The Clinic:

Normally I am assertive in demeanor and go after what I want using whatever tools necessary. On February 12 the need to be aggressive came into play. When I arrived at the clinic there were exactly 20 people ahead of me. Not feeling too well, I asked the receptionist approximately how long she expected the wait to be. When she advised me that it would be 1 ½ to 2 hours (3:40 p.m.), I went home to chill in the comfort of my home as what was ailing me was making me anxious. After waiting the approximate time, I made my way back to the clinic and again asked "how long" and "how many people ahead of me" (5:50 p.m.). This time the count was 8 and I was told to come back in 1 ½ hours. Again, I went home to chill. Upon returning to the clinic at 7:20 p.m., I was told by the receptionist that my name had been called and because I wasn't there, I was now at the end of the list. This did not sit too well with my anxiety. I explained the anxiety situation and told her that I returned within the given time frame. Also, I explained that I could not stay in "waiting" under my current circumstances and that is why I chilled at home. In the same breath, I said that I wanted to be seen right here and right now for which she replied that it was impossible. She was patronizing me with a shitface grin and slimy attitude so I told her that I did not want to deal with her and to get a superior. I demanded to speak to someone above her. At first she said there was no one above her, but maybe she looked into my eyes...maybe. She got the nurse. When the nurse came out, I explained the situation by saying that I was dealing with anxiety and that is why I had to leave the clinic twice. I explained that I should not have to go to the end of the list as I was there now and should be seen next. This is where the language barrier was hit. She stated that she did not understand English too good, however, she understood malade a la tete, postal, and crazy. The nurse said: Room #1. I was outta there in 10 minutes.

Had the bitch pushed further I cannot say how I would have handled it. If she would have called the cops, I surely would have been busted as I had my weapons on me. C'est la vie! ~ Maggie 2/15/07 penned prior to 2:00 p.m.