Category Archives: Slayeriffic

This One Time, in an Ambulance

Posted on November 20, 2016 by staggeringduck

Well,  I haven’t written anything longer than a “CYA” Patient Care document in quite some time. I wonder who reads them, other than the occasional once-over by my partner to make sure I haven’t missed any of the best parts … Continue reading →

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Sick/Not Sick

Posted on May 17, 2014 by staggeringduck

It’s 0530 and I’m just about finished my last hospital shift for practicum. The ER is… actually fun- if you’re not a patient. I’m the IV superstar student here- I will hit it the first time, every time- even if … Continue reading →

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Really Hard.

Posted on May 6, 2014 by staggeringduck

I remember back when I was pregnant and someone asked me “Oh, are you going to prenatal classes? Lamaze? Anything?” and I snorted and said “Don’t be ridiculous. Women have been pushing out babies for thousands of years, even before … Continue reading →

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Call of the Wild

Posted on July 17, 2013 by staggeringduck

There are days, sometimes weeks and months where I think DH and Reasonable Child would be better off if I just wandered off into the woods and didn’t come back. It’s times like that when it doesn’t seem to matter … Continue reading →

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Grownup

Posted on March 6, 2013 by staggeringduck

I’m working on the Daily Prompt here from WordPress, just for something to do. “When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)?” I think “(if ever)” more or less sums it up. I was … Continue reading →

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Vampire Slayers don’t Zumba

Posted on March 5, 2013 by staggeringduck

I finally made it to cardio kickboxing yesterday- the last time I wanted to go, the instructor was out sick and the fill in was the usual Zumba teacher. No. I do not Zumba. Can’t make me. Not even up … Continue reading →

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The Skinny on Scales

Posted on February 28, 2013 by staggeringduck

I’ve had a few conversations over the years, and more recently about the value of the bathroom scale. Most people tell me it should go in the trash, or I should pay someone to take it away. I’m not going … Continue reading →

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Slog

Posted on February 27, 2013 by staggeringduck

v. slogged, slog·ging, slogs v.intr. 1. To walk or progress with a slow heavy pace; plod: slog across the swamp; slogged through both volumes. 2. To work diligently for long hours: slogged away at Latin. v.tr. 1. To make (one’s way) with a slow heavy pace against resistance. … Continue reading →

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Getting Real

Posted on February 26, 2013 by staggeringduck

  971 minutes of cardio over 30 days. That’s what I did. That’s just over 16 hours altogether. Plus the assorted strength training. In my personal opinion- that’s freaking amazing. If you added up all the minutes of actual exercise … Continue reading →

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This is not Happening

Posted on February 21, 2013 by staggeringduck

One of the added not-so-bonus side effects to all this exercise is it’s screwing with my hormones. My year long perfect cycle streak has ended, and I feel like CRAP. Of course, I say something to my husband- just a … Continue reading →

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