yesterday a girl on the program dislocated her shoulder and then, walking to the office, clumsily ran into a wall, popping it back in.  we are considering this a victory.

in her pain, we sent a PA (program assistant - they are oxford undergrads) to the pharmacy to get the strongest possible painkillers that they sell over the counter.  the girl said that her mom lets her take ibuprofen (having a mom myself who is particular about what kind of painkillers we're allowed to have - no aspirin for us as kids - i asked her what her mom would want her to take when we weren't able to get her mom on the phone).  our PA came back with a box of ibuprofen WITH CODEINE.  they sell this over the counter for 3 pounds (5 dollars).  omg.  england.  what is going on.

we did not give it to her, as i was again channeling my mom and knew she wouldn't want her child given codeine without having been consulted, so it was regular ibuprofen for this kid.  

when i got back to my room last night i checked out the receipt, which i provide for your entertainment.

be warned, everyone - this contains ibuprofen!  we'll omit the warning about the CODEINE that you could become addicted to.

oh england.  i giggled a lot.