Eight legged freaks...

I was quite happy watching a film last night. I had had a particularly lazy day doing not a lot, making up for the day before which had been ridiculously busy at work. Then this rather large spider appeared from behind the tv. It must have been at least 3 inches long, or wide, depending on how you looked at it. I didn't look at it for long. I didn't really have the chance, the slipper which my dad threw in its direction sent it back into hiding again. This is not a good scenario for me. There are only three things which really scare me to the point of hyperventilation...1. horses, 2. needles (correction, people sticking me with needles on purpose) 3. Spiders. I know, it's pathetic, but I am a complete nervous wreck around the things. If it hadn't appeared in the first place I would have been ok, but now I had seen it and knew there was one in the room I had to leave...fast. I scurried upstairs and hid in front of my computer. Shortly after this there was a general thumping of shoes on the floor, my shoes, being used to pummel the spider. It thought it would be a good idea to make a dash across the living room. My mum thought otherwise. I personally would have given my cat a chance, she's a spider specialist, taking one leg at a time, whilst its running, until there are about three legs left, then she gets bored. My method of tackling them varies, depending on what I have to hand...de-icer and a sledge hammer is a good combination. Often leaving the room works best for me. Yes, I know i'm meant to like animals, but spiders definately fall outside this category as far as I'm concerned.
Now all i'm worried about is if the rest of its family come looking for revenge...think i'll sleep in the car tonight.
Also work keeps playing on my mind at the moment. Everyone is working really hard and are very tired, stressed etc. I'm not just talking about nurses, but the vets and the VCA's too. Everyone is pushing themselves to the limit, and i'm worried that we are all pushing ourselves too hard. something is going to give at some point.