My next step will be.......

Hudson and Chippewa Falls. Yes folks, my fieldwork rotations have been announced and I'll be spending 7 weeks in the Hudson School District and 7 weeks at some nursing home in Chippewa Falls. Not very excited to be driving 126 miles miles each day to Chippewa, but I'm just glad not to be assigned out of state.

One step closer to being done and starting a new and improved life!! I'M SO READY!

Guess that's all for the moment, have to get back to homework.

You know it to be true!

Enough said.

Rainy day ramblings

I am the first to admit that I love rainy days. It's the best excuse to have to stay home and get things done... like watch a few movies, read that book that has been calling your name, or bake a batch cookies. LOVE RAINY DAYS.

BUT, this is getting ridiculous! Enough already. This has been the weirdest fall weather wise that I can remember. All we need is a repeat Halloween snowstorm to top it off. Well, that wouldn't be good because back in "91 when the Halloween snowstorm hit, my house burned down a few days later. Not a good thing.

I've been thinking a lot lately about my house, and how I really haven't spent the time to get it really decorated. I'm terrible at coming up with things to do with my walls, rugs, furniture etc. I'm excellent a copying something that I may see in a magazine or a pic from the Internet. I've been inspired by a few things and now the only thing holding me back is cash. Not being able to get extra hours in at work has really taken a toll on my checkbook. I've always been able to scrounge up money here and there, but lately I've really had to watch my spending. This summer, I actually purchased ZERO clothes. Nothin. Not a t-shirt, skirt, blouse, or even new underwear for that matter. I'm not the biggest fan of fashion really, I go for the "comfort" factor in everything that I wear. So it wasn't really a huge sacrifice... hard at times, yes.

School is going well. Will be done in December with this class. It's kinda nice having the chance to redo this particular class, because it's so important for my new line of work. I've picked up things this year that I totally missed last year... probably because of the other 4 core classes that had me busier that heck. Again, I'm just nervous about the exams. Next one is Nov. 17th.

Caitlin will be moving into her apartment soon, and what tickles me is that she'll only be 3 blocks down the road! Now, if I can get Jessie to move to Woodpile too, my cup will be running over!

We are all so very excited about little Axton coming in Feb. He will not lack in lots of love, hugs and smooches! We all pray for a healthy little boy.

I've not read a really good book for a while, and that really bums me. I always seem to go in streaks. I'm in a slump right now. I picked up a biography of Scott Hamilton. I'm a figure skating geek, and his life is very interesting and not to mention inspiring. Let you know how this one is.

Still lost and confused as far as BSM is concerned. Caitlin described it as, "goodfamilyfriend/boyfriendishkindathing". As I always state, for now it's fine.

I think that's all for now. I'm off to bake something, and read a few chapters of my book.

Grandma announces that.......

Will arrive in early February 2010! I saw his beautiful head, spine, stomache, kidneys, bladder, heart, brain, feet, hands, face and of course his "package".....

I am so happy that Caitlin invited me along with her, it was so special being there to witness this miracle in the making. Now I must go shopping and buy my Grandson something special!

I must confess

That I'm addicted to ice cream. Hi... My name is Maya and I'm a sugaraholic.

There's a new gig comin to town!

Last night, I met a close friend at the Faith Community Church for an informational meeting concerning a new Church coming to the Baldwin area!! This is exciting because in my opinion, this community NEEDS a new church. I met the Pastor, his name is Stu Dix and he is very down to earth and extremely approachable. He has a "Gregg Heinsch" quality in both his looks and mannerisms and in the tone of his voice. This made me excited, because I valued my time at FCC when Gregg was there. He spoke the Word. PERIOD. I miss church. I miss being apart of worship time. Granted, I don't miss the pointing fingers, and the holy-er than tho attitude, but I think I've come to the point in my walk that I can look beyond the muck and know that I'm there for a reason and a purpose. God.

There is a launch team in the works for this church, and I really don't know where I will fit into it, but I am a good "word spreader" (in a good way of course) and will talk about this exciting news with all my friends at work and school.

Also, Kristi gave me some dvd's last night with 2 of Stu's sermons and one of Gregg's sermons. WOW. They were exactly what I needed right now! THanks Kristi for your quick disc burning skills.. keep'em coming!

I guess that's all for now. Toodles!!

Big Day

Tomorrow is the day. First day of classes... again. I'm not gonna lie, I'm nervous.
I went through all my stuff from last semester, getting it all organized and reading through some of the case studies, lab assignments, lab tests, projects, soap notes and everything else OT related. How did I do it with 4 other core classes last semester? Now I just have this one lil ole class and my anxiety is soaring! Who am I kidding, it's the fear of failure that's racking at my heart.

I suffer from this terribly and it's the cross I must bear from years of emotional scarring. Not an easy bridge to cross and get over... but really, I'm trying.
I have a great support system in my former classmates, my fabulous daughters, and my trusty co-workers. I can do this! I want it so bad; I am tearing up thinking of getting done with this program and finally having the chance to say "I DID IT"!!

There are many of us 40 year olds (plus of course) that are back at school, getting our degree amongst the youngsters. It's not easy trying to fit in with the 20 year olds... I was lucky with my class, we all got along wonderfully, and I have found lifelong friends; Lindsey, Anne, and Jessie. They are now all working as full time COTA's and I'm so proud of them. When we started the program, they all wanted to work in Ped's. Once they finished with their fieldwork in Long Term Care, they loved it and are now working in Nursing homes. It' has been these girls that have been my biggest support and love them for it. I will miss them in the classroom more than I can say.

Well, I am off to read the 3 chapters due before tomorrows lecture. Wish me luck...