tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post1257244175891581066..comments2024-03-28T07:43:17.934-06:00Comments on Read All The Things!: The Sunday Post #306Aj @ Read All The Things!http://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-16522352244356727202022-05-30T00:51:10.231-06:002022-05-30T00:51:10.231-06:00I wonder if books becoming less memorable is a com...I wonder if books becoming less memorable is a common problem for bookworms. Cuz I'm finding that most books I read anymore are good, but not memorable. When you've read so many books, esp in a specific genre, it's harder for them to stand out.<br /><br />Sorry the ranger stuff isn't going so great. The pepper spray sounds AWFUL. And that's rough with the anxiety. Hopefully this is the hardest part (it seems like the beginning of new things usually is) and it'll get more leveled out from here!Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-37902458394328245072022-05-29T17:49:39.749-06:002022-05-29T17:49:39.749-06:00Wow maybe it just takes some time being a Ranger ....Wow maybe it just takes some time being a Ranger ... and doing the Ranger school. You need to give yourself some credit for what you're doing & have already accomplished. I'm totally floored that they really pepper sprayed you in Ranger school. That's awful. I can't seem to agree with that at all. Make sure the job's morals are aligned with yours if things like that continue. I just hope things improve for you on the job. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-81724406548246362692022-05-25T23:01:51.069-06:002022-05-25T23:01:51.069-06:00It took me a minute to find the cat in the potty t...It took me a minute to find the cat in the potty training pic but then I laughed out loud. Could you talk to your doctor about adjusting your meds at least temporarily? I know that helped me a ton when we were going through a really difficult time and I was able to step it back down when I had my footing a bit more. The training sounds like an absolute nightmare and I completely sympathize with not being able to do anything with someone watching. I kind of accidentally sprayed myself in the face with pepper spray once (sprayed to test it out and there was some blowback) and it was NOT fun so I can't imagine a full force spray! I hope you're able to get some unwind time. Starting a new job is stressful at the best of times and this sounds over the top more so.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-34296541789071228592022-05-24T11:48:21.679-06:002022-05-24T11:48:21.679-06:00I know you think we come here "only for the b...I know you think we come here "only for the books" but technically, I only come here for you and your life. Lol. Like, I skim the books and go straight to your 5 things. I've always connected with people online so this doesn't seem weird to me. I met a good friend through our knitting blogs (that was almost 20 years ago for me!) and then we met up in Japan and had a blast together. :) Anyway, I love hearing about what you're doing! The job sounds stressful. I hope you can find a good compromise with it soon.S. J. Pajonas (spajonas)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440480921358036533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-62848384922016683232022-05-23T15:47:21.911-06:002022-05-23T15:47:21.911-06:00I love your five things, but I am also here to rea...I love your five things, but I am also here to read all your stories. Hang in there, AJ. I am sure you are doing better than you think. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-75175269223523291432022-05-23T10:24:43.503-06:002022-05-23T10:24:43.503-06:00Wow! That training does sound intense. I'm sor...Wow! That training does sound intense. I'm sorry it is triggering your anxiety. Come see my week <a href="https://inside-dog.blogspot.com/2022/05/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-may-23.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Happy reading!Kathy Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168003964595205125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-46890007403208682192022-05-23T07:49:19.860-06:002022-05-23T07:49:19.860-06:00I worked for a few years when my kids were young f...I worked for a few years when my kids were young for the government. I had to go to people's houses and interview them, asking them very personal questions, and I had to take out an oath that all the information I collected would remain confidential. The training was very stressful, and, at times, I came up against some awful people, but 90% of the folks were at least nice and many of them were amazing. I learned so much about human beings that has remained with me...and, gosh, so many stories. I hope that your experiences as a park ranger will be work out for you, but if it doesn't, at least you should have some great stories!Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-15630085054848672222022-05-22T20:48:03.280-06:002022-05-22T20:48:03.280-06:00Sounds like rough training but also a good experie...Sounds like rough training but also a good experience. I hope you grow into your job! Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339789596944683688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-56098792518035365972022-05-22T19:37:05.397-06:002022-05-22T19:37:05.397-06:00Oh, I'm so sorry you're having such a toug...Oh, I'm so sorry you're having such a tough time becoming a ranger. It's a very tough job, and not always rewarding. I think Park Rangers have a very tough job also because they have a conflicting mission. They have to protect the resources and at the same time make a great visitor experience and these two goals don't always mesh well. Plus, I don't think Park Rangers are paid enough for what they do, and the danger they are in. Most of our National Parks are overcrowded and understaffed and that makes for a troublesome situation too. Hopefully the Parks can get staffed up, but it's unlikely to happen soon. <br /><br />I'm very impressed that you are moving ahead and doing the best you can to manage the training. I do think being a Park Ranger can be one of the best jobs in the world, so I hope you are able to find the good in your job, and hope that the bad isn't too overwhelming. But, only you can decide what is best for you. <br /><br />And I'm so very sorry about your anxiety, and how it's reared up during your training. I don't have any advice for you, but I hope you can find the help you need and get yourself settled as best you can. WendyW https://www.blogger.com/profile/09283458500806066283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-37684763891768446392022-05-22T18:26:13.744-06:002022-05-22T18:26:13.744-06:00Oh AJ, I am so sorry you have had a rough week. Th...Oh AJ, I am so sorry you have had a rough week. That sounds incredibly intense, and it makes perfect sense that your anxiety would be acting a fool because of it. That is a LOT- even putting aside all the physical stuff (which- OUCH, btw), the mental and emotional toll is huge. And I think the fact that you know it may conflict with your moral ground is actually really positive- I think that gives you a real leg up when deciding what you can and can't do. The thing is, law enforcement at all levels needs more people like YOU, frankly, which is why it is so extra awesome that you are trying. And if it ends up not working out, at least you know you did everything you could. Incidentally, I really hope you always feel comfortable sharing with us (as much as you can, anyway, per job rules) because I think it helps to know people are cheering you on- and it's just plain cathartic. Sending you ALL the love, and I do hope that now that you're out of such an on-display part of the training, your anxiety will behave a bit better for you ♥♥♥Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-5044914572339136152022-05-22T14:39:37.561-06:002022-05-22T14:39:37.561-06:00Thanks for sharing about Park Rangers, it was very...Thanks for sharing about Park Rangers, it was very fascinating and intense. I hate that it triggered your anxiety, but in real life situations you won't have the "experts" sitting there judging you...and hopefully you won't be sprayed again with pepper spray! Goodness. Thank you for taking it on and I hope you do enjoy it.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944760649572042209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-70753387635285360762022-05-22T14:20:44.875-06:002022-05-22T14:20:44.875-06:00Well hopefully the training is an intense immersio...Well hopefully the training is an intense immersion into the worst stuff and mostly won't be the daily stuff you do. But yes it's a position with some responsibility. I hope it goes well.<br /><br />Anne - Books of My Heart This is my <a href="https://booksofmyheart.net/2022/05/22/sunday-post-22-May-2022/" rel="nofollow">Sunday Post</a><br />Northwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15183347776053575038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-66058618111802607682022-05-22T14:11:30.480-06:002022-05-22T14:11:30.480-06:00It's very brave of you to share your feelings!...It's very brave of you to share your feelings! I hope that the good, exciting times start to outweigh the anxiety-inducing ones.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-62815986118346766412022-05-22T12:03:39.433-06:002022-05-22T12:03:39.433-06:00O love the image with the cat. :)
That would be ...O love the image with the cat. :) <br /><br />That would be intense. And honestly, I've found the same thing- you think you have something under control and then a stressful situation makes you realize issues are still there. It's a lifelong (or long term anywys) thing I guess...? And I think your comment on the law enforcement here is spot on. I have those concerns too, but I'm glad there's people like you who HAVE those concerns but are doing law enforcement. We need people with a clear moral compass... <br /><br />They sprayed you in the face? I'm with Carrie... I would not have imagined THAT would be a part of training. Wow. <br /><br />Anyway good luck and I hope it goes well. and that you share what you can when you feel like it. It sounds fascinating and I think you'll do fine. :) <br /><br />As an aside, your post reminded me of this park here in Michigan where there's a 450 foot dune drop, signs are posted NOT to attempt it, and people do... anyway. Requiring rescue. I feel for rangers... <br /><br />https://www.mlive.com/life/2019/07/hike-down-sleeping-bear-dunes-and-cant-get-back-up-it-could-cost-you-2280.htmlGreghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-73491461093849490692022-05-22T11:52:18.235-06:002022-05-22T11:52:18.235-06:00Hi AJ!! As always, I laughed out loud while readin...Hi AJ!! As always, I laughed out loud while reading your post. Ag man... you are going to be fine. I am sure your anxiety is just flaring up because it's totally new circumstances. BUT all those years of therapy and meds will kick in as soon as being a park ranger will become your new "normal". And that will happen. <br /><br />I have never been sprayed with pepper spray, but I can imagine it wasn't fun!!<br /><br /><br />I will take a look at The Familiars, it does seem like my kind of read!<br /><br />Take care and just remember to enjoy the experience for what it is!<br /><br /><a href="https://elzareads.com/the-sunday-post-72/" rel="nofollow">Elza Reads</a>Elza Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147340976876251074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-3338733059870727192022-05-22T10:54:58.610-06:002022-05-22T10:54:58.610-06:00Thank you for telling us about the Park Ranger job...Thank you for telling us about the Park Ranger job! I never thought about the difficult PEOPLE you guys have to deal with from time to time. Yikes. I'd be too busy running, screaming from bugs to be any good dealing with anything else out in the wilderness. Congrats on getting through the first days of training and so sorry you're having to deal with anxiety and trauma!!! Hang in there! Jinjer-The Intrepid Angelenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892279772221757519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-23146702199166012232022-05-22T10:16:14.023-06:002022-05-22T10:16:14.023-06:00Sorry to hear your anxiety attacks have flared up,...Sorry to hear your anxiety attacks have flared up, but I can understand why. Training to be a park ranger sounds intense. I think most people would have struggled under that much pressure. The pepper spray sounds awful! I have no great advice as I suffer from GAD myself and I'm still trying to figure it all out. But please don't be too hard on yourself and try to get some rest in if you can. I hope you feel more balanced soon.Anstice Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659015918272722407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-61568601574561573042022-05-22T09:52:59.753-06:002022-05-22T09:52:59.753-06:00We visited quite a few National Parks the last cou...We visited quite a few National Parks the last couple years before covid and I was always impressed by the rangers. But clearly, I underestimated just how much they're responsible for. Best of luck moving forward!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-85458648913615432552022-05-22T09:41:31.542-06:002022-05-22T09:41:31.542-06:00Kudos to you for sticking with the training at Ran...Kudos to you for sticking with the training at Ranger School - even though it triggered your panic attacks. I've endured those and they leave you drained and shaky so I'm enormously impressed that you managed to keep going despite those difficulties. I think you'll make a really good Ranger because of your concerns - it seems to me the folks that don't do a good job are those who feel smugly certain they have the right of it, no matter what! I hope the coming week is a better one, AJ:)).sjhigbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170715559210927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-41141172926086415502022-05-22T08:51:17.397-06:002022-05-22T08:51:17.397-06:00AJ I think that your anxiety is high because it...AJ I think that your anxiety is high because it's a enw job and I think they also ran you through what are probably worst case scenarios. So your brain is wired "for the worst" right now. But once you'll see you don't get these cases every day it will settle. Also I am certain you will "enforce the law" according to your moral compass.Beware Of The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146867538038694877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-31473137027956325272022-05-22T08:26:57.493-06:002022-05-22T08:26:57.493-06:00Wow! What a challenging job you have, and I do ho...Wow! What a challenging job you have, and I do hope you are able to deal with it. I know I couldn't, but that's me.<br /><br />Have a great week! Here are my <a href="http://laurelrainsnow.wordpress.com/2022/05/21/weekly-updates-looking-forward//" rel="nofollow">WEEKLY UPDATES </a>Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-75113973292220114042022-05-22T08:26:21.787-06:002022-05-22T08:26:21.787-06:00That potty training picture made me laugh out loud...That potty training picture made me laugh out loud! Maybe your cat is potty training too. Sorry to hear about your anxiety. Congrats on making it through, and finding the elk sounds awesome! Being out in nature can also be stress relieving so I hope you find more of those moments along the way.BonnieReadsAndWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704291596856684550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-90557923489443628562022-05-22T08:18:32.232-06:002022-05-22T08:18:32.232-06:00I have never thought much about what park rangers ...I have never thought much about what park rangers have to do or how they are trained to do it. Very interesting post even though there are lots of things you can’t tell us.<br /><br />Best… mae at maefood.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-70561939642202332472022-05-22T07:50:54.272-06:002022-05-22T07:50:54.272-06:00They SPRAYED you in the FACE?!?!? Like OMG! That s...They SPRAYED you in the FACE?!?!? Like OMG! That sounds horrible! There's no way I could take that!<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your anxiety, I'm right there with you in the struggle bus. The advice I give myself is just to not let it win. Even after the panic attack ends or my brain grabs ahold of reality for a moment, I just tell myself to keep pushing through. The Butterfly Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218064101468042347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-36385151720698893652022-05-22T06:50:57.171-06:002022-05-22T06:50:57.171-06:00I am so impressed that you are becoming a Ranger! ...I am so impressed that you are becoming a Ranger! The training sounds intense and I can imagine it bringing anxieties to the fore and hope you get them sorted, not just so that the job goes well, but because panic attacks are just so damn scary. I look forward to hearing your adventures, at least the ones you can tell us about!Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.com