March 4: Blood Tests

This morning at 8am, I finally put off the inevitable, my annual thyroid tests.  When I first had blood work done to test my thyroid it was every other week, then every month, every 6 months, now every year (unless I think something is off).  Well, the snow days delayed my annual visit and with a refill, I wasn't in any rush to get my numbers checked.  Anyway, this morning first thing, I went and had my blood taken (involuntarily).  I have gotten a lot better about needles, but I still don't like them.

January 26: Anti-Theft

When my car battery is removed from my car, an anti-theft precaution is that the radio shuts down.  This is done so that if someone tries to disconnect the battery in order to steal the radio, it will be useless.  You then must enter the code and then your radio (and all other forms of audio) will be restored.  Since I don't drive my car all that often, I realized I had put in the code since my battery had  been replaced.  This needed to change as I was about to drive to Atlanta and would want some tunes to accompany the drive.  It's a nice feature, but when you have to dig out the manual to find the code, it can become problematic.

Check List Bust

After getting (mostly) settled in my apartment, and the fam is gone, I have a hefty checklist to accomplish. Today, I decided to:

*tackle the bus system

*turn in my HR forms: so that I can begin my assistantship

*get the ISBNs for my fall books (from the bookstore): so that I can purchase them cheaper elsewhere

*get my ID card

*enroll for my health insurance: needed to talk with HR about this

Now, before I get to the checklist, let me say I am loving my apartment location. It is within walking distance to my classes and literally 30 feet away from the bus line I will take to my assistantship. Con. ven. ient. Another blessing!

I did my research on the bus schedule. Planned my route. Got off where I thought I was suppose to be. Wrong.

Walked around, waited in the heat, and got back on the bus.

Upon arriving at the bookstore (and right across the way from my assistantship), I tried to get my ID card. Apparently, I can't get one until August 2nd. Bust.

Then I went to the bookstore and tried to find my books. Many of them weren't there, so I was only able to get the ISBNs for a couple of them. Bust.

I got back on the bus and headed to HR to turn in my paperwork. When I arrived I found out the system is now online and I have to contact the grad office for some number to register with. Bust.

And last, but definitely not least, I talked with the woman about enrolling for student insurance. I apparently can't do that until I have an ID card...but I think I may be able to find my way around this one. But for today...bust.

I did, however, find the bus ride around the campus enjoyable, found myself laughing at myself on more than one occasion, and I learned a bit more about the routes I should and should not be taking. :)

I am grateful I have another whole week before I have to start work.