Monday, May 04, 2009
Graduation
I'm finally graduating from the School of Social Work. Well, at least I'm going through the ceremony. I have to finish my practicum hours and I still have one elective to take this summer. But, it's one step closer. This week is hell as I finish my final papers and I have three TONS of writing to do. I have to admit I just don't care anymore. I am over school and burned out. It's been a great experience, don't get me wrong.....I'm just mentally checked out.
I'm dreaming of a vacation. At this point I don't care where just as long as it doesn't involve work, school, or slave labor. I think I have David (Hardt) convinced that we need to take a trip after the YDA convention. And, we will only take people we like on the trip. :-)
Found out a relative has cancer. Not sure what the prognosis is at this point, just sad for that person. Praying it is all ok soon.
God is good.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
that's what friends are for
I am not going to name those having a tough time right now. You know who you are. Just know that I am here for you in whatever way I can be.
Love,
Mama Hen
Saturday, January 31, 2009
I'm not ignoring you---I can't hear you
I am thankful for what hearing I have. I need to be more mindful and sensitive to people around me who might be struggling to hear or to see or to walk or to read. Being differently abled doesn't mean a person needs special treatment, just maybe a different approach.
Who would have thought that a trip to the grocery store would be such a teaching moment?
Friday, January 23, 2009
Go ahead, make my day
I went in to get my salad and I laughed about the whole thing. Obviously this woman was having a bad day. But, i hope that she realizes how much danger she put herself in. Sure, I get mad at other drivers but mentally (and silently) I rave about them and then move on. She put herself in a lot of danger by getting out of her car and confronting me at my car window. I also noticed how calm and non-anxious I was during the whole ordeal, which is a good trait b/c i didn't allow myself to get all caught up in HER drama.
Well lady from Panera, I hope your tooth is better. If you still need to rave, call me on the crisis line...I work from six to midnight.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Back to blogging
So what's new you ask? Well, I left my job where I did case management for the elderly and disabled. I was there about a year and a half but it was time to move on. My big reason for leaving was to do my final internship for my social work program. There was no way to keep that full time job and intern full time.
I started a part time job this week. I am working at a crisis line, answering calls from various sources. One line is for those who just need someone to talk to--maybe they are a little depressed or having a rough time. There's also a line for folks looking for information on social service resources, which we look up in a comprehensive database. I've only been there two nights (I work 6pm to midnight) but I LOVE it. I think it's going to be a great place for me. It's a good use of my social work skills.
My internship for school has been a little messed up so I haven't started yet. I hope to get going by early next week. I did talk with OU and switched to an extended practicum, so i won't actually finish until end of July. That's ok with me though because it means I only intern about 18-22 hours per week, instead of 36-40 like I was scheduled. The new schedule allows me to actually sleep at night for more than 5 hours. ugh.
That's life at the moment. More updates to come soon as I get back into the swing of blogging.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Friday Five
I know, I haven't been blogging lately....too much to do in my world! Between school, work, and YDA I just have barely had time to sleep. Thank goodness for Mandy's Friday Five. It looked like fun this week!
1. How did you celebrate this time of year when you were a child? in Pennsylvania I remember all the leaves that the neighborhood kids and I would rake into these huge forts. We would nestle down into the leaves and hang out. One year for Halloween I was sick and couldn't go trick or treating. I was sooo mad at my Mom for not letting me go out. I tried to convince her that I HAD to go because I HAD to get money for Unicef. It didn't work.2. Candy apples: Do you prefer red cinnamon or caramel covered? Or something else? Not too into candy apples and am not a cinnamon fan at all. I like regular ol Gala apples.
3. Pumpkins: Do you make Jack O’ Lanterns? Any ideas of what else to do with them? I haven't carved pumpkins in a couple of years. I'm terrible at it and mine always look deformed. The slimy pumpkin guts makes me a little quesy.
4. Do you decorate your home for fall or Halloween? If so, what do you do? Bonus points for pictures. I'm terrible...I don't decorate worth squat. I barely put up stuff at Christmas. I mean, it's just me and the cat and she sure doesn't care. :-)
5. Do you like pretending to be something different? Does a costume bring our an alternate personality? Admittedly, yes. I love dressing up but it doesn't bring out an alternate personality---it brings out my fun/outgoing side which I don't share enough.