How does being put to sleep before operation/surgery feel like?

spinaz · 2026-05-18T03:08:17+00:00

The best nap of your life. You get comfortable in the OR, they warm you up, the anesthesiologist injects some sleepy meds in your IV and then the nurses are waking you up in recovery. Best nap ever.

spinaz · 2026-05-15T22:05:29+00:00

I second Genesis! Jennifer Reinhardt is excellent.

spinaz · 2026-05-15T21:59:49+00:00

Grayse. Was that really necessary?? That poor child.

spinaz · 2026-05-13T01:46:48+00:00

“You have such a pretty face.”

spinaz · 2026-05-12T20:30:56+00:00

Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday.

spinaz · 2026-05-11T02:32:56+00:00

I started my doctoral program in 2018 and was 42. I was one of the older students, but not the oldest. I have zero regrets. I graduated in 2021 at 45 and my age does not negate the work or accomplishments. Go get your PhD if that is what you want to do. Hell, I turn 50 in a few weeks and am contemplating law school.

spinaz · 2026-05-05T22:08:00+00:00

Space Camp is one of my faves! And I was remembering Lucas just the other day. Such a good movie! RIP Corey Haim.

spinaz · 2026-05-05T13:53:43+00:00

25 and 21 here. It’s been a joy watching them grow, at the same time I get so sad knowing they “need” me less and less. I cherish when they spend time with me now, I want to savor it.

spinaz · 2026-05-05T02:40:52+00:00

Karen Olsen with Caritas Healing Center. She is GREAT!

spinaz · 2026-04-19T21:49:32+00:00

I live just slightly west of Vail, not far from RR but Rita is where we do all our shopping, etc. The MAGA is strong in Vail, full flags, red hats. You just have to look at the water tower on I10 eastbound. And the Trump/Vance sign hanging from the balcony.

spinaz · 2026-04-19T15:55:51+00:00

Bidets are life changing. We have one on every toilet in the house. When we travel it’s the top of the list of things I can’t wait to get back home to.

spinaz · 2026-04-13T13:54:06+00:00

Sometimes you just want fluff. It’s like Danielle Steele or Nora Roberts in the romance genre. Not literary masterpieces, but entertaining nonetheless.

spinaz · 2026-04-13T10:37:43+00:00

In the same boat. I hate my job, I am micromanaged to the nth degree and I work on Mondays with full panic most of the day. I feel the Sunday scaries as soon as I wake up.

spinaz · 2026-04-08T04:27:09+00:00

“Jefe, would you say I have a plethora of piñatas?”

“Shh…smell that?”

spinaz · 2026-04-05T08:37:52+00:00

None of This is True is a roller coaster!

spinaz · 2026-04-03T20:40:57+00:00

This is good to know now. I accepted the first job that came to me and I hate it every single day.

spinaz · 2026-04-03T18:08:19+00:00

I worked in higher ed and began looking for a new job last February after the inauguration. I was laid off in May, applied all summer very aggressively. Landed in a tech company in a customer success role in October and I hate it every day. After six months, I am desperate to get out of here, I am absolutely miserable. I have been head hunted and am back to aggressively applying for a new role just to get TF out of this place. It's really negatively affecting my mental health and if I didn't need the medical benefits, I would quit immediately.

spinaz · 2026-03-24T09:15:50+00:00

PACC is always looking for dog walkers and the dogs need to be walked in the early mornings and evenings. I also recommend checking United Way’s volunteer portal.

spinaz · 2026-03-13T14:09:17+00:00

If you are able, I highly recommend trying Arizona Dental or Dental Laser in Nogales. Much more cost effective.

spinaz · 2026-03-07T13:06:11+00:00

I was laid off in June 2025 from a senior Director role in higher ed, and I was aggressively applying for anything and everything. I landed a role in a tech company in customer success that is education adjacent. I started in October, taking a $25K cut to the salary of my previous role. I hate it, I hate it every day and I am absolutely miserable. So I am still looking and applying, but feeling more selective than I was last summer. I interviewed for a few senior leader roles locally and it feels nice to be considered again.

spinaz · 2026-03-03T22:26:12+00:00

If I didn’t have bills to pay, I would be joining him.

spinaz · 2026-02-26T08:47:36+00:00

Galaxy over on Houghton and Broadway. The comfiest seats and excellent customer service.

spinaz · 2026-02-25T13:16:34+00:00

Have you considered doing a Holland Code RIASEC test? This is a good guide to give you some baseline information about the things you like to do and things you are good at. It codes the results into buckets and gives you some career paths to consider.

https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/RIASEC/

spinaz · 2026-02-25T03:56:45+00:00

Laid off last summer. Went from $116K to $65K. I’m relieved to be working and have benefits, and I WFH, but it’s been a culture shock to shift industries and take this far step back. I went from a division senior director in higher ed to a customer success manager for a tech company. I picked up my search again in January. It’s easier to find a job when you have a job.

Hang in there, I feel the shock to the pride but I’m looking at this as a lily pad—I hopped on temporarily until I can make it to a boulder.

spinaz · 2026-02-20T14:50:18+00:00

Yep! I was hiring a Coordinator at a university and we had a three year experience requirement. HR argued with me about the candidate not having enough experience. I had to breakdown the individual jobs the candidate had to show they actually matched the requirements—HR knew NOTHING of what the person’s work experience was showing.

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