One week post notice and it is so weird here. Everyone at work acts like(and sometimes tells me) that I'm making the biggest mistake of my life. That is ok though because I am just remembering in two and a half weeks this will no longer be my concern. I will be spending the days at home with my favorite boys! So looking forward to it!

I had the past two days off from work, this is the most time off I've had in a year and I cleaned the living room and the kitchen. It is so nice a relaxing to have a nice clean house! Tonight the boys and I are going to tackle their bedroom... YUCK!

I am trying to get enrolled in a CCEMTP class. Man they are hard to find but if I can get in one that will put me closer to the ultimate goal of flying!

I start full time this weekend in Roswell while still working full time here, the next two weeks may really be hard but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Dear Mayor,

Please accept this letter as my formal resignation as EMS Director for Fort Sumner Ambulance effective June 16, 2008. It is my intent to make this transition as smooth as possible. This will provide the Village with a 3 week notice and allow us to get through the Old Fort Days Weekend. I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve the citizens of Fort Sumner and am looking forward to continuing as a volunteer EMT with the Village of Fort Sumner. I am willing to commit to a volunteer schedule. This is a decision that was not easy for me; however, I no longer have full time child care and cannot afford the new daycare center.

Prior to my departure I will have a schedule for the months of June and July for both the day and the nights.

Some of the projects currently in the works that will need to be completed are:


I am sure there are more projects I have not thought of and as they arise I will be happy to answer any questions.

I am willing to continue to work on these projects as needed in the future on a contract basis, however after considering my options I have decided to take a less stressful position that will allow me to enjoy more time with my children. I have always wanted and will continue to strive for what is best for Fort Sumner Ambulance. I think it is time for me to step back and allow the service to grow.

I sincerely appreciate all you and the council have done for me and I would enjoy the opportunity to return to fulltime employment with the Village of Fort Sumner in the future.

Sincerely,



Samantha Griego

Not much is happening here, just getting ready for another busy weekend. Tomorrow I work for the ambulance from 4am to 10:30 am then its off the the hospital for work until midnight. Then Saturday I work from noon to midnight at the hospital.

My brother and I started injecting ourselves with B12. The theory is that obesity and the inability to loose weight has to do with a B12 deficiency. My brother has lost 6 pounds since Monday, and yes it is only Thursday. I have been too busy to weigh myself this week. The B12 should give you extra energy but so far not for me or I am really tired.

Kurt is out today campaigning and placing yard signs. I really hope he wins, I am afraid it will crush him if he doesn't even make it past the primaries. Voting is June 3rd. His signs look really good. They are black, white, and lime green. That doesn't sound too great but it is really eye catching.

Last week my friend and I decided to pull Colby's front tooth that was EXTREMELY loose. We finally talked him in to letting us tie a string around it. We finally got a piece of floss tied around it and tied to a door knob when Colby flipped out and yanked the floss off his tooth. The tooth stayed in but was sticking straight out. It was so funny looking. Colby finally lost the snaggle tooth but now the other top front tooth is loose as a goose and looks snaggled. The night he lost the tooth he tried to stay awake to watch for the tooth fairy but he did finally fall asleep. The tooth fairy was a little GRUMPY at work the next day. HAHA

Weekly Post?

So, here I am posting on my blog that has now seemed to become weekly rather than daily and so much has happened I am trying to compose my thoughts as I sit here. My last blog ended with the inpending state inspection, they called later that day and canceled due to an emergency investigation. Last week I was in the cool pines of Ruidoso for our annual EMS convention. I sit on the board of directors and I am amazed at the amount of work that goes into this yearly gathering. The staff never ceases to amaze me. I again found time to attend, and sometimes be the life of, several after hours parties. I am certain that I have perminately embarrassed myself beyond redemption but it was fun and relaxing in a rushed sort of way. I did manage not to race down the hills riding the luggage carts this year.

This week I am back at work. I had a message on my machine Monday morning informing me the state would be here early afternoon on Tuesday for the promised inspection. Monday was a bad day, including an arguement with an EMT who flat out said I was not doing my job. I am still mad. He is such an asshole. Tuesday brought the inspection, the state looks at everything from maintanence records to the amount we bill our patients. I must provide physicals for all EMTs. We count supplies in the ambulance, for example, we are bound by law to carry 50 gauze bandages. Really, 50? Is 49 not enough? If 49 is not enough, then why not 51? Anyway, no findings, no violations. Not bad for someone who is not doing their job, right?

Well, here we go into the month of May and I am looking at my schedule. Wow this will be a busy month! I am working two days each week at the hospital plus full time here. Oh well, it will be good.

Too sexy for my mini van

Colby the Fireman wearing my helmet.

Jamers the Fireman wearing my helmet.

Last week I had the worst call ever. That was Thursday. It was emotionally draining and sickening. I will probably be called into court to testify and honestly, I will have to side with the family over the Dr. Very, very sad.

Thursday night we traded our Isuzu Rodeo in on a little bitty Chevy Aveo because of all the driving we are doing and the price of gas, outragous! We owned three cars and none of them were getting over 20 miles to the gallon. So after driving the Aveo, I loved being in a car again. This morning I traded the soccer mom van for a sleek, charcoal grey Ford Fusion. I absolutely love it. But the best part is the mileage... I get 33-35 mpg highway. Plus it only has 14000 miles on it.

We have been running our butts off at work and then to add to it I got a call yesterday that the state will be here for their annual inspection 2 months early... tomorrow. I am ready for it, but you know me... I LOVE TO STRESS!