell - take a freaking shower!

Gah!

In other news -- class has some interesting characters in it, the book is the size of the yellow pages, which does not make useful to commute with. Should be interesting and fun. State test is on October 20th -- woohoo 100 questions and 3 practicals.

Metro Buses and Taxi Cabs - You Are Not Above the Law

Something I have noticed since being in this area since 2001, metro buses and taxis seem to think they are immune to the legal system and following the rules of law on the street.

I have seen countless metro buses run traffic lights, almost hitting other cars and pedestrians. Taxi cab drivers are the worst and when I was the po-po, I had no problem pulling them over. They seem to think they are in a lawless state and have to be some of the worst drivers I have seen ever.

This morning, a taxi cut me off on the 14th Street Bridge - no signal, just felt like he could come over whenever he wanted.

Attention DC Police - I urge a crackdown on buses and taxis - I think some citations need to be issued!

WTF Monday

Many WTF moments over the weekend:

• At the fire department on Saturday, one of the "life members" made some lovely comments that law enforcement is worthless and that women have no business in the fire or ambulance service. NICE -- hello 1950 is on the phone.
• A major pet peeve of mine is people leaving dogs in hot cars - a lady left a really cute German Shepherd mix in her car at Bloom on Saturday morning - I should have snatched the dog. That is a cruel thing to do to a pet.
• Could have seen Def Leppard for $7.11 last night - no one wanted to go - boohiss!
• Crue Fest on August 22 has $7.11 tickets as well and no one has expressed an interest to go to that either! Sucks - cause I want to go. Honestly, though some people I am scared to make plans with due to the fact they may dump me if a guy calls. (eyeroll)
• Responded to a car accident, where the airbags deployed and refusing hospital care is just plain stupid!
• Facebook friend requests - a girl I went to high school with - we were friends briefly, then the friendship ended over her hitting on my then boyfriend keeps sending me a friend request and I keep denying it --- ummmm what makes ya think I want to be friends with you now?

Mancation Indefintely

No online dating, no going out to events to meet men, no nothing. I am pretty mentally exhausted with all the roller coaster rides Satan took me on - he is officially cut out of my life, I even cut off his mom - no matter how awesome she is, I just want no ties with him. (Yeah I know you have heard it before).

I have met some cute guys lately from the fire department and some local police I have met on calls. As cute as they are, I just don't have that excitement there to develop crushes on them.

I feel like I have been mentally beat down and just don't have the energy in me to "get out there".

Satan costs me some "friendships" - where you really my friends to begin with though? He cost me a lot of self esteem and a lot of wasted time.

So man cation for as long as needs to be.............................

To run into the fire or not

I start EMT school next week -- pretty excited - it ends in October with the state test. After that I can choose to be a Lead - which I plan on doing and then several months later I can put in for an officer position if there is an opening. I can then do EMT Intermediate and then eventually Medic -- which is a possibility.

I have been thinking about going firefighter as well. Some of the guys have talked to me about doing it and I am playing around with the idea. I wouldn't do this till next year, we will see. I just think it would be something fun to do and hell why not? What do I have to lose?

Do I just stay on the EMS side of the house or play with the boys and chase fire?

I have to say volunteering has been pretty positive, it has gotten me out of the house from couch potato status - despite some of the drama that has gone on there, I have made new friends. If anyone is bored and needs a little action in their life, I highly recommend doing this! It does require a lot of training and a lot of time, but its worth it in the end.