So I can;t think of anything truly interesting to say but its been a while since my last post so I think I should at least say something.
My life has settled into a nice routine and I couldn't be happier about it.
I wake up at 8am and get to work by 9am
I do whatever at work. Everyday is different which is one reason why I love it here.
I get off of work at 5pm and head home.
Once I'm home my roommate Lauren and I usually work out them make dinner together
Then Lauren and I watch a few episodes of Friends or Lost then we head up to bed around 10.
I shower, read, or watch something on my computer and fall asleep around 12.
And that is was a typical day looks like. I hope you enjoyed that little look into my life.
:)
This past Saturday I gave a talk on positivity to the residents and some of the RAs were there. I was nervous because I had no idea how everyone was going to respond. From my interactions with them and talking with Linda I was afraid they were going to be unresponsive and just plain difficult.
Boy was I wrong. Edged on with the incentive of candy and fun pens I was pleasantly surprised.
The residents shared stories, responded to my questions, and were just plain talkative. Especially one man who for the most part of his time here spent it quietly shuffling around. He was talking a mile a minute and had an opinion about EVERYTHING. I was so thrilled and relieved with how it went.
One of my thoughts was YAY I'm putting my degree to use. my parents would be so happy. haha
Love and miss you all,
Sarah
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Things I Can't Live Without
A guy named Ben wrote a blog post about the 5 things that at this moment he can't live without. This is my response and here is the original post http://doctorbenjy.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-havent-got-my-wallet.html
Music/ipod
Ever since I was a little girl music has been a large part of my life. I've sung in choirs, played the piano, and the clarinet. Music has such power to it. Whether to make someone laugh, cry, get inspired or whatever. I also have great respect for the people who make music.
Passion
I couldn't live my life if i wasn't passionate about something. Passion for things whether is be a book series (Harry Potter) or a job (Pathways). I have found that I look forward to going to work in the morning. I attribute a lot of this to the fact that i am passionate about working with my clients and making sure that for a second. minute whatever they can forget about their crappy lives and realize that someone cares about them.
Internet
Living a 1000 miles away from my friends and family the Internet has become even more important to me. I am more able to communicate with my friends and family to be involved i their lives even if just a little. Plus I gain great entertainment from sites like YouTube, facebook,MLIA, etc.
Crafts
Cheap therapy. Enough said :)
Friends/Family
I'm putting them in the same category cuz I consider a lot of my friends to be my family and my family to be my friends. They may drive me crazy sometimes, but I wouldn't be who I am today and where I am today without them.
So yeah those are my 5 things. What are yours?
Love and miss you all,
Sarah
Music/ipod
Ever since I was a little girl music has been a large part of my life. I've sung in choirs, played the piano, and the clarinet. Music has such power to it. Whether to make someone laugh, cry, get inspired or whatever. I also have great respect for the people who make music.
Passion
I couldn't live my life if i wasn't passionate about something. Passion for things whether is be a book series (Harry Potter) or a job (Pathways). I have found that I look forward to going to work in the morning. I attribute a lot of this to the fact that i am passionate about working with my clients and making sure that for a second. minute whatever they can forget about their crappy lives and realize that someone cares about them.
Internet
Living a 1000 miles away from my friends and family the Internet has become even more important to me. I am more able to communicate with my friends and family to be involved i their lives even if just a little. Plus I gain great entertainment from sites like YouTube, facebook,MLIA, etc.
Crafts
Cheap therapy. Enough said :)
Friends/Family
I'm putting them in the same category cuz I consider a lot of my friends to be my family and my family to be my friends. They may drive me crazy sometimes, but I wouldn't be who I am today and where I am today without them.
So yeah those are my 5 things. What are yours?
Love and miss you all,
Sarah
Friday, September 11, 2009
Scars
So the concept of scars has been heavily on my mind this past week. We are all shaped by the scars that we carry. Whether its a hole in the ground left by a building, lines on your arm from a razor, or a broken heart put back together.
Our lives change from the events that we go through, and it is impossible for some of these to not leave scars.
Friday was September 11th. A lot of people are saying that this is THE defining moment for my generation. Years down the road we will tell our grand kids where we were when the planes hit the towers. I personally was in Spanish class. It was almost the end of the period when out principal came over the intercom saying "a plane has just hit one of the twin towers." at the moment it meant nothing to me. I was like ok a plane flew into a building, well that sucks. But then I went to photography class and the tv was on. it was there that the realization of those planes meant. people in the world became more cautious, and suspicious. the scars from that day are seen and felt everyday as people board planes, leave for what seems to be a never ending fight, or wake up and remember that someone they love is no longer on this earth.
This past week was also Suicide Prevention Week. This was brought to my attention by a blog written by Jamie the founder of To Write Love on her Arms. The blog talked about how it doesn't take and expert to "prevent suicide." Sometimes all it takes is someone asking how ya doing and honestly wanting to hear the answer. Its a really great message. Check it out:
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=61976377&blogId=509596080
So how does the concept of scars relate to me you may be asking. Well I carry the scars of a deep depression. One so deep that I almost ended my life. The scars from this cover more than just me. I see them in my parents, my sister, and some of my friends. How my life has created scars for them as well as me. So I have recently started to deal with these scars and what they mean for me and my life. A large change is that I have such a passion to help people. To help someone get through life as unscathed as possible. Especially teens, cuz lets face it being a teenager sucks and having an understanding ear can be one of the most helpful things in the world. Something that is stated in the TWLOHA cause is that there is a purpose for the pain. I believe that this is SO true. If we don't learn from our experiences and use that knowledge to help others that I feel like learning that lesson is a waste. There is a purpose to the pain I have been through and now I am on a journey to discover it and do something with it.
Your past, and your scars tell a story which is beautiful. Your pain has a purpose. Your story is meant to be heard. You have the power to change lives, and change the world! Do it! Feel beautiful! Be proud of who you are today!
I love and miss you all
Sarah <3
Our lives change from the events that we go through, and it is impossible for some of these to not leave scars.
Friday was September 11th. A lot of people are saying that this is THE defining moment for my generation. Years down the road we will tell our grand kids where we were when the planes hit the towers. I personally was in Spanish class. It was almost the end of the period when out principal came over the intercom saying "a plane has just hit one of the twin towers." at the moment it meant nothing to me. I was like ok a plane flew into a building, well that sucks. But then I went to photography class and the tv was on. it was there that the realization of those planes meant. people in the world became more cautious, and suspicious. the scars from that day are seen and felt everyday as people board planes, leave for what seems to be a never ending fight, or wake up and remember that someone they love is no longer on this earth.
This past week was also Suicide Prevention Week. This was brought to my attention by a blog written by Jamie the founder of To Write Love on her Arms. The blog talked about how it doesn't take and expert to "prevent suicide." Sometimes all it takes is someone asking how ya doing and honestly wanting to hear the answer. Its a really great message. Check it out:
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=61976377&blogId=509596080
So how does the concept of scars relate to me you may be asking. Well I carry the scars of a deep depression. One so deep that I almost ended my life. The scars from this cover more than just me. I see them in my parents, my sister, and some of my friends. How my life has created scars for them as well as me. So I have recently started to deal with these scars and what they mean for me and my life. A large change is that I have such a passion to help people. To help someone get through life as unscathed as possible. Especially teens, cuz lets face it being a teenager sucks and having an understanding ear can be one of the most helpful things in the world. Something that is stated in the TWLOHA cause is that there is a purpose for the pain. I believe that this is SO true. If we don't learn from our experiences and use that knowledge to help others that I feel like learning that lesson is a waste. There is a purpose to the pain I have been through and now I am on a journey to discover it and do something with it.
Your past, and your scars tell a story which is beautiful. Your pain has a purpose. Your story is meant to be heard. You have the power to change lives, and change the world! Do it! Feel beautiful! Be proud of who you are today!
I love and miss you all
Sarah <3
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