This past Thursday and Friday I ditched school to go to a TCH EMS Conference. The crew paid for me to go, and it was pretty cool. Basically the entire it was just a bunch of lectures. Most were an hour long, but some on Thursday were only a half hour. And a lot of the presenters had cool information, but were really REALLY boring. Like the lady who spoke about different drugs. I would be lying if I said I was awake the whole time.
But there were a couple of speaker in particular who did an amazing job. Jason Dush (which rhymes with "plush," but I can only imagine the teasing he got for that name) was one and he had a nice way of capturing the audience's attention. He gave personal stories, and had funny little comics or videos he would put up, and he didn't linger on one specific thing too long. He was pretty good at keeping the pace up. He gave 3 lectures. One about stress and 2 more about delivering babies.
Then the girl who was in charge of putting the conference together was really funny (although her name was not really funny, so I don't actually remember it) and very nice. She only had a half hour to go over an hour and a half's worth of material. So she was talking really fast and would freak out periodically about how much time she didn't have, which was kinda awesome. She gave a really cool lecture about special needs children.
It was a good way to spend a few days. I learned some really interesting things. We talked about robots and kids who get strokes or heart attacks and ALTE and autism and pharmacology and terrorists and a lot of NAT stuff and OB stuff and not backboarding patients who you regularly would, and I got presents, so what wouldn't be good about that? That's right, I am now the proud owner of a PEN LIGHT! It's awesome. I love it. And I have my very own pocket knife.
And in case you're wondering, because I was...
TCH- The Children's Hospital
EMS- Emergency Medical Service
NAT- Non Accidental Trauma
LOL- Laugh Out Loud
TLA- Three Letter Acronym
ATLE- Acute Life Threatening Events (although I'm disappointed that's not a TLA)
Feb 1, 2010
Dec 19, 2009
I think that's a record...
It's been almost 3 months since I've blogged. Technically, 2 months and 22 days... I think.
Either way, it's getting late. And here's how I know.
Jack Jack was up here with me and we were watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. He was really cute and tired, and kept resituating himself to be comfortable. Eventually, (around 11:30) he fell asleep. And he stayed there, leaning on my shoulder and cutting off my arm circulation a little for about a half hour, at which point Chaelomen came to get him.
Now, before I came down, I was working on Alli's Christmas present, and I had to reprint some quotes, and then Jack Jack was just really cute so I decided we could watch a Mickey Mouse, but while he was asleep, I got online and started reading blogs. So then when Chaelomen took him away, I kept reading blogs. I can get to Alli's present again later.
Anyway, It's been about 3 months since I've updated, which means it's been about 2 since I've read any one else's blog. I was reading MJ's-- her rant, specifically-- and it mentions how her MIL and SsIL (that's "sisterS in law," because she's all about the grammar)... which is where I can start to tell it's late.
I sat there for a minute or two (no exaggeration, so it really was quite a while) thinking sisters in law... Who are MJ's sisters in law?! There's Carebear, that's one... I don't think she has any others!
Then I realized. Wait. Scooter's a SIL too. Oh, and me.
So I can tell it's late because I had to think about who Chaelomen's sisters are. I can tell it's even later, because I didn't even think of me first. I thought of Carebear, then had to realize I'm related to her.
And it's EVEN LATER, because until about 30 seconds ago, I didn't realize what SsIL had to do with grammar...
I get it now, though. Because it's SisterS In Law, not Sister In LawS.
Oh my. Time for bed. I think maybe I'll finish Alli's present... tomorrow. Or, technically, later today. :) Night, everyone.
Either way, it's getting late. And here's how I know.
Jack Jack was up here with me and we were watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. He was really cute and tired, and kept resituating himself to be comfortable. Eventually, (around 11:30) he fell asleep. And he stayed there, leaning on my shoulder and cutting off my arm circulation a little for about a half hour, at which point Chaelomen came to get him.
Now, before I came down, I was working on Alli's Christmas present, and I had to reprint some quotes, and then Jack Jack was just really cute so I decided we could watch a Mickey Mouse, but while he was asleep, I got online and started reading blogs. So then when Chaelomen took him away, I kept reading blogs. I can get to Alli's present again later.
Anyway, It's been about 3 months since I've updated, which means it's been about 2 since I've read any one else's blog. I was reading MJ's-- her rant, specifically-- and it mentions how her MIL and SsIL (that's "sisterS in law," because she's all about the grammar)... which is where I can start to tell it's late.
I sat there for a minute or two (no exaggeration, so it really was quite a while) thinking sisters in law... Who are MJ's sisters in law?! There's Carebear, that's one... I don't think she has any others!
Then I realized. Wait. Scooter's a SIL too. Oh, and me.
So I can tell it's late because I had to think about who Chaelomen's sisters are. I can tell it's even later, because I didn't even think of me first. I thought of Carebear, then had to realize I'm related to her.
And it's EVEN LATER, because until about 30 seconds ago, I didn't realize what SsIL had to do with grammar...
I get it now, though. Because it's SisterS In Law, not Sister In LawS.
Oh my. Time for bed. I think maybe I'll finish Alli's present... tomorrow. Or, technically, later today. :) Night, everyone.
Sep 27, 2009
Jay Walking... part 2
While "Jaywalking" at school--
We told this kid to play dumb.
"Do you know what's at the bottom of the Grand Canyon?"
"The sky."
"... No, the bottom."
"Oh. Uhh..."
At least, I hope we told him.
haha or I also liked this answer...
"Do you know why we celebrate Thanksgiving?"
"Because of the turkeys."
"The turkeys?"
"Yeah, the turkeys killed some pilgrims."
"The turkeys killed the pilgrims?"
"Yeah."
It was a lot of fun doing this project. Media concepts is definitely a good class.
We told this kid to play dumb.
"Do you know what's at the bottom of the Grand Canyon?"
"The sky."
"... No, the bottom."
"Oh. Uhh..."
At least, I hope we told him.
haha or I also liked this answer...
"Do you know why we celebrate Thanksgiving?"
"Because of the turkeys."
"The turkeys?"
"Yeah, the turkeys killed some pilgrims."
"The turkeys killed the pilgrims?"
"Yeah."
It was a lot of fun doing this project. Media concepts is definitely a good class.
Sep 20, 2009
"Jay" walking
So for one of my classes this semester, media concepts, we're going around the school and asking Jaywalking-type questions. You know, common-knowledge questions that some people don't know the answer to. Then laugh at their stupidity...
(4th, 6th, and 8th grade level questions) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQoB8HJjins
(fourth of July questions) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddtc4FypXzk&feature=related
We got to watch these two during class, which was pretty sweet. Anyway, I post this blog asking for help.
Our questions we've been asking the school are too easy. The hardest one we had-- How many planets are in the solar system? (8) Someone actually said 12. Uhh, can you name all those, sir?
We thought the questions were fine, but then we read another groups questions-- What four presidents do you see at Mount Rushmore?
So we're going to get some new questions, and so if you could, give me your ideas, so we can laugh at my school :)
(4th, 6th, and 8th grade level questions) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQoB8HJjins
(fourth of July questions) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddtc4FypXzk&feature=related
We got to watch these two during class, which was pretty sweet. Anyway, I post this blog asking for help.
Our questions we've been asking the school are too easy. The hardest one we had-- How many planets are in the solar system? (8) Someone actually said 12. Uhh, can you name all those, sir?
We thought the questions were fine, but then we read another groups questions-- What four presidents do you see at Mount Rushmore?
So we're going to get some new questions, and so if you could, give me your ideas, so we can laugh at my school :)
Jul 30, 2009
a new blog?!
So the other day... or month at the teacher appreciation dinner, I found out that two of the kids in my seminary class graduated early, and that probably 5 other kids are planning on graduating at semester. Which is cool for them and everything, and I know it shouldn't, but it really makes me feel inadequate. Like if they can do it, so can I and so should I.
I don't know. Just wanted to share that.
And then, about 2 weeks ago, Sara and I were watching Boy Meets World, and we watched the Chick Like Me episode, when a brilliant idea pops in our heads! why don't WE try to dress like boys! haha. It seemed so easy, and we borrowed some clothes from random friends, and the getting dressed part was easy. Believe it or not, the hard part was figuring out what do to with our hair.
Needless to say, we do not make very good boys. I would not date myself, especially with the high pitched voice I had. haha
I don't know. Just wanted to share that.
And then, about 2 weeks ago, Sara and I were watching Boy Meets World, and we watched the Chick Like Me episode, when a brilliant idea pops in our heads! why don't WE try to dress like boys! haha. It seemed so easy, and we borrowed some clothes from random friends, and the getting dressed part was easy. Believe it or not, the hard part was figuring out what do to with our hair.
Needless to say, we do not make very good boys. I would not date myself, especially with the high pitched voice I had. haha
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