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[Jess Monster]

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I went, I read, and was glad to see the support from almost everyone there. Didn't comment though, I feel no desire to feed the arrogant ******* troll.

I read as well. After the "physicians get more money than vets because they have more education" comment, it was clear that the poster doesn't have a very good grasp of economics or the US healthcare system. If education is the only thing that determines wage, big-business CEO's must be the most educated of us all. Right?

 

[Trilt]

Cat just woke me up at 3:40 in the morning. Maybe I don't want to keep her... (I kid. mainly).

 

[Emiloo4]

Feeling rejected

🙁 I'm sorry you feel that way.

 

[Filly Bay]

Turned on Animal Planet. Entire episode of horse racing accidents...🙁 Stomach churned and now am calling my Daddy to tell him I love him and I'm glad he survived all his accidents despite all the scrapes, bruises and broken bones.

 

[DVM882029]

Turned on Animal Planet. Entire episode of horse racing accidents...🙁 Stomach churned and now am calling my Daddy to tell him I love him and I'm glad he survived all his accidents despite all the scrapes, bruises and broken bones.

Ugh! I hate when they make the accidents the focal point. So much good in racing, like Wise Dan yesterday.

 

[Filly Bay]

Ugh! I hate when they make the accidents the focal point. So much good in racing, like Wise Dan yesterday.

Same! I wish they would show the awesome sides of horse racing to get more people interested in it! I'm not sure why I just sat through that entire episode though. Ugh. My Dad just started to race more often too even though he says he's getting too old for it.

 

[DVM882029]

Same! I wish they would show the awesome sides of horse racing to get more people interested in it! I'm not sure why I just sat through that entire episode though. Ugh. My Dad just started to race more often too even though he says he's getting too old for it.

I wanted to be a jockey for ages, and then I had a bad tumble while riding a baby (wall, meet head... so thankful for my helmet!) and decided I valued other things more. I proceeded to event, which is another adrenaline rush in a slightly safer environment 🙂 😀

 

[Filly Bay]

I wanted to be a jockey for ages, and then I had a bad tumble while riding a baby (wall, meet head... so thankful for my helmet!) and decided I valued other things more. I proceeded to event, which is another adrenaline rush in a slightly safer environment 🙂 😀

Eventing is fun too! My dad is actually a driver. He's too big to be a jokey, lol. We have standardbreds (like the ones in my avatar pic 🙂 )

 

[DVM882029]

Eventing is fun too! My dad is actually a driver. He's too big to be a jokey, lol. We have standardbreds (like the ones in my avatar pic 🙂 )

Driving is even more dangerous from what I've seen! Yipes. Kudos to him! I'm not as familiar with the pacers as I am the Thoroughbreds, I must admit a little bit of a bias due to inexperience 😀

 

[Filly Bay]

Driving is even more dangerous from what I've seen! Yipes. Kudos to him! I'm not as familiar with the pacers as I am the Thoroughbreds, I must admit a little bit of a bias due to inexperience 😀

No worries, I'm biased too 😉 That's why we have mostly trotters and a few pacers. The trotters go a little bit slower and may be a fraction safer.

 

[DVM882029]

No worries, I'm biased too 😉 That's why we have mostly trotters and a few pacers. The trotters go a little bit slower and may be a fraction safer.

I can't imagine how tough it must be to get std racing fans, tb racing has it tough so it's probably times 10!

 

[felinelvr44]

Just came clean with the landlord that we have five cats instead of three.... Really hoping he doesn't tell us to move out 🙁

Edit: Landlord was okay with it! Currently baking him banana muffins to thank him for being so cool 🙂

 

[DVMDream]

I have had massive stomach aches for the past few days. I can't eat anything without being in pain after. I am sure it is stress for this exam I have, but I really want the pain to go away.

 

[DVM882029]

I have had massive stomach aches for the past few days. I can't eat anything without being in pain after. I am sure it is stress for this exam I have, but I really want the pain to go away.

🙁 Hang in there

 

[psilovethomas]

I have had massive stomach aches for the past few days. I can't eat anything without being in pain after. I am sure it is stress for this exam I have, but I really want the pain to go away.

I know how that goes. What about bland food, like boiled chicken and rice? When is your exam? Are you making a trip home soon?

 

[DVMDream]

I know how that goes. What about bland food, like boiled chicken and rice? When is your exam? Are you making a trip home soon?

Exam is Wednesday, going home Thursday. I have crackers, that is about the only bland food I have. Stomach ache has progressed to all over body aches, sore throat, stomach ache, head ache and perhaps a fever (don't know for sure but it feels like it). I am going to break from the studying. A friend is going to quiz me over the material in about an hour, so I am taking a rest until then.

I still think it is all stress related.

 

[psilovethomas]

Exam is Wednesday, going home Thursday. I have crackers, that is about the only bland food I have. Stomach ache has progressed to all over body aches, sore throat, stomach ache, head ache and perhaps a fever (don't know for sure but it feels like it). I am going to break from the studying. A friend is going to quiz me over the material in about an hour, so I am taking a rest until then.

I still think it is all stress related.

Yes, rest is good. Sounds like the flu. I hope you feel better soon so you kick that test's butt🙂

 

[DVMDream]

Yes, rest is good. Sounds like the flu. I hope you feel better soon so you kick that test's butt🙂

Thanks. 🙂

 

[DVM882029]

After you get out of the shower after shaving your legs and put lotion on, and see that giant spot of hair you somehow missed even though you're convinced you covered every inch of skin with the razor. GRR!!!!!!!!!

 

[MommaFox]

Lol the worst is when you make it out to a social funchion and then notice you have a small strip of leg hair you missed. *eye twitch*



My rant: my dogs front, and her rear. She isnt even 4 yet and her bottom incisors are gonna need to be pulled in a year or so, according to her vet. They are pretty worn, along with her other teeth. I feel like the worst mom ever. She is still pretty out of it and I am reluctant to put her under because it always kicks her butt. Was hoping to wait longer than a year for another cleaning if I could. Her tail is still sore. If it isn't better by Friday I'm gonna bring her in for rads.


And, I have an ear infection. I have even more sympathy for dogs with raging ear infections now. Seriously, ow. Antibiotics make me feel like crud, too. Glad I don't work until Tuesday.

 

[dyachei]

Lol the worst is when you make it out to a social funchion and then notice you have a small strip of leg hair you missed. *eye twitch*



My rant: my dogs front, and her rear. She isnt even 4 yet and her bottom incisors are gonna need to be pulled in a year or so, according to her vet. They are pretty worn, along with her other teeth. I feel like the worst mom ever. She is still pretty out of it and I am reluctant to put her under because it always kicks her butt. Was hoping to wait longer than a year for another cleaning if I could. Her tail is still sore. If it isn't better by Friday I'm gonna bring her in for rads.


And, I have an ear infection. I have even more sympathy for dogs with raging ear infections now. Seriously, ow. Antibiotics make me feel like crud, too. Glad I don't work until Tuesday.

It doesn't make you a bad owner at all. These things happen.

 

[equineconstant]

Well tonight has been incredibly stressful.

Dad had to do some work with ducts in the attic of the old house (which is hopefully being sold now that my parents have moved across the lake) which meant I had to sit there for an hour and get black dust from the ducts poured on me before I could deposit my stuff. Which didn't happen until like 2, so THANK GOODNESS we didn't need a second trip to bring stuff. Then we don't get back to the house until about 6, so I go have dinner with the family.

Only, in addition to driving back up to BR so that I can have my car, I have to drop off my sister at her muppet's place. Of course she takes forever packing up the car and we can't even leave straight from dinner because her dog needs to go with her.

I hate driving, and I had to drive for several hours in the dark with no clue where I was going. I wanted to go to Bed Bath & Beyond to get a comforter and mattress pad, but (after driving around the shopping center parking lot for who knows how long to find it) the one I found was closed. So not even my bed will be finished tonight (have I mentioned that I have done zero unpacking so far?). And THEN I drove up and down the street several times before I figured out where to turn in. Going the opposite way from the other two times I've been here really didn't help.

I think I'm going to go break down now. And then work on putting together my dresser. @.@

 

[epivetlove]

Kind of a lame rant...but I'm trying to find a legitimate job with decent pay that allows me to use all my education...and I keep running into the experience wall. I've dedicated my life to veterinary medicine, but it's just not paying what I need right now, but all the jobs that I'm looking at in public health (county, state, federal jobs) require experience, even for the most basic jobs. -sigh- I keep on chugging away at applications, hoping that something that I've done along the way will transfer over as "experience," but it's all become very disheartening. 🙁

 

[MommaFox]

It doesn't make you a bad owner at all. These things happen.

😳 I've been in denial that she will eventually get old.


Hopefully by then doggie dentures will be common place.

 

[Jess Monster]

I'm going to have to contact my rental company tomorrow and complain again about the laundry room.

*Someone* plugged the broken washing machine back in and removed the "out of service" note. I tried using it tonight and not a damn thing happened (other than it taking my money and locking my towels in for 36 minutes). There are three washers for about 30 apartments and only two work. I don't know who plugged it back in but I suspect it was management (they’ve been around for the last two weeks preparing apartments for the new leasing season). Since it's move-in week, I decided to be a good person and tape a sign to it so that my new neighbors don’t have to waste their money.

It's been broken for nearly six months at this point. 😡

 

[Jess Monster]

Kind of a lame rant...but I'm trying to find a legitimate job with decent pay that allows me to use all my education...and I keep running into the experience wall. I've dedicated my life to veterinary medicine, but it's just not paying what I need right now, but all the jobs that I'm looking at in public health (county, state, federal jobs) require experience, even for the most basic jobs. -sigh- I keep on chugging away at applications, hoping that something that I've done along the way will transfer over as "experience," but it's all become very disheartening. 🙁

I don't think that's unusual for people looking at veterinary public health jobs, depending on the education route they take. Most of the "real" jobs I've looked at have wanted 2 yrs+ of experience.

Honestly, this is one major reason I decided to get my MPH before vet school. It forces me to get public health experience now, while I'm able to, considering graduate school has a more flexible schedule than vet school.

What kind of previous experiences do you have? If it's completely clinical, that might not transfer, but if you've had veterinary internships and research jobs in areas that relate to epidemiology, food safety, or zoonotic diseases - most employers will work with that.

 

[DVMDream]

Having super intense stomach pains; I would think I have appendicitis if I had an appendix. The pains are really bad for a while then completely disappear and I feel super hungry then the pain comes back. It keeps coming in waves and eating is out of the picture because that makes the pain even worse. Blah... This is not good timing for getting sick. 🙁

 

[wolfspeaker]

Lol the worst is when you make it out to a social funchion and then notice you have a small strip of leg hair you missed. *eye twitch*



My rant: my dogs front, and her rear. She isnt even 4 yet and her bottom incisors are gonna need to be pulled in a year or so, according to her vet. They are pretty worn, along with her other teeth. I feel like the worst mom ever. She is still pretty out of it and I am reluctant to put her under because it always kicks her butt. Was hoping to wait longer than a year for another cleaning if I could. Her tail is still sore. If it isn't better by Friday I'm gonna bring her in for rads.


And, I have an ear infection. I have even more sympathy for dogs with raging ear infections now. Seriously, ow. Antibiotics make me feel like crud, too. Glad I don't work until Tuesday.

If it's a bacterial infection, mix a small amount of rubbing alcohol and white vinegar, 50/50 mix. Use a dropper and put 2-4 drops in, rub in and tilt head over a towel to drain. Then blow dry ear on low setting. It will sting at first, but then it feels much better! You can do it multiple times a day if you want. Only way I could sleep when I had one a few years ago.

It's NOT better than using antibiotics, but it does help some.

Ear infections are no fun. 👎

 

[epivetlove]

I don't think that's unusual for people looking at veterinary public health jobs, depending on the education route they take. Most of the "real" jobs I've looked at have wanted 2 yrs+ of experience.

Honestly, this is one major reason I decided to get my MPH before vet school. It forces me to get public health experience now, while I'm able to, considering graduate school has a more flexible schedule than vet school.

What kind of previous experiences do you have? If it's completely clinical, that might not transfer, but if you've had veterinary internships and research jobs in areas that relate to epidemiology, food safety, or zoonotic diseases - most employers will work with that.

I'm just looking at public health jobs, not necessarily related to veterinary medicine. There's several Disease Intervention Specialist I jobs that I qualify for, but no one has gotten back to me yet. I've got some research experience working with Chronic Wasting Disease from undergraduate, but mostly it's all clinical work. I'll be meeting with the Director of the Dallas County Health Department on Thursday. She gave a few lectures during my program and I spoke with her each time she came to our classes...luckily she remembers me. I'd love to do disease prevention/intervention...I'm just going to keep applying. I have my veterinary job for now, but I need something different or something to supplement my income. And soon. 🙁

 

[Emiloo4]

I'm just looking at public health jobs, not necessarily related to veterinary medicine. There's several Disease Intervention Specialist I jobs that I qualify for, but no one has gotten back to me yet. I've got some research experience working with Chronic Wasting Disease from undergraduate, but mostly it's all clinical work. I'll be meeting with the Director of the Dallas County Health Department on Thursday. She gave a few lectures during my program and I spoke with her each time she came to our classes...luckily she remembers me. I'd love to do disease prevention/intervention...I'm just going to keep applying. I have my veterinary job for now, but I need something different or something to supplement my income. And soon. 🙁

I applied for a state epidemiology position out of school with zero experience. They wanted 3-5 years experience. I got the job. You just never know. Apply, apply, apply.

 

[BlackDog17]

I am supposed to move into my new apartment this Saturday. That's five days away. The apartment gets rented out to tourists on a weekly basis in the summer. My landlady is just now emailing me to tell me that she has a family staying in my apartment until Sunday.

I set this move in date with her back in February. I emailed her two days ago to confirm and was told "Yes, we will see you on Saturday." There's no way she wasn't aware of this problem before then.

Her solution? My mom, boyfriend, cat, and I all spend Saturday night in a motor home on the property and then sit and twiddle our thumbs until my apartment is vacated on Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile my stuff sits outside in the open bed of my pickup truck all night. Yeah, no thanks. Now I have to scramble to change our arrangements and push my move in date back a day instead.

The best part is that she's telling me this by email. In my mind, a last minute inconvenience like this deserves a very apologetic phone call. Or, at the very least, a "I'm so sorry but there was a scheduling mistake . . . " kind of email. But no. No explanation, no apology whatsoever. Just "you're going to have to sleep in our motor home Saturday night."

This does not bode well for the rest of the year. Good thing I only have a month-to-month rental, because I may be looking for a new apartment as soon as I get to the island. 😡

 

[Jess Monster]

I'm just looking at public health jobs, not necessarily related to veterinary medicine. There's several Disease Intervention Specialist I jobs that I qualify for, but no one has gotten back to me yet. I've got some research experience working with Chronic Wasting Disease from undergraduate, but mostly it's all clinical work. I'll be meeting with the Director of the Dallas County Health Department on Thursday. She gave a few lectures during my program and I spoke with her each time she came to our classes...luckily she remembers me. I'd love to do disease prevention/intervention...I'm just going to keep applying. I have my veterinary job for now, but I need something different or something to supplement my income. And soon. 🙁

You might not have such a hard time getting a position with your background. It might still take awhile, even after you've been offered a job with all the paperwork that follows, but typically, if multiple jobs are posted and not filled internally, they are scrambling to find people. You're probably more qualified than the average applicant.

I applied for a state epidemiology position out of school with zero experience. They wanted 3-5 years experience. I got the job. You just never know. Apply, apply, apply.

From what I've seen there are more jobs in public health than there are experienced people to fill them. Many are really important positions too, that shouldn't go empty.

The only thing that sucks about public health is that so many programs and jobs are dependent on funding which is highly susceptible to state/federal budget cuts. I'd love to be helping out with the zoonotics and vector borne disease program in Ohio but both have been seriously defunded and have had to cut back. 🙁

 

[Emiloo4]

You might not have such a hard time getting a position with your background. It might still take awhile, even after you've been offered a job with all the paperwork that follows, but typically, if multiple jobs are posted and not filled internally, they are scrambling to find people. You're probably more qualified than the average applicant.



From what I've seen there are more jobs in public health than there are experienced people to fill them. Many are really important positions too, that shouldn't go empty.

The only thing that sucks about public health is that so many programs and jobs are dependent on funding which is highly susceptible to state/federal budget cuts. I'd love to be helping out with the zoonotics and vector borne disease program in Ohio but both have been seriously defunded and have had to cut back. 🙁

Yep! In fact the reason I didn't end up taking the job is because funding was cut the week after I trained, along with 14 other positions. It's a rough area to get into.

 

[felinelvr44]

Ugh. So our new neighbors seem like really classy people. I know I shouldn't judge but they just chained up their pitbull to the telephone pole in the backyard (definitely long enough to come over into our yard but whatever, my cats are indoor-only). The dog is freaking out and definitely had a litter recently. Because you know, the world needs more pitbulls. 😡

Oh and now they're "playing" with the dog by teasing it with a sweatshirt and then swinging it around when it chomps down on it...

 

[Jess Monster]

Ugh. So our new neighbors seem like really classy people. I know I shouldn't judge but they just chained up their pitbull to the telephone pole in the backyard (definitely long enough to come over into our yard but whatever, my cats are indoor-only). The door is freaking out and definitely had a litter recently. Because you know, the world needs more pitbulls. 😡

Oh and now they're "playing" with the dog by teasing it with a sweatshirt and then swinging it around when it chomps down on it...

As much as I genuinely dislike the stigma surrounding "pitbulls," I can honestly say that the majority of people I know who own them are why I don't particularly care for the dogs. They attract a rough crowd that often times doesn't respect the animal's power or instincts.

Too often in my neighborhood I see these tough guys strutting around with pits, off-leash. It's an accident waiting to happen and when it happens, it's going to make the news in a big and bad way.

I feel your judgments may be warranted.

(Also, I know a girl that I was in 4-H with whose new baby was killed by her pitbull about a year ago. How did that happen? She and her husband left the new baby alone in the room with the dog. Some people just have no common sense around animals.)

 

[felinelvr44]

As much as I genuinely dislike the stigma surrounding "pitbulls," I can honestly say that the majority of people I know who own them are why I don't particularly care for the dogs. They attract a rough crowd that often times doesn't respect the animal's power or instincts.

Too often in my neighborhood I see these tough guys strutting around with pits, off-leash. It's an accident waiting to happen and when it happens, it's going to make the news in a big and bad way.

I feel your judgments may be warranted.

(Also, I know a girl that I was in 4-H with whose new baby was killed by her pitbull about a year ago. How did that happen? She and her husband left the new baby alone in the room with the dog. Some people just have no common sense around animals.)

I love pitties - my brother has a pit-boxer mix who is the biggest baby in the world and who will sleep under the covers with you. I would steal that dog in a second if he let me! But I also agree with you about most owners, which is such a shame. 🙁 We just moved from Brooklyn... I thought I was done with the stupid pit bull owners only to find one right next door.

 

[Goatmeister]

As much as I genuinely dislike the stigma surrounding "pitbulls," I can honestly say that the majority of people I know who own them are why I don't particularly care for the dogs. They attract a rough crowd that often times doesn't respect the animal's power or instincts.

Too often in my neighborhood I see these tough guys strutting around with pits, off-leash. It's an accident waiting to happen and when it happens, it's going to make the news in a big and bad way.

I feel your judgments may be warranted.

(Also, I know a girl that I was in 4-H with whose new baby was killed by her pitbull about a year ago. How did that happen? She and her husband left the new baby alone in the room with the dog. Some people just have no common sense around animals.)

I had some coworkers who were all related to each other and pit bulls were practically their mascot in the worst way possible. One part of the family even bred them. Sometimes they'd admit that the females were getting pregnant too often, but they'd say something like, "Well, accidents happen," or, "At least it's money."

I was talking to one woman in the family who recently had two kittens (not owned at the same time) killed by one of her pitties. Now, this woman is a friend of mine and was clearly distraught about it. She felt horrible. She also has a very young toddler that she's scared for because this behavior was spontaneous and atypical for the dog.

It just sucks. They love their dogs, but they won't even listen to advice. If you tell them anything, they think you're either questioning their love for them or just ignorant about how the pit bull stigma is undeserved.

The pit bull stigma isn't deserved, but like you said, that kind of power needs to be acknowledged. It's such a shame that people are trying to prove that pit bulls aren't monsters by a lack of police reports after raising them without adequate training.

 

[WildZoo]

I had some coworkers who were all related to each other and pit bulls were practically their mascot in the worst way possible. One part of the family even bred them. Sometimes they'd admit that the females were getting pregnant too often, but they'd say something like, "Well, accidents happen," or, "At least it's money."

I was talking to one woman in the family who recently had two kittens (not owned at the same time) killed by one of her pitties. Now, this woman is a friend of mine and was clearly distraught about it. She felt horrible. She also has a very young toddler that she's scared for because this behavior was spontaneous and atypical for the dog.

It just sucks. They love their dogs, but they won't even listen to advice. If you tell them anything, they think you're either questioning their love for them or just ignorant about how the pit bull stigma is undeserved.

The pit bull stigma isn't deserved, but like you said, that kind of power needs to be acknowledged. It's such a shame that people are trying to prove that pit bulls aren't monsters by a lack of police reports after raising them without adequate training.

That's the part that bugs me the most. Any untrained dog is an accident waiting to happen, but how can people seriously think it is ok not to train a dog with that much power? I love pitties, I'm around them all the time in the shelters I volunteer at, and they are (for the most part) big sweethearts. But they are powerful, and an unpredictable pitbull is a lot more dangerous than an unpredictable chihuahua, or even golden retriever.

 

[Lupin21]

White cats are like having white pants; They don't stay clean for longer than five seconds. 😡

 

[DVMDream]

I can not seem to shake whatever this is that is making me feel like crap. I have been having the stomach pains/cramps for 5 days now. I guess the benefit is that I am not eating much at all so I am losing weight. The headaches that I have had today have been horrible though, as in, can't think/see straight. I am really hoping that all of this goes away after the exam tomorrow. I am supposed to have lunch with a friend right after the exam, so that I can actually do that.

 

[that redhead]

I can not seem to shake whatever this is that is making me feel like crap. I have been having the stomach pains/cramps for 5 days now. I guess the benefit is that I am not eating much at all so I am losing weight. The headaches that I have had today have been horrible though, as in, can't think/see straight. I am really hoping that all of this goes away after the exam tomorrow. I am supposed to have lunch with a friend right after the exam, so that I can actually do that.

that you can make it through the exam first :\

 

[Jess Monster]

Not really a rant, but nerve injuries are stupid. I broke my arm almost two years ago - like my humerus was in three or four pieces - and my radial nerve got squished/stretched in the process. Now I have weird delayed sensations of touch between my elbow and wrist.

Today was really annoying though. My hair, name badge, and sleeve kept bumping into my arm. It's like a crawling sensation, sometimes in a different area then where the touch stimulus was applied. Every time it happens, I feel compelled to look... just in case there is in fact something crawling on me, which has happened before with spiders.

 

[jmo1012]

why do i always remember i have a million things to do merely hours before i leave for grenada? 😡 grr

 

[Goatmeister]

Reasons why I think Grafton, MA hates me and is punishing me via horrible luck for moving here earlier this month:

1. USPS held my mail for over a week until I came in there to be like, "Where's mah stuff?" Change of address was all done correctly and confirmed, but apparently Grafton has a form that you need to fill out before they deliver anything there.

2. I thought I was being savvy by signing up for a free Amazon Prime trial so I could get all my vet school supplies with free 2-day shipping. The price is normally $80 (though much lower for students; can't remember exactly). My very first purchase was an $80 textbook, and I was so excited by this free 2-day shipping that I... sent it to an address where I lived 3 years ago. It was "delivered on doorstep." Called the landlord there, and she talked to the current tenant. It's gone. Amazon gave me a $10 credit for it just being sucky (which was awesome of them), but I lost money by doing a free trial 😳(

3. I am running really low on money (as in, scrambling to cover all my bills) and am counting on financial aid to make my September rent payment. Called financial aid to ask when we get disbursements, and she said nothing until the end of the first week of classes, sometimes week 2. If I don't get that money by the Thursday in the first week, I'm going to be late on my rent. I've been a pretty needy tenant so far (so many things to fix! I don't ever call in maintenance guys if I can help it, but in the interest of "initial apartment condition," I'm telling them anything and everything). Now I might have to add late rent on top.

4. Got a call from my bank's fraud dept and someone's been using my credit card online. My credit card account is now frozen until I get the new card in the mail and activate it. Sure hope USPS is gonna deliver to me now...

5. I was sitting here tonight, all innocently on my laptop, minding my own business, when my carbon monoxide detector goes off. I'm like, "Well, what do I do?" I knew I was feeling fine, but in the interest of my significantly-fewer-kg kitty, I decided to get out ASAP. Put Norman's (kitty's) harness on, opened some windows, and called 911 on my way out. Took over an hour and my cat scratched the crap out of me because I needed to stay around since I was the one who called. Firetrucks are apparently not Norman's favorite. Who knew? 🙄

 

[TooLove]

I am SO stressed.
I just about had a panic attack because I thought I grossly miscalculated my loans and I was going to be short.

Just get me packed, moved, and settled in and I'll be fine.

 

[Emiloo4]

Leaving NY today 🙁. The fiancé and I are driving straight through (24 hour drive) with both pups. Sad to be leaving. Sad to be starting up the hell that is vet school again. 🙁

 

[epivetlove]

Car won't start...lights, A/C, radio, everything else works fine, just won't turn over. Not sure if it's the ignition or the starter or something else. It's under warranty, so the dealership should pay for repairs...it's just getting the car to the dealership that's 45 minutes away (I'm at work) that's the problem. ._. Ugh. Just don't need this stress right now.

 

[Escalla]

Car won't start...lights, A/C, radio, everything else works fine, just won't turn over. Not sure if it's the ignition or the starter or something else. It's under warranty, so the dealership should pay for repairs...it's just getting the car to the dealership that's 45 minutes away (I'm at work) that's the problem. ._. Ugh. Just don't need this stress right now.

Do you have a remote starter? My Escape did this and they just had to fiddle with the remote start a bit.

 

[felinelvr44]

Reasons why I think Grafton, MA hates me and is punishing me via horrible luck for moving here earlier this month:

1. USPS held my mail for over a week until I came in there to be like, "Where's mah stuff?" Change of address was all done correctly and confirmed, but apparently Grafton has a form that you need to fill out before they deliver anything there.

2. I thought I was being savvy by signing up for a free Amazon Prime trial so I could get all my vet school supplies with free 2-day shipping. The price is normally $80 (though much lower for students; can't remember exactly). My very first purchase was an $80 textbook, and I was so excited by this free 2-day shipping that I... sent it to an address where I lived 3 years ago. It was "delivered on doorstep." Called the landlord there, and she talked to the current tenant. It's gone. Amazon gave me a $10 credit for it just being sucky (which was awesome of them), but I lost money by doing a free trial 😳(

3. I am running really low on money (as in, scrambling to cover all my bills) and am counting on financial aid to make my September rent payment. Called financial aid to ask when we get disbursements, and she said nothing until the end of the first week of classes, sometimes week 2. If I don't get that money by the Thursday in the first week, I'm going to be late on my rent. I've been a pretty needy tenant so far (so many things to fix! I don't ever call in maintenance guys if I can help it, but in the interest of "initial apartment condition," I'm telling them anything and everything). Now I might have to add late rent on top.

4. Got a call from my bank's fraud dept and someone's been using my credit card online. My credit card account is now frozen until I get the new card in the mail and activate it. Sure hope USPS is gonna deliver to me now...

5. I was sitting here tonight, all innocently on my laptop, minding my own business, when my carbon monoxide detector goes off. I'm like, "Well, what do I do?" I knew I was feeling fine, but in the interest of my significantly-fewer-kg kitty, I decided to get out ASAP. Put Norman's (kitty's) harness on, opened some windows, and called 911 on my way out. Took over an hour and my cat scratched the crap out of me because I needed to stay around since I was the one who called. Firetrucks are apparently not Norman's favorite. Who knew? 🙄

Wow, that is rough! Fingers crossed things start looking up for you

 

[epivetlove]

Do you have a remote starter? My Escape did this and they just had to fiddle with the remote start a bit.

I don't think I have a remote starter...I have the push-to-start ignition. Where you hold down the brake and then press the button. :\ About to get it jumped now to determine if it needs to be towed or not. Blegh.