A funny thing happened on the way to the forum
Well, almost-- I just like making references to musicals and do so at every given opportunity. But anyways, I do digress (much). I'm still somewhat at odds with an interesting occurrence yesterday. I was in what seems like my seven-hundreth elevator, when I found myself in one with an unfamiliar face. She however, apparently knew me all too well. In complete non-compliance with "elevator etiquette" that stipulates you must stare at your shoes while inconspicously scoping out everyone else's attire, or in some circumstances, try to remain composed while violently ill over someone else's pungent cologne/perfume, she stared directly at me in a scrutinizing manner. Of course I thought I must have ink smeared across my forehead or something, which isn't entirely unusual. But before I could even check she very vehemently encroached in my "personal space" and said to me, "you're that Tumble Tuesday girl, aren't you" (in a non-question voice inflection).
Let me explain before I ramble on further at length. Tumble Tuesdays is the catch-phrase for the fall study that we're doing on one particular unit of the hospital, and although silly sounding, is a reminder for the nurses to fill out assessment forms on their patients. Of course, being the militant, commandeering individual that I am, am responsible for overseeing that these get done. Yeah, not so much... My multiple strategized, unobtrusive schemes have fallen into the gutter, so now I resort to bribery, which seems to surprisingly yield high compliance. Hmmmph.
Anyways, to continue, she went on further to say, "you know, I don't hate you as much as I did two months ago." With that said, we stopped on her floor, and she got off without so much as another word or glance. Interesting how I must have missed the aroma of animosity wafting about in that tiny space we were both occupying. Optimistically speaking (and de-focusing on the as much) maybe that was something similar to an expression of acceptance. Apparently in my daily tasks, I'm reaching people I don't see, infringing on their time to better the health of patients-- is that really so much to ask? Judging by the pace of the study and data collection so far, I won't venture a guess.
Alright, so this was a much better anecdote expressed verbally. But I tried, and now my brain hurts. Until tomorrow, or whenever I get approached by someone who tries to halfheartedly disguise disdain in the form of a greeting, I'll make sure keep everyone updated. :-)
posted by Sheila @ 10/05/2004 05:00:00 PM
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