Grey skies are gonna clear up...
First off, I want to thank everyone who has been so kind and thoughtful to me since I posted about my breakup with Dan. I love each and everyone one of you. I'm sorry that I didn't respond back to your comments, but I had one hell of a busy week.
To follow that up, I'm really doing well with our decision. I feel happier than I've been in a really long time, and I know that this was one of the best decisions we could have made. :) I've also somewhat figured out my financial situation, and it definitely works to my advantage, meaning I don't have to withdraw from school, postpone my practicum or any of that b.s. I'm thrilled with how things are working out right now.
Now, onto my busy week. My spring semester is almost over. Can you freaking believe that? I sure can't. I have about 3 weeks left of school left, including my finals. I seriously have no clue where this semester went. I will have 3 weeks off, and then I'll be starting summer classes. I'm taking Individual and Relational Therapy, Human Sexuality, Intro to Play Therapy, Psychopharmacology, and my final Prof. Group. I will also be starting my practicum (internship) in July.
Since the semester is almost over, I've had a lot of stuff due lately, the majority of it being due this past Tuesday. Due to procrastination, I didn't sleep Monday night, but managed to get everything done. I still have some stuff left for the rest of the semester; writing journals, watching movies and doing assessments on them, reading a book, and writing a paper on it, assessments, etc, another assignment in my Psychopathology class, and then the final. I really feel like I've worked my tail off this semester, so I hope to at least maintain my grades, if I don't improve them. As of right now, I think my GPA is right where it was last semester, so I'm happy about that. *knocking on wood* Now watch. I've just probably jinxed myself.
I can't remember if I mentioned this or not, but my friends gave me a surprise party last Saturday night. It was a lot of fun. We went to this place called Park Tavern, had dinner, and went bowling. Carrie and I discovered the joy that is mac and cheese curds (just as healthy as they sound, but they. are. amazing.) Since I'm not a beer drinker, Bryan bought me many many many Scoobie Snacks (a green shot.) on top of the other drinks I had at dinner. Let's just say I had a hangover on Sunday, and I've never had one before. God, it's good to be Irish! (And the birthday girl.)
In other news, I applied for and was accepted to be a volunteer at the annual AAMFT (American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists) conference in Long Beach, CA on 10/10-14/07. I'm extremely excited about this opportunity. Not only will I get to attend the conference for free, but I'll get to meet and listen to some really amazing therapists. I cannot wait.
I also emailed my favorite professor from my undergrad days; Dr. Tafalla. I have a friend who is also a professor and he told me not to be offended if Dr. T didn't remember me. However, he not only remembered me, but he told me that he still talks about a study that I helped co-design in one of his classes. I took that class in the summer of 1999, so I am beyond flattered that he still talks about it, 8 years later.
It was a goooooooood week!
To follow that up, I'm really doing well with our decision. I feel happier than I've been in a really long time, and I know that this was one of the best decisions we could have made. :) I've also somewhat figured out my financial situation, and it definitely works to my advantage, meaning I don't have to withdraw from school, postpone my practicum or any of that b.s. I'm thrilled with how things are working out right now.
Now, onto my busy week. My spring semester is almost over. Can you freaking believe that? I sure can't. I have about 3 weeks left of school left, including my finals. I seriously have no clue where this semester went. I will have 3 weeks off, and then I'll be starting summer classes. I'm taking Individual and Relational Therapy, Human Sexuality, Intro to Play Therapy, Psychopharmacology, and my final Prof. Group. I will also be starting my practicum (internship) in July.
Since the semester is almost over, I've had a lot of stuff due lately, the majority of it being due this past Tuesday. Due to procrastination, I didn't sleep Monday night, but managed to get everything done. I still have some stuff left for the rest of the semester; writing journals, watching movies and doing assessments on them, reading a book, and writing a paper on it, assessments, etc, another assignment in my Psychopathology class, and then the final. I really feel like I've worked my tail off this semester, so I hope to at least maintain my grades, if I don't improve them. As of right now, I think my GPA is right where it was last semester, so I'm happy about that. *knocking on wood* Now watch. I've just probably jinxed myself.
I can't remember if I mentioned this or not, but my friends gave me a surprise party last Saturday night. It was a lot of fun. We went to this place called Park Tavern, had dinner, and went bowling. Carrie and I discovered the joy that is mac and cheese curds (just as healthy as they sound, but they. are. amazing.) Since I'm not a beer drinker, Bryan bought me many many many Scoobie Snacks (a green shot.) on top of the other drinks I had at dinner. Let's just say I had a hangover on Sunday, and I've never had one before. God, it's good to be Irish! (And the birthday girl.)
In other news, I applied for and was accepted to be a volunteer at the annual AAMFT (American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists) conference in Long Beach, CA on 10/10-14/07. I'm extremely excited about this opportunity. Not only will I get to attend the conference for free, but I'll get to meet and listen to some really amazing therapists. I cannot wait.
I also emailed my favorite professor from my undergrad days; Dr. Tafalla. I have a friend who is also a professor and he told me not to be offended if Dr. T didn't remember me. However, he not only remembered me, but he told me that he still talks about a study that I helped co-design in one of his classes. I took that class in the summer of 1999, so I am beyond flattered that he still talks about it, 8 years later.
It was a goooooooood week!