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Samesies on what they said. Still sucks to have to go through that. I can finally breathe a bit easier. Grandma on mom's side is getting her 2nd shot soon Grandparents on Dad's side got their 1st shot. Dad got his a bit ago and I was talking to him about it today with mom still being on a waiting list until about 2 hours ago with her 1st shot done. Dad's waiting for her in the parking lot right now. So yay, everyone is on track. Now that just leaves my brother and me....eventually....

That fucking sucks. I hope your folks pull through and that all is clear on your hospital visit.

And that tidbit about them not wearing Maga hats or carrying flags to "resonate with the sheeple" is full on BULLSHIT. My bet is they did that as a strategic method to throw misinformation aimed at Dems or some other fucking shit. Fuck them all. I'm glad that it reopened shortly later but the fact that they inconvenieced people that way and put them all at risk, FUCK. THEM.

Whelp. Looks like my area gets to move onto Phase 2 staring next week. Not that surprised since most of the vaccines have been doled out there https://www.king5.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/jay-inslee-covid-19-healthy-washington-reopening-plan/281-2925da90-6444-4f46-bf2b-fffb9dcb20d4

I feel bad for our pharmacy. We cashiers are getting asked when we'll be giving out shots through them or when we'll be getting ours as "essential workers" and I can only imagine them getting asked that 10x more than us up front.

It is. Also my boss while I appreciate that she doesn't Bullshit around with words, I hate that still has her dumbass moments. My scan manager and I were talking about possible vacations which led to vaccine talk. And my boss was in the room partially in the conversation and she says she won't get the vaccine because she thinks it's too soon and convenient that a vaccine came this quick. (She claims she's not a anti-vaxxer and that understands how they work and the importance to them) but she feels somethings amiss about this vaccine. Especially since 3 people in her family will most likely not be able to take it due to allergic reactions. (She listen them to us but I don't remember them). She also said she'll wear a mask for the rest of her life if she has to but she was firm in not getting the vaccine. I'm venting here a bit vs Facebook since I do have a handful of co-workers on my FB including here and I don't feel like changing settings for 1 rant post, so I'm sorry for my mini rant here.

Sadly my store location isn't a Seattle store. So the Hazard pay doesn't come our way. which is also stupid if only some Safeway/Albertsons locations are going to get that pay and not everywhere else in the state. We had the $2 one in the beginning of last year and then once restrictions were at first getting lifted, they took it away and never gave it back when things got worse again. They've tried giving us other stuff as "thank yous" but fuck gimme dat dough.

Edit: my boss pointed out that this only effects stores in Seattle and not us, but they're trying. Man she can be a buzzkill at times. Well in some better news, we get our Hazard Pay back. Dunno how long it'll last but I'll take it for sure. https://www.king5.com/mobile/article/news/local/seattle/grocery-store-hazard-pay-vote/281-e3e4d42d-2de3-436c-9e22-a25ca1d83f79

This is our current phase chart and we're somewhere in between Phase A2 and B1. Idk when B2 kicks in because right now there's not enough places to dole out vaccines as well as apparently according to some news reports not as many of people signing up when they're eligible. (We're about almost sixty percent of doses given out of the Five hundred thousand WA state was given so far). Which fucking A, it's so fucking stupid. And while I shouldn't complain about my spot when those of my circles I know are more eligible than I am with either health or job reasons but are told they're not yet. Which is ALSO stupid. But I really want to stop feeling like I'm a possible death risk to people I care about.

Most of what I've seen from 1st shot reactions has been varying from just a sore arm to flu symptoms to feeling sore in the upper body for like, a day. And then fine. With what few friends I know that have gotten 2nd shot just slightly more heavy on the flu symptoms for a couple days then fine. I 2nd Nelle suggesting to down play the harsher feels part just so your mom's not anxious. The only part I'm anxious about other than the fucking needle (personal fear of medical needles) is when the fuck i can get mine since supposedly Grocery store employees are eligible in "spring". Whenever the fuck that will be.

Last I talked to my mom Grandma on mom's side got 1st dose. Grandparents on dad's side had appointments Mom and dad are on wait lists. So I can relax....slightly.....

I legit felt bad for the daughter. She looked mortified. I also saw a friend post that while they were at a WinCo with his partner there was this 1 person just wearing a lace mask. No lining/filters/nada. Just a layer of lace. We fucking deserve to stay in phase 1

I fucking don't get these fuckers. Had work earlier today. Father and a daughter are coming through. Daughter is probably in early 30's and father looks like typical trucker/mechanic roughed up look. They each have only a couple things and as I ring up the fathers things first, I noticed a drop of blood on his bag of chips and look for the source and if he's dropped anywhere else. Find that his thumb is dribbling blood down his hand and as I hand him a paper towel I ask if he would like me to get him a bandage........ "Oh that's okay" PULLS DOWN HIS FUCKING MASK AND PROCEEDS TO LICK UP HIS FUCKING BLOODY THUMB "It's just a papercut" and starts using his card on the pinpad device. His daughter yelling at him to put his mask back on and I point out to him that I ask because he's getting blood everywhere. He apologizes but I highly doubt he gave a fuck. I cleaned the pinpad before his daughter was rung up and after they left, I cleaned the fuck out of my checkstand since we were slow. Just seriously wtf.......

I legit don't know how people can live in Seattle. Shits ridiculously expensive there.

If it's anything like the BS around in this state, they'll claim it on property value's going up or some BS like that. Or they may have a totally different BS excuse considering current circumstances. My room mate is moving out with his GF in a couple months. We had been talking about this a few months back and while he wanted all 3 of us to live together. I did not for a few different reasons. 1 being that I'm not living with couples again after past experience with that, and they've been dating for roughly 3 years and while she hasn't set off any red flags for me, I have a gut feeling we won't work well in 1 space. And while I'm a bit mentally terrified that I'll be paying $1,300+ rent on my own. I think I can manage. Roomie only paid me for his share of rent so all utilities and that stuff bill wise was all me on top of my personal bills. As long as our current rent doesn't get raised I think I'll be able to manage. I don't want to hunt around for another apt because we're only at the 3 year mark since our last move, I like being close to work. And as much as I hate to ask them I know I can ask my folks for any kind of help if it comes to it. If anything I'm just trying not to feel overwhelmed on emotions and mental stuff with all this other stuff happening.

We're supposed to be starting our new reopening plan on the 11th that will be based on sections and conditions and naturally the data is showing that none of the sections have met the criteria yet on even being on Phase 1. Considering our highest new cases in Dec was over Five thousand on the 7th and highest deaths we had recent on the 29th of Dec was 133. I'm totally not surprised. https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/report-finds-no-regions-ready-to-reopen-jan-11-under-inslees-healthy-washington-plan/281-33449a56-73f5-4175-b546-2e2943d5106

I mostly was thinking wait until after the Sixth

Dude at least wait until Feb if you're gonna go dry. Our Gov has extended the restrictions he set before Thanksgiving again to Jan 11th. They were supposed to expire on the 14th this month but that got pushed once through the holidays. Because surprise, we're still having spikes. Gee willakers Batman, how could THAT have happened? It's not hard people, seriously. Our state as of the 28th has over 240k in confirmed cases and over 3k of that are deaths. If people would be more angry at the current administration in the white house for being the main reason for having us in this situation instead of being angry at our Gov for trying to at least help the situation the best he can. Then maybe we'd be at a different fork in this road.

Nelle I'm so sorry that your family are being total ignorant dickwads. I worked six days straight prior to Xmas and pretty much kept home during my Xmas off other than stopping at my folks for a short bit. I made sure I had clean clothes, washed, and my mask on and kept to 1 spot on the couch. They knew I have been staying careful and since they hardly go anywhere being retired, my parents wanted a hug because Xmas which I complied. I haven't physically touched them since Feb, and I won't lie. I cried when I hugged my mom. I had so many pent up emotions and seeing a friend post about losing her grandpa to Covid on Xmas eve didn't help. Dad wanted me to stay for dinner but I told him I didn't want to risk too much because room mate had flown to Nevada for his parents visit the week before. And he's so far been fine (he wanted to get tested when he came back but was turned away at 2 different places because he had no referral and no symptoms. And any drive through places near us want referrals. ) I also had dinner at home planned with room mate so mom brought me a portion of dads rib roast and potatoes for me later that night. I have 3 friends I've seen post about being vaccinated and so far it's doing well for them. 1 who has said his reactions have been what would be equivalent to mild flu or hangovers. So I'm totes ready to get mine and I fucking hate shots. I'm keeping as much to home and cleaning while I can because I'll be crashing at my bestie's place for their Zoom wedding on NYD Friday. It'll be just me, them, the officiant, and best man while the ceremony that will be short and sweet will be recorded via Zoom.

Just don't over exert yourself!

Glad she's well enough to go home!

Yup, it uber sucks having a uterus. Sorry she had all that crap but at least it's all out.

Dude I wish her speedy healing. That's a lot right before Xmas

For some selfish people it really is "that" important. I mean we've seen enough renditions of bridezillas. I heard about this awhile ago and yes it's all kinds of fucked up.

Dude get well fast! Wishing all the good juju your way. Our Gov announced that the vaccines have arrived in our state so hopefully they become available soon once they get through the higher priority places first.