I haven't posted on here in forever and a day...

So of course this post is going to be one of rage and frustration. :P

Here's the scoop...we hired a new "lead" therapist over here...she's overall a nice lady with lots of experience working community mental health on an outpatient basis. That is to say...she has no experience working in a medical facility or an acute mental health setting. Its like working at a library then working at a racetrack during Nascar...its worlds apart.

Anyway, so she's had quite a couple of blunders...and sort of rubs people the wrong way because she can seem dismissive and her humor is really annoying. She kind of makes jokes at the wrong time and in the wrong way. I've given her some tips and stuff which she didn't really heed and then she got in trouble because she did the opposite of what I told her.

And it really sucks because I could really use some guidance and support from the Lead therapist. But because she's still learning her job...I really don't have any support...and other staff members are telling me "you should have the job" or "why didn't you apply for it?" The reason is: I didn't think I had enough experience for the job. Ha! Irony.

So, today she hands me a new patient who is in custody of the state. I said, "Aren't Lead therapists supposed to take OCS kids?" And she just shrugged her shoulders and seemed totally flustered, and I said, "Well the thing is, I can't testify in court because I haven't been working long enough." And her response: "Don't testify in court then."

Which. Makes. No. Sense.

Why? Because placement for kiddos in state custody OFTEN INVOLVES A FREAKING COURT HEARING.

The other kicker...the other kid who came in last night? My former patient from like...2 months ago. Usually, for consistancy of care...we want the last therapist who worked with the kid to work with them again. I'm familiar with the family, I know what their discharge plans were...etc.

So I go to my lead therapist and I ask, "Did Patient X's family not want to work with me?" And she goes, "I have no idea." And again she seems flustered. I point out that the patient was my former patient. She goes, "Well, she came in last night and I just took her and didn't even look to see who was her last therapist. So yeah. I didn't even pay attention to that."

Awesome.

So to summerize:

1. She admits to not paying attention to important details.
2. She continues to be dismissive of the patient's right to consistent care
3. She's dismissive of my concerns about going to trial.
4. She doesn't seem to know what the fuck she's doing.

I called another Lead and let them know what is going on. I know it is tataling but I'm so sick of dealing with her shit. She needs to get her shit together, pronto.

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In our last episode: Vida's two kids, Gideon and Greta, grow up to be big and strong...and moved on to the University bin. Nolan, Vida's husband, is abducted and produces his alien spawn, Gin, who is ADORABLE. The family is constantly spontaneously combusting into flames. Finally, after many, many brushes with death, Crazy Aunt Nessa and Nova go to meet their maker. The family adopts a couple of kitties. Ratna, Nessa's husband, recovers from widowhood and brings Rosa into the fold. She gives birth to a son, Brenton. Vida, Autumn, Nolan and Ratna all age up to elders. And there was an heir poll.

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Gosh, I sort of wonder if it would be easier to mention the Sci Fi I don't like.

Well, Star Trek and Firefly/Serenity I my two faves by far. Star Trek was the fairtails of my childhood. Firefly/Serenity speak to me philosphically. I admire the characters. Dammit, I have a fondess for both crews as if they were my family or classmates or something.

I was thinking about this the other day...day dreaming. This may sound uber nerdy but sometimes I get sad thinking that there is no real Star Trek...there is no Firefly...no Capt. Mal and no Capt. Picard. How drall and boring reality seems in comparison. Then I feel sad because I'm not a member of crew. I don't have a close-knit network of friends. I feel very detached from things and on my own. All my close friends live far away. I do have Sam and for that I'm thankful...but in many ways I feel completely alone in my experience. Then I just put on my pity panties and boo hoo about life.

So...I like the optimism of Star Trek, the clever wit and loyalty of Firefly/Serenity and the gritty fortitude of Battlestar Galactica. I also love the vibrance and playfulness of The Fifth Element (also in my top 5 fave sci fi movies).

I like Star Wars but have to say that the prequels really ruined the movies for me. Anikan Skywalker was an emo brat who needed a good slap. Give that boy a mood stabilizer.

I really don't like post-apocoliptic sci fi...it is too scary for me. I've always been afraid of the end of the world.

I tend to lean towards more optimistic, fantasy sci fi that allows me to feel hopeful and escape for a little while.

I've finally uploaded the contents of my digital camera!


Fur Rondy 2009 Snow Sculptures


Pictures from California Trip 2009


Sam and Chelsea Pics

Your results:
You are Deanna Troi

Deanna Troi 85% Jean-Luc Picard 50% Geordi LaForge 50% James T. Kirk (Captain) 45% Chekov 45% Uhura 45% An Expendable Character (Redshirt) 45% Beverly Crusher 40% Data 35% Will Riker 35% Leonard McCoy (Bones) 30% Mr. Scott 30% Worf 30% Spock 25% Mr. Sulu 10%

You are a caring and loving individual. You understand people's emotions and you are able to comfort and counsel them.

Click here to take the "Which Star Trek character are you?" quiz...

Okay...so I was raised in a Star Trek savvy home.

My mom had a framed picture of Spock in her walk-in closet and for most of my childhood I really did think it was her boyfriend (which is what she told me).

My family watched Star Trek all the time...Star Trek: TNG...was like...a staple for our family. My mother read the books ALL THE TIME...for years...when I'd go to kiss her good-night, she'd be in bed with a glass of wine and a Star Trek book open...either TNG or TOS (TNG= The Next Generation or TOS= The Original Series). I read several of the TNG books and really enjoyed them.

I would not go so far as to say I'm a Treker or Trekie...but dammit I'm damn near close to it. It's like...the fairy tails I grew up with took place in the future on a starship...its just what I know.

So...that being said...here are my thoughts of the new Star Trek movie (SPOILERS AHEAD DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE MOVIE).

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Now off to do my laundry.

Jarvis Cocker...my love...is playing three shows in the USA.

I would literally die of joy if I ever got to see him live. I love him so much.

*Sigh*

Okay...I was fiddling around with a sim that I'm submitting for pixel_trade and I think I made a sim that looks like Gilda Radner...

Am I nuts or am I right?

Here are a few more of the Addison's available for download.

The do come with some custom content. You can use the Clean Installer to manage what content you want to include in your game.

Greta Addison: Gen. 4 Heir



Pictured as Packaged (user defaults pictured but will no show up in game)

Included with Sim:



Links to content:
Rensim: www.rensim.com
Bruno@ www.modthesims2.com
Blackfairy@ www.modthesims2.com
Ga-Laxy: http://www.digitalperversion.net/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=3577.0

DOWNLOAD:
http://www.box.net/shared/4smthzmh6v

Gideon Addison- Gen 3 family member


Pictured as Packaged (user defaults pictured but will no show up in game)

Included with this sim:




Links to the content:

Navetsea: http://www.modthesims2.com/member.php?u=57347
Ephemera: http://www.digitalperversion.net/gardenofshadows/index.php?topic=3577.0
Fanseelamb@ www.modthesims2.com
Rensim: www.rensim.com

DOWNLOAD:

http://www.box.net/shared/m3abm4d0kp

Jack: Addison family member



Pictured as Packaged

Included with Sim:




Links to content:

Corvidophile2: http://www.sironasims.com/
Rensim: www.rensim.com
Fabulousims: http://fabulousims.wickedsims.com/
Lovebottle @ www.modthesims2.com

DOWNLOAD:

http://www.box.net/shared/brms58bixh

I've been working on a Jarvis Cocker sim for awhile now...and I was wondering if I could get some feedback on how to tweek this sim a little more to make him look more accurate.





Picture of Jarvis:



Any input?

I've finally learned how to make recolors!

I bring you recolors of Roanjena's curtain! I love this curtain and use it constantly!

Colors: Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green, Aqua, Blue, Purple and Black.

These are incredibly useful.

*YOU NEED TO DOWNLOAD THE MESH AT THE LINK BELOW*

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Download: http://www.box.net/shared/b8rccndsdq

Link to Raonjena's set: Mesh included in this set

DOWNLOAD LINK: http://www.box.net/shared/b8rccndsdq

I want to upload this Sim to GoS (Garden of Shadows) but I'm a little scared to and shy about it.

So, your feedback is appreciated (as long as it is encouraging and not totally shitting on my creation).








Everything that comes with Crispin:



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In case anyone is interested, here is the family tree for the Addison Legacy...so far.



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In our last episode: Vida finished college, the jacuzzi of death continued to take victims, Nova and Autumn brought the cutest Sim into the world, Nolan moves in with Vida and proceed to make babies and Crazy Aunt Nessa was Crazy.

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So...I joined Garden of Shadows (http://www.digitalperversion.net/gardenofshadows/index.php) and decided to post a Maxis Makeover.

I've done makeovers before but never took pics. I know I've done several dormies from the University.

Anyway...Here are the makeovers of Dina and Nina Caliente.

First: Dina

Before:



After:







Next: Nina

Before:



After:







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This was fun to do and I'll probably do another one again.

Where to begin???

I have a lot of icons I've had for years. Here are some of my favorites that I never use because they are either totally gross/inappropriate or because I forget to use them:

I reserve this one for "period talk" and other girly type subjects.

I am just too damn proud of this one (I made it).

One of the first icons I've ever made. I love this singer but almost never use this icon.

I think Jason Bateman is the schiz but really have no call to use his icons.

I loved this icon when I downloaded it and I don't think I've used it once.

I have like a bunch more...but that's a good grouping there.

Here are two founder submissions I've made at pixel_trade:

Zoey Mink:






D/L Link: http://www.box.net/shared/y3vtkapzua

Sharon Colbe:



D/L Link: http://www.box.net/shared/597n1f5vsx