Well, last Friday I got everything lined up for graduation! On June 11, 2010 I will receive my B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies. The following June I'll get my masters!
It's exciting to see my dreams coming true. It's amazing for me to see where God has led. I can't help but think about what He has in store for my future.
In the last few weeks, as I have learned more about the scope of practice in occupational therapy, I have began formulating a plan of what I want my work and mission to be.
For several years I have wanted to work with children. After hearing Dr. Patch Adams at WOTA's conference last month, I got an idea of a clinic I'd like to start. I shadowed an OT in Vancouver, WA where there was a PT, OT, and Speech Pathologist all working in the same clinic. They were able to work collaboratively on each child, providing the care and interventions each kid needed. I'd like to start a clinic like that. Have the office open 3-4 days a week, and leave a day open for me to do some work pro bono and provide early intervention services to kids who would not otherwise have the resources to get the care they needed.
At this point I don't know how this would work legally to have a back door policy like this. But I feel such a strong calling to help children early on. Once they get into the school districts, the schools will provide needed OT treatment, but what about those kids who could benefit from care at an earlier time? It could make such a difference in their little lives.
10.26.2009
10.09.2009
A Random Act of Kindness
Today it was my turn to do the biweekly shopping trip to Costco. Though it's often fun finding new and tasty treats (especially on sample days!), it always seems to wear me out.
I had class until noon, and then my research group met for awhile, so it was early afternoon by the time I made it there, and I was hungry- not to mention tired and a little irritable. After circling the store and finding my things, I waited through line and finally made it out to the car. I put the lighter things into the trunk of the car first, leaving the heavier things until last. The very last item in the cart was the 20-lb bag of cat food. Twenty pounds probably doesn't sound like much, but it's a lot for me and my back. As I was staring at it trying to figure out how to lift it with the best body mechanics to avoid re-injuring my back, a man came up to me and asked if he could lift it into the trunk for me. I allowed him to, and thanked him, and then he offered to take the cart back to the store. What a kind thing to do!
Just that simple act of kindness made the rest of my afternoon happier. There's still good people out there willing to help others out. Feeling how good it is to have someone do something like that reminds me that I should be passing on that kindness whenever I have the chance. :)
I had class until noon, and then my research group met for awhile, so it was early afternoon by the time I made it there, and I was hungry- not to mention tired and a little irritable. After circling the store and finding my things, I waited through line and finally made it out to the car. I put the lighter things into the trunk of the car first, leaving the heavier things until last. The very last item in the cart was the 20-lb bag of cat food. Twenty pounds probably doesn't sound like much, but it's a lot for me and my back. As I was staring at it trying to figure out how to lift it with the best body mechanics to avoid re-injuring my back, a man came up to me and asked if he could lift it into the trunk for me. I allowed him to, and thanked him, and then he offered to take the cart back to the store. What a kind thing to do!
Just that simple act of kindness made the rest of my afternoon happier. There's still good people out there willing to help others out. Feeling how good it is to have someone do something like that reminds me that I should be passing on that kindness whenever I have the chance. :)
10.08.2009
The long and the short of it...
So I have a dilemma, albeit a small and not so significant one. But, I thought I'd ask your opinion on it anyways and try to get a little feedback. Do I look better with long or short hair? I've always tended to go for the longer hair- you can be more creative, or pull it up quick to get it out of the way. But having it short makes sure I always do something with it, since I can't just pull it back. It may look more professional though. So... in an informal poll... which looks better?? A, B, or C?
A (shortest)
B (short)
C (long)
I'd love to hear what you think!
A (shortest)
B (short)
C (long)
I'd love to hear what you think!
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