Dates of note thus far for 2016:

Jan 16 - PTA exam "experience"

Jan 25 - Officially licensed PTA

Feb 1 - First official paycheck for working life's passion

Feb 7 - received first reply with REAL personality on Match.com

Feb 20 - first date in over a year

Feb 23 - second date that left me wondering

Feb 25 - ...that could it be ( Read more... )

Seriously: 60 degree weather, outdoor activities, things being too dry?! All these factors do not for a normal March make! Or at least they do for 2016 in the Columbia Valley. Apart from getting over one really bad virus, I've been able to enjoy some of it ( Read more... )

Between the unseasonably warm weather, getting used to my new working schedule, and getting personal life sorted out, i guess I lost track of time. Can't believe it's been a month since I last updated! Nothing really astounding except I think I love my life and myself more now than ever.

Can't believe what a whirlwind this month has been. And yes, I'm aware that it's not even over ( Read more... )

Right off the bat, 2016 starts with a bang ( Read more... )

For the past 3 Novembers without fail, I have seen the latest "Hunger Games" upon its release. Carmike, Regal, and back to Carmike.  #1 was viewed off my Charter On Demand. It was not letter-box, HD, or on the big screen. It was on my modest 16" plasma back in my Lake apartment. I'd just quit my job, started volunteering for experience and ( Read more... )

...I'd almost forgotten.

I wake up ready to do my job.
And take pride in preparing for it.

I enjoy doing it.
And I love being there.

I help others heal
And am myself.

I ask for nothing more.

Okay, if last week was any indication as to where this upcoming week will take me, i can't wait. I worked several days with full caseloads AND even saw a full surgery. Whatsmore, I got to work with the patient the following day. Truly, TRULY amazing ( Read more... )

M-F: working at the hospital. These days are long, but so, SO gratifying. Get up at 5 am, crash in bed at 9:30 pm. But this rotation has been so empowering for me. I can't wait to see what the next 2 weeks will bring. When I get home it's news, maybe a family favorite BBC mystery, then Stephen Colbert from the night before. I've been impressed with ( Read more... )

One month ago I was revelling in the fact that I was home and yet...the precipice between the known and the unknown was there, and what lay beyond was looming, dark ( Read more... )