I can't believe it's been 10 days since my last post! Life has just totally taken over! It's been crazy. First, I'd like to thank all of you that sent your prayers our way for hubbys interview! HE GOT THE JOB! :-) We get to move back to my hometown anytime between Dec. 1st and mid Jan.... So, it kind of throws a bit of a curve ball into the mix with the Little Mister being due on Dec. 16th. We're not sure how to proceed, but when we find out a for sure date, I guess we'll go from there. I'm so proud of my hubby! I knew he'd get it, but it's just so nice having the actual paperwork!
I only have 7.5 days left of my internship and I could not be more excited! I'll be finished on November 9th if all goes well and then it's pack pack pack (if I'm still up for it). We're trying to send a few things back here and there to go to my parents house so that we don't have as much to move, but it's difficult. Everything will come together though, I know it will.
I'm officially into the 8th month of pregnancy as of Oct. 21st! 32 weeks, it's so hard to believe! We have, at most 8-9 weeks to go until we finally get to meet the little guy! I'll post my 32 week update later today.
For now, I have beef stew in the crockpot for dinner and I'm heading to the kitchen to bake some pumpkin muffins! :-) I love fall days. Have a great lazy Sunday everyone!
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Sorry for the lack of title. I really couldn't come up with anything at all today. I'm just exhausted!
Anyway, the internship, o... It's going alright. I didn't have to do one in undergrad and THANK THE LORD! It's just ridiculous working and not getting paid, but at the same time it is a great chance to gain valuable experience. I'm a few days in and I'm exhausted. Students started yesterday (yes, very early) and I'm at a very at-risk middle school. I look like one of the students, with the exception of the dress code and that makes it hard to get respect.
I'm slowly learning and getting through, but it's making me tired and unproductive at home. I haven't been sleeping well at night, not sure what the deal is. I even tried a pillow between my knees, but alas no relief yet. My back's also been bothering me, but I'm sure it will only get worse and just comes with the territory!
Sorry for my nothing but negative Nancy post. I'm sure it will get better and I will try to have a more positive post tomorrow or Thursday!
Have a great Tuesday night :-)
Anyway, the internship, o... It's going alright. I didn't have to do one in undergrad and THANK THE LORD! It's just ridiculous working and not getting paid, but at the same time it is a great chance to gain valuable experience. I'm a few days in and I'm exhausted. Students started yesterday (yes, very early) and I'm at a very at-risk middle school. I look like one of the students, with the exception of the dress code and that makes it hard to get respect.
I'm slowly learning and getting through, but it's making me tired and unproductive at home. I haven't been sleeping well at night, not sure what the deal is. I even tried a pillow between my knees, but alas no relief yet. My back's also been bothering me, but I'm sure it will only get worse and just comes with the territory!
Sorry for my nothing but negative Nancy post. I'm sure it will get better and I will try to have a more positive post tomorrow or Thursday!
Have a great Tuesday night :-)
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Back to the real world
I cannot believe I start the beginning of my 400 hour internship tomorrow! I'm freaking out, just a little. I would like to get all 400 hours completed before December when our baby boy arrives. It's going to be a bit difficult given the circumstances. I'm only going in M-W, possibly a Thurs or Fri here or there depending on what's going on. Not all of the hours in the day count, unless they fit into one of our counseling domains. So, I'm hoping to try and make all 8 hours each day count, but that doesn't mean it will.
Ahh, wish me luck! I'm sure my days will go a lot faster and I'll learn a great deal of useful information, so that's a plus.
I have to do three video tapes of myself counseling and I'm not looking forward to doing that. However; I am in one of the most at-risk middle schools in our city (and it's very at-risk), so I think that'll look good on my resume! :-)
Wish me luck in hopes that I don't get mistaken for a student on a daily basis! We'll see!
Ahh, wish me luck! I'm sure my days will go a lot faster and I'll learn a great deal of useful information, so that's a plus.
I have to do three video tapes of myself counseling and I'm not looking forward to doing that. However; I am in one of the most at-risk middle schools in our city (and it's very at-risk), so I think that'll look good on my resume! :-)
Wish me luck in hopes that I don't get mistaken for a student on a daily basis! We'll see!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
My apologies!
Hello all of you lovely ladies (and any guys who read this, doubt it),
It has been so crazy around here lately with class that I have been slacking in the commenting department. It is nothing against any of you and I still try to keep up with your blogs, but I am falling behind... And by behind, I mean that, I have about 522 on my blog roll that have yet to be read. So, if I haven't commented in awhile, I swear I'm still here and I'll try to catch up soon!
I've had class M-Th every day in June so far and I still have 2 more weeks to go! I get home on the weekends and I have to catch up on cleaning & laundry and homework. So, there isn't much time for anything else. I'll be back soon! Promise! June 30th cannot come soon enough!!
Thanks for your patience!
Sincerely,
Kayla :-)
It has been so crazy around here lately with class that I have been slacking in the commenting department. It is nothing against any of you and I still try to keep up with your blogs, but I am falling behind... And by behind, I mean that, I have about 522 on my blog roll that have yet to be read. So, if I haven't commented in awhile, I swear I'm still here and I'll try to catch up soon!
I've had class M-Th every day in June so far and I still have 2 more weeks to go! I get home on the weekends and I have to catch up on cleaning & laundry and homework. So, there isn't much time for anything else. I'll be back soon! Promise! June 30th cannot come soon enough!!
Thanks for your patience!
Sincerely,
Kayla :-)
Monday, April 26, 2010
One more week!
Just one week left of my 2nd year of grad school! I'm over half way done people! These past two years have gone by so fast, it's ridiculous! Now, this next year is going to go by just as quickly! kthanks!
I'm in the middle of finishing up two more papers for this class. Is it sad that I've lost the will to care about what else goes into these papers? I was tempted to hit the send button yesterday, but didn't... Given it's probably not my best work and it's not due for another week. I'm just done, done done done. I want it to be June 2nd. I will be finished with my class, finished with work and ready to start my summer classes. Which, by the way, aren't all that bad. I get 3 credits done in 8 days and then another 3 credits done in 8 days. It goes by very quickly and I'll be that much closer to being finished with my masters!
O, and here's hoping a job falls in my lap... Because yeah.... that's likely to happen.... ha Happy Monday!
I'm in the middle of finishing up two more papers for this class. Is it sad that I've lost the will to care about what else goes into these papers? I was tempted to hit the send button yesterday, but didn't... Given it's probably not my best work and it's not due for another week. I'm just done, done done done. I want it to be June 2nd. I will be finished with my class, finished with work and ready to start my summer classes. Which, by the way, aren't all that bad. I get 3 credits done in 8 days and then another 3 credits done in 8 days. It goes by very quickly and I'll be that much closer to being finished with my masters!
O, and here's hoping a job falls in my lap... Because yeah.... that's likely to happen.... ha Happy Monday!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Wow with some odds and ends.....
I just realized it's been almost a week since my last post! I'm so very sorry! School and work have taken over my life and I'm trying to climb out of a big hole filled with papers, quizzes, assignments and such.
Is it odd that I've been in bed by 9:30 the last two nights because I've been so exhausted and just didn't feel like keeping my eyes open? Only to sleep until 7:00am, yes a total of 9.5 hours of sleep...... Guys, I'm so ready for spring/summer when I have more energy and get to enjoy the lovely fresh air! Maybe I've fallin into a sea of seasonal depression because we've been graced with 49" of snow so far this year... Or maybe it's the freezing cold temps that we just can't seem to break out of!
Either way, I'm going to get through it! :-) I just entered a class that is 9 weeks long where I have 14 quizzes, 28 short activities to do and a 10-12 page paper to write. I've since (in one week) completed 7 of those quizzes and 14 of those activities! Guys, I'm pretty much 1/2 way there! There is sooooooo light at the end of the tunnel!
In other news, there are going to be some positions opening up sometime soon in my field (School counseling at the middle & high school levels). I'm not technically qualified yet, as I do not have my license (I graduate May 2011), but I will be able to get my Class G license this Summer which would qualify me to be a counselor for one year before gaining my actual license. So, please say a prayer for me, I really really need/want one of these jobs!
It's less than 2 months until my big 25th birthday! I can hardly believe it. Isn't this some sort of milestone? No? Eh well we'll make it one!
I hope you are all having a wonderful week and I hope to be back to my regular scheduled postings soon!
Is it odd that I've been in bed by 9:30 the last two nights because I've been so exhausted and just didn't feel like keeping my eyes open? Only to sleep until 7:00am, yes a total of 9.5 hours of sleep...... Guys, I'm so ready for spring/summer when I have more energy and get to enjoy the lovely fresh air! Maybe I've fallin into a sea of seasonal depression because we've been graced with 49" of snow so far this year... Or maybe it's the freezing cold temps that we just can't seem to break out of!
Either way, I'm going to get through it! :-) I just entered a class that is 9 weeks long where I have 14 quizzes, 28 short activities to do and a 10-12 page paper to write. I've since (in one week) completed 7 of those quizzes and 14 of those activities! Guys, I'm pretty much 1/2 way there! There is sooooooo light at the end of the tunnel!
In other news, there are going to be some positions opening up sometime soon in my field (School counseling at the middle & high school levels). I'm not technically qualified yet, as I do not have my license (I graduate May 2011), but I will be able to get my Class G license this Summer which would qualify me to be a counselor for one year before gaining my actual license. So, please say a prayer for me, I really really need/want one of these jobs!
It's less than 2 months until my big 25th birthday! I can hardly believe it. Isn't this some sort of milestone? No? Eh well we'll make it one!
I hope you are all having a wonderful week and I hope to be back to my regular scheduled postings soon!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Catching up
Sorry guys! I'm playing catch up this week with homework after our busy weekend. I will be back tomorrow with new posts!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Oh Happy Day.....
LADIES (AND MAYBE GUYS)........
TOMORROW IS...............................
The last day of my second grad class for the summer! Not only am I finished with grad school until August, but I am now officially 1/2 done with my credits! :-) Now if that isn't something to celebrate, I don't know what is! :-) Thanks to those of you who stuck it out with me and my measly whopping three posts this month!!
Anyway, I'll be going home tomorrow, cleaning/laundry and other stuff Friday, going to a Saving Abel concert on Friday night with my hubby and some friends and having a fantastic weekend (filled with a pedi with my mom and shopping with her too!) What a better way to celebrate my start to summer! FINALLY!
So, thanks again and I'll be back after the weekend to post!! Have a terrific weekend!
TOMORROW IS...............................
The last day of my second grad class for the summer! Not only am I finished with grad school until August, but I am now officially 1/2 done with my credits! :-) Now if that isn't something to celebrate, I don't know what is! :-) Thanks to those of you who stuck it out with me and my measly whopping three posts this month!!
Anyway, I'll be going home tomorrow, cleaning/laundry and other stuff Friday, going to a Saving Abel concert on Friday night with my hubby and some friends and having a fantastic weekend (filled with a pedi with my mom and shopping with her too!) What a better way to celebrate my start to summer! FINALLY!
So, thanks again and I'll be back after the weekend to post!! Have a terrific weekend!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Stress
Ok, so I'm warning you..... This isn't the most exciting/positive post I've ever written... Stop reading now if you do not want to hear me complain.
I've warned you....
Ok, it's day 3 of my 2nd grad class this summer... Those of you who are School Counselors know what I'm talking about, or not... But, this class is about group counseling. It has to be the most draining class I've ever taken. I am so mentally and physically drained I can hardly stay awake in class. First, we are each in charge of running a small group here at a middle school with 4-6 students.... That's not so bad, but then we are in charge of running a small group session (about 10 people) with our peers... Not only do we have to touch on sensitive subjects, but our professor sits in the group with us. We've had non-stop readings (roughly 100-200 pages per night), lessons to plan, among other stuff... I am stressed, to the MAX! I've never felt so unprepared in my life, and I am not ok with that. I like to plan things out, I can go with the flow, but I like to have a plan. She wants us to dig deep with our peers in a counseling session and at this point in my schooling, I do not feel prepared to touch on sensitive issues with my peers. It's different working with children than it is your peers. All I'm saying is wow, tears have been and will be shed throughout the next 5 remaining days in this class.... I don't know if I can get through it, but somehow I have to. It's been a learning experience, that's for sure..
So, forgive me if I have been MIA from the blogging world for a couple weeks now. Things have been rough around here and I cannot wait to just go home and cuddle up on the couch with my husband. I am in need of some major TLC......
Thanks for listening!! I will try to post again sometime soon, but it may not be until after this stressful, emotionally draining class is over!
I've warned you....
Ok, it's day 3 of my 2nd grad class this summer... Those of you who are School Counselors know what I'm talking about, or not... But, this class is about group counseling. It has to be the most draining class I've ever taken. I am so mentally and physically drained I can hardly stay awake in class. First, we are each in charge of running a small group here at a middle school with 4-6 students.... That's not so bad, but then we are in charge of running a small group session (about 10 people) with our peers... Not only do we have to touch on sensitive subjects, but our professor sits in the group with us. We've had non-stop readings (roughly 100-200 pages per night), lessons to plan, among other stuff... I am stressed, to the MAX! I've never felt so unprepared in my life, and I am not ok with that. I like to plan things out, I can go with the flow, but I like to have a plan. She wants us to dig deep with our peers in a counseling session and at this point in my schooling, I do not feel prepared to touch on sensitive issues with my peers. It's different working with children than it is your peers. All I'm saying is wow, tears have been and will be shed throughout the next 5 remaining days in this class.... I don't know if I can get through it, but somehow I have to. It's been a learning experience, that's for sure..
So, forgive me if I have been MIA from the blogging world for a couple weeks now. Things have been rough around here and I cannot wait to just go home and cuddle up on the couch with my husband. I am in need of some major TLC......
Thanks for listening!! I will try to post again sometime soon, but it may not be until after this stressful, emotionally draining class is over!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
MIA
I'm sorry bloggers....... Please don't leave me! I'm here at school, arrived yesterday at 8:45 PM..... And got up early to attend class alllllllllllllllll day today. Tonight, I am busy working on homework, checking my blog, while speaking with my hubby from time to time (whom I miss dearly), and eventually I'll put my favorite season of Friends on (Season 8 for those of you FRIENDS watchers) and will then "eventually" fall asleep in this unfamiliar city, place, and bed (sans hubby, puppy and two kitties who usually take up the entire bed, but I love it so much (even when I complain about it) that I miss it so much)
So as I'm complaining about being homesick, your blogs are still keeping me entartined throughout the day when I need some much (always) needed breaks!
Thanks and please don't give up on me, my blogging will get better and more frequent! Tomorrow after class I get to go home and I cannot wait!
So as I'm complaining about being homesick, your blogs are still keeping me entartined throughout the day when I need some much (always) needed breaks!
Thanks and please don't give up on me, my blogging will get better and more frequent! Tomorrow after class I get to go home and I cannot wait!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Yahoo!!
I've really got to get back into the swing of things..... Work has been crazy, as well as, I'm sure you all know..... The weekends even crazier! Ahhh I have just a second to breath.... So I thought I would update from last weekend.....
My weekend all home alone was not as bad as I thought it was going to be, but still long and lonely.... I give those of you props who live by yourself, I don't think I could do it anymore.... There's nothing more comforting than waking up with my husband right next to me in the middle of the night...
Anyway! Friday night was spent eating take-out Chinese by myself, followed by working on my presentation for class on Saturday.
Saturday we woke up at 5 am to (another classmate and I who lives somewhat close) drive the 3 hours to Storm Lake for our class... Spent 5.5 hours listening to presentations from other classmates (each of ours was about 15 minutes) So it was a long, tiring day..... Then we drove the 3 hours back home. After that, I hung out with my wonderful office-mate.... We went to Texas Roadhouse for a margarita!!! And dinner, which was amazing. Then we headed back to my house to watch Rachel Getting Married (Which, I know some of you enjoyed... But I have to say I was not entertained in the least.... It was very longgggg in the fact that I kept asking, is it over yet? The camera angles were awful (I know, I know... It's an independent film).... Actors were not that great, with the exception of Ann Hathaway.... She did a fairly good job, but I was just so disappointed with the rest of it that I would not recommend it to anyone. Sorry guys....
Anyway, Sunday was spent sleeping in, finally! Then I got ready, did about 3 loads of laundry, cleaned up a bit, and waited for my mom to be there. She came for the day to go shopping with me! What a great Mom! :-) She knew I was lonley and needed some company, so she drove the 1.5 hours just to shop and have lunch. It was great. I got a lot of great deals shopping here, here and here.
My Yahoo title is all because "I AM NO LONGER A 1ST YEAR GRAD STUDENT ANYMORE!!" I am very excited by this because it has seemed like such a long year! But now I am a 2nd year grad student, so that light at the end of the tunnel is starting to become a bit clearer.
Happy almost Friday!!!! :-)
My weekend all home alone was not as bad as I thought it was going to be, but still long and lonely.... I give those of you props who live by yourself, I don't think I could do it anymore.... There's nothing more comforting than waking up with my husband right next to me in the middle of the night...
Anyway! Friday night was spent eating take-out Chinese by myself, followed by working on my presentation for class on Saturday.
Saturday we woke up at 5 am to (another classmate and I who lives somewhat close) drive the 3 hours to Storm Lake for our class... Spent 5.5 hours listening to presentations from other classmates (each of ours was about 15 minutes) So it was a long, tiring day..... Then we drove the 3 hours back home. After that, I hung out with my wonderful office-mate.... We went to Texas Roadhouse for a margarita!!! And dinner, which was amazing. Then we headed back to my house to watch Rachel Getting Married (Which, I know some of you enjoyed... But I have to say I was not entertained in the least.... It was very longgggg in the fact that I kept asking, is it over yet? The camera angles were awful (I know, I know... It's an independent film).... Actors were not that great, with the exception of Ann Hathaway.... She did a fairly good job, but I was just so disappointed with the rest of it that I would not recommend it to anyone. Sorry guys....
Anyway, Sunday was spent sleeping in, finally! Then I got ready, did about 3 loads of laundry, cleaned up a bit, and waited for my mom to be there. She came for the day to go shopping with me! What a great Mom! :-) She knew I was lonley and needed some company, so she drove the 1.5 hours just to shop and have lunch. It was great. I got a lot of great deals shopping here, here and here.
My Yahoo title is all because "I AM NO LONGER A 1ST YEAR GRAD STUDENT ANYMORE!!" I am very excited by this because it has seemed like such a long year! But now I am a 2nd year grad student, so that light at the end of the tunnel is starting to become a bit clearer.
Happy almost Friday!!!! :-)
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