I'm falling apart. Emotionally I'm keeping everything together, but physically, my body hurts! I rolled my ankle a few weeks ago which is slowly healing, some days it feels great, some days it hurts. Then I pinched that same nerve in my shoulder I've pinched a few times before which is the worst pain I think I've felt. It burns up and down the neck and shoulders and doesn't stop, even why I sleep. Then, after working a long shift, I bruised the ball of my left foot, the kind that's sensitive to putting any pressure on. Oh and yesterday, I threw the "chuck it" so many times my forearm was torn up by the evening. So to recap... right ankle, left shoulder and neck, left ball of the foot and right forearm. Aaaaarrrrgggghh. If only life could slow down for injuries!
Other than that, life is great, I'm really happy and excited about finishing school and the trip to China and India. I just have to figure out how to put my body back together.
On a lighter note, Duke is fully vaccinated, so this weekend we went to the park a handful of times, to Besty's and to the beach :) He's not quite sure of the ocean yet, but I have no doubt he'll warm up to it after the excitement of running free with other dogs wares off.
Maybe this is all just pointing me back to my yoga practice? After these next two months, I'm going to hang on the beach for a week and do nothing!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Almost there....
Day 2, week 4. 54 more days until graduation and I'm beginning to salivate. The reality of being done is coming more clear every day. I know I will miss this though. The group of peers interested in the same information, motivated beyond belief. The laughter, the friendships... part of me regrets not being more social in this grad program, but being a home body once the sun goes down has always been my story.
I'm excited to explore possibilities working here on the central coast, whether for myself or someone else. I would love to mix my two worlds that have lived so separately... the world of wellness and the world of business.
It's 6AM and I'm sipping on my coffee, not wanting to study for my noon test. If I stall long enough, the sun will be up and it will be time to run the dogs. Or I could get some other homework out of the way, or study for tomorrow's exam? In this 70-85 degree weather, I can't help but to smile. Sam and I went away last weekend and I was able to take a really deep breath... to kind of put into perspective the things in life that have been troubling me... they are just stressors, and I've chosen them all.
I applied for this program less than a year ago, and I'm almost done with it. That's amazing. A year ago I was sitting at my desk at City Hall wondering where and what would make me happier than sitting in that office.
I've always known I wasn't one for stagnation, and getting unstuck was the best thing for me. As a whole, I've been much happier... so now to plan the next move.
I'm excited to explore possibilities working here on the central coast, whether for myself or someone else. I would love to mix my two worlds that have lived so separately... the world of wellness and the world of business.
It's 6AM and I'm sipping on my coffee, not wanting to study for my noon test. If I stall long enough, the sun will be up and it will be time to run the dogs. Or I could get some other homework out of the way, or study for tomorrow's exam? In this 70-85 degree weather, I can't help but to smile. Sam and I went away last weekend and I was able to take a really deep breath... to kind of put into perspective the things in life that have been troubling me... they are just stressors, and I've chosen them all.
I applied for this program less than a year ago, and I'm almost done with it. That's amazing. A year ago I was sitting at my desk at City Hall wondering where and what would make me happier than sitting in that office.
I've always known I wasn't one for stagnation, and getting unstuck was the best thing for me. As a whole, I've been much happier... so now to plan the next move.
Monday, April 06, 2009
Week 2
I'm starting to realize that I've just taken on another responsibility. This quarter's school work load is less than that of last quarter, yet the prep for China and India, the puppy, Tay and the new job have put more on my plate than I've had, maybe ever. I'm holding up OK, granted this is the second week of this schedule.
Working 4 nights a week is no joke. I have much less Sam time, less down time, less sleep, a less consistent diet (more protein bars and grab-able food). I just finished my training, meaning now I'll make some cash... I just worked 8 shifts for minimum wage only which maybe covered the gas to drive out to Avila.
I think I can do this, but it means almost all my time is accounted for, and my school work may suffer. It will all be OK. I just need to remember to breathe, do my yoga and exercise, even if it's a 5 minute jog around the block to get my brain flowing.
Working 4 nights a week is no joke. I have much less Sam time, less down time, less sleep, a less consistent diet (more protein bars and grab-able food). I just finished my training, meaning now I'll make some cash... I just worked 8 shifts for minimum wage only which maybe covered the gas to drive out to Avila.
I think I can do this, but it means almost all my time is accounted for, and my school work may suffer. It will all be OK. I just need to remember to breathe, do my yoga and exercise, even if it's a 5 minute jog around the block to get my brain flowing.
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