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So much for my big plans...

Monica


Sep 10, 06 - 7:46 PM So much for my big plans...

I had this plan to get my apartment 100% completed this weekend. I wanted to finally be done with it because it's already too far overdue. But on Friday, I had the bad luck to cut myself on some metal sheeting while helping my boss out with a side project at one of his rental properties. That meant it was tetanus shot time, since the last time I had one was when I was around 8. My arm is killing me and now my back and neck are aching pretty badly too. I have a horrible headache and spent most of this weekend lying on the couch with a bucket beside me because I felt so nauseated. Has anyone else ever had such a nasty reaction to this shot?
Greybishop





Sep 10th, 2006 - 10:07 PM Re: So much for my big plans...

Not I.
Of course, when I cut myself I just treat it with beer.
And snacks.

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DriveShaft


Sep 10th, 2006 - 10:25 PM Re: So much for my big plans...

Sorry to hear you don't feel well, sweetie. Did the cut require stitches? Are we to presume you were able to avoid jury duty? I don't recall hearing...Hope you feel better soon.
Monica



Sep 11th, 2006 - 4:10 AM Re: So much for my big plans...

Okay, so I slept with a heating pad last night and I feel a little bit better this morning. I still can barely move my arm, but the rest of me doesn't hurt nearly as bad. No, I didn't need stitches for the cut. It was pretty small, but it was bleeding. I had dinner at my aunt's house and she's a nurse, so I was talked into the tetanus shot.

As for jury duty, DS is correct is assuming I got out of it. I actually was selected for a trial that was only going to last for one or two days, which I could have easily done, so I was actually kind of excited about it. The prosecution was satisfied with the jury, but then the defense attorney used one of his preemptory challenges on me! And I will never know why I was dismissed. I can only assume, and I assume it was because I was a) young and b) looked professional (I was one of the few people who dressed up for jury duty). The defendent looked like a hillbilly (which would not have influenced my decision, it's just a statement of fact), so I think I looked like I wouldn't sympathize with him. Then I didn't end up having to go to jury selection for any other cases. And now I anxiously await my check for about $28 to arrive for my day spent serving my civic duty.
LOSTbean



Sep 11th, 2006 - 7:16 AM Re: So much for my big plans...

owie, monica! was the shot like a vaccination where they introduce a small amount of the "disease" and let your body develop antibodies to it? i am glad, however, you are feeling better. maybe you could use your dr. jack massage gift certificate and get some of those aches worked out! (wink!)

posted by Greybishop @ 1:49 PM