Goodbye to Oliver

I said goodbye to Oliver yesterday. 

But it was not a sad situation.

I was happy. And relieved.

I won't leave you in suspense any longer.

Oliver was my oxygen concentrator. 

Yes...I name my assistive devices.

I'm not the only one.

I've used oxygen with my bipap previously. Then my doctor adjusts the settings on the bipap, periodically runs tests and requests bloodwork,  and when my numbers are satisfactory,  I can say bye bye to the oxygen.

I know there could be another oxygen concentrator in my future.

For now, I'll revel in:

One less piece of medical equipment 

More space in my room

No piercing alarm when I turned Oliver on every night.

Oliver was helpful beyond providing breathing support.

His ironic gasps and wheezes covered up noises like loud neighbors and nocturnal thunderstorms.

Luckily I am not the super light sleeper that I used to be.

Oliver and I co-habited just fine.

I said a silent goodbye as the technician wheeled Oliver out.

Thank you for your service Oliver.

Now you are off to a new home, to help someone else.

librarianintx 

Anniversary

August 23, 1999

My first day of work as a professional librarian.

Twenty five years ago today.

I have learned so much in my job.

I knew so little about vision loss and visual impairments before.

I have had so many opportunities - to create documents, make presentations, conduct webinars, attend conferences, and even be a podcaster!

My work often doesn't feel like work because it is also what I am interested in - learning about technology, resources, organizations, health and wellness.

I am doing what I love to do - researching, sharing information, and helping people.

I am grateful every day for my job, and for the ability to work.

I am proud to be a librarian. 

librarianintx

Big Brother Season 26 8/1/24 Episode SPOILERS!

Wow.

Um.

I agree with Chelsie - to an extent - that it would have been nice in a way to evict both Lisa and Angela.

Lisa is a lot.

But Angela - oh my goodness.

I'm disheartened to witness that a bully is still in the house and her victim was evicted.

I don't use the term bully lightly.

Name calling, mimicking, following, telling her the other houseguests felt the same way - straight up bullying. Should not be tolerated. And because she's still in the house, Angela is actually being rewarded for her behavior.

She bullied Matt - she stayed.

She bullied Lisa - she's still there.

She's close to bullying Quinn.

Who will be her next target?

I know it's a game, but Angela is making this an uncomfortable game for me. 

librarianintx