Much needed update...
So, I guess I should update considering the last time I wrote was right before I went back for the Spring semester, and yeah, now I'm home for the summer. A lot of things have happened in just 5 months. I guess here goes it:
Obviously I survived being on crutches at Colby. Did rehab for about 2 months and then everything became insane and I could finally walk normally so I stopped. However, my knee is still incredily fucked up. Went to the doc this past Monday and of course I'm still in pain. Good to know there's no cure for everything that's wrong with my knee; they can only try to make it so that it's not painful and I can get along with everyday activities and not have pain. ::sigh:: I'm awaiting approval form my insurance company so I can get this series of 3 injections, 1x/week for 3 weeks. It's kind of on the same idea as a cortisone shot, but this is supposed to try and regenerate my cartilage cells which are not cooperating. If that doesn't work, the next plan is to send me for a second opinion to see if I'm a candidate for cartilage transplant surgery. Lovely, considering it's about a 12-18 month full-recovery process. Well we're just gonna hope for the best.
Many of you know that I wasn't a RA anymore as of the middle of February. Because of my surgery and not being able to be on duty or do many programs, and the start of men's tennis, I had to resign. It was hard, but looking back it was the best decision I made.
Spent 3 months with the men's tennis team. Best 3 months I could've ever asked for. Created great relationships with the guys, increased my confidence because I was on my own, increased my skills, and overall actually enjoyed it (big difference from women's soccer). We made it to the CCC Championships, but lost to Salve Regina (not a suprise, they've won the title the past 3 years now and haven't lost a conference match in like over 40 matches). Oh well, it was a great season and I wish I could have the team back again.
Finally have kind of learned how to control my anxiety. It's still somewhat elevated at times, but it's gotten a lot better since last semester and I'm grateful for that. Don't think I would've survived this semester with my anxiety levels like last semester. Thank god, because if they tried to put me on one more effing medication that sent me to the ER I would've punched someone.
Spent Spring Break down in Mississippi and New Orleans doing hurricane relief work. Best week of my life. If I had financial means I would go down there in a heartbeat. The people we met, the stories they told, absolutely amazing. In seeing all the devastation down there I can't even believe that a hurricane could do that. We were in Waveland, MS and saw a bunch of pieces of land with tons of debris. Thought it was just empty lots until we found out there used to be tons of homes filling that neighborhood. Not one home survived in this little area. I cannot even imagine what it's like for people to go back to their homes and all they see are steps and a cement foundation where their home used to be. Having people call you their angel and cry when you come to help paint the inside of their home or tear out insulation that is covered in mold and mud and still sopping wet...it's just an indescribable feeling. We had an AMAZING time to say the least, many memories and amazing friends made. I have pictures and such on webshots, and when I have money I plan on printing them out soon.
So I came home for the summer on Sunday. Now I've just been trying to find an effing job. Costco doesn't know if they'll hire me back b/c they have tons more applicants than positions available. Thanks assholes; you'll consider someone who's just off the street over someone who's worked with you for 2 years? Not that I care b/c standing on a cement floor and shit isn't the most ideal environment possible. Anyone know where I can just get a fricken cashier job?
Well, I guess that's it. Hopefully I'll see everyone soon and Summer '06 can be kicked off right! Only 40 days 'till I'm 21, woo-hoo! I need to start planning shit, because what I had in mind won't happen if I don't get going on it, haha. Ttyl,
<3 Nicole
Obviously I survived being on crutches at Colby. Did rehab for about 2 months and then everything became insane and I could finally walk normally so I stopped. However, my knee is still incredily fucked up. Went to the doc this past Monday and of course I'm still in pain. Good to know there's no cure for everything that's wrong with my knee; they can only try to make it so that it's not painful and I can get along with everyday activities and not have pain. ::sigh:: I'm awaiting approval form my insurance company so I can get this series of 3 injections, 1x/week for 3 weeks. It's kind of on the same idea as a cortisone shot, but this is supposed to try and regenerate my cartilage cells which are not cooperating. If that doesn't work, the next plan is to send me for a second opinion to see if I'm a candidate for cartilage transplant surgery. Lovely, considering it's about a 12-18 month full-recovery process. Well we're just gonna hope for the best.
Many of you know that I wasn't a RA anymore as of the middle of February. Because of my surgery and not being able to be on duty or do many programs, and the start of men's tennis, I had to resign. It was hard, but looking back it was the best decision I made.
Spent 3 months with the men's tennis team. Best 3 months I could've ever asked for. Created great relationships with the guys, increased my confidence because I was on my own, increased my skills, and overall actually enjoyed it (big difference from women's soccer). We made it to the CCC Championships, but lost to Salve Regina (not a suprise, they've won the title the past 3 years now and haven't lost a conference match in like over 40 matches). Oh well, it was a great season and I wish I could have the team back again.
Finally have kind of learned how to control my anxiety. It's still somewhat elevated at times, but it's gotten a lot better since last semester and I'm grateful for that. Don't think I would've survived this semester with my anxiety levels like last semester. Thank god, because if they tried to put me on one more effing medication that sent me to the ER I would've punched someone.
Spent Spring Break down in Mississippi and New Orleans doing hurricane relief work. Best week of my life. If I had financial means I would go down there in a heartbeat. The people we met, the stories they told, absolutely amazing. In seeing all the devastation down there I can't even believe that a hurricane could do that. We were in Waveland, MS and saw a bunch of pieces of land with tons of debris. Thought it was just empty lots until we found out there used to be tons of homes filling that neighborhood. Not one home survived in this little area. I cannot even imagine what it's like for people to go back to their homes and all they see are steps and a cement foundation where their home used to be. Having people call you their angel and cry when you come to help paint the inside of their home or tear out insulation that is covered in mold and mud and still sopping wet...it's just an indescribable feeling. We had an AMAZING time to say the least, many memories and amazing friends made. I have pictures and such on webshots, and when I have money I plan on printing them out soon.
So I came home for the summer on Sunday. Now I've just been trying to find an effing job. Costco doesn't know if they'll hire me back b/c they have tons more applicants than positions available. Thanks assholes; you'll consider someone who's just off the street over someone who's worked with you for 2 years? Not that I care b/c standing on a cement floor and shit isn't the most ideal environment possible. Anyone know where I can just get a fricken cashier job?
Well, I guess that's it. Hopefully I'll see everyone soon and Summer '06 can be kicked off right! Only 40 days 'till I'm 21, woo-hoo! I need to start planning shit, because what I had in mind won't happen if I don't get going on it, haha. Ttyl,
<3 Nicole