I was really pissy to be sick last week and all and was diligent to get better before Tuesday (today) which is my clinical rotation today.
So I was good, and nursed myself back to health. I no longer am sick.
I did everything.... I forced fluids (& peed every 5 minutes b/c of it), I took cold medicine, I took vitamins, I got plenty of rest, and I was very careful to have proper hygiene as to not infect Danny and get him sick just so he would then transfer it back to me and so on.
Well this week is a stressful one.
I have an exam this Friday and I have a scholarship interview this Thursday as well.
I also have another appointment on Wednesday.
Needless to say I'm jammed pack with shit to do this week.
And that's stressful.
Well last night after study group I came home and decided to keep studying and was sitting reading my textbook.
After about an hour I felt a tingling in the corner on my mouth.
OH FUCK NO!
I know what that means!
If your not familiar with cold sores/fever blisters I'll explain.
First off if you aren't familiar FUCK YOU, YOU LUCKY BASTARD!
Okay now that's out of the way, I'll continue.
Cold sores/fever blisters comes from my evil nemesis the herpes virus.
Yes I said it, HERPES!
And no, asshole, not the skanky, slutty, dirty, and dick-sucking kind.
It's simplex I. There's several strains the herpes viruses out there, like chicken pox, mono, and shingles...etc.
Anyhoo... it's quite common for people to have this virus just only us unlucky ones actually have break outs.
Usually it's caused by a cold (hence the term cold sore) or stress.
Well I was sick and have a totally stressed out week ahead of me so I was doomed from the get-go.
When I first saw it forming in the mirror last night I was pissed! I obviously hate them because there're so fucking ugly and who the hell wants a fucking herpe on their lip?!?!?
No one, thats who.
Well, I got up today 0445 and went to clinical. I was already given my assignment today when an instructor looked at me and asked "whats that on your mouth?"
Embarrassed I told her I got a cold sore last night. She asked if I was taking medicine and I replied that I have some over-the-counter cream for it.
She went over to the other instructor (MY INSTRUCTOR!) and told her.
I walked over and my instructor looked at me and said... "Your out!"
I'm like "huh?"
She told me I had to leave for the day and that my cold sore could kill an immno-compromised child.
I did not argue, I just said okay.
She told me she'll see if I can go an extra day next week (to clinical rotation).
I said okay.
She said I'll need medical release saying I can work at the hospital.
I'm like "for a cold sore?"
She said yes again, because I can kill a kid.
I said okay so if I get release I can make up the rotation next week.
She goes "wait I never promised you could make it up, I said I'll try...if not you'll have to take an incomplete!"
Now I'm like "WHAT?!?!?!"
She told me to stop thinking about myself.
Bitch please!
If I already said okay to going home (because I really don't want to be responsible for hurting a kiddie) but I can't help but be concerned about my education.
If I get an incomplete I will not pass the clinical which means I have to repeat it again and I'll graduate late. Plus I won't be in the same class as all my friends/study group.
ALL OVER A COLD SORE??!?
Seriously just don't assign me to any compromised kids that day! I'll fucking make beds, I'll wear a mask, I'll do anything!!!
Plus it's not like I kiss the fucking kids (gross!) They're the ones who are sick.
I practice infection control and wash my hands a thousand times a day, and I know not to touch my face. So yes I feel it's a bit extreme.
But I understand this is the school's reputation on the line, so let me make it up!
Grrrrr....
I'll try my best to get a second rotation next week...
Please send positive karma, mojo, or whatever you call it my way!
And here's a photo of my dreaded disease!
Yeah that's it!
BTW I know I look like shit, I just woke up and my roots are crazy. (I'm getting them done tomorrow!)
Here's help finding my disease.
Really?!?!?!
Seriously it's so small!!!
Oh well... I really hope I can make up my clinical time!!!!
Bye!!!
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