Today's definitely been a pretty shitty day... I went to the school today to check out the campus, and find where I need to be tomorrow to take my math placement test. While there I got a map of the campus, changed my address and last name in the system, made an appt with a counselor, and got my parking permit. Those were the good parts of today. I also found out that I HAVE to get a menengitis vaccine. That's right, HAVE to. I asked it there was a waver that I could sign to decline it. Nope, no such luck. That was bad news part one of the day. I was also told that I have to get it done, and have proof turned into the school 10 days before classes start or I can't be in class. Class starts the 17th, which means its due by Saturday. But actually Friday since the offices on campus aren't open Saturday. This is only the start of the bad news.... There's still more. The counselor I talked to about this gave me a list of clinics/health offices that offer the immunization. The few clinics that offer it for only $10 (without insurance) are out of the medication that goes in the immunization and won't be getting more for a couple of weeks. Well, I can't wait a couple of weeks, so I call a couple of the other places listed to see if I need an appt and to check the price. Both places I called are $204 without insurance. By the way, did I mention I don't have insurance? Yeah, $200 for a freakin shot!! But wait! There's more. In order for me to get the immunization I have to bring with me my immunization record, which I have no idea where it is or if I even still have it! I'm pretty sure the last time I had a shot that needed to be on an immunization record was when I was around 12! So, I call the health department in my home town since that's where I've gotten all my immunizations at. Here's the best part! All phones, computers, internet, fax machines, atms at banks, were NOT working today. Something happened to one single line there, and EVERYTHING goes down. So I couldn't get a hold of anyone, I tried to call my husband (before I knew what was going on) couldn't get him. He called me back, the call dropped immediately. Tried my dad, nothing. Finally my husband texts me and tells me the phones and computers were down. My dad finally got a good of me too and luckily I had enough time to ask him if he'd go see if they could fax my records, before the call dropped. But, since nothing was working, they're gonna have to try tomorrow. Oh yes! Also, have I mentioned I'm jobless currently? And am pretty broke. So my husband is going to pay for my shot, but he couldn't put money in my account because of computers and banks being down. Sigh... At least I found the school easily, and know where I need to be tomorrow. I just hope I can get this immunization done by Friday so I don't have to take yet another semester off. I've still gotta order books too... Was going to do that today, but couldn't find the bookstore and was too stressed about this stupid immunization!
Sigh, sorry this post was mostly bitching and complaining. I know I do have plenty to be thankful for. Guess we all have to have a bad day or two every once in awhile in order to appreciate the good days!
Edit about half an hour after this was posted....
Holy sweet baby Jesus! I mother effin found my immunization records! After looking through several files and remembering I was told once to keep it on me at a different school so that if anyone asked for it, it would be easily available. Luckily, almost 3 years later I still have the bag I carried with me and wa la! It was there! So, that helps my stress level a bit anyway! More proof its not a bad life :)
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