We are all equal in the eyes of Rite Aid

[itsallovernow]

Since I have lived in L.A., I have gotten my prescriptions at Rite Aid. Since I refuse to take antibiotics, I only get one prescription, same one, every month, not rocket science, but the people at Rite Aid, especially the Rite Aid pharmacy, are well, not to put too fine a point on it, there to make me crazy.

No one will go with me anymore because I have thrown a fit in front of everyone I know. I realize this is not adult behavior. I realize it is unfair to take out my wrath on the employees, but they are just so fucking incompetent that I lose my ability to act rationally.

Birth control pills come in a little packet, to be inserted into a plastic case. The idea being that you keep the case, and you reuse it. Yet, they give me the little case every time. I used to try and argue with them, get them to write in the computer that I only wanted the inside, but this is apparently impossible, or just too much for them. They would put the pharmacy sticker on the case and look at me when I said, no, no, I just want the inside. I'd even take it out and give it back to them, and then they would look at me like I was a lunatic and say, "We'll have to throw it away now." and then I'd shriek and scare everyone. To make it worse, everything takes frelling forever. Two people in line, easily a 15 minute wait. And they never get anything right on the first try.

Really, it is impossible to explain this unless it's been experienced. I have learned to not get mad, because on occasion, the pharmacy staff rises to the challenge and helps me out. Once, I actually got them to give me the inside packet only. I felt like I'd achieved a major victory, but alas it was never to be repeated. I've reached somewhat of a zen state with the pharmacy, helped out by making sure I've had some sort of mood altering substance before I brave the trek in, and it's always worth going for the people watching aspect. So, last night, at 10 p.m., waiting in line, waiting and waiting and waiting, I see two guys about my age waiting for the pharmacist, goofing around, and because I've got nothing else to look at and they're kind of cute, I watch them surreptitiously, and realize they both look familiar, and that it is Nicholas Brendan and his brother. I finally figure this out when the pharmacist calls out his name (clever me), and then keep giggling to myself, because the odds of me recognizing someone are pretty minimal. And I just kept thinking, TV show actor, cult following, still has to wait for the morons at Rite Aid, and therefore felt pretty good about the world, and justice, for a brief moment. Not that I would wish waiting at Rite Aid on anyone, I'm just saying.

crankygrrl has promised to finish her Season 2 romp, and I will go poke her until it's done. I'm trying to figure out how to write non-shmoopy naked pretzeling after BOD, but they keep getting all concerned about the voices in John's head. Bad bunnies, no lettuce for you. You shouldn't distract me while I work on Chapter fic.

And, someone needs to get Cretkid an LJ, especially now that her comments have gone away. How are we supposed to harass her instantly if we can't leave comments?

I have to do some work now, even if I have absolutely no lead on this story. Maybe I'll develop one before I'm done. Sigh.

Comments

Ow, enough with Mr. Pointy already!

[life-on-queen.livejournal.com]

Two questions: why don't you take antibiotics?

And, as you're a paid user, can't you generate lj codes? That way, you can give CK a code, and I can poke her until she uses it.

heheheheheheh

Re: Ow, enough with Mr. Pointy already!

[fbf.livejournal.com]

But Mr. Pointy likes you. *bg* Now if that's not a double entendre(yeah like I could spell that!) I don't know what is. *snerk*

I have an extra LJ code I could send cretkid. Let me know if you have or not.

Re: Ow, enough with Mr. Pointy already!

[life-on-queen.livejournal.com]

But Mr. Pointy likes you.

If only...I am in the middle of the longest dry-spell in history.

Nope, us poor free users (will fix that once I get my VISA out of hock) are only allowed one measly code which I've already given out =(

Re: Ow, enough with Mr. Pointy already!

[thassalia.livejournal.com]

No, bunnies, chocolate, coffee, beer, oiled naked men with palm fronds (oh wait, that may not technically be in my power to send over the internet). Tell me what you need. No dry spell!

And if you need more codes, I figured out where mine were!

Re: Ow, enough with Mr. Pointy already!

[thassalia.livejournal.com]

Just sent her one. Did you get the icons yesterday?

Re: Ow, enough with Mr. Pointy already!

[fbf.livejournal.com]

Yes and thank you. Now have I had the time to relly look at them? No. Damn kids and their desire to act!

Re: Ow, enough with Mr. Pointy already!

[thassalia.livejournal.com]

Better you than me, dear. Teaching them to "speak" a foreign language is enough for me. And that's one on one.

Re: Ow, enough with Mr. Pointy already!

[thassalia.livejournal.com]

I must have free codes, I just have to access them. (i.e. figure out where they live in this site) and then I will send CK one and the poking can begin.

And antibiotics - I was sick a lot as a kid and they'd always give me antibiotics, which I faithfully took, and then finally realized that they were a panacea and my doctor just had no qualms about dispensing them like candy. He did the same thing with my dad and prescription pain killers which is an entirely different story, but part of why I won't go to the doctor unless i'm bleeding out my eyeballs.

I didn't get better any faster - except for pneumonia, which they really did help. So I just decided, barring major illness, I'm not going to take them, nor will I go to the doctor, unless previously stated disgusting things are happening.

I go once a year to get everything checked out by my crazy, lesbian gynecologist (none of those things are connected, it's just how I think of her because she is all of those things, and very sweet, and very into holistic healing, but a big proponent of the cervical cap, while I just smile and say, I don't care about blood clots, I don't care if they're shrinking my ovaries, just give me the bloody Ortho Tricyclin and everyone is happy).

Now that you have far more information than you could have ever, ever wanted!

Re: Ow, enough with Mr. Pointy already!

[life-on-queen.livejournal.com]

Actually, I always find this kind of information about people fascinating. Maybe I'm just weird. However, "bleeding out my eyeballs" eee-uch.

I tend to put off checkups (which reminds me-really, need to see the dentist). They're never as bad as I expect but my knee-jerk reaction is always "you're going to put your hands where!?" Feh.

Still, better than having your insides drop out.

Re: Ow, enough with Mr. Pointy already!

[thassalia.livejournal.com]

I find it interesting as well. All our little quirks and foibles.

I just hate dealing with the medical profession. In some cases, because they just treat you like an idiot. I went to the doctor last year after a sinus infection that just wouldn't go away, and he told me I had a viral infection, and just left it at that. Nothing about prevention, curing it, advice to make myself feel better. I was so pissed off because I never go to the Dr., and he'd just confirmed why. I know there are dedicated, knowledgeable doctors out there, but well, I haven't encountered any. I'd have more respect for them if they'd just say, I really don't know, instead of making me feel like a fool for asking questions.

The dentist, now, that's only because I'm the world's biggest baby and getting my teeth cleaned makes me want to hide in a corner like a scared rabbit.

Re: Ow, enough with Mr. Pointy already!

[kernezelda]

My current dentist (for the last five years) is very nice, tells me all sorts of interesting facts about teeth. Her dental hygienist is so soothing, I can almost fall asleep in the chair.

Re: Ow, enough with Mr. Pointy already!

[thassalia.livejournal.com]

Me in the dentist chair= giant hamster ball of torture from LGM. I also dislike my current dentist, so that doesn't help much, and when the little drill turns on, and you know that horrid, gritty stuff is going to be in your mouth, on your teeth, ok, I've got to stop. I just made myself sweaty and ill.

Re: Ow, enough with Mr. Pointy already!

[kernezelda]

LOL!

Re: Ow, enough with Mr. Pointy already!

[(Anonymous)]

I'm with you re: Doctors. For 6 years I've been saying. Hey Dr. Gals (and the occasionally guy), I get an awful lot of pain with my period. Any idea why? Think maybe we should do some tests? THem: "nope. just take the pill." Me: "no, the pill makes me feel horrible." Them "k, then suffer."

So, about 8 weeks ago I wound up in emerg in MAJOR pain. Finally convinced my Doctor to do an ultrasound. Et voila. Fancy that. There IS a problem. Of course, I am not into the specialist until September 19 there are advantages and disadvantages to universal healthcare!, so I know very little. BUT, I WAS RIGHT. They weren't.

I don't doubt there are good doctors out there. I am pretty sure my close friend H. is one. But I have trouble finding them!

And NICK BRENDON! :D

P.
(friend of Cranky's and ElectricLand who has yet to activate her code. . . *ducks*)

Re: Ow, enough with Mr. Pointy already!

[thassalia.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's the not taking you seriously that kills me, as if you, as the patient, can't possibly have any idea what's wrong with you or what your symptoms are.

Hope everything works out for you.

And, you never know who you'll see in Rite Aid, where the suffering is universal:)

(And since we're all about harassment here, go, activate your code!!)

Re: Ow, enough with Mr. Pointy already!

[raithen.livejournal.com]

code duly activated. you can stop harrassing me now. . .

Raithen / P.

Re: Ow, enough with Mr. Pointy already!

[thassalia.livejournal.com]

Yeah, and welcome! It's nice to officially see you!