First off, Where to pee!? I am a community based social worker, which
means there is no office bathroom, the store bathrooms are coded, and clients’
houses are just not an option. After a
year and a half ‘in the field’ I can now map out where the free cleanest
bathrooms are in all corners of Multnomah County, and those that are worth
risking a bladder infection. There are currently several phone apps available
regarding public restrooms but I have not found one that meets my needs.
Bathroom finder is not a skill I thought I would gain with my MSW.
The GPS can help me
locate food and coffee stops when my blood sugar (aka, my patience) is
dropping, and meditation apps and cd’s can keep the road rage down if they don’t skip or stall mid breath. What if we had a little virtual hug or pep
talk, ranging from small to large depending on how the day is going? Could my
car seats massage like a pedicure chair? Or allow for stretching and exercise in
route, at least at red lights or stop signs? I desperately need a bug scanning
app, one that detects bed bugs, fleas and lice before entering homes would be
nice.
I am amazed by the adaptability of my social work peers
adjusting to their work environments and conditions. I am hoping to use this blog as an outlet for
thoughts, reflection, support, validation and conversation among those who may
relate. I will share my experiences,
frustrations, passions, joys and everything in between in the hopes to keep from
burning out.