Song: A Tribute To Someone
CD: My Point Of View
I Had The "Privilege/Mis-Fortune" Of
Getting My 1st Vaccination Yesterday.
In my heart of hearts I wanted the
Johnson & Johnson one & done…, but when you see 500,000 people
have succumbed to the pandemic I took the first available slot which happened
to be the Pfizer two shots.
I say “PRIVILEGED” because I
am grateful to be in a position to get the shot as many others didn’t have the
chance. My safety coordinator put me on the PSE&G list last
week & they actually called me Monday to add me to the RW Johnson schedule.
However the original list I signed up for on my own with NJ Health came through
first for yesterday’s appointment.
I say “MISFORTUNE” because
unbeknownst to me I was scheduled to get my shot at the state’s brand new
largest vaccination facility. I didn’t know this prior to my arrival
because I had an appointment at 1:45PM figuring I would walk in, get my shot,
& walk out. Being proactive I arrived at 1:20PM thinking they might take me
earlier if they were ahead of schedule.
As I rolled down Central Ave,
Newark I was surprised to see my normal roads blocked off due to a heavy police
presence. I was like, “What Is Going on Here???” I’m thinking there was
an accident or something??? HA-HA-HA…, I WISH!!! Since
I know the area well I maneuvered on back roads & found a parking spot as I
headed to the building. When I came up to the top of the hill, this was
the first time I saw the crowd.
That line snaked back & forth
like you were waiting to get on ride at Six Flags Great Adventures. I had a
conversation with two co-workers awhile back in Springfield
saying I would NEVER stand on some long line to get the
vaccination. I would wait until it became readily available where you could
walk right in & get it like you do the flu shot. Well…, the birth of my
granddaughter last week changed that mantra as I want to protect myself for
her, so I got on line & waited it out.
Although waiting on line was the
bad part, once I got inside the building (almost two hours later)
things moved rapidly. This is a FEMA site where the National Guard has
jurisdiction. I checked in at Table 23 where they verified me,
then I was sent to Booth 7 for my vaccination where they
verified me once again.
Sidebar: YES I HATE ALL THINGS MEDICAL…, INCLUDING SHOTS!!!
However all those attentive young
faces of these wonderful National Guard soldiers made the experience dare I
say…, PLEASUREABLE!!! They were all so frigging nice,
excited, helpful, & just amazing to interact with. There is hope America,
we can do this if we simply come together for the greater good of ALL mankind.
P.S. Think About Getting Your Vaccination To Protect
Yourself, Those You Love, & Your Co-Workers!!!
The Brother AJ
