| Don't believe everything you read on the Internet. |
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The internet is both an incredibly helpful resource, and yet a frighteningly dangerous tool for misinformation and potential disasters. If you're surfing the net for information related to hobbies, sports, fashion, and other assorted topics, then it's gravy. Posting photos and e-mailing loved ones? Super! Job searching on reputable websites? Cool. Researching wedding cakes and honeymoon destinations? Awesome. Bidding on that super rare collectors item on eBay? Great!
But some people are taking things too far when they start gambling with their health on the Internet. Sure, look up some basic background information regarding issues that concern you. If it's for the sake of better understanding a condition or procedure that you're not too familiar with, it's a great place to start, before you consult a physician or professional in the field for more detailed information. But when you post questions about health-related issues on random community boards (or sites like Yahoo! Answers) and use that as your way of getting advice and solutions, you've got a problem. For one, who the heck are these people? How can you be so quick to trust them? Look, I'm sure they're well-meaning individuals who just want to help. But in all honesty, are they qualified to give you advice? Do they know what they're talking about? They might dish out some really bad advice that leads to further complications. They can post accounts of their own experiences, but everyone is different, and what worked for them may not work for you. Sure, this is a route from which you can learn about new and different solutions, but you must verify with your physician or in regards to body modification, your tattoo artist/piercer, BEFORE taking action.
If you're asking for advice on eye shadow colors, opinions on trendy shoes, recipe ideas, song lyrics, or tips on cleaning the carpet, it's all good. But when you put your health in jeopardy and start messing with things like infections, medical conditions, taking medication, body modification complications... that's just plain foolish. Use your common sense. Contact your doctor. If this is a body modification issue, contact your tattoo artist/piercer. After all, if they did the work on you, they're responsible for the results. You paid them for a good reason, if you went to a reputable establishment, that is... if not, you've got a whole other issue. If that doesn't pan out, then contact your doctor for advice. Quite simple. Ask questions and get solutions to your problem. One quick phone call, that's all it is. If you're so quick to believe your 'net pals and trust their (questionable) advice, then heck, what do we need medical professionals for? Physicians get degrees and study for many long years all for a specific reason: to become licensed competent professionals with the ability to deal with health-related issues.
The Internet is NOT the end-all, be-all of the whole world. Don't believe everything you read on Wikipedia or Google. For you students, here's a hint: Wikipedia is NOT a credible academic source! Get on a database such as EBSCO Host for your research. Use your resources wisely. Learn to discern the differences between a basic source and a reputable source. Be smart!
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| Yes we can... and we did!!! President Obama, Barack on! |
[04 Nov 2008|08:44pm] |
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I participated in a historical event today. It was my absolute first time, and I was nervous, excited, and so flustered. Standing in that booth, I was sweating buckets, streams just pouring down my face. But the process was simple and quicker than I imagined. I did my part as an American citizen, and I feel so good about it. Little old me, scribbling away on that ballot, helped to make history. First African American president EVER! Changes, they are coming... and healing for a country that is so broken. I feel so... dare I say, HOPEFUL about the future. That sinking sense of dread is ever so slowly dissipating. Tomorrow seems a little brighter... and the day after that, even more beautiful. That sarcastic pessimist in me is stepping back, and I'm letting myself consider different possibilities now. Baby steps, baby steps... toward a better world.
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| Summer semester, suck my bee-ay-double-elles! |
[17 Jul 2008|05:19pm] |
The final exam today was BRUTAL. Granted, I could've studied more... but I think by the time clinical rotation ended, my brain just SHUT DOWN and it just refused to function. If I was under pressure and fried last semester, this summer I was totally burnt to a crisp!!! I'd earned As and a B for the first three exams, so I had a nice buffer for the final. But I didn't prepare well, so I didn't perform as well as I was hoping. C'est la vie. I passed the final exam with a high C, so that means I got a B for the semester. Not too shabby, but I just have to swallow my pride and realize that I can't always get As. Perfectionist inside of me is WEEPING. And it's a total bummer because there was bad news for the people who didn't pass this exam... I'm losing a few really good friends/colleagues. There's a bit of survivor's guilt in my heart.
On the upside, I'm FREEEEEEEEE! That horrid mess of a semester is over, so that means I can play! I'm planning on sleeping in, catching up with friends, watching TONS of rented movies, getting a proper haircut (FINALLY!), taking up a new hobby (I spent a grip of cash on some supplies!), and of course CHICAGO in August! But I'll have to keep up with my Saunder's NCLEX Review book throughout the break.
I need a hug and a cola.
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| I answer. |
[22 May 2006|01:54am] |
Leave your name and:
1. I'll respond with something random about you
2. I'll challenge you to try something
3. I'll pick a color that I associate with you
4. I'll tell you something I like about you
5. I'll tell you my first/clearest memory of you
6. I'll tell you what animal you remind me of
7. I'll ask you something I've always wanted to ask you
8. If I do this for you, you must post this on yours
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| NIPPLES!!! |
[12 May 2006|01:52pm] |
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After years of wanting pretty bits of metal in my nipples..... my wish finally came true tonight!!! Dani at Paragon was absolutely AMAZING. I got a pair of 12g blue barbells and I'm so happy I could scream. The experience was just what I was expecting if not more. There were clamps involved, and that was a totally new feeling. Of course, the pain was something I could've done without, but I'm glad I went through it. Nipple piercing is a whole different set of sensations from my other piercings. It was a hot, searing, MEATY type of pain, and as the needle went through my flesh, I kept picturing a cleaver falling heavily onto a thick piece of meat. THUNK, FLASH, BURN. It was a thick sick shock of sharp burning pain. Ugh. But after a while, it hurt in a good way.
Dani wasn't kidding about the heightened sensitivity though. Wow. I'm VERY aware of every sensation, and it's quite interesting...
So satisfied right now.
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| I'm back. With a survey. |
[14 Apr 2006|12:19am] |
Four jobs I have had in my life:
1. Ice cream scoop bitch.
2. Barista.
3. Video Assistant.
4. EFL Teacher.
Four movies I would watch over and over:
1. The Wedding Singer.
2. Garden State.
3. Fallen Angels.
4. Real Women Have Curves.
Four places I have lived:
1. Honolulu, Hawaii.
2. Seoul, Korea.
3. N/A.
4. N/A.
Four TV shows I love to watch:
1. Scrubs.
2. The L Word.
3. Ham On The Street.
4. Good Eats.
Four places I have been on vacation:
1. Orlando, Florida.
2. Los Angeles, California.
3. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
4. SINGAPORE!!!
Four websites I visit daily:
1. Yahoo! Mail.
2. Myspace.
3. Live Journal.
4. Flickr.com.
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Pho Bo Vien.
2. Triscuits.
3. Spicy Ahi Poke.
4. Samgyeopsal.
Four places I would rather be right now:
1. In Gangnam, Seoul, Korea.
2. At Sandy Beach in the middle of the night hearing the waves crash.
3. In my bed with a warm body there to make it feel less empty.
4. At that little hole in the wall Samgyeopsal place in Daehakno eating 10 servings of pork and a million bottles of soju with the Korea lovelies.
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[30 Dec 2005|12:55pm] |
This is my last day at Direct English...
One year. Wow.
After this, I've got a trip to Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand with my Sarah girl.
Then domestic travel in Korea.....
In March, I'll be home. Hawaii no ka oi!!!
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| 7 Songs. |
[25 Nov 2005|08:49pm] |
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The instructions: List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they're any good, but they must be songs you're really enjoying now. Post these instructions in your livejournal along with your seven songs. Then tag seven other people to see what they're listening to.
My Songs
1. Rilo Kiley: Pictures of Success****************
2. Bloc Party: This Modern Love
3. The Nerves: Come Back and Stay
4. The Wrens: Hopeless**************
5. Neutral Milk Hotel: Naomi
6. Trembling Blue Stars: She's Always There
7. Red House Painters: Have You Forgotten?****************
Tagging:
starofpersia, hotdog1999, starkodama, scrawling, misguidedrose, staralyn, JEEENLAH!
PS: Dude, my mom's here again. Bad timing... I have to work 6 days a week, I have no subs, my boy is leaving in a couple weeks and I need to spend time with him, I'm sick with a cold that I can't shake, I've missed the gym for a week due to the sickness... SHIT. I'm fat, bloated, busy, and my mom's gonna be so disappointed when she sees me tomorrow.
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[20 Oct 2005|01:17pm] |
I'm in crazy gym mode. Been feeling really good about my workouts. Of course I'm never gonna SEE anything, but I FEEL great... As long as I'm able to fit back into my winter coats (I lost a lot of weight last winter, so my coats are kinda small), I'll be a happy girl. Mostly because I'm way too cheap to buy new coats. Snorf.
After reading Sarah Mae's stuff, I really want to listen to Janis Joplin, but alas, I don't have her music imported into my iPod. Dammit, I'm importing her CD as soon as I get home tonight!
Boys make my head hurt. Why am I such a wuss? And a slut? Geez.
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| Update? |
[30 Sep 2005|01:15pm] |
Things are good (?).
Work is work... but my schedule isn't filling up and I'm worried about my measly paycheck this month... WTF is going on with scheduling? Incompetent niblets...
Still thinking of my school/career/life plans. I've narrowed it down to:
Nurse (women's hospital/clinic)
Sex Educator (working with women and teens)
Social Worker (working with women)
Dunno how to go about getting the necessary education/credentials... I need to do research but I dunno where to start.
I think I like a boy... but it's kinda like wha?
I dun wanna go back to Hawaii. It's a mindtrap.
It's raining.
PS: I LOVE YOU HON!
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| It's July! |
[27 Jul 2005|01:50pm] |
Quick blah blah blah...
Been working as usual.
Momma visited me in Seoul for a couple weeks. Had her back taken care of, did some sightseeing, and we did A LOT of talking. It was really great for our relationship, and I feel closer to her now. There's so much more understanding and love.
Working out on and off. (It still tickles me to know that I've actually lost some weight. A teeny little bit, but it's still funny)
Been kinda sick to my stomach a lot lately... I think I need to regulate my meals (or actually EAT, period).
Feeling down... but that might just be the weather getting to me.
Some drama, but I've managed to take care of it for the most part.
I'm pretty much the same ole same ole. Can't get to LJ from my home computer because Gangnam Cable doesn't allow the website to go through (I suspect it is still banned from the incident a year ago)... so I usually kill time on Myspace. My blog is updated regularly on there...
Peace out.
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| Ugh. |
[19 Jun 2005|04:24am] |
Working out like a fiend. I'm trying to get to the gym every day... but this past week was a little off and on... I've been feeling really awful. My emotions are in a blender... set to pulverize. I've been blowing up for random stupid reasons, at the wrong people. Getting frustrated at everything...
Switched to afternoon block shift (1-9pm). Upsides: I get to sleep in, get a workout before I begin my classes, and no more shitty split shift... but the downside is that they schedule overtime classes and start my shift an HOUR EARLIER without telling me. If they pull this shit, it's not my fault if I show up at my normal starting time. Flaming idiots. And it's not the first time either.
I drink too much, worry too much, reminisce too much, cry too much.
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[16 Jun 2005|09:56am] |
The Keys to Your Heart
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You are attracted to obedience and warmth. |
In love, you feel the most alive when your lover is creative and never lets you feel bored. |
You'd like to your lover to think you are loyal and faithful... that you'll never change. |
You would be forced to break up with someone who was ruthless, cold-blooded, and sarcastic. |
Your ideal relationship is comforting. You crave a relationship where you always feel warmth and love. |
Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment. |
You think of marriage something you've always wanted... though you haven't really thought about it. |
In this moment, you think of love as something you thirst for. You'll do anything for love, but you won't fall for it easily. |
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| More blah blah. |
[31 May 2005|09:25am] |
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Sooo... I'm trying to be less retarded nowadays. I've been wicked emotional and random and silly, and I'm trying to quit that crap.
Got a cold, and am recovering. Lots of orange juice and pills.
Decided to join a gym. I'm registering today after my morning shift. The gym is RIGHT in front of my house, and they're offering a sweet price for a year's membership. And they have elliptical machines. I'm gonna be all up on that shit. I need to trim down/get in shape for the summer. I don't even want to imagine the carnage that will unfold if I even attempt to live through a broiling humid Korean summer with all this weight. I need to make myself more fit. It's hard enough getting around in the spring. My body is uncomfortable...
Gotta start studying for GRE. Ooooh.
That's about it.
Still really wanting a makeout buddy. DUDE, there are NO takers in Seoul! Someone send me one, express mail style!
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| RANDOM. |
[25 May 2005|09:11pm] |
The hormonies are out of control. I need to be locked up in a safe place, so that I don't end up assaulting someone with my lips. Oh mang! I need to make out!!!
In unrelated news, I think I'm getting sick... sore throat+phlegm+cough is going around the office. Joy.
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| My 'puter is sick... |
[24 May 2005|01:24pm] |
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My poor Mac Powerbook G4 is dying... something's hella wrong. The applications keep closing their own, and then it won't shut down at all. Stupid rainbow spinner is the bane of my existence...
What's wrong with my baby? Help me........
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| As if I fell off the face of the planet... |
[11 May 2005|11:04am] |
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Damn, I haven't updated in a while...
Long story short:
-Arrived in Hawaii mid-April.
-I rocked out with my mom and my bebes.
-Went beach with my homos (not at the same time). I love them, tripe and all, respectively.
-Watched my baby cousin get inked.
-I ate A LOT of pho and Zippy's food.
-I bought a lot LESS things than I thought I would. (Just a few trousers for work and of course, knickers!)
-But I filled an entire CD folder with awesome music. (Over 40 CDs!)
-Thought a lot about my future.
-Came back to Seoul on the first of May.
Been working like a fiend ever since.
Gotta make the money to make up for the vacation. DAMN.
I don't get access to Live Journal from my home computer (stupid wonky Internet!!!), so I tend to randomly vent on my Myspace. Come find me: jaynie_says (little snail thing) ya-hoo (period) com
And cut.
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| Yay! |
[15 Apr 2005|04:52pm] |
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I'M GOING HOME TOMORROW!!!
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The plane ride is gonna be weird though, I'll be all anxious and nauseated... I'm kinda freaked out about going back, especially with all the changes that have taken place... but I'm stoked about seeing the bebes, and HEIDI and meeting baby ALICIA! WOAH!
Anyway, Hawaii need to watch out. Jaynie comin' back to wreak some havoc!
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[04 Apr 2005|11:23am] |
So...
I moved to Gangnam. I love my room. I moved all my stuff and cleaned and organized like a mofo this past weekend. It's great to live that much closer to work, and to have all the great food places and stores around.
And...
I might be visiting Hawaii soon.
YAY!
Overtime today. Great.
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