I've locked myself in my office today! I have clients later on, but I'm trying to stay sane and also get some paperwork done. Yea me!
Some days I feel a little settled here at work, some days I wonder what the heck I was thinking changing jobs (then again I felt a big pull bc of my supervisor who I really admire...and who now is leaving me!). Some days I'm slightly amused by the in your face dysfunctional family feel you get when you walk in the door. Other days I just want to work in a place with less politics. I love my clients. I've got some great coworkers. I'm learning and growing. But there's just something missing for me. Something off. I'm trying my best to give it my all and hope for the best. Hmmmm. What to do?!?
The time with my mom was so much fun. We relaxed and had a great time. If I get some of the pics, I'll post 'em!
Not much else new. I'm reading a great book called "the year of living biblically" by AJ Jacobs. Pick up a copy if can!
All right, back to work...pray for me!
Peace.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
missing
So I feel as though I've gone missing from my life these days...I finally did more than 1 load of laundry yesterday (I had been doing just enough to get by)...I finally dug out some holiday decs...I finally went jogging again.
I need some balance in my life these days...but I work long hours, come home and have supper, watch a little TV and then crash. Weekends I sleep and try to have a little fun. We are cutting our cable to save some money, but I'm also glad bc I'll have less reasons to veg in front of it!
Lots of drama on the work front I'd rather not put in writing. I'm alive...but have lost some of my kick!
Wil and I have talked about moving north again so he can transfer to corporate. But if you've read any news lately, you know the stores aren't doing so well, so we'll have to see how all this plays out.
My mom will be here this week. I'm super excited. I just can't believe Christmas will be here and gone this week! Where has 2008 gone? Crazy.
Have a great last few days of work ( if you have them!).
I need some balance in my life these days...but I work long hours, come home and have supper, watch a little TV and then crash. Weekends I sleep and try to have a little fun. We are cutting our cable to save some money, but I'm also glad bc I'll have less reasons to veg in front of it!
Lots of drama on the work front I'd rather not put in writing. I'm alive...but have lost some of my kick!
Wil and I have talked about moving north again so he can transfer to corporate. But if you've read any news lately, you know the stores aren't doing so well, so we'll have to see how all this plays out.
My mom will be here this week. I'm super excited. I just can't believe Christmas will be here and gone this week! Where has 2008 gone? Crazy.
Have a great last few days of work ( if you have them!).
Friday, December 12, 2008
long time
Ok. This will be short. I've been meaning to blog but work has been sucking the life out of me! If it can't be viewed at work or on my Blackberry, it doesn't get done...its been weeks since I used the home computer! So here's one more try at submitting this via my cell...if it works I will be blogging more often!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Kosher
First, I just have to share a quote my mom wrote down for me: "Whenever I am in the cellar of affliction I look around for the wine." Coleridge
Isn't that fabulous?
This week I officially started my new gig. I am pretty happy to be back in a clinic and have MH resources (other clinicians, a psychiatrist, trainings, supervision, etc). I am still a little nervous about the private school aspect (18 hours of my week) because I've never done that kind of social work before...and because it's orthodox, I feel inclined to learn as much as I can about the faith so I can understand the students and culture more.
I found out yesterday, in addition to the wearing long skirts everyday, they also ask everyone (staff included) to eat only kosher food on campus. Luckily I've recently been reading about this so I had some idea of what is and is not OK. But the information I received also made note that even bringing a cup of soda back from a eatery (such as Wendy's) is not permitted b/c it came from a place that was not kosher. There are varying levels of personal observance among the students, but b/c of that, they must observe the highest standard. This affects me little...I only have lunch hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I think I will be vegetarian those days b/c its a whole lot easier to abide by kosher practices if you eliminate meat. Thank goodness Kashi and Morningstar products are kosher bc I couldn't live without them!
I am learning a whole lot already! I thought I had some idea about basic principles and faith, but I now realize how little I knew and how much I will need to know...good thing I love being a student. I am thankful my supervisor is my old clincial supervisor...I feel comfortable asking her questions I might otherwise feel stupid asking.
On a side note, My youngest sis is a vegetarian so I've been doing some reading on nutrition for her...come to find out there is a new clasification called "flexitarians" (people who choose vegetarian options but also eat some meat)...turns out I fit that definition! It's kind of fun to say...perhaps I should add that to all my profiles: Flexitarian.
Alright, well, I am off to Hobby Lobby to pick up some thread so I can hem some dress pants. I am on vacation today from all three jobs and doing absolutely NOTHING. Tomorrow (the second day off from the new job) I will be working contract hours for the previous job...so I must savor this time, even if I SHOULD be working on finishing up more paperwork ;)
My niece is here on weekends now while my sister works (and she's a toot!) so this quiet time is quite nice. Hope to see a few of you at the movie tonight...
Peace.
Isn't that fabulous?
This week I officially started my new gig. I am pretty happy to be back in a clinic and have MH resources (other clinicians, a psychiatrist, trainings, supervision, etc). I am still a little nervous about the private school aspect (18 hours of my week) because I've never done that kind of social work before...and because it's orthodox, I feel inclined to learn as much as I can about the faith so I can understand the students and culture more.
I found out yesterday, in addition to the wearing long skirts everyday, they also ask everyone (staff included) to eat only kosher food on campus. Luckily I've recently been reading about this so I had some idea of what is and is not OK. But the information I received also made note that even bringing a cup of soda back from a eatery (such as Wendy's) is not permitted b/c it came from a place that was not kosher. There are varying levels of personal observance among the students, but b/c of that, they must observe the highest standard. This affects me little...I only have lunch hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I think I will be vegetarian those days b/c its a whole lot easier to abide by kosher practices if you eliminate meat. Thank goodness Kashi and Morningstar products are kosher bc I couldn't live without them!
I am learning a whole lot already! I thought I had some idea about basic principles and faith, but I now realize how little I knew and how much I will need to know...good thing I love being a student. I am thankful my supervisor is my old clincial supervisor...I feel comfortable asking her questions I might otherwise feel stupid asking.
On a side note, My youngest sis is a vegetarian so I've been doing some reading on nutrition for her...come to find out there is a new clasification called "flexitarians" (people who choose vegetarian options but also eat some meat)...turns out I fit that definition! It's kind of fun to say...perhaps I should add that to all my profiles: Flexitarian.
Alright, well, I am off to Hobby Lobby to pick up some thread so I can hem some dress pants. I am on vacation today from all three jobs and doing absolutely NOTHING. Tomorrow (the second day off from the new job) I will be working contract hours for the previous job...so I must savor this time, even if I SHOULD be working on finishing up more paperwork ;)
My niece is here on weekends now while my sister works (and she's a toot!) so this quiet time is quite nice. Hope to see a few of you at the movie tonight...
Peace.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Oh gosh
This has been a crazy month! It's been forever since I blogged or even checked anyone else's blog!
The last few weeks have been a big ball of emotion and long hours. I am currently juggling 3 jobs: current job, contract job, and new job. Although the hours are not too crazy (50-55/week), it's the emotional toll and the "everyone needs something" hectic-ness of it all that has me plum tired!
I really love my current clients. It is hard terminating with them. Luckily, I am training in my replacement, so I have been able to transition them to her and feel a little more at ease about the whole thing. But it's still tough to say goodbye. Then on the other hand, I am trying to meet new coworkers and kiddos I will be seeing at the new gig. (Head spins). I am still hoping that this is the right decision and a good move for me. I am hoping *cross your fngers* to have my Tuesday nights end at 7pm so I can sometimes make movie night. We shall see. Since they have been great at making arrangements for me to leave early on Mondays and Thursdays for my contract job, I have to be flexible with the other days. But I should still be able to come to at least 2 or 3 in October due to all the holidays.
Ocotber will be a little more of the same..new job, contract job, and contracting some hours with my soon to be ex-job to cover families in counseling while my replacement is on an already planned vacation. Wheew! But never fear, this will not interrupt my plans for an old school haunted backyard campout party! Brewhaha!
Willy's ankle is still a mystery and my grandma is the hospital (prayers please)...
Other than that everything else in my life is in one of 3 categories: sleep, work, buy more skirts. Repeat.
I'll blog more often. I promise. Now off the the park to enjoy some dog time!
Peace.
The last few weeks have been a big ball of emotion and long hours. I am currently juggling 3 jobs: current job, contract job, and new job. Although the hours are not too crazy (50-55/week), it's the emotional toll and the "everyone needs something" hectic-ness of it all that has me plum tired!
I really love my current clients. It is hard terminating with them. Luckily, I am training in my replacement, so I have been able to transition them to her and feel a little more at ease about the whole thing. But it's still tough to say goodbye. Then on the other hand, I am trying to meet new coworkers and kiddos I will be seeing at the new gig. (Head spins). I am still hoping that this is the right decision and a good move for me. I am hoping *cross your fngers* to have my Tuesday nights end at 7pm so I can sometimes make movie night. We shall see. Since they have been great at making arrangements for me to leave early on Mondays and Thursdays for my contract job, I have to be flexible with the other days. But I should still be able to come to at least 2 or 3 in October due to all the holidays.
Ocotber will be a little more of the same..new job, contract job, and contracting some hours with my soon to be ex-job to cover families in counseling while my replacement is on an already planned vacation. Wheew! But never fear, this will not interrupt my plans for an old school haunted backyard campout party! Brewhaha!
Willy's ankle is still a mystery and my grandma is the hospital (prayers please)...
Other than that everything else in my life is in one of 3 categories: sleep, work, buy more skirts. Repeat.
I'll blog more often. I promise. Now off the the park to enjoy some dog time!
Peace.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
did i shave my legs for this?
Normally accepting a better paying job and giving notice to your current gig is a happy occasion. But this past week was a killer for me! Not only did I cry when I gave notice, but I've been tearing up a lot as everyday I see different clients and have to start the termination process with them.
This is truly a bittersweet time for me...leaving work I like in search of even better. Its a crap shoot!
I've begun skirt shopping as I will have to wear a skirt every day that I am at the private school (everyday but Thursdays and holidays). That means I'll also have to shave more often. All I ask is that this transition be a good fit so I don't end up singing a Deana Carter tune. But as nervous as I feel, I can't close the door on a possibility.
Sadly this will mean no more movie night bc that will be one of my clinic nights (unless anyone is up for a movie after 8) bc I am also going to continue contract work on Mondays and Thursdays...a balancing act!. Unless of course it is a holiday Tuesday (there are many Jewish holidays!).
Many thanks to Angela for a great night out and to Heather for kicking it old school with me! And last but not least, to Willy for driving us home as we dozed off singing Avenue Q! Much needed fun after a week that just never seemed to end!
The rest of the weekend we decided to have a pajama party. Willy went and got diet coke, doritos, frozen pizza, and I made cookies. All the perfect snacks for watching movies in bed ALL day. Very nice!
Peace out ya'll!
This is truly a bittersweet time for me...leaving work I like in search of even better. Its a crap shoot!
I've begun skirt shopping as I will have to wear a skirt every day that I am at the private school (everyday but Thursdays and holidays). That means I'll also have to shave more often. All I ask is that this transition be a good fit so I don't end up singing a Deana Carter tune. But as nervous as I feel, I can't close the door on a possibility.
Sadly this will mean no more movie night bc that will be one of my clinic nights (unless anyone is up for a movie after 8) bc I am also going to continue contract work on Mondays and Thursdays...a balancing act!. Unless of course it is a holiday Tuesday (there are many Jewish holidays!).
Many thanks to Angela for a great night out and to Heather for kicking it old school with me! And last but not least, to Willy for driving us home as we dozed off singing Avenue Q! Much needed fun after a week that just never seemed to end!
The rest of the weekend we decided to have a pajama party. Willy went and got diet coke, doritos, frozen pizza, and I made cookies. All the perfect snacks for watching movies in bed ALL day. Very nice!
Peace out ya'll!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
happy new year.
Its a new year this week.
Today I accepted a job offer with a local agency as a 1/2 time private school counselor 1/2 time outpatient therapist
Its not that I don't enjoy my current job or that I am treated badly there. In fact, its one of the top places I have worked.
But have you ever looked up into the sky and said "I have no idea how, but we need _____" and then just waited in hope?
When we needed to get a car replaced, I had one of those moments where I was not certain how the money would be in the bank come October. And then, a week ago my clinical supervisor dropped a job, she was hiring for, in my lap. After some time to think and talk about it, its just the door that was meant to open.
Afterall, I wasn't even looking for a job! But guess what...its almost the exact amount extra per month that I need for the car payment.
I am so sad to leave my current gig, but I would be crazy to shut the door on the answer to my prayers. Granted, I thought and prayed Wil would be changing jobs, but who am I to judge a blessing!
Anyway, tomorrow I give notice. Perhaps the hardest notice I've ever given bc I really like my supervisor and clients.
Wish me courage to take this step of faith!
Peace.
Today I accepted a job offer with a local agency as a 1/2 time private school counselor 1/2 time outpatient therapist
Its not that I don't enjoy my current job or that I am treated badly there. In fact, its one of the top places I have worked.
But have you ever looked up into the sky and said "I have no idea how, but we need _____" and then just waited in hope?
When we needed to get a car replaced, I had one of those moments where I was not certain how the money would be in the bank come October. And then, a week ago my clinical supervisor dropped a job, she was hiring for, in my lap. After some time to think and talk about it, its just the door that was meant to open.
Afterall, I wasn't even looking for a job! But guess what...its almost the exact amount extra per month that I need for the car payment.
I am so sad to leave my current gig, but I would be crazy to shut the door on the answer to my prayers. Granted, I thought and prayed Wil would be changing jobs, but who am I to judge a blessing!
Anyway, tomorrow I give notice. Perhaps the hardest notice I've ever given bc I really like my supervisor and clients.
Wish me courage to take this step of faith!
Peace.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Clark Rouch
The title of this blog comes from yet another funny misspelling of my name. I visited a school w/ a family this week and had to get a visitor pass. After handing over my D.L., for the sake of safety, they print me out that name "Clark Rouch". Yep, that's first and last name!
In other news, I've had quite the roller coaster week. I've seen many doors open and now I'm overwhelmed by that! I hope things will be clear(er) after one more meeting on Tuesday to either close the deal or walk away.
My first month of contract work went well. I'm enjoying that and will enjoy it even more Sept. 15th when I get paid for the first time. Gotta pay for the new wheels!
The Civic was in for a little paint job this week. I missed my little ride! It only took $34 to fill 'er up!
Gots to go. My head hurts from thinkin'. Must go to IKEA ;)
In other news, I've had quite the roller coaster week. I've seen many doors open and now I'm overwhelmed by that! I hope things will be clear(er) after one more meeting on Tuesday to either close the deal or walk away.
My first month of contract work went well. I'm enjoying that and will enjoy it even more Sept. 15th when I get paid for the first time. Gotta pay for the new wheels!
The Civic was in for a little paint job this week. I missed my little ride! It only took $34 to fill 'er up!
Gots to go. My head hurts from thinkin'. Must go to IKEA ;)
Clark Rouch
The title of this blog comes from yet another funny misspelling of my name. I visited a school w/ a family this week and had to get a visitor pass. After handing over my D.L., for the sake of safety, they print me out that name "Clark Rouch". Yep, that's first and last name!
In other news, I've had quite the roller coaster week. I've seen many doors open and now I'm overwhelmed by that! I hope things will be clear(er) after one more meeting on Tuesday to either close the deal or walk away.
My first month of contract work went well. I'm enjoying that and will enjoy it even more Sept. 15th when I get paid for the first time. Gotta pay for the new wheels!
The Civic was in for a little paint job this week. I missed my little ride! It only took $34 to fill 'er up!
Gots to go. My head hurts from thinkin'. Must go to IKEA ;)
In other news, I've had quite the roller coaster week. I've seen many doors open and now I'm overwhelmed by that! I hope things will be clear(er) after one more meeting on Tuesday to either close the deal or walk away.
My first month of contract work went well. I'm enjoying that and will enjoy it even more Sept. 15th when I get paid for the first time. Gotta pay for the new wheels!
The Civic was in for a little paint job this week. I missed my little ride! It only took $34 to fill 'er up!
Gots to go. My head hurts from thinkin'. Must go to IKEA ;)
Monday, August 25, 2008
cha-cha-changes
The past week has blown by. I was so tired after my LONG flight situation from NYC. We've been having mucho car issues...Willy's car was not worth the money to fix bc of labor prices so we took a venture to Carmax Friday night. A few hours later we drove away in a little white Honda Civic. I am SoooOOOoooOOoo excited to be in a small fuel efficient ride! Come October I might not be as excited to pay the car note, but I will definitely be enjoying the ride!
In other news, a possible opportunity has come about and literally fallen at my doorstep. Its not a for sure thing at this point but it seems possible. I am not sure how I feel about it all, but with current debts that continue to get paid down way too slowly, I am not sure it would be wise to say no to something new. I still feel weird and have mixed emotions and in my usual way am obsessing a bit about it all. Hopefulluy by end of week or beginning of next I will know which direction to go. Say a prayer for wisdom!
Peace out.
In other news, a possible opportunity has come about and literally fallen at my doorstep. Its not a for sure thing at this point but it seems possible. I am not sure how I feel about it all, but with current debts that continue to get paid down way too slowly, I am not sure it would be wise to say no to something new. I still feel weird and have mixed emotions and in my usual way am obsessing a bit about it all. Hopefulluy by end of week or beginning of next I will know which direction to go. Say a prayer for wisdom!
Peace out.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
ode to LGA
You suck.
You're small.
Your A/c is busted and a small smelly man is standing in front of the only fan.
Your sandwichs are $8, surely bc your flights are always delayed.
Your runways congested. I had to sit on your crappy dirty floors for 5 hours being trammpled.
I hope I will leave you soon. Once again, you suck!
You're small.
Your A/c is busted and a small smelly man is standing in front of the only fan.
Your sandwichs are $8, surely bc your flights are always delayed.
Your runways congested. I had to sit on your crappy dirty floors for 5 hours being trammpled.
I hope I will leave you soon. Once again, you suck!
last days in the Big Apple
Yesterday we relaxed some having walked so much the days before. We went to the MoMA and to get in some culture. Very neat. Then we stopped by Whole Foods and got some deli items to take to Central Park for a picnic and a nap on a blanket for a few hours. Then we hit an independent movie theater in the village to see "Encounters at the end of the earth.".
Today we went to a hospital bc Mari has surgery next week and her pre-op appt. Then we had a New York style slice of pizza and a Beard Papa cream puff. After that we went to Forest Park area in Queens which is beautiful free standing homes with yards. If you didn't know you were in NYC, you'd think you were in the suburbs of Chicago or Dallas.
Off to Dallas tonight. It will be good to get home!
Today we went to a hospital bc Mari has surgery next week and her pre-op appt. Then we had a New York style slice of pizza and a Beard Papa cream puff. After that we went to Forest Park area in Queens which is beautiful free standing homes with yards. If you didn't know you were in NYC, you'd think you were in the suburbs of Chicago or Dallas.
Off to Dallas tonight. It will be good to get home!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
more fun times in NYC
Avenue Q last night was fabulous! See it if you can...I hope hope hope it comes back to Dallas/Ft Worth so I can see it again. Puppet nudity and sex combined with inappropriate humor is a perfect combination!
Today was a morning in Central Park, walking then followed by boating. Then it was off to Shake Shake to stand in line for 40 minutes for a well worth it burger. Its located in Madison Square Park and literally is just a small stand, but a great treat! After that we took off for the Brooklyn bridge. We walked across it into Brooklyn, visited Mari's temple, roamed the streets...it looked like an episode out of the Cosby show with the brown brick townhomes...very cute! Then we ate famous Grimaldi's coal oven Brooklyn style pizza and a stop at Brooklyn's ice cream shop for homemade ice cream. I think we literally walked about 6 hours today bc we would walk an hour or two at a time. I am so sore and my poor feet have a few blisters :(
2 more days...it will be good to be home but I'll miss the. city!
Peace. I'll be back in the Texas heat soon!
Today was a morning in Central Park, walking then followed by boating. Then it was off to Shake Shake to stand in line for 40 minutes for a well worth it burger. Its located in Madison Square Park and literally is just a small stand, but a great treat! After that we took off for the Brooklyn bridge. We walked across it into Brooklyn, visited Mari's temple, roamed the streets...it looked like an episode out of the Cosby show with the brown brick townhomes...very cute! Then we ate famous Grimaldi's coal oven Brooklyn style pizza and a stop at Brooklyn's ice cream shop for homemade ice cream. I think we literally walked about 6 hours today bc we would walk an hour or two at a time. I am so sore and my poor feet have a few blisters :(
2 more days...it will be good to be home but I'll miss the. city!
Peace. I'll be back in the Texas heat soon!
Monday, August 11, 2008
i heart NYC
It's been awhile since I blogged! I've had trainings for work and lots of new clients as well as putting out my back a few weeks ago. And now, drumroll, my first real vacation in YEARS! By real I mean not seeing extended family for a particular occasion...
So I am in NYC visiting a college friend. I wish Willy was here, but truth be told, a lot of things we have done are "girly" and better enjoyed by female friends. Here's what we've done so far...I am decreeing it is a week of indulgences!
Dylans candy shop
Serendipity's (mmmm frozen hot chocolate)
Outdoor movie on Roosevelt Island
Rode the tram (yea spider man scene)
Pedicures
Shoe shopping
Natural Science Museum scavenger hunt
Sat outside drinking martinis for 3 hours last night
Walked and walked and walked
Museum of Sex (heather, there was a whole section on the history of porn and I thought of you!)
Tonight is Avenue Q. I am so in heaven. I really wish I could liv e here, but I could only imagine how tough that would be to manage! I do love New York though!
Tomorrow we are going to walk the Brooklyn bridge and then get Brooklyn pizza as well as walk central park and get Shake Shack burger (suppossedly the #2 burger in the country) and picnic. Later in the week we'll go to MoMA and get a street vendor lunch. I am sure Mari has a lot more planned. I just said I am here for the ride and to pick some fun places and she sure has! There's been so much good food but I think I am completely burning it off with walking and millions of stairs throughout the subway. My body hurts!
More to come. I wish some of you could join me here :)
So I am in NYC visiting a college friend. I wish Willy was here, but truth be told, a lot of things we have done are "girly" and better enjoyed by female friends. Here's what we've done so far...I am decreeing it is a week of indulgences!
Dylans candy shop
Serendipity's (mmmm frozen hot chocolate)
Outdoor movie on Roosevelt Island
Rode the tram (yea spider man scene)
Pedicures
Shoe shopping
Natural Science Museum scavenger hunt
Sat outside drinking martinis for 3 hours last night
Walked and walked and walked
Museum of Sex (heather, there was a whole section on the history of porn and I thought of you!)
Tonight is Avenue Q. I am so in heaven. I really wish I could liv e here, but I could only imagine how tough that would be to manage! I do love New York though!
Tomorrow we are going to walk the Brooklyn bridge and then get Brooklyn pizza as well as walk central park and get Shake Shack burger (suppossedly the #2 burger in the country) and picnic. Later in the week we'll go to MoMA and get a street vendor lunch. I am sure Mari has a lot more planned. I just said I am here for the ride and to pick some fun places and she sure has! There's been so much good food but I think I am completely burning it off with walking and millions of stairs throughout the subway. My body hurts!
More to come. I wish some of you could join me here :)
Friday, July 25, 2008
if i could sleep in the hallway without getting assaulted...
So I have been at a conference this week in Austin for work. First you'll want to notice the time stamp on this blog.
Second, let me point out that our agency seemed to cheap out and got us 2 double beds for 3 people. We decided to charge a cot on our tab so I have the little bed up against the window with plenty of roaring cars on 35.
You learn a lot about coworkers when sharing a room. I've been fortunate to really get to know the two people, that also came, much better. Lots of relationship building. That's the good news. The bad? I think I am able to conclude and armchair diagnose one of them with sleep apnea. BAD BAD apnea. I am on my second night of not being able to sleep. Last night I got 3 hrs, tonight I made it to 2.5. If I put in ear plugs I can STILL hear it too well to sleep! I have a hard time getting back to sleep after being startled awake anyway. She did warn she's a "noisy sleeper." That's like calling a prison stay a quaint getaway. I think I'm losing my mind. I pray I can make it through 8 hours of training again tomorrow (ok, well actually today now). I don't want to make her feel bad but its been rough!
I will be SO glad to get home to my puppies and hubby!
(Wishing for) Peace.
Second, let me point out that our agency seemed to cheap out and got us 2 double beds for 3 people. We decided to charge a cot on our tab so I have the little bed up against the window with plenty of roaring cars on 35.
You learn a lot about coworkers when sharing a room. I've been fortunate to really get to know the two people, that also came, much better. Lots of relationship building. That's the good news. The bad? I think I am able to conclude and armchair diagnose one of them with sleep apnea. BAD BAD apnea. I am on my second night of not being able to sleep. Last night I got 3 hrs, tonight I made it to 2.5. If I put in ear plugs I can STILL hear it too well to sleep! I have a hard time getting back to sleep after being startled awake anyway. She did warn she's a "noisy sleeper." That's like calling a prison stay a quaint getaway. I think I'm losing my mind. I pray I can make it through 8 hours of training again tomorrow (ok, well actually today now). I don't want to make her feel bad but its been rough!
I will be SO glad to get home to my puppies and hubby!
(Wishing for) Peace.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
simple steps week dos
I'm a little behind but doing well. I didn't get in all my walking but am ahead in getting organized, having done WAY more than one drawer. Feels good. I even got out the sewing machine and whipped something up for my neice's 1st birthday this week. Just wish I had mailed it sooner!
I have training for work this week. Sometimes its nice to be away. But I feel behind so its a temporary relief. I real hope by getting more organized I won't feel so overwhelmed.
Ok. On to the new steps to add this week:
Keep a food journal
Squeeze in isometrics (exercises without movement where you contract an isolated muscle for say 10 seconds, ex. Your stomach)
Set up a laundry system
Plan a to do list each day
Remember to continue with last weeks too! Good luck!
Peace.
I have training for work this week. Sometimes its nice to be away. But I feel behind so its a temporary relief. I real hope by getting more organized I won't feel so overwhelmed.
Ok. On to the new steps to add this week:
Keep a food journal
Squeeze in isometrics (exercises without movement where you contract an isolated muscle for say 10 seconds, ex. Your stomach)
Set up a laundry system
Plan a to do list each day
Remember to continue with last weeks too! Good luck!
Peace.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
nutty
I was so glad it was Friday yesterday....at about 5pm that is!
We are still awaiting my mother in law's biopsy results. She sees the doctor on Monday. Her job has already put her on full disability until the end of the year. In the meantime, we found out Wil's great uncle in St. Louis passed away this week, so she will be travelling up to that funeral over the 4th.
Thursday I interviewed for a contract job--a one time a week, 1 hour, group therapist gig for kids that have been sexually abused. One of my old work buddies passed my resume along to her boss (THANKS). Although nothing is in writing, the interview went well, and I was even invited to the 3 hour training I would need to attend. In saying goodbye the woman stated "I will see you later." So it's just a matter of placing me with the right group from the sounds of it. A couple extra hundred dollars a month is nothing to sneeze at...especially since we will need to be looking at replacing Willy's wheels this year yet!
Had my last session with that mom I was worried about. It was a tough one! She is really making progress, just hoping enough seeds were planted and watered during our time together. It was a great growing time for her...but it was also a great learning one for me as well! I will miss sitting on the floor sipping tea. What a strange and wonderful cultural counseling experience. The good news: because of this situation, our agency is evaluating how we can fill the gap for these moms and so we are now trying to collect data to create a new program to serve this type of client. That is the amazing thing about my supervisor/agency. For all the frustration, there is a silver lining (at least).
My mom is *hopefully* awaiting an offer on her house...all these young couples trying to get loan approval...say a prayer that the bank will approve them so she can get herself down here and enjoy our wonderful Texas summer (hehe).
That's my week in a nut shell. I'll post some pics later =)
Peace.
We are still awaiting my mother in law's biopsy results. She sees the doctor on Monday. Her job has already put her on full disability until the end of the year. In the meantime, we found out Wil's great uncle in St. Louis passed away this week, so she will be travelling up to that funeral over the 4th.
Thursday I interviewed for a contract job--a one time a week, 1 hour, group therapist gig for kids that have been sexually abused. One of my old work buddies passed my resume along to her boss (THANKS). Although nothing is in writing, the interview went well, and I was even invited to the 3 hour training I would need to attend. In saying goodbye the woman stated "I will see you later." So it's just a matter of placing me with the right group from the sounds of it. A couple extra hundred dollars a month is nothing to sneeze at...especially since we will need to be looking at replacing Willy's wheels this year yet!
Had my last session with that mom I was worried about. It was a tough one! She is really making progress, just hoping enough seeds were planted and watered during our time together. It was a great growing time for her...but it was also a great learning one for me as well! I will miss sitting on the floor sipping tea. What a strange and wonderful cultural counseling experience. The good news: because of this situation, our agency is evaluating how we can fill the gap for these moms and so we are now trying to collect data to create a new program to serve this type of client. That is the amazing thing about my supervisor/agency. For all the frustration, there is a silver lining (at least).
My mom is *hopefully* awaiting an offer on her house...all these young couples trying to get loan approval...say a prayer that the bank will approve them so she can get herself down here and enjoy our wonderful Texas summer (hehe).
That's my week in a nut shell. I'll post some pics later =)
Peace.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Say a prayer...
Say a prayer for my mother-in-law. She had found lumps in breasts last week and had a mammogram. The results today point to cancer. She will have a biopsy tomorrow on both to determine what is going on. Wil is in OKC so it's very hard to be away right now.
Keep them both in your thoughts.
Peace.
Keep them both in your thoughts.
Peace.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Week One
Simple steps for week one:
1.) Drink 8 cups of water/day OR if trying to lose weight drink 4 cups/50 lbs you weigh (ex. 150 lbs=12 cups of water)
2.) Take a 20 minute walk every day, rain or shine. If you already workout this will be an addition, not substitute.
3.) Clean out one drawer, closet, or cabinet every week.
4.) Start saving $2 a day or 1% of your weekly net, whichever is greater. Also save any change you find around the house.
That's it! There are more ideas in the book, but these are the main steps for the first week. Next week 4 more will be added to these and so on. GOOD LUCK!!!
Peace.
1.) Drink 8 cups of water/day OR if trying to lose weight drink 4 cups/50 lbs you weigh (ex. 150 lbs=12 cups of water)
2.) Take a 20 minute walk every day, rain or shine. If you already workout this will be an addition, not substitute.
3.) Clean out one drawer, closet, or cabinet every week.
4.) Start saving $2 a day or 1% of your weekly net, whichever is greater. Also save any change you find around the house.
That's it! There are more ideas in the book, but these are the main steps for the first week. Next week 4 more will be added to these and so on. GOOD LUCK!!!
Peace.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Simple Steps
I picked up a book this week at Half Price. I saw it on an end cap, read the back but kept walking back to the clearance isle. After a few minutes of looking at kids books for work, lo and behold, there it was again! I decided it must be fate and spent all of $2 on it.
The book is called "Simple Steps.". It's not rocket science. It takes 40 healthy habits (health, weight, home, spirit) and puts them into a 10 week program, each week adding a few more. Every Sunday I am going to post the next week's habits. Feel free to join me in a journey to find more peace and wellness and energy...feel free to post a comment if you're joining in so we can work on it together :). More to come...
Peace.
The book is called "Simple Steps.". It's not rocket science. It takes 40 healthy habits (health, weight, home, spirit) and puts them into a 10 week program, each week adding a few more. Every Sunday I am going to post the next week's habits. Feel free to join me in a journey to find more peace and wellness and energy...feel free to post a comment if you're joining in so we can work on it together :). More to come...
Peace.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Revelations
It's been so hard to accomplish things lately at home or work. I've been a bit scattered! I just need to write some of my thoughts out...for myself (what better way then a public blog, huh? LOL)
Wednesday I had my monthly clinical supervision session (which I had missed in both April and May). I almost didn't go because there was a training I had been invited to attend...but it had been SO long that I thought I should get back..only fair to my clinical supevisor who I pay to see...since I have promised to come once a month. It's really like group therapy. I LOVE it.
Staffed a few cases which felt like normal, until I left group and realized all the feelings it had brought to the surface. I figured out my "spring funk!" Cleverly disguised as being overworked, my real problem was what I talk about all friggin' day long to my clients: grief. Granted the past year has been filled with some personal grief, but this was social work grief for a client I have to terminate with next week. Not becuase she isn't making progress...not because she doesn't want to continue...not because I don't think she needs more session...it's just for one reason: the state of Texas (ahem, $$$).
See, in our program, when the parent's child turns 3, regardless of whether there is more work to be done, that's it. Over. Give them some referrals and be on your way. Usually we wind down to a place where both me and the client are feeling OK with the termination. But this particular mama I see is one of those clients that WANTS to make positive changes and we click in a way that she is able to learn/be supported to make changes and is ready to change! Yet, next week when her child turns three it's over, despite the fact she's not quite finished with this change process...I feel as though I helped open her chest to work on her heart only to leave mid surgery! And there is nothing I can do other than try to persuade her to take a referral and prepare her the best I can. She'd love to continue and it would be in her best interest, *I think* (many more facts that I cannot share that would make it tough for her to feel comfortable and access services elsewhere). But my hands are tied.
So I think I've been carrying that around with me the last month, and with no other agency socal workers to get support from...on my own all day long in the community seeing lots of depressed moms. Wil travelling on top of it. Just feeling like everyone I know has problems and so I don't want to add to their grief pots! It was enough to really get me into a funk and slip on my own self care while grieving this situation (good lord, it's been 2 weeks since I went to the gym!). But leaving the group session, as I finally figured it out, I could cry about it (and subsequently cry at my meeting with my work supervisor today). Then, having had a kick ass session with that mom today, I am feeling some relief. Everyone has work stress...but when your job is to help bear some of the weight of another person's problem, there's a special kind of burnout that makes you truly need a "mental health day." It is this everyday experience and drama that binds us social workers together. And probably what stresses out the non-SWers who are close to us and want to help ;)
I picked up some clearance books at Half Price Books (gotta love clearnace on already cheap books)...I found a good one that I think I will write about more...tomorrow. For now, I am off work early and doing some much needed R&R.
Peace.
Wednesday I had my monthly clinical supervision session (which I had missed in both April and May). I almost didn't go because there was a training I had been invited to attend...but it had been SO long that I thought I should get back..only fair to my clinical supevisor who I pay to see...since I have promised to come once a month. It's really like group therapy. I LOVE it.
Staffed a few cases which felt like normal, until I left group and realized all the feelings it had brought to the surface. I figured out my "spring funk!" Cleverly disguised as being overworked, my real problem was what I talk about all friggin' day long to my clients: grief. Granted the past year has been filled with some personal grief, but this was social work grief for a client I have to terminate with next week. Not becuase she isn't making progress...not because she doesn't want to continue...not because I don't think she needs more session...it's just for one reason: the state of Texas (ahem, $$$).
See, in our program, when the parent's child turns 3, regardless of whether there is more work to be done, that's it. Over. Give them some referrals and be on your way. Usually we wind down to a place where both me and the client are feeling OK with the termination. But this particular mama I see is one of those clients that WANTS to make positive changes and we click in a way that she is able to learn/be supported to make changes and is ready to change! Yet, next week when her child turns three it's over, despite the fact she's not quite finished with this change process...I feel as though I helped open her chest to work on her heart only to leave mid surgery! And there is nothing I can do other than try to persuade her to take a referral and prepare her the best I can. She'd love to continue and it would be in her best interest, *I think* (many more facts that I cannot share that would make it tough for her to feel comfortable and access services elsewhere). But my hands are tied.
So I think I've been carrying that around with me the last month, and with no other agency socal workers to get support from...on my own all day long in the community seeing lots of depressed moms. Wil travelling on top of it. Just feeling like everyone I know has problems and so I don't want to add to their grief pots! It was enough to really get me into a funk and slip on my own self care while grieving this situation (good lord, it's been 2 weeks since I went to the gym!). But leaving the group session, as I finally figured it out, I could cry about it (and subsequently cry at my meeting with my work supervisor today). Then, having had a kick ass session with that mom today, I am feeling some relief. Everyone has work stress...but when your job is to help bear some of the weight of another person's problem, there's a special kind of burnout that makes you truly need a "mental health day." It is this everyday experience and drama that binds us social workers together. And probably what stresses out the non-SWers who are close to us and want to help ;)
I picked up some clearance books at Half Price Books (gotta love clearnace on already cheap books)...I found a good one that I think I will write about more...tomorrow. For now, I am off work early and doing some much needed R&R.
Peace.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Testing...1...2...3...
My first blog via blackberry. Let the good times roll!
Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with SprintSpeed
Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with SprintSpeed
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Blues fade to...Black
I've been so under a funk cloud lately with Willy traveling. It's harder on me than I like to admit. To cope, Wil and i have added a new addiction to our lives to fill the void. While most addictions seem to build in intensity, I have to say, this one came out of no where and hit us both hard and fast. In fact, I don't think our lives will ever be the same. I think I may end up spending my weekend engaging with my new love affair...I just can't get enough!!! But don't worry about us...we'll be fine.
You see, last night at about 8:45pm, my blues faded to Black...so seductive,shiny, new, exciting...we had to drive to Rockwall to get our fix because it's so hard to find and then we were up WAY too late because of it...because we are now a part of the BlackBerry community with our new, FABULOUS, BlackBerry Curve smartphones!!!!!!
I can't tell you how great it is! I am hoping this will help me with my work flow (since I work out of my car, seeing families at homes, I am always lost, losing papers in my trunk, away from internet and work e-mail for 8-10 hours/day). But beside that it will also be tons of fun. Move over iPhone, I'm in love with the Curve!
Some of my favorite features are:
GPS (Heather and I may never get lost again!!!)
E-mail (have up to 10 accounts you can access)
TV/Music (MP3 player galore plus commercial free radio and local radio and TV channels...who needs to download a ringer when you can use your own music for special ring!)
Calendar (it's not a Palm, but it might as well be...it's great!)
External Storage (you can use up to 8GB of external storage for photos, music, and more! And it all syncs with your computer for backup)
Facebook (that's right kids, facebook, on my phone!)
AND SO MUCH MORE!!!
I'm a believer, I'm in love...I'm officially a CRACKBERRY user! (If you need me, I'll be programming my phone...for quite some time =) That and staying better connected to my sweet hubby...ahh, technology is grand.
Peace.
You see, last night at about 8:45pm, my blues faded to Black...so seductive,shiny, new, exciting...we had to drive to Rockwall to get our fix because it's so hard to find and then we were up WAY too late because of it...because we are now a part of the BlackBerry community with our new, FABULOUS, BlackBerry Curve smartphones!!!!!!
I can't tell you how great it is! I am hoping this will help me with my work flow (since I work out of my car, seeing families at homes, I am always lost, losing papers in my trunk, away from internet and work e-mail for 8-10 hours/day). But beside that it will also be tons of fun. Move over iPhone, I'm in love with the Curve!
Some of my favorite features are:
GPS (Heather and I may never get lost again!!!)
E-mail (have up to 10 accounts you can access)
TV/Music (MP3 player galore plus commercial free radio and local radio and TV channels...who needs to download a ringer when you can use your own music for special ring!)
Calendar (it's not a Palm, but it might as well be...it's great!)
External Storage (you can use up to 8GB of external storage for photos, music, and more! And it all syncs with your computer for backup)
Facebook (that's right kids, facebook, on my phone!)
AND SO MUCH MORE!!!
I'm a believer, I'm in love...I'm officially a CRACKBERRY user! (If you need me, I'll be programming my phone...for quite some time =) That and staying better connected to my sweet hubby...ahh, technology is grand.
Peace.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Running out of gas
Anyone else have one of those days that feels impossible to get things done?
I am sure everyone is feeling the gas prices...even worse for those that travel for work. Myself being one of them! Sure I get reimbursed...about a month later...decent rate (or at least used to be)...but it doesn't make it any easier to spend $55 to fill up my 4 door midsize at least once a week. And the IRS simply has not raised the maximum for reimbursement quickly enough if you ask me! (pardon my rant)
So this morning I had every intention of going to my first appt and then to the office (near each other) so I could fax, copy, turn in notes. But the mom cancelled and I am left with two appts this afternoon that are literally within about 5 miles of my house. In the past I would jump in the car and go to the office, happy that I had extra time to get some projects done. Now days I try to work from home when I can(sometimes very productive, sometimes challenging) bc I just don't want to drive 40 miles round trip to go to the office for a few hours when my appts are down the road (I have mixed feelings about this though). Today happens to be one of those challenging work days though...It's been a week...yesterday felt like Monday and today feels like Friday. Crap!
Wil and I had our 8th anniversary on Monday. Usually we have a memorial day bash, but seeing as he had to fly out that afternoon (and I was bummed about it) I decided it was not in the cards this year. He had asked off a long time ago but when travel plans came about he was told he would have to pay his own way to get to his destination on Tuesday if he stayed in town (insert sad emoticon here). Grrr.
I am happy to report (pictures coming soon) that my vegetables are GROWING fast and strong. No buds yet, but the plants/leaves are getting much fuller with all these 90 degree days. I hope to be eating salad real soon!
This morning, when I checked my myspace, I happened to do a search (as I have before) for my long lost little bro (from BB/BS) in Illinois. And there he was. All grown up! I sent him a message. I am hoping he will reply. I am sure I have lost al cool points now that he is in high school, but it would be so great to find out how he is doing. God bless technology!
Alright, my break is over, must make some calls and chart. Wish me productivity!
I am sure everyone is feeling the gas prices...even worse for those that travel for work. Myself being one of them! Sure I get reimbursed...about a month later...decent rate (or at least used to be)...but it doesn't make it any easier to spend $55 to fill up my 4 door midsize at least once a week. And the IRS simply has not raised the maximum for reimbursement quickly enough if you ask me! (pardon my rant)
So this morning I had every intention of going to my first appt and then to the office (near each other) so I could fax, copy, turn in notes. But the mom cancelled and I am left with two appts this afternoon that are literally within about 5 miles of my house. In the past I would jump in the car and go to the office, happy that I had extra time to get some projects done. Now days I try to work from home when I can(sometimes very productive, sometimes challenging) bc I just don't want to drive 40 miles round trip to go to the office for a few hours when my appts are down the road (I have mixed feelings about this though). Today happens to be one of those challenging work days though...It's been a week...yesterday felt like Monday and today feels like Friday. Crap!
Wil and I had our 8th anniversary on Monday. Usually we have a memorial day bash, but seeing as he had to fly out that afternoon (and I was bummed about it) I decided it was not in the cards this year. He had asked off a long time ago but when travel plans came about he was told he would have to pay his own way to get to his destination on Tuesday if he stayed in town (insert sad emoticon here). Grrr.
I am happy to report (pictures coming soon) that my vegetables are GROWING fast and strong. No buds yet, but the plants/leaves are getting much fuller with all these 90 degree days. I hope to be eating salad real soon!
This morning, when I checked my myspace, I happened to do a search (as I have before) for my long lost little bro (from BB/BS) in Illinois. And there he was. All grown up! I sent him a message. I am hoping he will reply. I am sure I have lost al cool points now that he is in high school, but it would be so great to find out how he is doing. God bless technology!
Alright, my break is over, must make some calls and chart. Wish me productivity!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Stripping, Playboy, Spaghettios, and Wii time
Saturday was a sad day as Wil started his traveling again for work. I am single for May, pretty much!
His first stop? Hawaii!!! So after I dropped him off at the airport on Saturday afternoon I thought I would head over the the new strip mall area east of us and see what stores had opened up. You know, a little pick me up! It's so great to find both Ross and Marshall's right next door to each other! I bought a few random small things--avocado slicer, honey jar, and a clearance "official" pink playboy bunny jacket for my dog! There is really nothing like carrying around a small dog jacket that says playboy and getting stared at! (Bella looks great in it too! It reminds me of the Girl's Next Door). Next I headed over to the Dollar Tree where in my already "feeling sorry for myself" mode I bought my bachelorette dinner of a can of spaghettios and a pack of M&M's. Before I had checked out, Wil called and said his flight had been cancelled (he'll have to tell that story) so I ended up picking him up. We had an early Cinco de Mayo date night of On the Border, TiVo, Wii play, and watching Dirt. Nice. If only I would not have had to drop him off in the morning!
He's loving the tropical paradise and alrady visited Pearl Harbor and Hard Rock. Lucky! (said in a Napolean Dynamite voice). While on the other hand, I had veggie corn dogs and saw Frankie Valli in concert (good, but not the same as the beach!), and am listening to a thunderstorm outside. And I also did some laundry and picked up dog poo. Where's the justice in that! ;P
Send me some love! And let me know if you want to hang out this month...I'll want some company!
His first stop? Hawaii!!! So after I dropped him off at the airport on Saturday afternoon I thought I would head over the the new strip mall area east of us and see what stores had opened up. You know, a little pick me up! It's so great to find both Ross and Marshall's right next door to each other! I bought a few random small things--avocado slicer, honey jar, and a clearance "official" pink playboy bunny jacket for my dog! There is really nothing like carrying around a small dog jacket that says playboy and getting stared at! (Bella looks great in it too! It reminds me of the Girl's Next Door). Next I headed over to the Dollar Tree where in my already "feeling sorry for myself" mode I bought my bachelorette dinner of a can of spaghettios and a pack of M&M's. Before I had checked out, Wil called and said his flight had been cancelled (he'll have to tell that story) so I ended up picking him up. We had an early Cinco de Mayo date night of On the Border, TiVo, Wii play, and watching Dirt. Nice. If only I would not have had to drop him off in the morning!
He's loving the tropical paradise and alrady visited Pearl Harbor and Hard Rock. Lucky! (said in a Napolean Dynamite voice). While on the other hand, I had veggie corn dogs and saw Frankie Valli in concert (good, but not the same as the beach!), and am listening to a thunderstorm outside. And I also did some laundry and picked up dog poo. Where's the justice in that! ;P
Send me some love! And let me know if you want to hang out this month...I'll want some company!
Friday, April 18, 2008
Rock Man
When I did my practicum in grad school, my supervisor would sometimes go on and on about rocks. See, in his former life he had been both a science teacher and pastor. A deadly combo! But he was so great that the talks about rocks weren't so bad. I remember him telling me about the worst earthquake ever happening in the Missouri/Illinois area in the 1800's. I could hardly believe it! But he talked with such passion about it and the liklihood of it happening again in our lifetime. I thought, "no way!"
I woke up at 5:44am, a victim to NBC5 news text message (not to mention I accidently signed up for the wrong one so I only get Chicago news!!!)...and there it was. A 5.4 earthquake rocked the midwest this morning. I was only half surprised since good old Gary had educated me in so much more than counseling! WOW. So weird.
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/04/18/america/Midwest-Earthquake.php
I woke up at 5:44am, a victim to NBC5 news text message (not to mention I accidently signed up for the wrong one so I only get Chicago news!!!)...and there it was. A 5.4 earthquake rocked the midwest this morning. I was only half surprised since good old Gary had educated me in so much more than counseling! WOW. So weird.
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/04/18/america/Midwest-Earthquake.php
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
10 things
OK, Sin, here goes a new blog ;)
10 things that make me oh so happy today:
1.) Lovely roses blooming in the backyard
2.) Thinking about game night this weekend
3.) Egg Beaters, strawberries and Ezekiel 4:9 bread (can you tell I just ate a great breakfast?)
4.) Jogging 1 more minute than last week
5.) Freshly T.P'd lawn (that I don't have to pick up)
6.) A female won BLC--I was on the edge of my seat last night
7.) Sewing machines
8.) Trying something scary and realizing it's fun
9.) MP3 players
10.) Small yellow pools (thanks h-bomb for the ride!)
What's one thing that makes YOU happy today?
10 things that make me oh so happy today:
1.) Lovely roses blooming in the backyard
2.) Thinking about game night this weekend
3.) Egg Beaters, strawberries and Ezekiel 4:9 bread (can you tell I just ate a great breakfast?)
4.) Jogging 1 more minute than last week
5.) Freshly T.P'd lawn (that I don't have to pick up)
6.) A female won BLC--I was on the edge of my seat last night
7.) Sewing machines
8.) Trying something scary and realizing it's fun
9.) MP3 players
10.) Small yellow pools (thanks h-bomb for the ride!)
What's one thing that makes YOU happy today?
Friday, March 28, 2008
Dirt
The weather has been fantastic this week! I can't tell you (well, if you live in DFW, I don't even have to!) how great it has been. Tuesday, a few of us, saluted Lisa in a McDonald's dinner (one of her favs). Spending time with a few people and remembering her was really nice, not to mention Jay dancing on the table and giving everyone the evil eye (she does this squint thing when you don't do something she wants, its hilarious).
Wednesday rolled around and I found myself needing to do a project, so I hit up Lowe's on my lunch break. I had really meant to just get some shimmies and a screen for the back door (darn bugs), but ended up buying a shovel, garden rake, seeds, compost, and fertilizer (thanks to mom for the laundry list of essential items to start some plants). Came home and started digging up those aweful, sad looking, small, bushy plants along the sidewalk out back, tilling the soil by hand, adding the compost and fertilizer, etc (awww, better than yoga for relaxing). Hopefully this weekend I will be able to plant along there as well as dig up the other two mini flower bed areas out back. All in all, I am very happy with the thought of weeding, watering and hopefully producing a few veggies and flowers all by myself. Life.
That's it from here. Have a great weekend...perhaps I will post some pics of my project when it is complete.
Peace.
Wednesday rolled around and I found myself needing to do a project, so I hit up Lowe's on my lunch break. I had really meant to just get some shimmies and a screen for the back door (darn bugs), but ended up buying a shovel, garden rake, seeds, compost, and fertilizer (thanks to mom for the laundry list of essential items to start some plants). Came home and started digging up those aweful, sad looking, small, bushy plants along the sidewalk out back, tilling the soil by hand, adding the compost and fertilizer, etc (awww, better than yoga for relaxing). Hopefully this weekend I will be able to plant along there as well as dig up the other two mini flower bed areas out back. All in all, I am very happy with the thought of weeding, watering and hopefully producing a few veggies and flowers all by myself. Life.
That's it from here. Have a great weekend...perhaps I will post some pics of my project when it is complete.
Peace.
Monday, March 24, 2008
There's something about Lisa...
I learned yesterday that a dear friend passed away Saturday from cancer. In my gut I didn't feel surprise because the last few weeks I had not heard much from her or her husband and I knew the cancer had spread. But my eyes and heart don't seem to have the same logic, nor would I want them too.
Lisa was one of those people. I think, if you've ever known someone like this, the rest of my feeble attempt to describe her is not needed.
We didn't know each other for years and years. It's been less than 2 years. We didn't see each other everyday or even talk every week. But from the moment you begin a conversation with someone who has that "something," none of the details matter. Lisa was always in the present. She would lean in close to every detail of a conversation and lean back for a good chuckle about even the smallest joy. Smart, witty. She led with her heart, told it to you from her gut, and didn't stop until she had convinced you that "yes, I am special! Yes, I can do it!" There was just something about her that the world needed and will greatly miss. That I will greatly miss. She was tenacious. She loved life. She was LIFE. She was light in any room. She was just Lisa, every moment, every time, every day.
Peace.
Lisa was one of those people. I think, if you've ever known someone like this, the rest of my feeble attempt to describe her is not needed.
We didn't know each other for years and years. It's been less than 2 years. We didn't see each other everyday or even talk every week. But from the moment you begin a conversation with someone who has that "something," none of the details matter. Lisa was always in the present. She would lean in close to every detail of a conversation and lean back for a good chuckle about even the smallest joy. Smart, witty. She led with her heart, told it to you from her gut, and didn't stop until she had convinced you that "yes, I am special! Yes, I can do it!" There was just something about her that the world needed and will greatly miss. That I will greatly miss. She was tenacious. She loved life. She was LIFE. She was light in any room. She was just Lisa, every moment, every time, every day.
Peace.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Natural Well-being
"Don't seek happiness. If you seek it, you won't find it, because seeking is the antithesis of happiness. Happiness is ever elusive, but freedom from unhappiness is attainable now, by facing what is rather than making up stories about it. Unhappiness covers up your natural state of well-being and inner peace, the source of true happiness." Eckhart Tolle
This quote really hit me this week and I've been thinking about it a lot. Thought I would share it. When I saw the words "Freedom from unhappiness," all I could say was "huh, wow."
Yesterday Jay and fam came over to have brunch (which ended up nt being cooked until noon, so I guess it was lunch!) and dye easter eggs. I am a new garden hose owner (so much fun having a piece of lawn!) and the most fun of all was Jay discovering it. I've included a few photos. Gosh she's cute. It sure makes me miss my other niece not being here. I think we will soon be investing in a kiddie pool for summer...what a great afternoon. There is no better way to feel well than get muddy with a 1-year-old. It brought me back to that quote I had read days before. Sometimes I think kids and pets have way more to teach me than any other group of beings.
Peace.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
1943
My mom sent this as a forward--a magazine that republished a 1943 article. One time it would have paid, literally, to be "husky." Wow. That's all I can say! (Just click on the image and it should open a new larger window of the piece)
Monday, March 3, 2008
The Perfect Day
If there could be a perfect day, today would be pretty close, for two reasons that make me feel pure happiness. Today's blog will be in pictures. I'm no professional (in photography!) but I think they still speak for themselves.
Peace.
Peace.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Barack Rocks
"Obama rocks my face off" could have been an alternative title to this blog! H-bomb and myself ventured into Ft Worth Thursday night for the Obama rally. In case you don't know yet, we got asked/selected to sit behind the podium in the bleachers!!! I think I almost wet my pants when the secret service guy asked us and gave us "the mark" which consisted of initials and an "X" in blue sharpie...not much to look at as a symbol goes, but by showing it through several check points it got us the VIP area (ok, maybe we were not VIP, but we sure felt like it!). AMAZING. We are in several pics (although VERY small!) and got about 5 seconds of on air time on FOX (trust me though, I had to rewind to find us, so no one else would be able to pick us out without help). It matters not...we were there and had a blast. For Heather's account and a picture (more coming though), see her blog link:
http://holymanontoast.blogspot.com/2008/02/oh-my-god-coolest-night-ever.html
Wil is back from Cali for 2 days until he heads out to East texas...I am still studying for the ever approaching boards...Work is SOOO busy I don't know how to fit all the clients in...my closet remains unpacked...in a nutshell, not much else new here! Have a great weekend ya'll.
Peace.
http://holymanontoast.blogspot.com/2008/02/oh-my-god-coolest-night-ever.html
Wil is back from Cali for 2 days until he heads out to East texas...I am still studying for the ever approaching boards...Work is SOOO busy I don't know how to fit all the clients in...my closet remains unpacked...in a nutshell, not much else new here! Have a great weekend ya'll.
Peace.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
The single life
I just dropped the hubby off at the airport. He's off for sunny California (Bay area) for the week.
I am always sad he's gone and glad when he gets back. But having left the apartment life and being in a house now, it doesn't feel as bad (sorry baby!). Good lord, I have more than enough to do while he is gone (as I think about that BIG storage closet upstairs that has yet to be rangled into a manageable mess, dogs to groom, cleaning to do, and cranking out some hours studying for my boards...not to mention work charting).
I took a practice exam for the boards this week and got a 74%. So if I start studying, hopefully that will go up. 70% is passing, so this should be a good sign. Expect a blog sometime in the next few months or so about me *hopefully* passing! I know I should be hitting the books even harder, but I feel little motivation about it. I want to pass, but the studying is getting me down! Maybe my positive energy will be enough??? =)
Been hitting the gym the last few weeks. I am getting into a better sleep routine...having to get up at 5:30 everyday makes me ready for bed by 9:30! But I am enjoying going (something I never thought I would like).
My sister made it legal with her man (and baby in tow) on Wednesday. The JP was really good and I got girly and cried during the vows. I am very proud and happy for them. Haha...another man suckered into our family!
Not much else of interest going on here. I like it that way! Wil's knee is doing great (he's been hitting the gym too) so that is good news for us.
Peace.
I am always sad he's gone and glad when he gets back. But having left the apartment life and being in a house now, it doesn't feel as bad (sorry baby!). Good lord, I have more than enough to do while he is gone (as I think about that BIG storage closet upstairs that has yet to be rangled into a manageable mess, dogs to groom, cleaning to do, and cranking out some hours studying for my boards...not to mention work charting).
I took a practice exam for the boards this week and got a 74%. So if I start studying, hopefully that will go up. 70% is passing, so this should be a good sign. Expect a blog sometime in the next few months or so about me *hopefully* passing! I know I should be hitting the books even harder, but I feel little motivation about it. I want to pass, but the studying is getting me down! Maybe my positive energy will be enough??? =)
Been hitting the gym the last few weeks. I am getting into a better sleep routine...having to get up at 5:30 everyday makes me ready for bed by 9:30! But I am enjoying going (something I never thought I would like).
My sister made it legal with her man (and baby in tow) on Wednesday. The JP was really good and I got girly and cried during the vows. I am very proud and happy for them. Haha...another man suckered into our family!
Not much else of interest going on here. I like it that way! Wil's knee is doing great (he's been hitting the gym too) so that is good news for us.
Peace.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Life is so Punny!
Things are well here in Euless. After a few months of reverting back to taking care of everyone but me, I am back to taking some time for myself and I can tell that it makes me feel so much better. It's a challenge sometimes to keep that in focus.
Wil and I had v-day last night since Thursday was BEFORE pay day and we were broke (gosh, still trying to catch up from when he was off work). It was the perfect night...went and worked out together (ask him how much he liked the "random hill" setting on the treadmill I challenged him to!), papa murphey's pizza at home, and catching up on TiVo. Gifts? A new scale that he can use now instead of going to GNC every week and fun new striped sheets. It's easy to feel "happy" during times of great excitment, drama, good fortune. But I love the feeling of being absolutely happy in the boring moments because I realize just how happy I am...sappy, I know. I love you Willy!
I started drinking green tea vs. diet coke (well, at least 9 times out of 10). It's not quite the same but I hope the healthy part of this change is worth it! I do miss my fizzy,caramel colored lover!
It's rainy here, so I thought I would end this with some puns...my favorite way to feel good. Enjoy!
Peace.
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Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent.
A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, 'I'll serve you, but don't start anything.'
A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm, and says 'A beer please, and one for the road.'
A dyslexic man walks into a bra...
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other: 'Does this taste funny to you?'
An invisible man marries an invisible woman. The kids were nothing to look at either.
I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day, but I couldn't find any.
A man woke up in a hospital after a serious accident. He shouted, 'Doctor, doctor, I can't feel my legs!' The doctor replied, 'I know you can't - I've cut off your arms!'
I went to a seafood disco last week...and pulled a mussel.
Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.
A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel, and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office, and asked them to disperse. 'But why,' they asked, as they moved off.'Because, he said, 'I can't stand chess-nuts boasting in an open foyer.'
A woman has twins, and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt, and is named 'Ahmal.' The other goes to a family in Spain; they name him 'Juan.' Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband responds, 'They're twins! If you've seen Juan, you've seen Ahmal.'
Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time,which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he had bad breath. This made him...A super-calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.
And finally, there was the person who sent twenty different puns to his friends, with the hope that at least ten of the puns would make them laugh. No pun in ten did.
Wil and I had v-day last night since Thursday was BEFORE pay day and we were broke (gosh, still trying to catch up from when he was off work). It was the perfect night...went and worked out together (ask him how much he liked the "random hill" setting on the treadmill I challenged him to!), papa murphey's pizza at home, and catching up on TiVo. Gifts? A new scale that he can use now instead of going to GNC every week and fun new striped sheets. It's easy to feel "happy" during times of great excitment, drama, good fortune. But I love the feeling of being absolutely happy in the boring moments because I realize just how happy I am...sappy, I know. I love you Willy!
I started drinking green tea vs. diet coke (well, at least 9 times out of 10). It's not quite the same but I hope the healthy part of this change is worth it! I do miss my fizzy,caramel colored lover!
It's rainy here, so I thought I would end this with some puns...my favorite way to feel good. Enjoy!
Peace.
______________________
Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent.
A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, 'I'll serve you, but don't start anything.'
A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm, and says 'A beer please, and one for the road.'
A dyslexic man walks into a bra...
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other: 'Does this taste funny to you?'
An invisible man marries an invisible woman. The kids were nothing to look at either.
I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day, but I couldn't find any.
A man woke up in a hospital after a serious accident. He shouted, 'Doctor, doctor, I can't feel my legs!' The doctor replied, 'I know you can't - I've cut off your arms!'
I went to a seafood disco last week...and pulled a mussel.
Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.
A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel, and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office, and asked them to disperse. 'But why,' they asked, as they moved off.'Because, he said, 'I can't stand chess-nuts boasting in an open foyer.'
A woman has twins, and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt, and is named 'Ahmal.' The other goes to a family in Spain; they name him 'Juan.' Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband responds, 'They're twins! If you've seen Juan, you've seen Ahmal.'
Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time,which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he had bad breath. This made him...A super-calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.
And finally, there was the person who sent twenty different puns to his friends, with the hope that at least ten of the puns would make them laugh. No pun in ten did.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Thoughts of Love
Whether you like valentines day or not, today can be a day of love--for ourselves. Treat yourself to something nice or at least a loving thought to yourself. Below are some thoughts from others that have touched me today.
Peace.
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A beggar had been sitting by the side of the road for thirty years.
One day a stranger walked by."Spare some change?" mumbled the beggar.
"I have nothing to give you," said the stranger. Then he asked: "What's that you're sitting on?"
"Nothing, " replied the beggar. "Just an old box. I've been sitting on it for as long as I can remember.
"Ever look inside?," asked the stranger.
"No," said the beggar. "What's the point, there's nothing in there."
"Have a look inside," insisted the stranger. The beggar, reluctantly, managed to pry open the lid. With astonishment, disbelief, and elation, he saw that the box was filled with gold.
I am that stranger who has nothing to give you and who is telling you to look inside. Not inside any box, as in the parable, but somewhere even closer: inside yourself.
Eckhart Tolle
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Love, compassion, and concern for others are real sources of happiness. With these in abundance, you will not be disturbed by even the most uncomfortable circumstances. If you nurse hatred, however, you will not be happy even in the lap of luxury. Thus, if we really want happiness, we must widen the sphere of love.
Dalai Lama
Peace.
_______________________________________________________________________
A beggar had been sitting by the side of the road for thirty years.
One day a stranger walked by."Spare some change?" mumbled the beggar.
"I have nothing to give you," said the stranger. Then he asked: "What's that you're sitting on?"
"Nothing, " replied the beggar. "Just an old box. I've been sitting on it for as long as I can remember.
"Ever look inside?," asked the stranger.
"No," said the beggar. "What's the point, there's nothing in there."
"Have a look inside," insisted the stranger. The beggar, reluctantly, managed to pry open the lid. With astonishment, disbelief, and elation, he saw that the box was filled with gold.
I am that stranger who has nothing to give you and who is telling you to look inside. Not inside any box, as in the parable, but somewhere even closer: inside yourself.
Eckhart Tolle
_____________________________________________________________________________
Love, compassion, and concern for others are real sources of happiness. With these in abundance, you will not be disturbed by even the most uncomfortable circumstances. If you nurse hatred, however, you will not be happy even in the lap of luxury. Thus, if we really want happiness, we must widen the sphere of love.
Dalai Lama
Saturday, February 9, 2008
What? A weekend with nothing to do?
OMG...I am SOOOOO happy to have nothing to go to this weekend! I love socializing...but it's been a while since I had 2 days that I could get some personal stuff done. On the list this weekend:
--Check out new gym (finally broke down and got a membership...went this morning and I am hooked! SO much better than the little crappy apartment office one!)
--Grocery Shop
--Groom pets...2 weeks overdue, poor babies! But it's a process with Tyson the fearful nut job
--Study for license boards (yikes)
--Catch up on progress notes for work
-Start 2nd season of Big Love (on DVD...so good...see it!)
--Do some more unpacking
And that's it! Maybe some cleaning if i feel like it...but with NO company this weekend, I may live in little filth and relax! Praise be, it's beautiful outside too.
What a great weekend!
Peace.
--Check out new gym (finally broke down and got a membership...went this morning and I am hooked! SO much better than the little crappy apartment office one!)
--Grocery Shop
--Groom pets...2 weeks overdue, poor babies! But it's a process with Tyson the fearful nut job
--Study for license boards (yikes)
--Catch up on progress notes for work
-Start 2nd season of Big Love (on DVD...so good...see it!)
--Do some more unpacking
And that's it! Maybe some cleaning if i feel like it...but with NO company this weekend, I may live in little filth and relax! Praise be, it's beautiful outside too.
What a great weekend!
Peace.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Guilty Pleasure
Gosh, it's been awhile since I blogged! January has whizzed by! I have been pretty caught up at work, having gotten myself a bit behind over the holidays, and trying to dig myself out. I am almost there though, so yippee! Holiday time is usually a little busy in terms of people being stressed and mental health issues intensify...so I was BUSY with some families that were "on the edge." Sometimes you feel like the warm fuzzies (those guilty pleasures you get from seeing CHANGE in your clients) are few and far between. This week I caught one, when a mom told me she felt hopeful for the first time in her life, and it's made everything feel just a little bit happier. I must savor this feeling as there is no way to know when it will happen next!
Seems like every weekend since we have moved (except for the 2 weekends we were SICK) have been packed with stuff to do. I keep looking at boxes in my bedroom and have no energy to do anything about them at this point. I guess that's the nice thing about having 2 levels...I can forget about the boxes until I walk upstairs...and most of the time I am upstairs I am asleep =)
Willy turns 35 on Sunday and then starts his (most likely) massive travelling again for work. I'll be a "single girl" during the weeks he is gone...so if anyone wants to do dinner or go shopping or just hang out...let me know!!! Maybe I'll actually get out my craft supplies and start some projects or get out that study guide for my exam. It'll still be lonely!
Seems like every weekend since we have moved (except for the 2 weekends we were SICK) have been packed with stuff to do. I keep looking at boxes in my bedroom and have no energy to do anything about them at this point. I guess that's the nice thing about having 2 levels...I can forget about the boxes until I walk upstairs...and most of the time I am upstairs I am asleep =)
Willy turns 35 on Sunday and then starts his (most likely) massive travelling again for work. I'll be a "single girl" during the weeks he is gone...so if anyone wants to do dinner or go shopping or just hang out...let me know!!! Maybe I'll actually get out my craft supplies and start some projects or get out that study guide for my exam. It'll still be lonely!
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Texas state board strikes again!
So I get a call Monday afternoon from the state board informing me they are processing my license upgrade (yea! good news) only to find I do not have a current LMSW (umm, ok...) because it is expired.
Hmm, that's interesting because I renewed in November (although have not rec'd my sticker yet) and the payment went through my bank the very next day. The woman who left the message was very nice and left a pesonal ext. to call (much to my surprise). So I attempt to call the 800# from work and from my cell and get the message "this number is not available from your calling area" even though Wil is able to dial from home. I look up the Austin local number and use that only to not be able to get through. For a whole day I attempted to get through but hearing a busy tone each time. I finally got through at 12.59pm Tuesday and hear "To serve you better, we are currently closed for lunch and will return at 1:00pm," then the number cuts me off. I call back in 30 seconds and it's busy again!!! Once a get through, 4 hours later and probaly 50 minutes of my cell phone minutes used from all the attempts, I get her voicemail and explain my situation. Yesterday she returned the call saying that the online system doesn't always work and it "loses" applications from time to time even though the applicant gets a receipt and that she would need a tracking number from my receipt. I called back and left the # on her voicemail so she can research it.
I'm not too upset or surprised...thankful she has been nice, but so frustrated over the whole system of getting through and getting licensed! Maybe this time next year I will finally have a license!!!! Grrr....that's my rant for the day. Thanks for listening!
Hmm, that's interesting because I renewed in November (although have not rec'd my sticker yet) and the payment went through my bank the very next day. The woman who left the message was very nice and left a pesonal ext. to call (much to my surprise). So I attempt to call the 800# from work and from my cell and get the message "this number is not available from your calling area" even though Wil is able to dial from home. I look up the Austin local number and use that only to not be able to get through. For a whole day I attempted to get through but hearing a busy tone each time. I finally got through at 12.59pm Tuesday and hear "To serve you better, we are currently closed for lunch and will return at 1:00pm," then the number cuts me off. I call back in 30 seconds and it's busy again!!! Once a get through, 4 hours later and probaly 50 minutes of my cell phone minutes used from all the attempts, I get her voicemail and explain my situation. Yesterday she returned the call saying that the online system doesn't always work and it "loses" applications from time to time even though the applicant gets a receipt and that she would need a tracking number from my receipt. I called back and left the # on her voicemail so she can research it.
I'm not too upset or surprised...thankful she has been nice, but so frustrated over the whole system of getting through and getting licensed! Maybe this time next year I will finally have a license!!!! Grrr....that's my rant for the day. Thanks for listening!
Sunday, January 6, 2008
grepet
I'm adopting H-bomb's slogan..."2008...it's gonna be great!"
We had a fabulous party at our place filled with games, Wii play, food, fun...until 4am! I was SO tired the next day, only proving I am getting old!
Work has been stressful lately...alot more to do all of a sudden and more intense emotional cases. I need to figure out how to balance the current load and develop the position into what I think it COULD be...so that I am best utilized...it's darn hard trying to figure out how to a job that is new to the agency too.
Have I mentioned that I LOVE our new digs? I love the space we have to entertain...Wil and I feel so blessed to have found some cool peeps to hang with in Texas...and thanks to Heather we now have a table too! Thanks dude...we appreciate it! More "rule" Uno coming soon!
Today marks the anniverary of my dad's death. Nomer and I (plus our families) went to A&W this afternoon (my dad's favorite...he loved rootbeer, cheeseburgers and fries). It was nice to remember and toast him with a frosty mug (I even resisted dropping one in my bag for the road ;). I can't believe it's been a whole year--still missing you dad!
Gosh, I know January is just another month, but there is something to this new year thing this time around. Life has changed so much this past year and it seems that we, and many friends, had a rough 2007...but I've made it through...we all have! Life is a little different now...I am a little different now...
"Norskie's have more fun" is a magnet I have on my fridge. But I also like how some of the Norwegian language translates. So in addition to "2008 is gonna be great," and to keep this entry short and simple, I'll add just one word to sum up 2007: Grepet. It's norwegian for "emotionally moved." I could recall events in great detail, but that says what I'm feeling looking back at each hill and valley.
Happy New Year folks. Peace.
We had a fabulous party at our place filled with games, Wii play, food, fun...until 4am! I was SO tired the next day, only proving I am getting old!
Work has been stressful lately...alot more to do all of a sudden and more intense emotional cases. I need to figure out how to balance the current load and develop the position into what I think it COULD be...so that I am best utilized...it's darn hard trying to figure out how to a job that is new to the agency too.
Have I mentioned that I LOVE our new digs? I love the space we have to entertain...Wil and I feel so blessed to have found some cool peeps to hang with in Texas...and thanks to Heather we now have a table too! Thanks dude...we appreciate it! More "rule" Uno coming soon!
Today marks the anniverary of my dad's death. Nomer and I (plus our families) went to A&W this afternoon (my dad's favorite...he loved rootbeer, cheeseburgers and fries). It was nice to remember and toast him with a frosty mug (I even resisted dropping one in my bag for the road ;). I can't believe it's been a whole year--still missing you dad!
Gosh, I know January is just another month, but there is something to this new year thing this time around. Life has changed so much this past year and it seems that we, and many friends, had a rough 2007...but I've made it through...we all have! Life is a little different now...I am a little different now...
"Norskie's have more fun" is a magnet I have on my fridge. But I also like how some of the Norwegian language translates. So in addition to "2008 is gonna be great," and to keep this entry short and simple, I'll add just one word to sum up 2007: Grepet. It's norwegian for "emotionally moved." I could recall events in great detail, but that says what I'm feeling looking back at each hill and valley.
Happy New Year folks. Peace.
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