Whew!!! Mod 2 Exam is done and over with - Thank Goodness!!! I am taking a state run EMT course so the tests that we take are written by the state not by our instructor. Our instructor told us at the beginning of this course that Mod 2 and Mod 7 were rough tests. Boy - he wasn't kidding about Mod 2!
Mod 2 Exam was a very poorly written test. Even our instructor said so. I left the exam feeling like I'd be happy just to pass. Passing is 70%. Any grade between 60% and 69% and you have to retest. Anything below 60% and you're thrown out of the class and can't retest. You can only retest two times (two different tests - not the same one) during the course.
I went to class on Thursday eagerly anticipating my grade. The instructor had told us that he would call us at home if we failed. I hadn't gotten a call so I knew I had at least passed - that's all I wanted. So at the beginning of class the instructor called us each up individually and gave us our grades. I got an 88%!!!! I got the second highest grade in the class!! I was soooooo happy with my grade!!!!
So - now on to Module 3!!! There are seven mods all together. Once I pass Mod 3 I can start riding the ambulance to get my 5 ride alongs that I need to pass this course! I can't wait to start riding the ambulance!
Ok - on to Mod 3! That exam is on October 9th!!! Bring it on!!!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Mod. 1 - EMT class
Last week I took my first exam in EMT class. It was our Module 1 exam. I felt good after taking the exam. I got the results from my exam on Thursday and my classmates all hated me! I got the highest score in the class!!! I got a 98%!!! I only got one question wrong!! I was stunned!!
Shortly after we got our test scores we had to choose partners for the remainder of the course. At this point everyone was my bestfriend! I said "Wait - just five minutes ago everyone hated me and now everyone is my friend and wants to be my partner! LOL". I had already chosen my partner at the beginning of the course (and she me) so it didn't matter anyway.
Today I take my Module 2 exam. I'll post and let you all know how I do there!
Shortly after we got our test scores we had to choose partners for the remainder of the course. At this point everyone was my bestfriend! I said "Wait - just five minutes ago everyone hated me and now everyone is my friend and wants to be my partner! LOL". I had already chosen my partner at the beginning of the course (and she me) so it didn't matter anyway.
Today I take my Module 2 exam. I'll post and let you all know how I do there!
Chia Jesus
It's been a rough couple of weeks for me. I've been stressed out to the max. I ended up taking a couple of weeks off of work because of the stress and to take care of my hubby. Through all the stress this funny little thing happened.
My hubby and I live with my mother-in-law. She is a devout Catholic and, therefore, there is a crucifix in just about every room. In the bedrooms the crucifix is placed over the bed. Yes - there is a crucifix over my bed!
A couple of weeks ago my hubby was in the hospital. I was tired and stressed out when getting home. I went into our bedroom only thinking about going to bed. Our bedroom is dusty and filled with my hubby's books and stuff. He really needs to go in there and clean it out but keeps procrastinating about the task.
So - back to the story. I was getting into bed and looked at the crucifix above the bed. I noticed that on top of Jesus's head was a lot of dust. It looked like Jesus had a fuzzy head!! A headful of fuzz!! All I could do is stand there and laugh! My immediate thought was "Oh - a Chia Jesus!". I couldn't help myself.
Yes - I know that I am going to hell for this! That's okay - I'll be in good company! LOL
My hubby and I live with my mother-in-law. She is a devout Catholic and, therefore, there is a crucifix in just about every room. In the bedrooms the crucifix is placed over the bed. Yes - there is a crucifix over my bed!
A couple of weeks ago my hubby was in the hospital. I was tired and stressed out when getting home. I went into our bedroom only thinking about going to bed. Our bedroom is dusty and filled with my hubby's books and stuff. He really needs to go in there and clean it out but keeps procrastinating about the task.
So - back to the story. I was getting into bed and looked at the crucifix above the bed. I noticed that on top of Jesus's head was a lot of dust. It looked like Jesus had a fuzzy head!! A headful of fuzz!! All I could do is stand there and laugh! My immediate thought was "Oh - a Chia Jesus!". I couldn't help myself.
Yes - I know that I am going to hell for this! That's okay - I'll be in good company! LOL
Thursday, August 28, 2008
EMT-B
WOW! It's been a loooong while since I last blogged! I didn't mean to go that long between blogs but I've been busy!!
Let's see - I joined a fire house. I am now a member of Orchard Beach Volunteer Fire Department. I have some friends that are members there so I decided to join. I really like it there.
I've also enrolled in an EMT-B class through the fire department. Little did I know that this class was an accelerated class! I have class two nights a week for three hours each night and two Sundays a month for six hours each! I will have my EMT-B certification in December. I take my written test on December 17th and my practical (skills) test on December 20th. I've done it before so I know I can do it again! It's just taking a lot of time with studying and attending classes. I'm also working three twelve hour nightshifts a week, going to the firehouse once a week and trying to keep up with my family! Poor little Oliver hardly knows his Mommy any more! LOL
I'm exhausted and extremely busy but loving it!!!
I'll try to blog again soon!
Beth
Let's see - I joined a fire house. I am now a member of Orchard Beach Volunteer Fire Department. I have some friends that are members there so I decided to join. I really like it there.
I've also enrolled in an EMT-B class through the fire department. Little did I know that this class was an accelerated class! I have class two nights a week for three hours each night and two Sundays a month for six hours each! I will have my EMT-B certification in December. I take my written test on December 17th and my practical (skills) test on December 20th. I've done it before so I know I can do it again! It's just taking a lot of time with studying and attending classes. I'm also working three twelve hour nightshifts a week, going to the firehouse once a week and trying to keep up with my family! Poor little Oliver hardly knows his Mommy any more! LOL
I'm exhausted and extremely busy but loving it!!!
I'll try to blog again soon!
Beth
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Kaela Marie
18 years ago today I gave birth to a baby girl. She weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces and was 21 inches long. She was born by cesarean at 8:37 am. The very first time I saw her I knew she was mine. I had to be put under general anesthesia for her birth so I saw her for the first time from the nursery window as I was being wheeled into my room. I knew that she was mine because she had strawberry blonde peach fuzz on her head and she was fair skinned. Nobody told her she was mine - I just knew! I named her Kaela Marie.
The nurses were wheeling her into my room for me to meet her and they stopped outside the door of my room. I saw them all looking at her and laughing. I wondered if there was something wrong with her. Then they wheeled her in my room and I saw what they were laughing at. She was sucking her thumb! She had her thumb in her mouth and her other four fingers covering her face! It was funny and cute!!! When they handed her to me she smelled like a jelly bean! So her nickname, when she was a little baby, was Jellybean!
Kaela was always my risk taker. She was that way during her pregnancy and is still that way today! She is the one who at 9 months old, I went to the bathroom with the door open (around the corner from her) and she took a dining room chair, pushed it up to the buffet and climbed on top of the buffet and was dancing in front of the mirror when I came back (only about 30 seconds had gone by!). She was always the one that would fall and scrape her knee and I would have to chase her to wipe the blood off so it wouldn't get on the carpet. She would try anything and knew no fear. She has made my heart stop more than once in her life!!! That's part of what I love about her - she's quite the adventurer.
Kaela has grown a lot over the years. Today she has grown into a beautiful young woman. Today she is officially an adult! My baby - now all grown up!! She has so many beautiful qualities about her. Yes - she is still an adventurer, knowing no fear and wanting to experience all she can in life!
I'm so proud of her. We've had some very hard times together. There were times that I feared she would not make it but she has. I love her spirit and her spunk!
Kaela was given to me at a very dark time in my life. My mother died on July 13th 1989. I fell into a deep depression and everything seemed dark in my life. On October 27th, 1989 I found out I was pregnant with Kaela. I felt that this was my mother's way of saying "Snap out of it and live your life!". I know that I see and feel my mother's spirit in Kaela.
Kaela is kind and caring - not wanting anything or anyone to suffer. She is adventurous - always looking to explore the unknown. She is hard working - she works 50-60 hours a week. She is learning to be responsible - she owns her own car and has had the same job for over a year.
I am proud of my Kaela Marie!!!
So - Happy Birthday Jellybean!!! I love you!!!
The nurses were wheeling her into my room for me to meet her and they stopped outside the door of my room. I saw them all looking at her and laughing. I wondered if there was something wrong with her. Then they wheeled her in my room and I saw what they were laughing at. She was sucking her thumb! She had her thumb in her mouth and her other four fingers covering her face! It was funny and cute!!! When they handed her to me she smelled like a jelly bean! So her nickname, when she was a little baby, was Jellybean!
Kaela was always my risk taker. She was that way during her pregnancy and is still that way today! She is the one who at 9 months old, I went to the bathroom with the door open (around the corner from her) and she took a dining room chair, pushed it up to the buffet and climbed on top of the buffet and was dancing in front of the mirror when I came back (only about 30 seconds had gone by!). She was always the one that would fall and scrape her knee and I would have to chase her to wipe the blood off so it wouldn't get on the carpet. She would try anything and knew no fear. She has made my heart stop more than once in her life!!! That's part of what I love about her - she's quite the adventurer.
Kaela has grown a lot over the years. Today she has grown into a beautiful young woman. Today she is officially an adult! My baby - now all grown up!! She has so many beautiful qualities about her. Yes - she is still an adventurer, knowing no fear and wanting to experience all she can in life!
I'm so proud of her. We've had some very hard times together. There were times that I feared she would not make it but she has. I love her spirit and her spunk!
Kaela was given to me at a very dark time in my life. My mother died on July 13th 1989. I fell into a deep depression and everything seemed dark in my life. On October 27th, 1989 I found out I was pregnant with Kaela. I felt that this was my mother's way of saying "Snap out of it and live your life!". I know that I see and feel my mother's spirit in Kaela.
Kaela is kind and caring - not wanting anything or anyone to suffer. She is adventurous - always looking to explore the unknown. She is hard working - she works 50-60 hours a week. She is learning to be responsible - she owns her own car and has had the same job for over a year.
I am proud of my Kaela Marie!!!
So - Happy Birthday Jellybean!!! I love you!!!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
EMT-B
Back in 1996, what I considered "The Stupid Years" I decided to join a fire department and obtain my EMT-B certification. I worked hard and got that certification. I had fun riding the ambulance and saving lives. I loved the adrenlin rush I got when running a call!
In 2001, near the end of "The Stupid Years" I let my EMT-B certification expire. I could have very easily recertified before it expired but it was during "The Stupid Years" and it expired. I also quit the fire house.
I've worked in emergency medicine since 1996. I've ridden the ambulance, I've driven the ambulance and I've dispatched. I love being in the communications center. My years of experience is what has landed me the job that I have now, the job that I love.
I've made a decision this week. I've decided to join another fire department and take a class to get my EMT back. My class starts on August 19th and meets twice a week for 3 months. Then I have to take a written and practical certification test. I will then be an EMT-B once again! I can't wait to be voted in as a member of the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department and be able to ride the ambulance again! It will be soooo much fun!
In 2001, near the end of "The Stupid Years" I let my EMT-B certification expire. I could have very easily recertified before it expired but it was during "The Stupid Years" and it expired. I also quit the fire house.
I've worked in emergency medicine since 1996. I've ridden the ambulance, I've driven the ambulance and I've dispatched. I love being in the communications center. My years of experience is what has landed me the job that I have now, the job that I love.
I've made a decision this week. I've decided to join another fire department and take a class to get my EMT back. My class starts on August 19th and meets twice a week for 3 months. Then I have to take a written and practical certification test. I will then be an EMT-B once again! I can't wait to be voted in as a member of the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department and be able to ride the ambulance again! It will be soooo much fun!
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Future Quarterback In Training...
Today I spent a few hours with the two biggest loves of my life - Princess Allie and Prince Zachy!! They are sooo much fun and such beautiful children!! I love to watch them play together.
Well - today I was watching them play. Zachy went over to the front door and got Daddy's flip flops and was playing with them. Zachy brought them into the living room where Allie and I were. Allie grabbed one of the flip flops. Zachy tried to grab it back. They were having a tug of war with the flip flop!!! Zachy let go of the flip flop, went behind Allie (she was sitting on the floor) and tackled her!! There he was on top of her, tackling her for the flip flop!! It was so funny! I had to lift him off of her. She finally gave in and gave him the flip flop!!
I do think that we have a quarterback in training here! He's quite the bruiser!! No one got hurt in the tackle. There was just a lot of squealing from Allie and laughing from Zachy!
Well - today I was watching them play. Zachy went over to the front door and got Daddy's flip flops and was playing with them. Zachy brought them into the living room where Allie and I were. Allie grabbed one of the flip flops. Zachy tried to grab it back. They were having a tug of war with the flip flop!!! Zachy let go of the flip flop, went behind Allie (she was sitting on the floor) and tackled her!! There he was on top of her, tackling her for the flip flop!! It was so funny! I had to lift him off of her. She finally gave in and gave him the flip flop!!
I do think that we have a quarterback in training here! He's quite the bruiser!! No one got hurt in the tackle. There was just a lot of squealing from Allie and laughing from Zachy!
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