It’s
amazing how tired one can get just sitting all day. We had a
district meeting all day … a crummy, insulting-to-one’s-intelligence
meeting. Yuck! 
After work I had to go to an orientation program for my MFCC (masters
in marriage, family, and child counseling) program, which starts next
week. The orientation was great; the other students were
wonderful. Even though everyone is coming from different
experiences and backgrounds, we all seem to have the same passion for
helping others and for learning from others as well. I am nervous
about handling the stress of work and school, but, at the same time, I
am excited about this new adventure.
As part of our requirements for the program, we have to complete 36
hours of counseling as a client. I have to investigate what my
insurance will cover and find a provider. I got a headstart on
this requirement last summer when I went through my little identity
crisis, but my therapist is not a provider on my new insurance and I
don’t think I want to pay out of pocket for 36 hours x $65.
I’m off to reward myself for a day spent sitting on my butt. One
ice cream cone coming right up! To even things out, I’m taking a second
pass at my textbook for my first theories course.
And, as a postscript, after seeing all of the suffering going on in the
wake of Katrina, everything else seems so petty. I am reminded
how blessed I am to have a home, food, a job, and my loved ones
near me; my heart goes out to those who have suffered such unimaginable
loss.
Poisoned by Fairy Tales 
Therapist? $65/hr. Ouch, I think I will counsel myself. Let see what will I do with $65? I will have to think about it for an hour to earn myself that $65 . Good luck in school. You know, if I have to go back to school, I think I will drop out . Nice post.
had to watch a video the other day at work…trying not to fall asleep…wake up girl they are telling you about being kidnapped in the work place..okay can they do it now pleassssssssssse…wait look telling you how to respond in a heist….okay take it all take it all…snnnnnnnoooozzzzzeeeee….. lol have a good day katie:)
my heart and prayers are with the hurrican victims as well. yummy ice cream…unfortunately, it’s not on my diet so all i can do is dream about it! have a great weekend!
take care,
lori
I can’t help but feel guilty in my air-conditioned home, with running water, a refrigerator– all the stuff I usually take for granted– while there are people in the gulf coast states going without.
Kelly, thanks for the sodium advice. I normally don’t use the condiment that came with it, that is where the bulk of sodium, msg, and who knows whatelse. I was too lazy to go out and get some food, so ramen will have to do. Believe it or not, it was the first ramen I have eaten in a long long time. Hey, what is the “tickerfactory” below. Is that your goal?
Okay, now you made me feel sorry for you. Here is another comment . As for me, it doesn’t really matter how many people visit my site. It started as a tool to give advice to someone on xanga. Then it turns into something else. Oh well, it is meant to be your voice. As long as you have a life out there, this is just a place to rest .