The Intern: Day 16

This is update isn't really an update really. But that's ok.

I've started watching The Office starting back at season one. Now, I've seen the Office before thanks to Jo, my roommate. But I never really watched it. Netflix and lack of cable has been fixing this. I'm in season four. Don't ruin anything for me.

But I want to find my own Jim Halpert and marry him. If that happens to be John Krasinski, that's ok.

The Intern: Day 14

This week on The Intern, part two.

So, it's looking like my Special Project is to actually propose Music Therapy to a school system currently not employing MT. In a world where contacts are everything, I have an amazing one who is also really interested in MT. Woah. Dream big. Actually, if this all works out, man, would that be amazing. I'd potentially have a job close to home in a place that I'm really familiar with. Keep this one in your prayers!

On a much smaller note, this weeks assignment: learning the Scooby Doo theme song. One of the many reasons I love my job.

Related to the last post: Man, have I seen a difference in my own way of thinking. I had always thought of "behaviors" as not much more than behavior. But when you stop thinking of behaviors as negative things to be gotten rid of and see them for what they are- communication, man, things make so much more sense. If you work with or know someone with Autism or Aspergers, I highly suggest hearing William Stillman if you ever get the chance. At least check out his website, http://www.williamstillman.com/ .

In non MT related news... Well, nothing much to report. Went to Bible Study Sunday evening. Really enjoyed that, looking forward to the next one. Have started watching the Office- why I didn't watch this before, I have no idea. And... new Big Bang Theory tonight. That is all.

The Intern: Day 12

Almost halfway through week three! Still enjoying everything. Still not doing a whole lot. Active observation, I'll call it.

Spent the last two days in an Autism and Asperger's seminar-type thing. I really enjoyed it- lots of new insight into Autism. I really think a lot of what was discussed will be applied this week in sessions! 

In other news... We hope to be in the house by Thanksgiving now. *sigh* 

The Intern: Day Five

Week One of my internship has officially come to a close. Not too exciting this week- just observing/shadowing. Next week I'll start participating in sessions, but nothing on my own yet. That is yet to come. I'm both excited and nervous about that. Excited to get into actually doing Music Therapy again, nervous like I always am before starting MT with anyone new to me. But I think that's to be expected. At least, I'll tell myself that.

Super exciting weekend planned (sarcasm card). Tomorrow, I am going to Wally World. Sunday I do have real plans- picnic on the parkway for Mrs K's birthday. Driving on the side of a mountain: my favorite. More sarcasm. Dramamine, here we come.

Hopefully I will get the chance to try out a few churches here abouts and get to meet people my own age. Hard to do in the work place... the only adults I see are teachers and aides. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but almost none of them are even close to being near my age. Oh well. Goes with the territory.

Also, it's looking like at least six weeks until the new house is finished. The one with my apartment. I currently have my own room in the rental house... but it'll be nice to have all my own space with all my stuff again. Not that I'm complaining. God obviously knew what He was doing when He put me here, so I'll just trust him to work out the details. =)

The Start of Something New

So... It's here. Tomorrow is DAY ONE of my internship. (Read: Day One of the Road to Graduation!)

Excited? Check. Nervous? Sorta. Hope I can actually find where I'm going? Man, I hope so.

Here's the big question: What am I going to wear?

Highlights

So, here in the uber-exciting world of NA, I am sitting around waiting to move. But I have to spend my days doing something, right? Right. So I have decided to share with you some of the highlights of my days.

1. The Great and Mighty... On Demand Channel

I have discovered that if I save my favorite shows to watch in the middle of the day, I actually have something to look forward. Couple that with me working in the evenings and more than one show I watch coming on at a time, and well... Thank you, on demand.

2. Just what shows am I watching?

                                      

            Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva. Got sucked into this one last season. Typical model-died-and-came-back-as-overweight-chick storyline.

Newest Favorite Show Award

Spy with a good looking, funny, blind best friend working for the CIA. What's not to love?

Because if I'm going to watch a daytime talk show... Why would I not watch Ellen? New Season starts soon...

Others include: Ace of Cakes, the Today Show with Kathy Lee and Hoda... Etc.

3. Making Food

This is usually Limited to lunch and dinner. Sometimes breakfast, sometimes just a cup of coffee. Lunch is usually my new favorite: Whole Wheat tortilla, refried beans, cooked onions and green pepper with salsa. Mmm.

4. Checking the Mail

5. Talking to Friends on the Internet

Like this one. Bad pic of me. Christie looks lovely as always.

6. Reading Books

Mostly totally useless fiction from the Teen Fiction section of the library. And when I say mostly... I mean maybe all but two books I've read all summer. And that's a long list of books. Amazon is running out of books to recommend that the library system has in it's arsenal.

7. Monterry's

As I cannot find an actual picture of Monterrey's... Nothing compares. So, sorry, come experience it for yourself.

8. ...Hm. Nope, that's pretty much it.

A Fond Farewell

Returning from the City of My Heart is always bittersweet. This time much more so than usual. I don't actually know when I will get to go back to Charleston. Charleston has truly become my home away from home, and occasionally more home than my real home.
Today was a day at odds with itself for me. While everyone was moving in, getting reunited, saying hello, I was saying goodbye. As my friends unpack boxes, I continue putting my things into them. I have just a few more weeks left before I move and I highly doubt I will make it back to Charleston before Christmas and even then it will be a quick trip.
But today I did gain a new perspective. I spent (hopefully not) my last Sunday at Summit. Jon gave a challenge to us to give our trials, our worries, our fear to God. And man, have I been afraid of this move. But I took that step of faith and gave it over. Whatever happens, may it be to the Glory of God. He holds my future and he is far greater than my plans.
May I no longer be afraid of what may come and what may happen. I am nervous, yes, but I'm sure David was a bit nervous when he faced Goliath, too. To be nervous is one thing, to be afraid is another. Mostly, I worry about my own sense of direction and my car exploding in the middle of the road. Too bad I can't do my internship in Amish country. Horses are much more reliable than the Neon.
And so I bid a fond farewell to Charleston. You hold some of my dearest memories, dearest friends, and always a place in my heart.