5 Miniutes In the CT Scan

Not many people have ever had a CT scan and believe me, you don’t want one. It all started right as I walked through the hospital door, those feelings of coldness and being alone. (At least that’s how I feel whenever I go into a hospital) It doesn’t get any better as I check in with the CT department. I’m standing there all naive and vulnerable as a lady stares at me with a blank look intended to mean “hurry up, what are you here for, you’re wasting my time”. Next, I sit in a cold, jam packed waiting room with stress and anxiety building up. I’m wondering what it’s like in there and if it’s going to hurt…then, all of a sudden I hear my name called; and, it’s as if time stops; all I can feel are my legs shaking and my heart pounding as I walk down a hall that seems to be the longest journey of my entire life to date. I follow a lady who seems to be nice but I’m sure she must be evil for putting me through all this. As I enter the room I hear her ask me to remove all my jewellery which means I need to remove 13 piercings. My own entire fault I’m sure, yet this doesn’t make my life any easier. I’m instructed to take off my sweater before I lie on a cold hard “bed”. Now is when I feel more scared than ever. Not because I’m lying on a cold bed but because everyone just left the room with my lying there, strapped to a bed. Next, the bed starts moving and I hear loud noises that I’ve never heard before. I do remember her telling me that the test would only take 5 minutes but at this point I’m sure I have already been in there for at least 10. I can hear myself counting. Why, I’m not entirely sure. I think I’m just trying to pass time. I lie there wondering if it’s ever going to stop and if anyone is ever going to come back in the room. The noises are driving me crazy, the bed won’t stop moving, I can’t take it anymore. Then, it stops. No more movement, no more sounds. I hear the door open, and there she is. She came back. Finally she unstraps me and I get off that cold hard thing they referred to as a bed. I put all my jewellery back on and I leave. I call my mom and she says “how was the CT scan?” My reply, “awesome!” Why didn’t I tell her how horrible it was? Why didn’t I tell her that it was the scariest thing that I had ever gone through? Well, when I looked at my watch, I realized I was in the room for approximately 4 minutes, I’m still alive, and I’m in no pain what so ever. I guess what it all comes down to is that we are all scared of the unknown but if we just relax, breathe, and tell ourselves that it will be okay, it will be.

Flight Attendant Job

Flight Attendant:

Flight attendants usually provide courtesy services for passengers, such as preparation and distribution of in-flight meals and drinks, management of in-flight entertainment systems, sale of duty-free and other merchandise, and the like. As the most visible representatives of their airlines, their importance to customer relations and the image of their airlines is considerable.

Common names used for flight attendants:

( the obvious ) Flight attendant
Trolley Dollies
Sky Girls
Air Hostesses
Stewardess
Steward

Working Conditions:
Because airlines operate around the clock and year round, flight attendants may work nights, holidays, and weekends. In most cases, agreements between the airline and the employees’ union determine the total daily and monthly working time. Scheduled on-duty time usually is limited to 12 hours per day although some contracts provide daily actual maximums of 14 hours, with somewhat greater maximums for international flying. Attendants usually fly 65 to 90 hours a month and, in addition, generally spend about 50 hours a month on the ground preparing planes for flights, writing reports following completed flights, and waiting for planes to arrive. They may be away from their home base at least one-third of the time. During this period, the airlines provide hotel accommodations and an allowance for meal expenses. Flight attendants must be flexible, reliable, and willing to relocate.

Earnings:
Median annual earnings of flight attendants were $43,440 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $31,310 and $67,590. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $23,450, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $95,850.

Requirements:
Airlines prefer to hire poised, tactful, and resourceful people who can interact comfortably with strangers and remain calm under stress. Applicants usually must be at least 18 to 21 years old Airlines usually have physical and appearance requirements. They usually should be tall from around ( 5’2 – 5’9 ) and their weight should be proportional to their body so around ( 110 lbs – 130 lbs ) Most flight attendants are just not over-weight, and most time airlines WILL pick the girl who is most physically fit and appealing to the eye. Also ALL flight attendant MUST have their high school diploma.

Who we are!

Student Success Overview
We are a department dedicated to taking failing students and coaching them to success. While we try to achieve short term gains, most of all we try to plant the seeds for life-long growth, maturity, and learning. We offer a GLS (General Learning Strategies) credit course at the 101 level and the 401 level. We teach organization, time management and study skills, as well as offering homework support for other courses.
Credit Recovery (RCR) is also available. If a student repeatedly fails a junior core course by a small margin (35-49%) we provide an intensive condensed course within which they can make up the credit. We are trying to leave no child behind in the credit game.
For Student Success to be successful, students must want to make a change in their high school histories. Students are recommended for the Success program through their Guidance Counsellor. Usually a student is failing at least two courses and faltering in others to be considered but there are exceptions. If interested in Student Success for your child, contact your child’s Guidance Counsellor.
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