The Intern: Day 21

Today's first session ended in vomit.

Thankfully, the day only got better.

The Intern: Day 20 (I think)

Start of week four! Hey Hey! Things are starting to pick up. I'm starting to work with some of the kids and that's really exciting. I'm getting more comfortable with the kids and singing and whatnot, so that's really good. I'm still working on that whole piano thing. Ugh. Practice, practice, practice. If only no one had to watch or listen to me play, I'd be fine. *sigh* No such luck.

Still don't really know anyone around here... Ho Hum. I do what I can, but it's different when people your age are in college... and you're not. Nor did you go to the college they do. Because around here, you either go to VT or RU. And no one has even heard of CSU. On that note, who knew I'd have to clarify that I'm not from Charleston, WV?

In other news, I've started this years scarf, I'm getting a new coat (holla), and I think I'm going to attempt to make an afghan this year. Almost capitalized that. Making a blanket, not a person.

Also, I just watched Jim and Pam's wedding on the Office. I mean, seriously, how anyone isn't in love with John Krasinsky, I don't know. Or at least Jim. I mean, from the episode "The boat was plan C, actually. The church was plan B. Plan A was to marry her a long time ago. Right after I met her." Where can I find a man like this?

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?