Well that was needlessly melodramatic

[jadesfire]

I'm thinking of adding the words "drama llama" to this icon. *rolls eyes*

Just now up in the reading room, I was trying to find a book for a reader, reached above my head and promptly fainted. Mostly fainted, anyway - I don't think I actually passed out, but everything went foggy for a moment and I couldn't stand up. The floor being a better option at that point, I stayed lying down until everything came back out of the dark tunnel. *sigh*

I'd add a *headdesk* at this point, but *facefloor* seems more appropriate. Before anyone asks, I'm fine, thanks, just shaky and woozy, and work have been great. It was the poor reader I felt sorry for, who was left with a half-incoherent librarian while her colleague went to get help. There's someone who's been put off using the library for life. Unless of course he's used to having women passing out at his feet. Heh.

Everyone's been lovely, and I'm going to give myself til lunchtime before deciding whether or not to head home. Honestly, riding a bike is supposed to be good for you, not make you worse!

ETA: Home nao. Lying down and with instructions not to go in tomorrow if I'm still ill. Did I mention that I work with great people?

ETA: Some couples say it with flowers. My husband expresses sympathy with cat macros ♥


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Comments

[in-the-bottle.livejournal.com]

Llamas!!!

And I'd go home if I was in your position. OTOH, any excuse to get me away from work is good for me, so you might have a stronger work ethic than I have.

Feel better soon!!

::hugs::

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

I'm leaning towards that idea, but getting home involves a 10 minute walk to the nearest bus stop and I'm not quite up to that yet...

Thanks, hon *leans*

[stackcats.livejournal.com]

...If I was your boss, I'd offer to pay for a taxi. Or at least find someone who can give you a lift.

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

They did offer, but J walked me to the bus stop and I'm home safe now :) Nice and slowly and some sunshine were definitely good for me.

[stackcats.livejournal.com]

*Brings tea and a bikki*

Love the cat macro :0)

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

Isn't it adorable?

*sips*

[rustydog.livejournal.com]

Cat macros last longer than flowers, and they can make you laugh. :)

Take care! Can someone walk you to the bus stop?

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

There are advantages to a husband who just works around the corner :) I'm home safe and lying down and hoping to feel better tomorrow.

[rustydog.livejournal.com]

That sounds better. Sofa is good.

I can't stop looking at that cat macro. Considering the trouble we have getting students to follow instructions (and I know big bang participants and library patrons can be similarly troublesome), I kind of want to share it with my colleagues. :)

[taffimai.livejournal.com]

*worries* Is there somewhere you can lie down until you feel well enough to go home?

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

I'm home now, thanks, happily esconsed on the sofa with my laptop, DVDs and my flist :)

We'll see what happens tomorrow!

[phoenix64.livejournal.com]

Oh dear, I hope you're feeling better today. Cat macros never wither and die, so good call there.

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

In the absence of a real cat, the macro is definitely of great comfort :)

Thanks.

[miss-zedem.livejournal.com]

...I could help you out with that *innocent look*

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

*pouts* WANT KITTEH. We would love to take her SO MUCH. I seriously can't tell you. *sigh* one day...

[rivers-bend.livejournal.com]

Feel better, honey.

and yay for utterly appropriate cat macros :D

♥

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

I have no idea where he finds these things - it's a gift!

Thanks. I'm tucked under a blanket and catching up on fanfic, so it's not all bad :)

[naye]

Eeek! Collapsing is no good - though you did give that patron an interesting story to share with his friends, for sure. *g*

I hope you're taking care of yourself and feeling better. *hugs*

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

*groans* Oh yeah, I'm never living this one down. I think the thing that got most bruised was my pride!

Thanks. *leans* I'm getting there :)

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

YIPES! *hugs*

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

*leans*

[perspi.livejournal.com]

*drive-by hugs*

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

*waves at passing perspi*

Hee!

[miss-zedem.livejournal.com]

*giggles at macro* At least you won't have to find a vase for it...

*pets you* Your doctor might want to know about this, by the way. Keeling over while reaching for a book is not normal behaviour... Promise me you'll at least mention it on your next visit, okay? *worries about you*

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

*g* Even I'd figured that out. I'm due to see the nurse to have my blood pressure done anyway, so I'll say something then. Hopefully it's just exhaustion and female problems, which I have to make a hospital appointment for. After years of barely using it, I'm certainly getting my money's worth out of the NHS!

[crystalshard.livejournal.com]

Drink plenty of water and go to the doctor. Also, try not to overheat.

*hugs* If you go around fainting, you're going to have to put up with people being worried about you.

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

*grin* Ah, I'll be fine. Although I think I'm going to take up the offer of a rest day tomorrow and hope to have more energy for Thursday.

I'm seeing the nurse for a blood pressure check soon, so I'll definitely mention it then :) Thanks, hon.

[mad-jaks.livejournal.com]

I just caught sight of your today's entry and saw something had happened and thought I'd better find out what it was before I commented...

Bless your husband for making you cat macros.

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

Isn't he awesome?

I'm fine today, though. Well, I still can't stand up quickly, but you know. Fine ;)

[mad-jaks.livejournal.com]

You haven't got low blood pressure have you?

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

I've got an appointment next week to find out :) I promise to report back!

[mad-jaks.livejournal.com]

That's my girl...



Oh and hey I caught up with what you've been posting in heretoutopia this morning and WOW!