Well, oops on my part... Things were literally crazy this summer and I feel like I had literally no time to write anything down and reflect upon how many changes were going on. And since it is impossible to go back and explain everything... I won't :) I'll just do a quick summary.
Fieldwork first... Amazing experience. I walked in on my first day terrified and pretty much spent the first three weeks racing around behind my clinical instructor, trying not to screw up. But somehow over those twelve weeks I went from being terrified to feeling completely confident. I used to be intimidated by patients and now I can walk right into a room and start a conversation. I have stood in the shower with at least 30 people. And I feel so much more assured that I love everything about OT.
Second... living with Clint all summer= amazing! He is such an easy roommate to live with, other than leaving the toilet seat up. But really it was so easy to get used to living together and splitting up chores. He really is pretty much the perfect guy and I'm going to miss the living together when I go back to school. But it's only temporary :)
Lastly... I'm married!!! Clint and I got married three days ago and so far (I'm aware it's only been 3 days) I love being married. It's so nice to say husband and wife instead of fiance. And while the name change is taking some getting used to, everything else has been perfect. Our wedding was beautiful and so amazing. Everyone really pulled together to make it amazing for us. We are really very blessed. I am so excited to see where our future will take us, but also just happy with the present. And I cannot wait for our honeymoon over New Year's!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Changes...
Life is full of changes, both good and bad. 2011 will be a huge year of changes and growth for me, which is one of the reasons I started this blog. So far this year, I have seen a change in myself that has needed to come for a long time and I have also seen huge life changes for many of my friends. Some of these changes were good (new babies or engagements) and some were bad (loss of loved ones). But I think that what has been solidified for me is that change makes us who we are. The challenges that come along with change allow us to adapt and grow. Which brings me to one of my favorite quotes:
'Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it turned into a butterfly' ~ Anonymous
I have always loved this quote, but it seems particularly relevant to me now. The next three months bring two of the most important experiences of my life. First off, my first summer fieldwork where I will start treating my first patients. And second, on August 13th, my wedding to my best friend, Clint, which feels like it's been forever in the making. I'll talk about fieldwork first...
I started at Creighton University two years ago, without a really strong idea of what occupational therapy was and what I could do with it. Throughout that time I have been studying with some of the most amazing people I have ever met and learning from very distinguished professors. All to get to this point... My first whole summer of fieldwork, acting like a real therapist and treating my own patients. And yet, I'm terrified. Excited... but terrified. But I know that even on that first day when I walk into the hospital and I feel like the world just might end... the experience is going to help make me who I want to be. It's just another step in becoming a real therapist.
Then there's the wedding... it's only 101 days away now! But there is still so much that is not done yet and it seems like my list is endless. Everyone keeps telling me not to worry, that it will all get done... But I'm still concerned. Good thing Clint will be taking care of some things this summer. But this is probably the most exciting change happening for me, because when I start school again next fall, I'll be Clint's wife! This is definitely one of those things that is worth all of the work you put in. : )
Here is Clint and I at my Spring Banquet this year...
'Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it turned into a butterfly' ~ Anonymous
I have always loved this quote, but it seems particularly relevant to me now. The next three months bring two of the most important experiences of my life. First off, my first summer fieldwork where I will start treating my first patients. And second, on August 13th, my wedding to my best friend, Clint, which feels like it's been forever in the making. I'll talk about fieldwork first...
I started at Creighton University two years ago, without a really strong idea of what occupational therapy was and what I could do with it. Throughout that time I have been studying with some of the most amazing people I have ever met and learning from very distinguished professors. All to get to this point... My first whole summer of fieldwork, acting like a real therapist and treating my own patients. And yet, I'm terrified. Excited... but terrified. But I know that even on that first day when I walk into the hospital and I feel like the world just might end... the experience is going to help make me who I want to be. It's just another step in becoming a real therapist.
Then there's the wedding... it's only 101 days away now! But there is still so much that is not done yet and it seems like my list is endless. Everyone keeps telling me not to worry, that it will all get done... But I'm still concerned. Good thing Clint will be taking care of some things this summer. But this is probably the most exciting change happening for me, because when I start school again next fall, I'll be Clint's wife! This is definitely one of those things that is worth all of the work you put in. : )
Here is Clint and I at my Spring Banquet this year...
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