jitters

[aroraborealis]

Today, I do two jittery things:

First, I hand in my resignation, effective July 18. This is jittery because it's the biggest, most concrete step I've taking in the direction of my Guatemala trip. After this, it seems a lot more real. (A lot of people have been asking when I'm leaving -- my plan is to leave Sept 6 (ish). I'm taking some extra weeks in the summer so I can relax and enjoy my last few weeks here without worrying about work.)

Second, I go to the doctor and get shots. I'm not good with needles. I usually do okay when getting one shot, but the last time I got multiple shots in a row (3), I passed out. I hope I can avoid that today.

Comments

[hawkegirl.livejournal.com]

When you get your shots remember to breath! :> It's a very important part of not passing out. ;>

I was thinking of lunch at Poppa&Goose, wanna meet up for something there?

[pancua.livejournal.com]

Good luck on the shots, I hate them too.

[jasra]

Good luck with the shots. I always look the other direction and have someone talk to me. That way I breath and I don't watch.

[cowgrrl.livejournal.com]

I've been getting allergy shots for a year and a half now. For the first year I was getting three injections a week!! And I'm needle-phobic.

You can ask to have the injections lying down (even if you're getting them in the arm). That way you're already more relaxed than if you were sitting up. And if you pass out...well at least you were already lying down!

[cutieperson]

like hawkegirl said, remember to breathe. look the other way, before the shot too. and if you think it will help you can ask them to not let you know when they're going to stick you.
i hate needles and i find that makes it a little less freaky.