Day #58: Awkward!

Nothing specular today folks. I picked up hours at work and ended up staying a few extra hours, since I was short this week. Patients were strange today. I felt like it was a full moon. Was it? 

Anyways, I was in triage today. Towards the end of the shift, while I was sitting (during a lull in the action) the phone rang. I answered it. This is the conversation that ensued:

A man on the other end asked, "If I was treated for STDs today, is it okay to drink alcohol?"

Insert "blink,blink" here. "Excuse me?" I reply.

"I was treated for STDs today. I think they gave me rocephin and zithromax. Can I drink tonight?"

Uhm, first of all...who thinks to call an emergency room and ask this? Second, if you were that concerned, probably could've asked whomever administered the medications to you. And third...isn't this how you probably ended up with an STD in the first place? At any rate I said:

"I wouldn't highly recommend it..." I start, as he interrupts me.

"What about masturbation? Is it okay to masturbate?"

Insert "blink,blink...pause...blink,blink" here. "Uhm...sure?"

"Okay, thanks for your help!"

Now, I'm not sure if this was a prank or not. However, he seemed fairly concerned. Maybe he's a good actor. I don't really know. At the end of the conversation, I have to admit...I felt awkward. Even though I realize STDs don't  travel through phone-lines, I felt the need to Purell my hands, face and phone.

Other awkward moments:

Until tomorrow,

Big, beautiful & broke... Chelsea

Day #55.1: A morning at the lady doctor.

This will just be a short, early Monday afternoon entry as I have lots of homework to do and I am determined to finish it before I start doing fun things like blogging, making jewelry and working on my Etsy store! DETERMINED.

At any rate though, I feel a short entry couldn't hurt...right? 

So, after I took Benadryl last night I realized that I could not sleep in today because I had a doctor's appointment this morning. You know...that appointment that women must have once a year to make sure all their parts are in good, working order? Yeah, THAT appointment. 

Who decided to make doctor offices freezing? When you are waiting for 20 minutes, naked with nothing by a piece of paper on, a frigid doctor's office is NOT healthy. When I have the sniffles tomorrow, you'll know why.

Who picked out the paper you wear? The smallest person in America? I am pretty sure the paper I have to cover myself up with could only cover one boob, let alone my whole body.

Speculum. Terrible word, even worse because it's made of metal and FREEZING. Definitely invented by a man.

Awkward conversation with doctor while being examined. We talked about museums today. Apparently, Detroit has some very nice museums. Then there's the awkward moment when the exam is done and the conversation is not...while everyone uncomfortably shuffles their feet to finish the conversation as fast as possible, which to me, felt like 100 years because I was only covered with a small piece of paper. 

Anyways...homework. But first...head over and link-up!

Big, beautiful & broke... Chelsea