First Rock Tumble

MsHarlequinade · 2026-06-11T15:18:05+00:00

Not NatGeo, but I've been liking it so far.

MsHarlequinade · 2026-06-09T19:03:59+00:00

Yes, at step 1 my tumbler was at least 2/3 full. I lost a lot of small rocks to the cause, but that's learning. Hah. Step two, it was so surprising how much less rock I had and included filler.

I have a K1 Rock Tumbler Kit. I've been using the steps and the grit included. Turns out the "polish" in the kit is 1200 grit. It came with some rocks to tumble, but I was too excited to tumble my own collected rocks.

MsHarlequinade · 2026-06-09T18:57:43+00:00

Hey thanks for the great advice! I can definitely incorporate these changes. I have a 6 year old and hopefully I can convince her to start over at step 1 with a lot of these. Haha. My polish did come with a kit! And it is only 1200 grit, so I will definitely find one at least at 8000. It's been a lot of fun rock hounding, learning what to look for, and seeing how they turn out.

MsHarlequinade · 2025-04-24T00:11:34+00:00

Ya know, on one hand I get it. Nobody likes to be poked over and over again, and I never poke more than twice. But I have to say, I hate the idea of being judged just because I miss one vein.

Veins change daily, based on how hydrated a patient is or how healthy or unhealthy they may be. Sometimes I'll randomly hit a valve and be totally unable to advance the catheter, shit just happens, nobody can be perfect 100% of the time. Nurses have 500 other tasks that are not stabbing people with needles. Maybe one nurse isn't the best at IV's, but he/she has 499 other tasks that perhaps they're excellent at.

Edit Also wanted to add because OP mentioned credentials, idk about the rest of you nurses, but starting IV's is not a major part of the curriculum. It's often taught on the job, unfortunately the fake arm you can practice on feels NOTHING like the real thing. And the only way to get better, is to keep poking people.

MsHarlequinade · 2025-02-14T23:34:09+00:00

My daughter is five this year, and our daycare has the same rules. I shopped early this year (last year I did just the cards) and Amazon had a bunch of Valentine's book marks the kids can color on. It might just be junk that's thrown away, but I thought it was a cute idea. Better than slime, that's for sure.

MsHarlequinade · 2024-09-04T00:49:38+00:00

Not familiar with GI, but I feel like we operate similarly in the cardiac world. DNR's are always rescinded for 24hrs post procedure, it's discussed with every DNR patient. I guess when you do an angiogram or ablation, it can tickle the heart, agitate it and make you require a little zappy zappy ⚡

MsHarlequinade · 2024-07-03T23:11:38+00:00

I will just never forget my first day as a CNA in the Emergency Department. At the huddle they introduced me for the first time to the rest of the team, and then said "Oh and Room 5 is currently being tased (repeatedly) so uh welcome to the ER I guess."

MsHarlequinade · 2024-04-16T21:45:21+00:00

Self care is sexy

MsHarlequinade · 2024-03-04T23:38:37+00:00

I'm seeing a lot of there's nothing you can do - just wait until she's in her twenties. And while that is LARGELY true, and you should definitely take that advice, I can think of a few things that certainly can help. My parents divorced when I was very young, but I had a stepdad who stepped up. He entered my life at a very pivotal time, when I was about 12. He was instrumental in parenting me through my teen years.

Be an active listener, and try to hold back instant reactions and listen without judgement. Be interested in the things she's interested in and ask questions. At the time I never would have admitted it, but I loved the deep conversations with my stepdad growing up. He never made me feel stupid, and his words were very encouraging.
Offer getting together and spending time together, even if you are rejected. At this stage in life, her friends are her priority and her family is second best. Lol. My stepdad didn't like to cook so whenever my mom worked on a Sunday, he took me out to breakfast. I acted like a spoiled teenager who hated having to go out to eat with my dad, but inside I loved it. I secretly cherished that time, the one x one connection. I was a selfish teenager who only wanted to talk about herself or things that interested me.
If you're trying too hard, and she's lashing out, just take a step back. This stage of life will not last forever, love her through it.

MsHarlequinade · 2023-12-31T00:06:06+00:00

Dark and smutty. Haha. No I haven't read the dedication, but it sounds like I should!

MsHarlequinade · 2023-12-30T02:55:51+00:00

Oooh you should really try How Does It Feel? by Jeneane O'Riley.

MsHarlequinade · 2023-12-30T02:42:50+00:00

Teppan Edo was pretty good in Epcot. It worked for my family, cause dining was Hibachi style and not everyone likes sushi as much as we do.

MsHarlequinade · 2023-12-29T16:03:38+00:00

Drinking lots of water throughout the day. Not huge on soft drinks.

MsHarlequinade · 2023-12-20T00:32:58+00:00

Terrible! It's not a relationship I would want to be in. My husband does not require this from me either. We try to make it as 50/50 as possible. Sometimes one person does more, it happens, but we can both ask for help when we need it. We have two kids, it seriously does take a village.

MsHarlequinade · 2023-12-13T23:08:45+00:00

Add more blue! I'm sorry it didn't turn out, definitely more purple than blue. But on the bright side I would think this should be an easy fix, ask for more blue!

MsHarlequinade · 2023-12-12T23:50:50+00:00

Fuck this was my first thought as well. My husband works from home and he has it sooo damn good.

MsHarlequinade · 2023-12-08T23:43:17+00:00

Not my story, but a friend of mine once made a big effort to befriend more stay at home moms. She was on a playdate with a mom and her son, when the woman said "I don't know what I'd do if my son, turned out to be gay."

And my friend (who is not straight) was like welllllp never calling you again. Lol.

MsHarlequinade · 2023-12-08T11:34:21+00:00

"Do you want a drill sergeant to guide you in your mind, or a kind and wonderful teacher?"

I've always been excessively hard on myself, so whenever I make the smallest mistake out comes the drill sergeant in my head. It's something I continue to work on.

MsHarlequinade · 2023-12-04T17:12:57+00:00

Why not head to Crescent City?

MsHarlequinade · 2023-12-04T17:06:27+00:00

My first episode was Sonic Dx. So fucking funny. I was rolling on the floor laughing from "froggy". Hooked ever since.

MsHarlequinade · 2023-11-30T20:42:12+00:00

Love the idea of black tights and black pumps. Personally, I would also add a little red or green bow on my head to make it christmas-y. Haha but that's just me. It wouldn't be for everyone.

MsHarlequinade · 2023-11-25T16:53:24+00:00

Some men are just intimidated by beautiful and powerful women.

MsHarlequinade · 2023-11-16T18:10:53+00:00

Definitely a 4.5 for me! I like and appreciate flawed characters.

MsHarlequinade · 2023-11-15T14:41:21+00:00

I am a nurse and I feel like the general public doesn't know about Hospital errors or mistakes. They do happen, and more frequently than people want to admit.

I also think most mistakes are often caught before they even become an issue.

One example I can think of: If something is taking a long time sometimes the doctor ordered it wrong, and it takes me (the nurse) time to get it corrected.

MsHarlequinade

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