I read the blog today, the first time in a few months. It was nice to hear an update on everyone. I don't really see anyone except Jaime. I don't talk to anyone except Jaime. Therefore, I would say my contact is limited. I would like to email with Megan, but I do not have her current email. If anyone has it can you please send it to me?
Work is going well so far. I like being half in the shelter and half in the main agency. It gives some variety and I still get paid to do things like go to Zoo Lights and the Seattle Aquarium!
I have been hibernating lately. My aunt passed away about three weeks ago and I'm having a hard time dealing with it. I think I am losing my sanity at times. My mom's family had two parents and five kids. My mom is the only member still alive. Needless to say she isn't doing all that well with losing her sister.
On a more positive note! Michael and I have been married for a year now. We had our anniversary on the eleventh. We went up to Victoria for the weekend and had a great time. We went to a restaurant that had "rainbow martinis." I of course had to sample most of the rainbow. That was a good time. I also learned that all of Canada is under the British monarchy! Who knew! I wondered how that has escaped me for 28 years.
To Margie, you will figure it all out. Even the strong have hard times in life where all you want to do is sit down and cry.
Congratulations Susanne on your pregnancy!
I went to the conference but I didn't see you Jason and Katherine. I did see Roy. I think he stalking me as I see him everywhere!!
I'm happy for you both Joy and Janett! Let me know if there are any proposals.
Crystal, did you get a new car?
Meggo Leggo, I miss you, a lot.
Kellee
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
The Oregon Tale
[Warning: This is not a humerous tale. There are some funny parts, but it appears I left them out. I will write them later, as they are worth sharing, but this part is not an enjoyable read. Proceed at your own risk.]
After three months that have gone in a blink I'm finally getting around to telling the story. It's not a great story, though I'm sure there are some great things about it. When I figure out what they are, I'll let you know.
Sigh....where to begin....where I left off I guess. As many of you know, from reading this blog of course, I had a heart wrenching decision about which job to take, and I decided on Klamath Falls, Oregon. I frantically started sorting and packing and hauling loads to Good Will. I put my house on the market, took a deep breath, and drove to Klamath Falls on a Sunday afternoon. I stayed in a really scary motel because it was the least expensive one I could find, and started the new job on Monday morning.
This could be a really long entry if I added all the little details that keep popping into my mind (there are three good stories just about the motel), and I'm sure I would lose most if not all of you by the end, plus I'm really tired and have to get up early, so I'll just give you the bare bones skeleton here and tell the other part in installments later.
The just the facts ma'am version is this. The job was good, my huge office, the benefits, my boss, the way the agency was run....my dream job. I loved it there and was really happy I'd found that place.
The rest of it was awful. There were problems with my house, and the deal fell through. There was a housing shortage and the only place I could find to live that I could even tolerate was way, way out of my budget. I couldn't afford both my house payment here and the rent there. I was more lonely than I even thought possible. I am fine alone. I've been alone a lot, but it was just different. I kept getting lost in the town and ending up by the railroad tracks where the drug dealers were. I had knots in my stomach and felt this sense of doom and dread all the time. I cried myself to sleep every night. It was just too much. So, I quit the job and came back.
There is of course more, and I'll tell anyone who wants to hear it, but won't bore the rest of you who don't.
It really makes no sense to me, and I'm still analyzing it way too much in my attempt to figure it out. I could have rented out my house, I would have found my way around, met new people and made new friends, I could have adjusted. I've done this before. It astounds me that I felt so panicked, so much so that I quit the job and turned back, losing my entire savings in the process (moving van deposit, apartment....etc...). I'm still not sure exactly what happened, only that I couldn't handle all of it.
This whole thing is so not like me. Something I never thought I would do. But, that's what I did. Now I'm trying to figure out what to do next. Where to go from here. It's been a whole year since I graduated, and I'm still not working as a therapist....maybe I never will.
What I have learned so far:
I'm not good at moving.
Even really strong people crumble.
The thing you think could never happen sometimes does.
I'm no longer welcome in Klamath Falls, Oregon (there are a lot of people there who hate my guts, but one person who still really likes me).
....to be continued....
After three months that have gone in a blink I'm finally getting around to telling the story. It's not a great story, though I'm sure there are some great things about it. When I figure out what they are, I'll let you know.
Sigh....where to begin....where I left off I guess. As many of you know, from reading this blog of course, I had a heart wrenching decision about which job to take, and I decided on Klamath Falls, Oregon. I frantically started sorting and packing and hauling loads to Good Will. I put my house on the market, took a deep breath, and drove to Klamath Falls on a Sunday afternoon. I stayed in a really scary motel because it was the least expensive one I could find, and started the new job on Monday morning.
This could be a really long entry if I added all the little details that keep popping into my mind (there are three good stories just about the motel), and I'm sure I would lose most if not all of you by the end, plus I'm really tired and have to get up early, so I'll just give you the bare bones skeleton here and tell the other part in installments later.
The just the facts ma'am version is this. The job was good, my huge office, the benefits, my boss, the way the agency was run....my dream job. I loved it there and was really happy I'd found that place.
The rest of it was awful. There were problems with my house, and the deal fell through. There was a housing shortage and the only place I could find to live that I could even tolerate was way, way out of my budget. I couldn't afford both my house payment here and the rent there. I was more lonely than I even thought possible. I am fine alone. I've been alone a lot, but it was just different. I kept getting lost in the town and ending up by the railroad tracks where the drug dealers were. I had knots in my stomach and felt this sense of doom and dread all the time. I cried myself to sleep every night. It was just too much. So, I quit the job and came back.
There is of course more, and I'll tell anyone who wants to hear it, but won't bore the rest of you who don't.
It really makes no sense to me, and I'm still analyzing it way too much in my attempt to figure it out. I could have rented out my house, I would have found my way around, met new people and made new friends, I could have adjusted. I've done this before. It astounds me that I felt so panicked, so much so that I quit the job and turned back, losing my entire savings in the process (moving van deposit, apartment....etc...). I'm still not sure exactly what happened, only that I couldn't handle all of it.
This whole thing is so not like me. Something I never thought I would do. But, that's what I did. Now I'm trying to figure out what to do next. Where to go from here. It's been a whole year since I graduated, and I'm still not working as a therapist....maybe I never will.
What I have learned so far:
I'm not good at moving.
Even really strong people crumble.
The thing you think could never happen sometimes does.
I'm no longer welcome in Klamath Falls, Oregon (there are a lot of people there who hate my guts, but one person who still really likes me).
....to be continued....
Monday, November 19, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Wow, I can't believe Thanksgiving is only a few days a way... Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I'm always checking out the blog, so I thought I better post too! Janett, I'm so jealous that you were able to go to Virginia in the fall! Can't wait to hear about how you like the east coast!
Some updates about me... I did finally make it out to Rhode Island in September. It was a great trip visiting Jeff and seeing some of New England (I loved Boston and Newport Beach!). I love all of the old historic buildings of the east coast. I hope to go back in January or February and see if I can brave the New England cold. Jeff will be visiting again in early December so I will be having Christmas twice this year, when he is here and then with my family later in the month.
I have made my first big purchase since being a working adult, I bought my first new car. As some of you know, I seemed to be breaking down every other week in my car and then my parents' car too while mine was in the shop. Joy thought I had bad car karma, but I still haven't figured out what I have done to cars previously to deserve the bad car karma, I've always tried to be a good car owner! I am very happy to not be panicking on the side of the road anymore as I try to figure out what broke in my car this time!
Work is as busy as ever with the holidays around the corner. I need to start getting organized with all of my hours so that I can hopefully get ready for licensure next year as that is my goal for 2008.
Unfortunately, I don't have any fun pictures to post as my computer had broken down too in the past few months and I am using my old college laptop and it doesn't do well with lots of fancy programs! I hope to catch up with many of you soon, if you are still in the area, let's make some plans for a weekend coffee... I'm always up for an eggnog latte during the winter!
Some updates about me... I did finally make it out to Rhode Island in September. It was a great trip visiting Jeff and seeing some of New England (I loved Boston and Newport Beach!). I love all of the old historic buildings of the east coast. I hope to go back in January or February and see if I can brave the New England cold. Jeff will be visiting again in early December so I will be having Christmas twice this year, when he is here and then with my family later in the month.
I have made my first big purchase since being a working adult, I bought my first new car. As some of you know, I seemed to be breaking down every other week in my car and then my parents' car too while mine was in the shop. Joy thought I had bad car karma, but I still haven't figured out what I have done to cars previously to deserve the bad car karma, I've always tried to be a good car owner! I am very happy to not be panicking on the side of the road anymore as I try to figure out what broke in my car this time!
Work is as busy as ever with the holidays around the corner. I need to start getting organized with all of my hours so that I can hopefully get ready for licensure next year as that is my goal for 2008.
Unfortunately, I don't have any fun pictures to post as my computer had broken down too in the past few months and I am using my old college laptop and it doesn't do well with lots of fancy programs! I hope to catch up with many of you soon, if you are still in the area, let's make some plans for a weekend coffee... I'm always up for an eggnog latte during the winter!
Thursday, November 15, 2007
More more thing. . .
Margie, please, please, please, please post something! There is nothing like a Margie story to put a smile on one's face!
Happy Fall Everyone!
I'm so glad people keep posting! I have been meaning to post but have not had anything too excited to write about. Oh, I did try to quit my job but I let my boss talk me into staying. Now she is stepping down from her position. Interesting. By the way thanks to everyone that has sent me job postings or has listening to my rantings on how much I want to leave my job. You keep me sane! I'm at the point where I am consistently questioning if I just wasted $50,000 on my education because I want to work in a basement, alone, where there are no office phones, cell phones, treatment plans, FTDMs, clinical supervision, program supervision, clinical staffings, case manager meetings, or crisis phones. Sadly, I'm feeling burnout already. I realize that I got through the summer because I went on vacation--a lot. So here are some pictures.
Richmond...
Hello from Virginia!
First off, I'm so glad to hear from Megan! Keep us updated with your goings-on though be gentle when referring to the excellent snow you have there : )
Secondly, I'm enjoying the east coast. Everyone we have encountered here is SO friendly! I've been called sweetie too many times to remember : ) Crystal, as you predicted, the fall colors are beautiful! I think they must have the kind of trees that don't just "give up" their leaves in October. The weather was in the 70's yesterday, wait, did I take the plane to Hawai'i?!? The buildings here are amazing! Each is so unique, I just want to stand and admire, even when we are in the car. We scoped out VCU last night and today Mike has his interview. I think I may be stressing more than he is : ) The medical campus is located east of the main university, giving it a PLU feel. Except their buildings aren't quite as "unique" as our building was... Mike was quick to point out VCU has the same colors as PLU; I haven't figured out if that was a good thing : )
One thing I have learned not to like is toll roads, grr! They seem to be every mile or so AND their roads are pretty crappy. Maybe there aren't as many once you get out of the city a ways...we'll see!
In other more mundane news, work is picking up considerably. I am swamped with intakes and treatment plans. I am still deciding what is better, being so bored I have no other choice than to improve my chess game (damn computer keeps winning!) or being so inundated by phone calls, emails, sessions and supervision that the day flies by... Given the recent stressful nature of the job, I have re-started taking ballet. It's very easy to forget self-care when you don't feel like you are actually working. My goal is to make classes two nights a week. We'll see how that goes : )
Co-habitation life is good. The only on-going "conflict" we have is over Capone's newly re-discovered habit of waking at 5am and playing with Mike's feet, claws included. Being a therapist, I re-frame the gesture as an expression that Capone has now accepted him and is trying establish a bond. He isn't buying it. Clinically, she has increased her threshold for friskiness to new levels, voluntarily climbing in the tub to play, turning the living room into her own private pin-ball match and oddly, licking the windows in the morning. Shrug, maybe its like coffee to her : ) If anyone notices any patterns, please feel free to share!
Janett
First off, I'm so glad to hear from Megan! Keep us updated with your goings-on though be gentle when referring to the excellent snow you have there : )
Secondly, I'm enjoying the east coast. Everyone we have encountered here is SO friendly! I've been called sweetie too many times to remember : ) Crystal, as you predicted, the fall colors are beautiful! I think they must have the kind of trees that don't just "give up" their leaves in October. The weather was in the 70's yesterday, wait, did I take the plane to Hawai'i?!? The buildings here are amazing! Each is so unique, I just want to stand and admire, even when we are in the car. We scoped out VCU last night and today Mike has his interview. I think I may be stressing more than he is : ) The medical campus is located east of the main university, giving it a PLU feel. Except their buildings aren't quite as "unique" as our building was... Mike was quick to point out VCU has the same colors as PLU; I haven't figured out if that was a good thing : )
One thing I have learned not to like is toll roads, grr! They seem to be every mile or so AND their roads are pretty crappy. Maybe there aren't as many once you get out of the city a ways...we'll see!
In other more mundane news, work is picking up considerably. I am swamped with intakes and treatment plans. I am still deciding what is better, being so bored I have no other choice than to improve my chess game (damn computer keeps winning!) or being so inundated by phone calls, emails, sessions and supervision that the day flies by... Given the recent stressful nature of the job, I have re-started taking ballet. It's very easy to forget self-care when you don't feel like you are actually working. My goal is to make classes two nights a week. We'll see how that goes : )
Co-habitation life is good. The only on-going "conflict" we have is over Capone's newly re-discovered habit of waking at 5am and playing with Mike's feet, claws included. Being a therapist, I re-frame the gesture as an expression that Capone has now accepted him and is trying establish a bond. He isn't buying it. Clinically, she has increased her threshold for friskiness to new levels, voluntarily climbing in the tub to play, turning the living room into her own private pin-ball match and oddly, licking the windows in the morning. Shrug, maybe its like coffee to her : ) If anyone notices any patterns, please feel free to share!
Janett
Friday, November 02, 2007
I know...I know....
Hi Everyone!
I know-I have been awful about posting-I think this is the longest I have gone! I have been checking in and reading, I just feel like I have been (and still am) trying to make some decisions and part of me doesn't want to post until I have a decision-but what the hell, maybe you guys can all help me. I'll give an update to start-Matt and I are doing well-so is Larry (he just turned 2 and is snoring away at my feet as I type) We are already looking forward to another ski/snowboarding season (sorry Suse!) although I am determined to buy a helmet before charging the slopes. We are amazed that we have been here over a year now and when I think back to a year ago, I am thankful for how far we have come (the fact that we now both have jobs, we've met amazing friends-I can't complain)
My big dilemma these days is what to do professionally. While my job is going well, I am not feeling satisfied and I am feeling a pull to get back into therapy (I knew it would come and you can all say "I told you so...") It has really been a progression-my job now can get stressful yet it's mindless so I feel the need to be challenged a bit more-I have always want to do my own business in some way to have some freedom and I have been brainstorming different business ideas with Matt, when finally, it hit me to actually use my degree and possibly go into private practice. I am at the VERY beginning stages (so Katherine and Jason-I will be calling you SOON for some advice!) I find that I am struggling with a few things-being in a new state and away from the support of our program, I am having a tough time researching the legal requirements and figuring out supervisors, getting clients, etc. It's a work in progress so I will keep you all posted.
Have any of you heard of post degree programs-there are quite a few here and while I'm not wanting to shell out more $$$ for additional coursework at this time (I feel like PLU did a good job) I always open to more education and a lot of them offer clinical and supervision only paths towards licensure in CO. I thought I would look into a little more but I thought I would ask all of you if you've had any experience with these programs. Any advice?? I feel like I"m needing a little support right now so any advice would help.
I miss all of you so much-I will wite again soon and possibly post some pictures. Keep posting everyone-I love reading the updates-although I"m sad that I"m not up there to see all of you. Talk to you soon.
Love,
Megan
I know-I have been awful about posting-I think this is the longest I have gone! I have been checking in and reading, I just feel like I have been (and still am) trying to make some decisions and part of me doesn't want to post until I have a decision-but what the hell, maybe you guys can all help me. I'll give an update to start-Matt and I are doing well-so is Larry (he just turned 2 and is snoring away at my feet as I type) We are already looking forward to another ski/snowboarding season (sorry Suse!) although I am determined to buy a helmet before charging the slopes. We are amazed that we have been here over a year now and when I think back to a year ago, I am thankful for how far we have come (the fact that we now both have jobs, we've met amazing friends-I can't complain)
My big dilemma these days is what to do professionally. While my job is going well, I am not feeling satisfied and I am feeling a pull to get back into therapy (I knew it would come and you can all say "I told you so...") It has really been a progression-my job now can get stressful yet it's mindless so I feel the need to be challenged a bit more-I have always want to do my own business in some way to have some freedom and I have been brainstorming different business ideas with Matt, when finally, it hit me to actually use my degree and possibly go into private practice. I am at the VERY beginning stages (so Katherine and Jason-I will be calling you SOON for some advice!) I find that I am struggling with a few things-being in a new state and away from the support of our program, I am having a tough time researching the legal requirements and figuring out supervisors, getting clients, etc. It's a work in progress so I will keep you all posted.
Have any of you heard of post degree programs-there are quite a few here and while I'm not wanting to shell out more $$$ for additional coursework at this time (I feel like PLU did a good job) I always open to more education and a lot of them offer clinical and supervision only paths towards licensure in CO. I thought I would look into a little more but I thought I would ask all of you if you've had any experience with these programs. Any advice?? I feel like I"m needing a little support right now so any advice would help.
I miss all of you so much-I will wite again soon and possibly post some pictures. Keep posting everyone-I love reading the updates-although I"m sad that I"m not up there to see all of you. Talk to you soon.
Love,
Megan
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Happy Halloween!
The 3rd Annual Halloween par-tay was awesome! It was so nice to catch up with peeps who I don't get to see...all those South Sound folks. Shannon and Mike outdid themselves with the festive decorations and yummy and holiday relevant food : )! Thanks so much for hosting an awesome party, Shan and Mike! And thank goodness, there were no voyeuristic "photo-ops" like last year...We were introduced to Shan and Mike's kitties, so adorable!
Mike and I are off to Sequim this weekend to visit his sis. I am looking forward to spending time with her (and her way cute Weimaraner, Rhino!) Capone is cute and all but sometimes its nice to have such unbridled enthusiasm at all times : ). On another note, I have a feeling November is going to fly by as the weekend after next we are off Virginia and then off to Sequim again for Turkey Day.
My work is picking up considerably, with a wide variety of clients. I'm actually the one sitting in on intern's intakes, crazy huh? Doesn't feel like that long ago when Hannah and I were so nervous doing our intakes : ). Now, I'm splitting my time between Issaquah and Duvall, which are drastically different in demographics and both good experience because of that.
I would love to know what others are up to!! Keep posting!!
Janett
Mike and I are off to Sequim this weekend to visit his sis. I am looking forward to spending time with her (and her way cute Weimaraner, Rhino!) Capone is cute and all but sometimes its nice to have such unbridled enthusiasm at all times : ). On another note, I have a feeling November is going to fly by as the weekend after next we are off Virginia and then off to Sequim again for Turkey Day.
My work is picking up considerably, with a wide variety of clients. I'm actually the one sitting in on intern's intakes, crazy huh? Doesn't feel like that long ago when Hannah and I were so nervous doing our intakes : ). Now, I'm splitting my time between Issaquah and Duvall, which are drastically different in demographics and both good experience because of that.
I would love to know what others are up to!! Keep posting!!
Janett
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Finally working more hours!
Hi everyone,
It's nice to read that everyone is doing well. I always enjoy reading updates on the blog, that is when I remember to check it. The big news is I finally am a full time employee at Good Sam, yeah! Right now I am filling in for a guy who is on vacation but starting next week I will have my own clients again. I am counting down the days because this past week has been an adventure....I will give you the shortest version I can write.
Ok, so, I'm filling in for a person who works for the Extended Community Services dept, his job is to maintain clients in society so they don't relapse and go back to Western or Puget Sound Hospital, so I am to visit them and take them whatever they need or just drive around with them. Last monday, I picked up my first client from his AFH to get his medication shot on the way back to drop him off we got rear-ended by a man who spoke only Spanish and had no insurance (I had to call Margie to get this figured out. Thank you Margie) . The good news is there is no damage on my mom's car (I'm borrowing it because clients can't get into my car).
Tuesday rolls along and I'm sitting at my desk at Good Sam and it starts raining on me in my office, I always wanted a window but didn't need a sky light. I think it is fixed but it hasn't rained lately so it might start again. Wednesday I got a big rock chip in the windshield, and thursday it took me 2 hours to get to work. But friday was good, I took the bus into Seattle for my UW class and met lots of new people, too bad I probably won't see them again. So far this week I have sent one man to involuntary placement for not taking his medication and have another client who thinks I am moving her to her imaginary fiance's house....I think things are looking up :-)
The Halloween party is slowly getting planned....Mike and I have been buying really cool decorations, I hope you all like them. He is really into the party, which is nice because I am going to make him carve the pumpkins so then I don't get all messy.
As for the kittens they are growing like weeds but are finally considered healthy and no longer do we have to visit the vet once a week. Although, they have no manners and find it fun to get pushed off the counters and table. They also find it fun to wake me up in the morning by pulling on my hair and kicking my face, it is quite and enjoyable way to wake up :-)
As for now that's all the excitement from the Redmond end of the world. Hope your all doing well.
I hope the South Sounders had a good lunch, sorry I missed it....darn clients getting in the way of my socializing :-) Next month is at Gateway to India on Nov. 12th, anyone who can make it is invited to attend.
Happy Birthday Christopher! Susanne you throw a great party, hope you guys are enjoying those cupcakes.
Jaime I hope your new job is treating you well, I miss seeing you at Good Sam.
Jason, Katherine, and Kellee have fun at the conference.
Happy October!
Shannon
It's nice to read that everyone is doing well. I always enjoy reading updates on the blog, that is when I remember to check it. The big news is I finally am a full time employee at Good Sam, yeah! Right now I am filling in for a guy who is on vacation but starting next week I will have my own clients again. I am counting down the days because this past week has been an adventure....I will give you the shortest version I can write.
Ok, so, I'm filling in for a person who works for the Extended Community Services dept, his job is to maintain clients in society so they don't relapse and go back to Western or Puget Sound Hospital, so I am to visit them and take them whatever they need or just drive around with them. Last monday, I picked up my first client from his AFH to get his medication shot on the way back to drop him off we got rear-ended by a man who spoke only Spanish and had no insurance (I had to call Margie to get this figured out. Thank you Margie) . The good news is there is no damage on my mom's car (I'm borrowing it because clients can't get into my car).
Tuesday rolls along and I'm sitting at my desk at Good Sam and it starts raining on me in my office, I always wanted a window but didn't need a sky light. I think it is fixed but it hasn't rained lately so it might start again. Wednesday I got a big rock chip in the windshield, and thursday it took me 2 hours to get to work. But friday was good, I took the bus into Seattle for my UW class and met lots of new people, too bad I probably won't see them again. So far this week I have sent one man to involuntary placement for not taking his medication and have another client who thinks I am moving her to her imaginary fiance's house....I think things are looking up :-)
The Halloween party is slowly getting planned....Mike and I have been buying really cool decorations, I hope you all like them. He is really into the party, which is nice because I am going to make him carve the pumpkins so then I don't get all messy.
As for the kittens they are growing like weeds but are finally considered healthy and no longer do we have to visit the vet once a week. Although, they have no manners and find it fun to get pushed off the counters and table. They also find it fun to wake me up in the morning by pulling on my hair and kicking my face, it is quite and enjoyable way to wake up :-)
As for now that's all the excitement from the Redmond end of the world. Hope your all doing well.
I hope the South Sounders had a good lunch, sorry I missed it....darn clients getting in the way of my socializing :-) Next month is at Gateway to India on Nov. 12th, anyone who can make it is invited to attend.
Happy Birthday Christopher! Susanne you throw a great party, hope you guys are enjoying those cupcakes.
Jaime I hope your new job is treating you well, I miss seeing you at Good Sam.
Jason, Katherine, and Kellee have fun at the conference.
Happy October!
Shannon
Monday, October 01, 2007
Hi All,
It's October....so soon...and feels like Fall is really here!! I'm going to the AAMFT Conference in Long Beach next week, and it's going to be in the 70's...yeah!!! Saw Jason, Alisha, Lindsay and a co-worker from Greater Lakes (Brad) at Cheryl's party Friday...missed Susanne and Christopher, darn. Did anyone else go? Food was good, Cheryl was cute, David was sweet...I told him I saw him get emotional...what was that about, David?? Roy and Cheryl are both getting awards at the Conference. Guess I might have to spring for the dinner.
I am still making baby steps toward establishing a practice. Jason and I might have a lead on office space in December, and if not that, perhaps I will find another space to share. Working on a name/concept, then get the business license, cards, website, etc. I got the forms from AAMFT, insurance through the AAMFT website, have talked to a supervisor, but haven't started yet, as I don't have clients.
Bob and I went to Montana for an old friend's birthday, actually combined with her mother's 90th birthday. It was at a hot springs resort, 4 large hot pools...very civilized, not at all rustic. We took a scenic side-trip on the way home and ended up on 35 miles of dirt road along a large creek/river, saw a moose, lots of fly-fishermen, snow in the hills, just beautiful. Bob got some great photos, but then his computer crashed, so he's lost about 4 years of photos, plus all his investment spreadsheets. He is bummed!! Still trying to get data off the hard-drive.
Still taking Spanish, and loving it. Also doing another Indian lodge class with Grandmother. Working a few catering jobs in Seattle for my friend who has a catering business..The Savory Gourmet. Reading, watching "The War" on PBS, plus all my favorite prime time soaps, making jewelry, knitting.
Hope all goes well.
Have fun in Virginia, Janett.
Megan, what's up?
Glad Susanne is feeling better.
Mitch and Deanna are expecting a girl...what else can I blab about?
I'm glad Margie is back in Washington so she can enjoy all this rain!
It's October....so soon...and feels like Fall is really here!! I'm going to the AAMFT Conference in Long Beach next week, and it's going to be in the 70's...yeah!!! Saw Jason, Alisha, Lindsay and a co-worker from Greater Lakes (Brad) at Cheryl's party Friday...missed Susanne and Christopher, darn. Did anyone else go? Food was good, Cheryl was cute, David was sweet...I told him I saw him get emotional...what was that about, David?? Roy and Cheryl are both getting awards at the Conference. Guess I might have to spring for the dinner.
I am still making baby steps toward establishing a practice. Jason and I might have a lead on office space in December, and if not that, perhaps I will find another space to share. Working on a name/concept, then get the business license, cards, website, etc. I got the forms from AAMFT, insurance through the AAMFT website, have talked to a supervisor, but haven't started yet, as I don't have clients.
Bob and I went to Montana for an old friend's birthday, actually combined with her mother's 90th birthday. It was at a hot springs resort, 4 large hot pools...very civilized, not at all rustic. We took a scenic side-trip on the way home and ended up on 35 miles of dirt road along a large creek/river, saw a moose, lots of fly-fishermen, snow in the hills, just beautiful. Bob got some great photos, but then his computer crashed, so he's lost about 4 years of photos, plus all his investment spreadsheets. He is bummed!! Still trying to get data off the hard-drive.
Still taking Spanish, and loving it. Also doing another Indian lodge class with Grandmother. Working a few catering jobs in Seattle for my friend who has a catering business..The Savory Gourmet. Reading, watching "The War" on PBS, plus all my favorite prime time soaps, making jewelry, knitting.
Hope all goes well.
Have fun in Virginia, Janett.
Megan, what's up?
Glad Susanne is feeling better.
Mitch and Deanna are expecting a girl...what else can I blab about?
I'm glad Margie is back in Washington so she can enjoy all this rain!
Sunday, September 09, 2007
News...
Hello! I hope all is well with everyone out there. First update... Mike and I are moving in together! More accurately, I'm moving in with him. A big decision but after much thought and conversation, it is the right decision for us. I probably won't be officially living at his place (in Bellevue) until the end of the month, though I do spend the majority of my time here now. Capone prefers this : ).
Second update, Mike received his MCAT scores back. He did even better on them than the first time he took them!! He plans to apply to more schools, even some super swanky ones like Duke and Harvard. Along with this great news (no more waiting/stressing!), he has an interview at Virginia Commonwealth in November! We are going to Richmond, baby! Having never been to the east coast, I'm super excited for our trip! Any recommendations from my many-traveled colleagues?
My friend, Gaea and Alex, were married this weekend. It was such a beautiful outdoor wedding!! I cried numerous times... I love how weddings reflect so much about the couple themselves ; ). It was pretty hilarious to hear the wedding party speeches which consisted of "how they met online" stories. I can't help but think of all of us with similar experiences! So congrats to the happy couple!!
I look forward to reading new posts, as not all of us can make it to the exclusive South Sound luncheons ; )!
Janett
Second update, Mike received his MCAT scores back. He did even better on them than the first time he took them!! He plans to apply to more schools, even some super swanky ones like Duke and Harvard. Along with this great news (no more waiting/stressing!), he has an interview at Virginia Commonwealth in November! We are going to Richmond, baby! Having never been to the east coast, I'm super excited for our trip! Any recommendations from my many-traveled colleagues?
My friend, Gaea and Alex, were married this weekend. It was such a beautiful outdoor wedding!! I cried numerous times... I love how weddings reflect so much about the couple themselves ; ). It was pretty hilarious to hear the wedding party speeches which consisted of "how they met online" stories. I can't help but think of all of us with similar experiences! So congrats to the happy couple!!
I look forward to reading new posts, as not all of us can make it to the exclusive South Sound luncheons ; )!
Janett
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Happy Labor Day!
Hello all,
Yeah to Susanne on baby number two!
Hmmm....what's going on in the life of Shannon......well, I have been wanting a kitten since July, so Mike and I were at PetSmart 2 weeks ago and they had an adoption center, so of course they had kittens and Mike told me I should get the orange kitten, so since I'm such a hard sell of course I got the kitten. His name is Buster and her is a short haired orange and white striped, he was a stray that was brought into the Oasis pet shelter in Whidbey Island. When I got him he looked and acted healthy but after about an hour at the house he started sneezing and not eating or drinking, so to the vet we went. He had a cold/flu, 3 ulcers on his tongue, and some sort of stomach bacteria. So, I have become an expert cat nurse. He has to take medication twice a day and there are 4 different medicines. Now, you might think one kitten would be enough and that my big kitty, Buddy, would not need anymore friends....but that is not true. There was another kitten in the cage with Buster and he didn't get adopted :-( so last week he came home to my house to join Buster and Buddy. His name is Einstien and he is medium to long haired black and grey kitty. He did not come with any problems like Buster. But Buster is very good at sharing so now all my cats are sneezing and have to take medication. So, I'm thinking of adding cat nurse to my resume and see if that will boost my credentials :-) The kittens are friendly so I just hope they stay that way so when you all visit they will snuggle with you. So far I'm thinking Janett and Joy will like Einstien because he snuggles the most.
Portland Crystal had her wedding this weekend so Mike and I went down to participate in that, it was great, open bar-that is always appreciated, the ceremony and reception were good to, lots of people actually danced, I even stepped on the dance floor after many drinks. :-) Now the next time I go to Portland it will actually be for a vacation and not wedding based trips. Yeah! That's about all that is going on in the life of Shannon. I hope your all doing tons of fun things and finding or working in jobs you enjoy. Work should be fun!
I hope you all can relax on your day off-actually I hope you all have the day off-Joy, I'm talking about you. Enjoy the first week of September!
Shannon
The next South Sound Lunch is Sept. 10th at Trackside Pizza-hope to you there.
Yeah to Susanne on baby number two!
Hmmm....what's going on in the life of Shannon......well, I have been wanting a kitten since July, so Mike and I were at PetSmart 2 weeks ago and they had an adoption center, so of course they had kittens and Mike told me I should get the orange kitten, so since I'm such a hard sell of course I got the kitten. His name is Buster and her is a short haired orange and white striped, he was a stray that was brought into the Oasis pet shelter in Whidbey Island. When I got him he looked and acted healthy but after about an hour at the house he started sneezing and not eating or drinking, so to the vet we went. He had a cold/flu, 3 ulcers on his tongue, and some sort of stomach bacteria. So, I have become an expert cat nurse. He has to take medication twice a day and there are 4 different medicines. Now, you might think one kitten would be enough and that my big kitty, Buddy, would not need anymore friends....but that is not true. There was another kitten in the cage with Buster and he didn't get adopted :-( so last week he came home to my house to join Buster and Buddy. His name is Einstien and he is medium to long haired black and grey kitty. He did not come with any problems like Buster. But Buster is very good at sharing so now all my cats are sneezing and have to take medication. So, I'm thinking of adding cat nurse to my resume and see if that will boost my credentials :-) The kittens are friendly so I just hope they stay that way so when you all visit they will snuggle with you. So far I'm thinking Janett and Joy will like Einstien because he snuggles the most.
Portland Crystal had her wedding this weekend so Mike and I went down to participate in that, it was great, open bar-that is always appreciated, the ceremony and reception were good to, lots of people actually danced, I even stepped on the dance floor after many drinks. :-) Now the next time I go to Portland it will actually be for a vacation and not wedding based trips. Yeah! That's about all that is going on in the life of Shannon. I hope your all doing tons of fun things and finding or working in jobs you enjoy. Work should be fun!
I hope you all can relax on your day off-actually I hope you all have the day off-Joy, I'm talking about you. Enjoy the first week of September!
Shannon
The next South Sound Lunch is Sept. 10th at Trackside Pizza-hope to you there.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Another Jenemann
Hi Everyone!!
I'm finally ready to start telling people.
We are expecting baby # 2!!!!
It was planned and luckily I didn't have to wait too long to get pregnant. Although, just like Christopher it took MUCH longer than I had hoped to get a positive pregnancy test. It took almost 7 weeks with Chris, which is a LONG time to wait thinking you're pregnant, but not being quite sure. I'll be having a little spring chicken, which is NICE. I won't have to try to squeeze into cute summer clothes while I'm a billion pounds pregnant. Instead I can just bulk up and wear HUGE sweaters!!!
Although she is further along than I am, I'm really excited to be having ANOTHER baby along side Deanna!! I'm TOTALLY excited about it and already can't wait to get HUGE again ;)
Hopefully I'll see some of you at Cheryl's retirement party!!
Susanne.
I'm finally ready to start telling people.
We are expecting baby # 2!!!!
It was planned and luckily I didn't have to wait too long to get pregnant. Although, just like Christopher it took MUCH longer than I had hoped to get a positive pregnancy test. It took almost 7 weeks with Chris, which is a LONG time to wait thinking you're pregnant, but not being quite sure. I'll be having a little spring chicken, which is NICE. I won't have to try to squeeze into cute summer clothes while I'm a billion pounds pregnant. Instead I can just bulk up and wear HUGE sweaters!!!
Although she is further along than I am, I'm really excited to be having ANOTHER baby along side Deanna!! I'm TOTALLY excited about it and already can't wait to get HUGE again ;)
Hopefully I'll see some of you at Cheryl's retirement party!!
Susanne.
Monday, August 06, 2007
OK, don't name names, Janett....
Talk about clinical atrophy....I'm afraid I may have forgotten how to do it. Here it's been almost a year... but enough of that. I just canned about 38 pounds of tuna!! Some of it is seasoned with Italian..oregano, basil, garlic...seasonings, and some with ginger, garlic and sesame, and some plain. I had to buy all new jars, because I thought I'd never be canning again, so got rid of them all, which made it extra expensive, but if we do it again, we'll have the jars. We picked blueberries on Saturday out near Puyallup (Linbo's) and had pie and have more berries in the freezer. I've been visiting the Farmer's Markets, downtown Tacoma and the Sunday Ballard Market a few times, getting good greens, fresh squash, peaches and cherries. Yummy. You can probably guess I haven't lost any weight. .
I'm still walking, though. We went to Dungeness Spit last week, walked 6+ miles in the wind, which was tiring, but beautiful.
I've also been doing more jewelry, studying Spanish, reading (novels and magazines) and tending my garden.
Congratulations to Margie and Jason and everyone else who is working. I'm trying not to beat myself up, because I told myself I'd wait until Fall... Looking forward to the next luncheon, Cheryl's reception, WAMFT lunch, and AAMFT conference for more inspiration.
I'm still walking, though. We went to Dungeness Spit last week, walked 6+ miles in the wind, which was tiring, but beautiful.
I've also been doing more jewelry, studying Spanish, reading (novels and magazines) and tending my garden.
Congratulations to Margie and Jason and everyone else who is working. I'm trying not to beat myself up, because I told myself I'd wait until Fall... Looking forward to the next luncheon, Cheryl's reception, WAMFT lunch, and AAMFT conference for more inspiration.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Keepin' it going!
Thanks to Shannon, who most recent post keeps the MFT blog alive and running, after almost one year! I will have to send it a birthday card soon ; ) I check this blog so frequently so its nice to see other's posts and happenings.
Work is going well...As well as it can be given our nice weather. I try to keep myself in check about getting paid to surf the web, organize my files, read in my office as I know others have much more stressful jobs and have good right to glare my way when I start blogging about my current state of clinical atrophy : )
In other more important news, I attended my 10 year high school reunion last weekend. I havent been back to Aberdeen in a couple years so that alone was trippy enough. I went with the one friend I still talk to from good ol' class of 97 and we made the three hour drive with nervous anticipation. I felt like I was going to prom again! Totally weird apprehension, I must admit. We had been soliciting tips from friends and co-workers before as to what to expect though this really didnt prepare us much. We kind of stuck out because we had wanted to look good (who doesnt 10 years later?) and were attired in what we would wear out to happy hour or a dinner in seattle. I knew it would be a culture shock and the fact that there was one bottle of red and one bottle of white wine as the wine selection (for the entire evening) available at the no-host bar made me realize the favorite drink was bottles of beer. My friend asked if she could buy the whole bottle of red in case it was snatched by someone else. The bartender, Im sure, wondered if she was in recovery. But hey, since the bartender wasnt familiar with how to make a Long Island, I scored big and am no longer curious what rubbing alcohol tastes like. It was also disappointing that a majority of classmates who actually LIVE in Aberdeen did not attend. Poo on them! I drove three hours to see you, the least you could do is spend $50 on dinner! Anywho...Long story not so short, it was nice to connect with old classmates who did attend. It appears the guys had done a much better job of staying close while the girls, not so much. One thing I did take away from the whole experience was just how happy I am with my life right now, even given its somewhat tentative state.
In other news, Mike has purchased his very first BBQ (or as I like to call it BabyQ because its smaller, though I dont say it to emasculate him). We had his friends over last night for the inaugural grilling. Very cool, though I think grills are a guy thing. You will all have to come over and have some various grilled meat after his test. We are planning on taking a mini-vaca for the later half of next week as celebration his 14 weeks of studying are over! Maybe we can BBQ those MCAT books : )!
Look forward to reading more posts! Dont make me but I will start naming names of those we havent heard from recently!!
Janett
Work is going well...As well as it can be given our nice weather. I try to keep myself in check about getting paid to surf the web, organize my files, read in my office as I know others have much more stressful jobs and have good right to glare my way when I start blogging about my current state of clinical atrophy : )
In other more important news, I attended my 10 year high school reunion last weekend. I havent been back to Aberdeen in a couple years so that alone was trippy enough. I went with the one friend I still talk to from good ol' class of 97 and we made the three hour drive with nervous anticipation. I felt like I was going to prom again! Totally weird apprehension, I must admit. We had been soliciting tips from friends and co-workers before as to what to expect though this really didnt prepare us much. We kind of stuck out because we had wanted to look good (who doesnt 10 years later?) and were attired in what we would wear out to happy hour or a dinner in seattle. I knew it would be a culture shock and the fact that there was one bottle of red and one bottle of white wine as the wine selection (for the entire evening) available at the no-host bar made me realize the favorite drink was bottles of beer. My friend asked if she could buy the whole bottle of red in case it was snatched by someone else. The bartender, Im sure, wondered if she was in recovery. But hey, since the bartender wasnt familiar with how to make a Long Island, I scored big and am no longer curious what rubbing alcohol tastes like. It was also disappointing that a majority of classmates who actually LIVE in Aberdeen did not attend. Poo on them! I drove three hours to see you, the least you could do is spend $50 on dinner! Anywho...Long story not so short, it was nice to connect with old classmates who did attend. It appears the guys had done a much better job of staying close while the girls, not so much. One thing I did take away from the whole experience was just how happy I am with my life right now, even given its somewhat tentative state.
In other news, Mike has purchased his very first BBQ (or as I like to call it BabyQ because its smaller, though I dont say it to emasculate him). We had his friends over last night for the inaugural grilling. Very cool, though I think grills are a guy thing. You will all have to come over and have some various grilled meat after his test. We are planning on taking a mini-vaca for the later half of next week as celebration his 14 weeks of studying are over! Maybe we can BBQ those MCAT books : )!
Look forward to reading more posts! Dont make me but I will start naming names of those we havent heard from recently!!
Janett
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Looks like it worked!
Yeah I think I can finally write on our blog! Thanks Susanne! Wow, I'm glad people have been writing on the blog because I have been reading them, just not responding and now I can :-)
I have been told to pass the word on about Cheryl's Retirement Party it has been set for Friday, Sept. 28th from 4-8pm in Tacoma, so pass the word along to other MFT alums.
I wish I had an exciting life to write to you all about but I don't. The excitement of my life is that I got a new fish and his name is Pig Pen. He is a blue Betta that I saw at Petco on Monday and then I went back on Wednesday and he was still there, so I had to take him home because he was going to die if he did not some home with me. He was in a bowl with algae all over it, you could hardly see him so now I am waiting to see if the icky brown on his head is fish rot or his coloring.
When my super roommates, The Joy and The Janett moved out, I feared I would become the crazy cat lady...but I was wrong I am now the crazy fish lady :-)
Well, now that I can post I will try to have a more exciting life or at least make up some good stories and pretend they are my life.
Thanks again Susanne for all your help.
Shannon
I have been told to pass the word on about Cheryl's Retirement Party it has been set for Friday, Sept. 28th from 4-8pm in Tacoma, so pass the word along to other MFT alums.
I wish I had an exciting life to write to you all about but I don't. The excitement of my life is that I got a new fish and his name is Pig Pen. He is a blue Betta that I saw at Petco on Monday and then I went back on Wednesday and he was still there, so I had to take him home because he was going to die if he did not some home with me. He was in a bowl with algae all over it, you could hardly see him so now I am waiting to see if the icky brown on his head is fish rot or his coloring.
When my super roommates, The Joy and The Janett moved out, I feared I would become the crazy cat lady...but I was wrong I am now the crazy fish lady :-)
Well, now that I can post I will try to have a more exciting life or at least make up some good stories and pretend they are my life.
Thanks again Susanne for all your help.
Shannon
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Relief and Disappointment
Hello you fellow colleagues. : )
Well, after much agonizing, I made the decision to take the position in Klamath Falls. The phone call to Forks was I think the hardest one I have ever made. I love Forks. I love Washington. I love rain. I love you people. I'm sad to leave.... The vacation time was the clincher for me. Six weeks is hard to beat. That gives me so much freedom to do the things I want to do. Self Care. The KF clinic is big on self care, and I like that. They work very hard and also take good care of each other. It will be a good opportunity and a great skill-building environment.
Sigh.... Maybe I can live in Forks in a few years.
Well, after much agonizing, I made the decision to take the position in Klamath Falls. The phone call to Forks was I think the hardest one I have ever made. I love Forks. I love Washington. I love rain. I love you people. I'm sad to leave.... The vacation time was the clincher for me. Six weeks is hard to beat. That gives me so much freedom to do the things I want to do. Self Care. The KF clinic is big on self care, and I like that. They work very hard and also take good care of each other. It will be a good opportunity and a great skill-building environment.
Sigh.... Maybe I can live in Forks in a few years.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Thanks Susanne!!
Well, I think I'm finally posting under my own name. For those of us who are technologically challenged, being able to post on a blog is a monumental task. Luckily for me (and the rest of us) Susanne is very technologically savy and willing to help. Thanks Susanne!
The life of Margie is a bit shaken up these days. As some of you know, I interviewed for a job out in Forks about a month ago. The drive out there was breathtakingly beautiful, and I felt so peaceful while I was there. The Washington climate fits me perfectly. My favorite day is 55 degress and raining, or at least cloudy. Forks is a very rural town, and I had a good time while I was there. I could definitely see myself living there.
Then, the interview....was HORRID!!
I'm not even kidding or downplaying it. I was awful. I said really stupid things and didn't sell myself at all and asked the most ridiculous questions you've ever heard, like how many days off would I get and why do you people live in Forks. I think some of them liked me as a person, but didn't think I was qualified for the job.
Here's just a glimpse.
They said I would have to be on call one 24-hour period a week and one weekend a month or every five weeks depending on staff. I would be part of the crisis team. I said, "So, would I go to the calls as a team or just by myself?" The director (there were five people interviewing me) looked at me like I had asked him to take all his clothes off and dance naked on the table. Then he said, "You would go alone." When he said team, I wondered if two people went together because who wants to answer a domestic violence call to the home of drunk Native Americans at 3 a.m.? Then he said I wouldn't be expected to go someplace dangerous, and there would be police accompanying me if it were a call like that.
Sheesh!
Then I said, "I have no crisis experience at all. None."
Yeah, hire that girl.
So, that year I volunteered at the domestic violence shelter and took crisis calls and went to the police department and picked up bleeding women who had just been beaten up by their husbands or boyfriends and took them to the shelter and did intakes and talked to them and stayed with them the entire weekend.... I didn't think that counted. Or I forgot all about it. Or something. Who knows? And the eight years I worked at the child abuse prevention agency and dealt with crisis calls and newly removed children (when kids got taken from their homes, they were brought straight to me) didn't count in my feeble mind either. I have no crisis experience at all. None. They also asked me if I had any experience working with Native Americans. I said no. None. Then I told them about how Charlie had experience, and he told me about it.
Brilliant.
Then the director said, "What about all that time you spent in Paraguay?" Oh, yeah. Those natives.
I left there and was a bit embarrassed. On the way home I thought about it and got even more embarrassed. Then I moved on.
I applied for a job in Klamath Falls, Oregon. It is a private nonprofit clinic working with children and adolescents. It is a great facility with a lot of programs and resources. It uses the wraparound model, which interests me a lot. Plus, the benefit package is phenomenal, six weeks paid vacation per year beginning on your date of hire for example. I liked the staff and felt I would fit in. The supervisor is an LMFT, so supervision would be included.
The interview went well. I was terrified they would offer me the job and I would have to move to Klamath Falls. The desert. Snow. Can't pump my own gas. No shopping. I'm not a shopper, but I'd like the option. : )
They called last night at 5 p.m. and offered me the job. I accepted. I start Aug. 13. I'm moving to Klamath Falls.
This morning the Forks people called and offered me that job.
I am in decision hell. At times like this I wish I were a good decision maker.
I'll let you know what happens.....
Margie
The life of Margie is a bit shaken up these days. As some of you know, I interviewed for a job out in Forks about a month ago. The drive out there was breathtakingly beautiful, and I felt so peaceful while I was there. The Washington climate fits me perfectly. My favorite day is 55 degress and raining, or at least cloudy. Forks is a very rural town, and I had a good time while I was there. I could definitely see myself living there.
Then, the interview....was HORRID!!
I'm not even kidding or downplaying it. I was awful. I said really stupid things and didn't sell myself at all and asked the most ridiculous questions you've ever heard, like how many days off would I get and why do you people live in Forks. I think some of them liked me as a person, but didn't think I was qualified for the job.
Here's just a glimpse.
They said I would have to be on call one 24-hour period a week and one weekend a month or every five weeks depending on staff. I would be part of the crisis team. I said, "So, would I go to the calls as a team or just by myself?" The director (there were five people interviewing me) looked at me like I had asked him to take all his clothes off and dance naked on the table. Then he said, "You would go alone." When he said team, I wondered if two people went together because who wants to answer a domestic violence call to the home of drunk Native Americans at 3 a.m.? Then he said I wouldn't be expected to go someplace dangerous, and there would be police accompanying me if it were a call like that.
Sheesh!
Then I said, "I have no crisis experience at all. None."
Yeah, hire that girl.
So, that year I volunteered at the domestic violence shelter and took crisis calls and went to the police department and picked up bleeding women who had just been beaten up by their husbands or boyfriends and took them to the shelter and did intakes and talked to them and stayed with them the entire weekend.... I didn't think that counted. Or I forgot all about it. Or something. Who knows? And the eight years I worked at the child abuse prevention agency and dealt with crisis calls and newly removed children (when kids got taken from their homes, they were brought straight to me) didn't count in my feeble mind either. I have no crisis experience at all. None. They also asked me if I had any experience working with Native Americans. I said no. None. Then I told them about how Charlie had experience, and he told me about it.
Brilliant.
Then the director said, "What about all that time you spent in Paraguay?" Oh, yeah. Those natives.
I left there and was a bit embarrassed. On the way home I thought about it and got even more embarrassed. Then I moved on.
I applied for a job in Klamath Falls, Oregon. It is a private nonprofit clinic working with children and adolescents. It is a great facility with a lot of programs and resources. It uses the wraparound model, which interests me a lot. Plus, the benefit package is phenomenal, six weeks paid vacation per year beginning on your date of hire for example. I liked the staff and felt I would fit in. The supervisor is an LMFT, so supervision would be included.
The interview went well. I was terrified they would offer me the job and I would have to move to Klamath Falls. The desert. Snow. Can't pump my own gas. No shopping. I'm not a shopper, but I'd like the option. : )
They called last night at 5 p.m. and offered me the job. I accepted. I start Aug. 13. I'm moving to Klamath Falls.
This morning the Forks people called and offered me that job.
I am in decision hell. At times like this I wish I were a good decision maker.
I'll let you know what happens.....
Margie
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Going into Business
Not therapy though!
I'm starting a small at home business making baby gifts. Blankets for now, but I'm hoping to expand into other things like bibs, letter/picture boards and possibly crib sets, but we'll see.
I'm still working on my actual web page (www.babyjgifts.com) but I'm having loads of problems with javascript since I don't know it from my ear (grrr!!!!!). People should be able to make purchases online in a few weeks.
But for now, I have a temporary page to show off my work. Spread the word!!
I'm starting a small at home business making baby gifts. Blankets for now, but I'm hoping to expand into other things like bibs, letter/picture boards and possibly crib sets, but we'll see.
I'm still working on my actual web page (www.babyjgifts.com) but I'm having loads of problems with javascript since I don't know it from my ear (grrr!!!!!). People should be able to make purchases online in a few weeks.
But for now, I have a temporary page to show off my work. Spread the word!!
Monday, July 09, 2007
Hello! I hope it's ok that I made some layout changes...Feel free to change it! I hope everyone had a great 4th of July! Mike and I spent the day at the arboretum, basking in the sun, swimming, enjoying the sun...He is still in super-studying mode, which is stressful for both of us but August should be right around corner. Capone is doing well. She is in foster care at Mike's condo, enjoying the lack of traction she produces on hardwood floors. She also enjoys the deck, where she can stalk squirrels or unsuspecting neighbors. It took her awhile to get adjusted, everytime she heard a noise outside she would run and (I'm dead serious) hide under the covers! Super cute!
Now that it's summer, my hours have decreased at work down to 30. Anyone remember starting practica in the summer? The sky high no-show rates? Yep, that's why I'm posting at work! Mike and I have been watching reruns of The Office and I'm learning lots of new ideas to keep busy : ).
Hope everyone is doing well! Please post, post, post! : )
Janett
I have started to count down the days until Shan's BBQ and can't wait : )! It will be nice to see everyone and catch up!
Now that it's summer, my hours have decreased at work down to 30. Anyone remember starting practica in the summer? The sky high no-show rates? Yep, that's why I'm posting at work! Mike and I have been watching reruns of The Office and I'm learning lots of new ideas to keep busy : ).
Hope everyone is doing well! Please post, post, post! : )
Janett
I have started to count down the days until Shan's BBQ and can't wait : )! It will be nice to see everyone and catch up!
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Not much is happening...
with me and Michael. I go to work and school...work and school. I do have time for poker though. It was nice to see you (Megan) and Matt. You and Michael can email more work stories. As exciting as they are ;) I'm not sure I can listen to anymore!! I am starting to possibly look for a new job. I really love AYR, but I am very tired of case management. I'm not sure if they will be looking to move me into full-time therapy any time soon. Possibly this fall, but I'm not going to hold my breath. I would like to teach at a community college, however I haven't found any open positions I qualify for.
I miss you very much!
Kellee
I miss you very much!
Kellee
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Happy 4th of July!!
Just wanted to wish everyone a very happy 4th of July!! I also wanted to put up a link to Mitch's blog. What a beautiful baby!!!
www.mitchdeannatrey.blogspot.com
www.mitchdeannatrey.blogspot.com
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Great to see some new posts!! I'm going to try to put in links to a couple of Picasa albums, so you can see some pics of Mexico and Hawaii. Still not working, but working on it. I've decided to do the private practice thing, but am waiting til Fall. It was so great to see Megan. Sorry to miss the Birthday Party... what a crazy month of traveling. We went to Las Vegas to see my nephew (he's a hunk, too) in his film debut at CineVegas (the movie is "Choose Connor", a political drama along the lines of the Mark Foley scandal, so it won't ever play anywhere except the Grand Cinema or some small art house). Also saw the grandkids, Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon, Zion, and lots and lots of Nevada. Then I had to turn right around and go back to Bend for a wedding/commitment ceremony for a friend's daughter. Also I am walking in the Virginia Mason 1/2 Marathon July 8th, so spending lots of time walking...doing some long ones and more short ones, some with Susanne and Christopher, which is really fun.
So I'm going to try to embed a couple of Picasa albums...hope this works.
Well, if it doesn't work, I'll put them in next time. Hope all goes well with work, summer, etc. See you at the next South Sound lunch. xoxo
So I'm going to try to embed a couple of Picasa albums...hope this works.
Well, if it doesn't work, I'll put them in next time. Hope all goes well with work, summer, etc. See you at the next South Sound lunch. xoxo
Friday, June 22, 2007
Sorry to everyone I missed!
I just wanted to send another update. I really want to apologize for not making it to Jaime's b-day bash. I really wish I could've made it-we were celebrating Matt's sister's graduation then. We had a very busy trip and I'm bummed that I didn't get to see a lot of you. I am very thankful that I had the chance to catch up with my Greater Lakes ladies. I was so excited to meet Mr. Christopher-how handsome is he??? Suse-I'm so so proud of you-I really think you are such an amazing mother and I felt lucky to have the opportunity to sit in and be a part of that. Thank you for your hospitality. Katherine-you know it's always a pleasue. I'm so glad you were back in town for the brief period of time that you were. It means so much to me to spend time with you and it just seems like you are doing so well!! (Thank you for helping me to get out from behind the gate!!!!) Kellee-I appreciate you taking the time to meet us out on the town. I would love to keep hearing updates about life for you all....thank you Janett for the post!!
I miss all of you so much. You are all welcome to come visit ( I know that's a stretch!) and I hope to see you all again soon....
Love,
Megan
I miss all of you so much. You are all welcome to come visit ( I know that's a stretch!) and I hope to see you all again soon....
Love,
Megan
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Updates
I've read/heard some complaints about the accessibility of the PLU MFT Blog.
I've finally updated it. Sorry it has taken me so long!! It has take some time and some external motivation for it to move up to the top of my priority list...
Remember that anyone and everyone is welcome and encouraged to make any sort of layout, template or setting changes. Just let everyone know when and if you do.
I've updated it so that posting and setting changes should be easier, HOPEFULLY!! It is "one touch" posting, rather than Html, although you can still use Html if you'd like.
FYI, the blue square next to the spell check is how you insert pictures.
If you would like to create a link with in your post, just high light the word(s) you want linked and click the green ball looking thing next to the T with the color box. Then inserted the desired web address into the space provided. That should create a link for you.
If you're still having trouble logging on, you can log on with the admin user name (which I e-mailed to everyone) and post using that. OR you can log in using the admin and resend yourself an invitation. Of course, you are welcomed to e-mail me or call me and I can walk you through it, if you'd prefer to do it that way.
I resent invitations to those of you who might have missed it the first go around.
Again, I don't plan on making many changes on this blog, since I have my own personal blog to update.....I made this for our class, so feel free to do what you'd like with it!!!
Laters,
Susanne
I've finally updated it. Sorry it has taken me so long!! It has take some time and some external motivation for it to move up to the top of my priority list...
Remember that anyone and everyone is welcome and encouraged to make any sort of layout, template or setting changes. Just let everyone know when and if you do.
I've updated it so that posting and setting changes should be easier, HOPEFULLY!! It is "one touch" posting, rather than Html, although you can still use Html if you'd like.
FYI, the blue square next to the spell check is how you insert pictures.
If you would like to create a link with in your post, just high light the word(s) you want linked and click the green ball looking thing next to the T with the color box. Then inserted the desired web address into the space provided. That should create a link for you.
If you're still having trouble logging on, you can log on with the admin user name (which I e-mailed to everyone) and post using that. OR you can log in using the admin and resend yourself an invitation. Of course, you are welcomed to e-mail me or call me and I can walk you through it, if you'd prefer to do it that way.
I resent invitations to those of you who might have missed it the first go around.
Again, I don't plan on making many changes on this blog, since I have my own personal blog to update.....I made this for our class, so feel free to do what you'd like with it!!!
Laters,
Susanne
Friday, June 15, 2007
Summer is almost here!
I am looking forward to seeing Megan and Matt on Saturday night (ie if they are still going to Jaime not Jamie's birthday celebration)! What's new with me, you ask? Well, the highlight of my last couple weeks is meeting the one and only, Christopher! Can you say super adorable?! Other than that, just counting down the weeks until the school year is up...Only 8 more days to go! Though I work with the Issaquah school district during the year, the paycheck doesn't cover the expanse of time between June and September, grrrr.. What I wouldn't give to work directly for the district instead of being contracted! So I am taking more office clients in Issaquah and Duvall. Which will probably go about as well as it did trying to get clients to come in when we started summer practica at PLU, inconsistent at best : ).
I'm settling in to my new place in Redmond, though I still am not all the way unpacked. The boxes taunt me but each day I find a new excuse. I mean, isn't it easier in the long run if I just leave most stuff packed? Eventually I will be moving, I'm sure. : ) My new roommate is pretty cool, Eric. Though definitely not as cool as my previous two. He works a lot and I have my own bathroom and garage space so I'm happy. Ooh! I almost forgot the best part! He has a maid! Yeah, I might get spoiled or later justify it as a necessity!
Mike and I are doing well. He is in the daunting process of applying to med school. He has picked his schools, UW is one of them and his top pick. It makes for some stress as he is spending most waking hours studying for the MCAT but that will be over in August. I must admit, it's nice not to be the student.
I was at PLU last Friday. I was on the panel of alumi in the ethics class, remember that? Listening to them talk about the real world and crappy pay? It was a little trippy but I finally met Lana, who was also on the panel! And Charlie, being Charlie, called her Linae : ) I didn't recognize any of the students in the class; does that mean I am old? Cheryl has retired and I hear her par-tay is going to be in September. Not much else, but it was nice to see not much has changed there.
Enjoy the sunshine!
Janett
I'm settling in to my new place in Redmond, though I still am not all the way unpacked. The boxes taunt me but each day I find a new excuse. I mean, isn't it easier in the long run if I just leave most stuff packed? Eventually I will be moving, I'm sure. : ) My new roommate is pretty cool, Eric. Though definitely not as cool as my previous two. He works a lot and I have my own bathroom and garage space so I'm happy. Ooh! I almost forgot the best part! He has a maid! Yeah, I might get spoiled or later justify it as a necessity!
Mike and I are doing well. He is in the daunting process of applying to med school. He has picked his schools, UW is one of them and his top pick. It makes for some stress as he is spending most waking hours studying for the MCAT but that will be over in August. I must admit, it's nice not to be the student.
I was at PLU last Friday. I was on the panel of alumi in the ethics class, remember that? Listening to them talk about the real world and crappy pay? It was a little trippy but I finally met Lana, who was also on the panel! And Charlie, being Charlie, called her Linae : ) I didn't recognize any of the students in the class; does that mean I am old? Cheryl has retired and I hear her par-tay is going to be in September. Not much else, but it was nice to see not much has changed there.
Enjoy the sunshine!
Janett
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
I'm headed to Seattle!! Part 2
Hello everyone!!
So I meant to leave myself enough time to call everyone to make plans and of course I have been crazy busy trying to get everything in place before leaving. We get into town tomorrow afternoon and pretty much have tomorrow night wide open (we'll be staying in Tacoma at Matt's friend's house.) Thursday we are spending time with Matt's dad in the evening. We're hoping that everyone will be able to go out on Friday night Matt already planned with a bunch of his friends for that evening and we're unavailable Saturday because that's when his sister is graduating. Hope that made sense-basically set aside Friday night if you'd like to go out otherwise let's try and do lunch on Thursday or Fri if you can. I hope that all made sense-sorry to give you the whole itinerary but of course there are a lot of people to visit and I want to see everyone!! Write back and let me know if 'll be able to see you....I know you are all extremely busy as well. I miss you all and can't wait to be back in the Northwest soon!!! (Suse-I can't wait to meet Christopher so let me know when you're available!)
So I meant to leave myself enough time to call everyone to make plans and of course I have been crazy busy trying to get everything in place before leaving. We get into town tomorrow afternoon and pretty much have tomorrow night wide open (we'll be staying in Tacoma at Matt's friend's house.) Thursday we are spending time with Matt's dad in the evening. We're hoping that everyone will be able to go out on Friday night Matt already planned with a bunch of his friends for that evening and we're unavailable Saturday because that's when his sister is graduating. Hope that made sense-basically set aside Friday night if you'd like to go out otherwise let's try and do lunch on Thursday or Fri if you can. I hope that all made sense-sorry to give you the whole itinerary but of course there are a lot of people to visit and I want to see everyone!! Write back and let me know if 'll be able to see you....I know you are all extremely busy as well. I miss you all and can't wait to be back in the Northwest soon!!! (Suse-I can't wait to meet Christopher so let me know when you're available!)
Friday, May 25, 2007
I'm headed to Seattle!!
Hello All!!
So I've tried to keep you all updated. Matt and I will be in town Wed June 13th through that Sun. We have stuff planned with his family but it sounds like thursday day and night are wide open to catch up with everyone so let me know if you're available. Maybe we can all meet for lunch/drinks somewhere convenient for everyone (sounds like everyone is more spread out now than when I left.) Suse-I REFUSE to leave without meeting Christopher so let's work it out-I know right where you are so we can even just hang out in Steilacoom...I really am up for anything I just REALLY REALLY need a good does of chit chatting with girlfriends-I cannot explain how much I miss that. I love you all...I can;t wait to see you!
Megan
So I've tried to keep you all updated. Matt and I will be in town Wed June 13th through that Sun. We have stuff planned with his family but it sounds like thursday day and night are wide open to catch up with everyone so let me know if you're available. Maybe we can all meet for lunch/drinks somewhere convenient for everyone (sounds like everyone is more spread out now than when I left.) Suse-I REFUSE to leave without meeting Christopher so let's work it out-I know right where you are so we can even just hang out in Steilacoom...I really am up for anything I just REALLY REALLY need a good does of chit chatting with girlfriends-I cannot explain how much I miss that. I love you all...I can;t wait to see you!
Megan
Monday, May 21, 2007
Hi from Mountlake Terrace!
I'm still here Megan, thank you for your faithful posts! I too have been reading Susanne's blog, but have been very lazy about posting here! I'm looking forward to seeing you Suseanne and meeting the very handsome Christopher at the next south sound luncheon, thank you Shannon for planning it on a Monday so I can join in! I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the lunch very soon!
Life in Mountlake Terrace has been treating me very well. Next month I will be at my job for one year... I can't believe it has been that long! I was recently promoted and offered a salary position. I am enjoying the added responsibilty and am on track for licensure in hopefully another year.
I also have been very busy the last few months spending weekends with my parents, my dad had brain surgery a few months ago to remove a tumor that had been growing for the last ten years. We won't know for a few more weeks if the tumor is completely gone. If it is not gone, he will most likely begin radiation treatment. The surgeons were amazing, and God truely blessed my family as my dad is back to his old schedule, working and enjoying life. I am getting used to spending weekends at my place again, so if you are in the area, we should make some plans!
Jeff (Mr. Rhode Island) and I are still together. He is just about finished with his academy which means we can begin to plan a trip to see each other again. I haven't seen him since he was out here for my birthday... way too long! I wish everyone could meet him, I think you would love his accent. :o)
Well, I just wanted to put a quick update on the blog. I too have become very bad about keeping in touch, but I do think about everyone often!! I miss you all!
Always,
Crystal
Life in Mountlake Terrace has been treating me very well. Next month I will be at my job for one year... I can't believe it has been that long! I was recently promoted and offered a salary position. I am enjoying the added responsibilty and am on track for licensure in hopefully another year.
I also have been very busy the last few months spending weekends with my parents, my dad had brain surgery a few months ago to remove a tumor that had been growing for the last ten years. We won't know for a few more weeks if the tumor is completely gone. If it is not gone, he will most likely begin radiation treatment. The surgeons were amazing, and God truely blessed my family as my dad is back to his old schedule, working and enjoying life. I am getting used to spending weekends at my place again, so if you are in the area, we should make some plans!
Jeff (Mr. Rhode Island) and I are still together. He is just about finished with his academy which means we can begin to plan a trip to see each other again. I haven't seen him since he was out here for my birthday... way too long! I wish everyone could meet him, I think you would love his accent. :o)
Well, I just wanted to put a quick update on the blog. I too have become very bad about keeping in touch, but I do think about everyone often!! I miss you all!
Always,
Crystal
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Anyone out there?
Well hello to everyone (anyone) who is still checking in.
I must admit, I haven't checked into this blog in awhile-I've been too busy staring at all the baby pictures Suse posts on her blog-I actually forgot all of my information to get onto this website, so after multiple attempts with my rotation of passwords-I made it! I was super excited to see a new post from Katherine-brought a smile to my face. PLEASE post if you're checking in-I really miss hearing what is going on with everyone and I feel so far away it's unbelievable. I have been awful (despite my promises) to call and check in with all of you-I know I have missed a bunch of birthdays for Shannon, Janet, and others....I apologize-Happy Belated!! I'm sure I missed a good time! I won't promise any more, but I will do my best to actually just deliver and try to stay in touch with everyone. I feel very disconnected from all fo you, and I do not feel comfortable with that-I want to maintain all of the friendships we formed.
As far as updates from our neck of the Rockies....not too much is new. I am full swing into my job, and while I still believe I made the best decision to accept it, I am still feeling unsatisfied and wanting to do more. I feel like I am doing a lot of soul searching and trying to figure out where to go from here. At least I am in a good position to be secure financially while deciding where to go from here. Matt accepted a new position with Opus-a contractor and developer downtown. He is so excited-less of a commute and a great opportunity for advancement.
Other than careers, we have been loving Colorado and exploring as much as possible. We spent last weekend in Steamboat Springs, CO. All of the snow is melted, and they call it the "mud season" right now...it was deserted, but what an amazing town-we just felt so relaxed and Matt just told me that he reserved a room up there for my birthday so I'm excited to go back.
Our plans to come up to Seattle are all set-we are getting into town on Wed June 13th and then leaving that Sunday. We are going up to see his sister's graduation, but we planned to have enough time to see everyone-I know you all may be busy as well, but I would love to meet up for lunch and I'm sure we'll plan at least one night to go out with Matt's and my friends....so try to put aside some time that weekend-too bad we wont have our old deck to BBQ on.....
I would post some pictures, but I haven't gotten them into my computer yet-so maybe next post. Thank you Katherine for keeping this going. I miss all of you and I look forward to seeing you soon!!
Love,
Megan
I must admit, I haven't checked into this blog in awhile-I've been too busy staring at all the baby pictures Suse posts on her blog-I actually forgot all of my information to get onto this website, so after multiple attempts with my rotation of passwords-I made it! I was super excited to see a new post from Katherine-brought a smile to my face. PLEASE post if you're checking in-I really miss hearing what is going on with everyone and I feel so far away it's unbelievable. I have been awful (despite my promises) to call and check in with all of you-I know I have missed a bunch of birthdays for Shannon, Janet, and others....I apologize-Happy Belated!! I'm sure I missed a good time! I won't promise any more, but I will do my best to actually just deliver and try to stay in touch with everyone. I feel very disconnected from all fo you, and I do not feel comfortable with that-I want to maintain all of the friendships we formed.
As far as updates from our neck of the Rockies....not too much is new. I am full swing into my job, and while I still believe I made the best decision to accept it, I am still feeling unsatisfied and wanting to do more. I feel like I am doing a lot of soul searching and trying to figure out where to go from here. At least I am in a good position to be secure financially while deciding where to go from here. Matt accepted a new position with Opus-a contractor and developer downtown. He is so excited-less of a commute and a great opportunity for advancement.
Other than careers, we have been loving Colorado and exploring as much as possible. We spent last weekend in Steamboat Springs, CO. All of the snow is melted, and they call it the "mud season" right now...it was deserted, but what an amazing town-we just felt so relaxed and Matt just told me that he reserved a room up there for my birthday so I'm excited to go back.
Our plans to come up to Seattle are all set-we are getting into town on Wed June 13th and then leaving that Sunday. We are going up to see his sister's graduation, but we planned to have enough time to see everyone-I know you all may be busy as well, but I would love to meet up for lunch and I'm sure we'll plan at least one night to go out with Matt's and my friends....so try to put aside some time that weekend-too bad we wont have our old deck to BBQ on.....
I would post some pictures, but I haven't gotten them into my computer yet-so maybe next post. Thank you Katherine for keeping this going. I miss all of you and I look forward to seeing you soon!!
Love,
Megan
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Hi all
Well, I'm still too scattered from the travel this winter to sit and put pictures on, but one of these days I will. It will be fun to select some good ones and remember how much we enjoyed being in warm weather all winter. Thank goodness we are getting a taste of Spring now.
I have decided (I think) to do private practice. The process of applying for jobs is too anxiety-making for me, and I'm not sure I'm ready for the grueling pace of agency work, even though I wanted to bust out those 500 more client hours. What's the rush?? I'll be sitting down anyway!! It's just in the very beginning formulation in my mind, but thanks to Jason and my therapist, I've been able to change my vision of the future and can see myself in a room, talking with clients, working on solutions, and possibilities for healing. I actually feel positive about it, too. I guess that's a good first step.
Other than that, I'm getting ready for a 1/2 marathon walking in the Virginia Mason Cancer Walk in July, so if you're driving around Tacoma, you might see me walking, adding more miles every week. Also working on some new jewelry ideas, so if the practice doesn't take off...well, I might be stuck making beautiful things at home!! Also reading, for fun and for learning. Going to Las Vegas in June to see my nephew's recent film in the Vegas Film Festival, plus visiting the grandkids and friends along the way. Hope I don't miss Megan and Matt's visit.
I have decided (I think) to do private practice. The process of applying for jobs is too anxiety-making for me, and I'm not sure I'm ready for the grueling pace of agency work, even though I wanted to bust out those 500 more client hours. What's the rush?? I'll be sitting down anyway!! It's just in the very beginning formulation in my mind, but thanks to Jason and my therapist, I've been able to change my vision of the future and can see myself in a room, talking with clients, working on solutions, and possibilities for healing. I actually feel positive about it, too. I guess that's a good first step.
Other than that, I'm getting ready for a 1/2 marathon walking in the Virginia Mason Cancer Walk in July, so if you're driving around Tacoma, you might see me walking, adding more miles every week. Also working on some new jewelry ideas, so if the practice doesn't take off...well, I might be stuck making beautiful things at home!! Also reading, for fun and for learning. Going to Las Vegas in June to see my nephew's recent film in the Vegas Film Festival, plus visiting the grandkids and friends along the way. Hope I don't miss Megan and Matt's visit.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Update from Denver
Hello Everyone....
It's been awhile since anyone has posted-you guys will have to respond to let me know if you're all still checking in and reading this. I must first apologize-I intended to keep in touch with all of you and I have been awful!!! (you'd think after the number of times I've moved, I would learn to be better about that) I promise I will do my part to call and email you guys more often and I'll have to depend on you to spread the news to each other.
My congrats go out to Mitch and the family-I saw the pictures and I am just so happy for you. I have no doubt that you are such a great dad.
As far as life here-it seems like it's been a whirlwind!! We are still working on the house (although it's nothing like the Tacoma house-which I do miss). We have had some friends over a couple of times and it's so comfortable. We are just in defrost mode here which means nice warm days and the muddiest paws you can imagine on Larry-great for the carpet. We are still in skiing and snowboarding mode but looking forward to the days of hiking and camping. I love it here!
As for the job.....as some of you know I went in a whole new direction. While I was waiting for the MST position to start, I applied for a temp position with a staffing agency right around the corner from our house. I was working PT as a receptionist in the staffing agency just to earn some money. While I was there, the ladies I worked with were just so much fun. I looked forward to going to work everyday. They told me that they were looking for a FT recruiter. I admitted that I was interested to hear more about it. They explained the position, benefits, salary, etc. and it was really an offer I couldn't refuse. I really debated and prayed about it for quite awhile-I'm sure you can all understand the stuggle I felt to use the degree I just devoted 2 years of my life to vs. an opportunity that I truely felt was a better fit for me. I must admit a huge weight on my shoulders was the reaction I would face from all of you (I hate that that affects me so much). I am truely happy and looking back, I know I made the right decision for me. I'm not closing the door on therapy by any means, but I am putting it on hold for awhile. I would love to hear updates about all of you and the jobs your working in, the sig. others in your lives, and just everything else.
I miss you all so much. Matt and I should be coming up there in June for Matt's sister's graduation. We're hoping to make a long weekend out of it to give us time to see everyone that we want to. I will keep you all posted.
Someone post back so I know that this blog is still up and running=I look at it often actually to see how you all are doing and I really look forward to it-keep the posts coming!!!
Talk to you soon-Megan
It's been awhile since anyone has posted-you guys will have to respond to let me know if you're all still checking in and reading this. I must first apologize-I intended to keep in touch with all of you and I have been awful!!! (you'd think after the number of times I've moved, I would learn to be better about that) I promise I will do my part to call and email you guys more often and I'll have to depend on you to spread the news to each other.
My congrats go out to Mitch and the family-I saw the pictures and I am just so happy for you. I have no doubt that you are such a great dad.
As far as life here-it seems like it's been a whirlwind!! We are still working on the house (although it's nothing like the Tacoma house-which I do miss). We have had some friends over a couple of times and it's so comfortable. We are just in defrost mode here which means nice warm days and the muddiest paws you can imagine on Larry-great for the carpet. We are still in skiing and snowboarding mode but looking forward to the days of hiking and camping. I love it here!
As for the job.....as some of you know I went in a whole new direction. While I was waiting for the MST position to start, I applied for a temp position with a staffing agency right around the corner from our house. I was working PT as a receptionist in the staffing agency just to earn some money. While I was there, the ladies I worked with were just so much fun. I looked forward to going to work everyday. They told me that they were looking for a FT recruiter. I admitted that I was interested to hear more about it. They explained the position, benefits, salary, etc. and it was really an offer I couldn't refuse. I really debated and prayed about it for quite awhile-I'm sure you can all understand the stuggle I felt to use the degree I just devoted 2 years of my life to vs. an opportunity that I truely felt was a better fit for me. I must admit a huge weight on my shoulders was the reaction I would face from all of you (I hate that that affects me so much). I am truely happy and looking back, I know I made the right decision for me. I'm not closing the door on therapy by any means, but I am putting it on hold for awhile. I would love to hear updates about all of you and the jobs your working in, the sig. others in your lives, and just everything else.
I miss you all so much. Matt and I should be coming up there in June for Matt's sister's graduation. We're hoping to make a long weekend out of it to give us time to see everyone that we want to. I will keep you all posted.
Someone post back so I know that this blog is still up and running=I look at it often actually to see how you all are doing and I really look forward to it-keep the posts coming!!!
Talk to you soon-Megan
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Orders are in
Hi Everyone.
We got our our orders......
If I thought moving to Kentucky was bad, the Army has better ideas for me to experience what is bad. We got orders to Ft. Benning Georgia. It's located on the Georgia Alabama border.
When I called my dad last night (who has 22 years military service under his belt) to let him know, the first thing that came out of his mouth was...."UGH!, sweetheart, you're going to HATE Georgia."
It was deja vu. Greg said the exact same thing, replacing sweetheart with Susanne. So, the two men who know me best think I'm going to hate it. I'm determined to enjoy it ;) and prove them wrong. Although both of them told me that Columbus is a racist area. (scary) They both told me that everyone there is racist. Blacks, whites, Jews, Christians......... And from what I've learned about the south so far is that everyone is VERY conservative, which makes me stand out like a sore thumb. SO we have liberal Susanne, who is entirely against the war, married to a soldier, going to live in the deep south. Lets hope I can keep my mouth shut so I don't get myself killed;)
I've started looking for job and a home. Yet, I'm still hoping that the Army personal made some sort of SERIOUS mistake and accidentally gave us someone else's orders. (Georgia wasn't even on our list of choices!!!) If not, wish me some SERIOUS luck!!!!!
Regardless, we're likely to visit WA in the late spring, so I'll be wanting...no DEMANDING to see everyone!!!!
We got our our orders......
If I thought moving to Kentucky was bad, the Army has better ideas for me to experience what is bad. We got orders to Ft. Benning Georgia. It's located on the Georgia Alabama border.
When I called my dad last night (who has 22 years military service under his belt) to let him know, the first thing that came out of his mouth was...."UGH!, sweetheart, you're going to HATE Georgia."
It was deja vu. Greg said the exact same thing, replacing sweetheart with Susanne. So, the two men who know me best think I'm going to hate it. I'm determined to enjoy it ;) and prove them wrong. Although both of them told me that Columbus is a racist area. (scary) They both told me that everyone there is racist. Blacks, whites, Jews, Christians......... And from what I've learned about the south so far is that everyone is VERY conservative, which makes me stand out like a sore thumb. SO we have liberal Susanne, who is entirely against the war, married to a soldier, going to live in the deep south. Lets hope I can keep my mouth shut so I don't get myself killed;)
I've started looking for job and a home. Yet, I'm still hoping that the Army personal made some sort of SERIOUS mistake and accidentally gave us someone else's orders. (Georgia wasn't even on our list of choices!!!) If not, wish me some SERIOUS luck!!!!!
Regardless, we're likely to visit WA in the late spring, so I'll be wanting...no DEMANDING to see everyone!!!!
Monday, January 08, 2007
Graduation photos
Big Thanks to Shannon-
I LOVED seeing the photos from your graduation....I am so sad I was not there to celebrate with all of you-I'm so proud though-we all made it!!!!! Looks like Cheryl made it for your ceremony-very cool!!! Anyway-my thoughts are with you all and I want to hear updates about the amazing jobs you get. I will talk to you all soon....
By the way...My sweet Gators won the National Championship tonight-"it's great to be a Florida gator"....and go Lutes....miss you all-
Megan
I LOVED seeing the photos from your graduation....I am so sad I was not there to celebrate with all of you-I'm so proud though-we all made it!!!!! Looks like Cheryl made it for your ceremony-very cool!!! Anyway-my thoughts are with you all and I want to hear updates about the amazing jobs you get. I will talk to you all soon....
By the way...My sweet Gators won the National Championship tonight-"it's great to be a Florida gator"....and go Lutes....miss you all-
Megan
Saturday, January 06, 2007
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Hey Megan,
For some reason, this stupid thing won't let me comment. That's GREAT NEWS that you got a job!! If we end up in CO, I'm actually REALLY hoping to do outreach so I don't have to leave Christopher at day care all day. I figure if I can work in the evenings, Greg can watch him while I work and there will only have to be a few hours of over lap for day care.
Anyway, that's great news!! We, of course, STILL have not found out where we are going..............bleh. Stupid Army.
I'll let everyone know as soon as we find out.
For some reason, this stupid thing won't let me comment. That's GREAT NEWS that you got a job!! If we end up in CO, I'm actually REALLY hoping to do outreach so I don't have to leave Christopher at day care all day. I figure if I can work in the evenings, Greg can watch him while I work and there will only have to be a few hours of over lap for day care.
Anyway, that's great news!! We, of course, STILL have not found out where we are going..............bleh. Stupid Army.
I'll let everyone know as soon as we find out.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
I FINALLY got a job!!!!
Hello All....
Well it's official-I finally got a job! What a relief!!!!! I was hired with a company called Griffith Center to provide MST services in Denver. I'll be contracted which is nice (I'll get to choose my hours for the most part and the pay is amazing) the only downside is that all of the therapy is provided in home. (I actually haven't ventured to do that yet and the thought terrifies me, so send me your positive experiences and thoughts about outreach (keep the negative ones to yourself) :) The only other downside is that the position does not start until mid Feb. (so I may still be looking for one more temp job to hold me over-you know how Christmas can wipe you out financially!)
Hope everyone else had a good Christmas (ours was very quiet) Thanks to everyone who sent the text messages. I'm thinking about all of you often-I miss you!!! (And I'm totally jealous of Katherine being in Hawaii for so long!!!!) Talk to you soon.
Megan
Well it's official-I finally got a job! What a relief!!!!! I was hired with a company called Griffith Center to provide MST services in Denver. I'll be contracted which is nice (I'll get to choose my hours for the most part and the pay is amazing) the only downside is that all of the therapy is provided in home. (I actually haven't ventured to do that yet and the thought terrifies me, so send me your positive experiences and thoughts about outreach (keep the negative ones to yourself) :) The only other downside is that the position does not start until mid Feb. (so I may still be looking for one more temp job to hold me over-you know how Christmas can wipe you out financially!)
Hope everyone else had a good Christmas (ours was very quiet) Thanks to everyone who sent the text messages. I'm thinking about all of you often-I miss you!!! (And I'm totally jealous of Katherine being in Hawaii for so long!!!!) Talk to you soon.
Megan
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