4 days, 18 hours and 10 minutes until kickoff of the 2006 Tiger Football Season.....
I'm about to wet myself.
haha. BIG SMILES.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
You Tube Material
So, today I'm at work and my CI is doing a scapular glide on a patient...so I'm just kinda chillin' on the stool at the end of the table watching, when I look up and look out the window at what I would say the perfect time, and see this happening across the street:
A bird is flying (this is no hummingbird, it's a rather large "gull" type bird) at a pretty rapid pace, when WHAM, he flies directly into a huge mirrored window of the hospital and bounces off into the bushes...where it then proceeded to flap around after several seconds of no movement (I'm sure he was passed out), he stands, takes a few wobbly steps, then flies a struggling 3 circles and crashes into the same exact window again because it was so dizzy and disoriented from the first mishap....and I'll tell you, it was HILLARIOUS.
If I had it on camera, I'm pretty sure it would have been viewed gillions of times on You Tube. I actually audibly said "oh no!" then started cracking up....but no one else in the whole clinic witnessed what I saw.....so I had to enjoy the memory all alone.
But don't worry bird lovers - I saw some people stooped over it a few minutes later, and one guy picked it up (with his bare hands...gross, I know) - and carried it away...I'm sure he was going to go help it recover. Or we'll pretend that's what happend, anyway for the sake of a happy ending to the story.
A bird is flying (this is no hummingbird, it's a rather large "gull" type bird) at a pretty rapid pace, when WHAM, he flies directly into a huge mirrored window of the hospital and bounces off into the bushes...where it then proceeded to flap around after several seconds of no movement (I'm sure he was passed out), he stands, takes a few wobbly steps, then flies a struggling 3 circles and crashes into the same exact window again because it was so dizzy and disoriented from the first mishap....and I'll tell you, it was HILLARIOUS.
If I had it on camera, I'm pretty sure it would have been viewed gillions of times on You Tube. I actually audibly said "oh no!" then started cracking up....but no one else in the whole clinic witnessed what I saw.....so I had to enjoy the memory all alone.
But don't worry bird lovers - I saw some people stooped over it a few minutes later, and one guy picked it up (with his bare hands...gross, I know) - and carried it away...I'm sure he was going to go help it recover. Or we'll pretend that's what happend, anyway for the sake of a happy ending to the story.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
quality has been on my mind lately. in the relational sense. for a lot of reasons.
on that same note, I get to see my best friend Erin in 11 days. 6 months is way too long to go without having someone that significant in your life. it has been harder than I expected, that's for sure. but it will be more than exciting to get to hug her neck and have her back on the east coast for a little while.
I want to meet Michael Jordan.
I had a blueberry muffin this morning for breakfast.
They forgot to put my dad and my curly fries in the bag tonight at Arby's for dinner, and we of course didn't realize it until we got home and sat down at the table to eat.
The thunderstorms in Columbia lately have been incredible.
I need to buy some new pants.
Clemson football starts in 11 days.
and I need to use the bathroom.
There you have it. Goodnight.
on that same note, I get to see my best friend Erin in 11 days. 6 months is way too long to go without having someone that significant in your life. it has been harder than I expected, that's for sure. but it will be more than exciting to get to hug her neck and have her back on the east coast for a little while.
I want to meet Michael Jordan.
I had a blueberry muffin this morning for breakfast.
They forgot to put my dad and my curly fries in the bag tonight at Arby's for dinner, and we of course didn't realize it until we got home and sat down at the table to eat.
The thunderstorms in Columbia lately have been incredible.
I need to buy some new pants.
Clemson football starts in 11 days.
and I need to use the bathroom.
There you have it. Goodnight.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
this, that and the other
This was going to be a good, long post....but it's now later than I intended it to be and I need to sleep so I won't be exhausted tomorrow at work.
Yes, work. I'm a workin' girl these days - 8-5 everyday officially...longer than that unofficially. It's been interesting thusfar...and fun. Yesterday was my first day, and it wasn't all that great - not bad...just not great. Today was different though - I got to see some new patients and watch/help with some initial evaluations on some interesting patient cases.
My first patient came in this morning and we were doing an initial evaluation on him and he reported that he was HIV positive...so that was a little eye opener. We found also that he had significantly diminished sensation in his feet and hands - so got to try to research what may cause that since he wasn't diabetic and it wasn't neuropathies secondary to his condition. Turns out it is more than likely due to the HIV and HIV medication. The next lady was a patient who had previously had a stroke and came in for back pain that was so excruciating she began crying during therapy. But she didn't really fit a "pattern" - so my "boss" and I got to sit around and chat about some possibilities, and theories, and I got to give my suggestions and reasonings for my thinking and it was really fun. Just bouncing ideas off of each other like colleagues...it was great.
The next patient I saw was my favorite part of the day. She is a high school basketball and soccer player who came in after having shoulder surgery. It was her first treatment post-op and was so much fun. I got to talk with her and swap stories and just have a good time while we were getting some work done...and I absolutely loved it. I felt like I could relate to her so well, and we had so much in common and it was just absolutely fantastic. It made me realize that I really really love that population and would love to one day work with youth and young adult athletes.
Ok so this post is longer than I expected.
Also, aside from learning something great and reassuring about potential future plans, I also learned another one of my favorite things. Reading poetry with Brianne. The other night we just laid in bed and read poetry, and can I tell you...it put the hugest smile on my face. I did most of the reading and loved every second of it. It ranks right up there with some other of my favorite things in life.
You know what else is a good thing in life? when you take a picture for an ID card of some sort and it actually turns out to be a good picture. Usually pictures like that where everyone will see them all of the time turn out to be absolutely terrible of you...but today I got my ID badge made at the hospital and well...I was pleased. That was a nice perk to my day...haha.
I like ice cream.
I went on a run tonight and it was really great.
I also talked to my long lost pal Amol from high school - and he's coming to Columbia this week, so we're gonna get to hangout. He's absolutely hillarious, and we haven't talked in FOREVER...so we're both pretty pumped about the fact that we're gonna see each other. I believe he lives in Pittsburg now, after graduating from the University of Michigan.
OK, now I will make myself go to bed and quit typing all of the random things that enter my mind. It's just how I roll though, I guess.
Peace out playas....
Yes, work. I'm a workin' girl these days - 8-5 everyday officially...longer than that unofficially. It's been interesting thusfar...and fun. Yesterday was my first day, and it wasn't all that great - not bad...just not great. Today was different though - I got to see some new patients and watch/help with some initial evaluations on some interesting patient cases.
My first patient came in this morning and we were doing an initial evaluation on him and he reported that he was HIV positive...so that was a little eye opener. We found also that he had significantly diminished sensation in his feet and hands - so got to try to research what may cause that since he wasn't diabetic and it wasn't neuropathies secondary to his condition. Turns out it is more than likely due to the HIV and HIV medication. The next lady was a patient who had previously had a stroke and came in for back pain that was so excruciating she began crying during therapy. But she didn't really fit a "pattern" - so my "boss" and I got to sit around and chat about some possibilities, and theories, and I got to give my suggestions and reasonings for my thinking and it was really fun. Just bouncing ideas off of each other like colleagues...it was great.
The next patient I saw was my favorite part of the day. She is a high school basketball and soccer player who came in after having shoulder surgery. It was her first treatment post-op and was so much fun. I got to talk with her and swap stories and just have a good time while we were getting some work done...and I absolutely loved it. I felt like I could relate to her so well, and we had so much in common and it was just absolutely fantastic. It made me realize that I really really love that population and would love to one day work with youth and young adult athletes.
Ok so this post is longer than I expected.
Also, aside from learning something great and reassuring about potential future plans, I also learned another one of my favorite things. Reading poetry with Brianne. The other night we just laid in bed and read poetry, and can I tell you...it put the hugest smile on my face. I did most of the reading and loved every second of it. It ranks right up there with some other of my favorite things in life.
You know what else is a good thing in life? when you take a picture for an ID card of some sort and it actually turns out to be a good picture. Usually pictures like that where everyone will see them all of the time turn out to be absolutely terrible of you...but today I got my ID badge made at the hospital and well...I was pleased. That was a nice perk to my day...haha.
I like ice cream.
I went on a run tonight and it was really great.
I also talked to my long lost pal Amol from high school - and he's coming to Columbia this week, so we're gonna get to hangout. He's absolutely hillarious, and we haven't talked in FOREVER...so we're both pretty pumped about the fact that we're gonna see each other. I believe he lives in Pittsburg now, after graduating from the University of Michigan.
OK, now I will make myself go to bed and quit typing all of the random things that enter my mind. It's just how I roll though, I guess.
Peace out playas....
Saturday, August 12, 2006
sitting, waiting, watching, wishing....
(how many of you are now singing jack johnson? that's not what I was refering too though - it just popped into my head as I was typing those words...so figured it probably popped into yours too as you read them. but then again, i think in song lyrics all too often, so maybe i'm the only crazy one who began singing his stuff)
but it's true. it's what i'm doing. there you have it.
(how many of you are now singing jack johnson? that's not what I was refering too though - it just popped into my head as I was typing those words...so figured it probably popped into yours too as you read them. but then again, i think in song lyrics all too often, so maybe i'm the only crazy one who began singing his stuff)
but it's true. it's what i'm doing. there you have it.
Friday, August 04, 2006
late night thoughts...rambles...
A lot has changed recently - or is about to change in my life.
I finished up my 4th semester of 9 here in PT school which means I'm almost halfway finished...and that, my friends, is crazy and exciting and scary all at the same time. It is absolutely FLYING by.
I moved out of my apartment I have lived in the past year here in Charleston and into an apartment down the road with my friend Bri. BUT, in 10 days I must temporarily "move out" again and move to Columbia for my first rotation. Once again - exciting but scary. Apparently the patient population I will be seeing a lot of are "neuro patients" (stroke patients, brain injuries, etc.) - which should be challenging, and interesting, and rewarding, and scary and all of that good stuff packed into one.
I've been learning things...slowly (and sometimes painfully)...but "learning" nevertheless which is wonderful. I'm learning new things about myself, my shortcomings, my thoughts, things about other people, about relationships, friendships, things I value, etc.
I've been busy with finals. I cared about them but didn't all at the same time. I'm glad I'm finished. I know I probably didn't give it my "best" effort - which may reflect a little in my grades - but well - it's over now. I'd much rather have a little fun, invest a little in relationships, and sustain stable mental health than ace every exam I have to take. Personal preference, I guess.
I went shopping today. It was nice because I've been in the mood to shop for weeks now.
I really love art and creativity and photography -- I wish it was something I was great at. I have the ideas - I have it in my head...something not too many people probably know about me (or anyone I guess)...but it just doesn't ever come out too often I guess due to resources (I can't afford the really great things that I want or love), lack of tangible artistic talent to "create" things myself, etc. I wish it had an avenue of escape sometimes....I wish people could see inside my head.
Would it surprise you if I told you my favorite movies are musicals and always have been? Would it surprise you if I told you how much I love the symphony, or how much I love ballroom dancing (and wish I could be really great at it)? Would it surprise you to know that I could walk around art museums all day long and be happy - or sit in a coffee shop or bookstore for days reading? Would you be surprised if I told you how much I love reading poetry or that I really would love to learn how to quilt?
I wish I was a better writer. Or well, maybe not "better" - but I wish I actually sat down and let that be an avenue of escape of my emotions or thoughts. I usually just let them drip dry inside of my head.
Hugs are one of the greatest things God invented. Deep hugs.
I miss my friend, Erin. I miss our crazy antics. California is too far away and I am far too poor. She spilled blueberries tonight all down the aisle in the grocery store and I wish I could have been there to laugh at her...and with her...but mostly just at her.
I am in the mood to go to the mountains...to play the guitar...to sing at the top of my lungs...to be myself and not always worried I'm going to do something wrong...
I'm going to drift off to dream now...goodnight.
I finished up my 4th semester of 9 here in PT school which means I'm almost halfway finished...and that, my friends, is crazy and exciting and scary all at the same time. It is absolutely FLYING by.
I moved out of my apartment I have lived in the past year here in Charleston and into an apartment down the road with my friend Bri. BUT, in 10 days I must temporarily "move out" again and move to Columbia for my first rotation. Once again - exciting but scary. Apparently the patient population I will be seeing a lot of are "neuro patients" (stroke patients, brain injuries, etc.) - which should be challenging, and interesting, and rewarding, and scary and all of that good stuff packed into one.
I've been learning things...slowly (and sometimes painfully)...but "learning" nevertheless which is wonderful. I'm learning new things about myself, my shortcomings, my thoughts, things about other people, about relationships, friendships, things I value, etc.
I've been busy with finals. I cared about them but didn't all at the same time. I'm glad I'm finished. I know I probably didn't give it my "best" effort - which may reflect a little in my grades - but well - it's over now. I'd much rather have a little fun, invest a little in relationships, and sustain stable mental health than ace every exam I have to take. Personal preference, I guess.
I went shopping today. It was nice because I've been in the mood to shop for weeks now.
I really love art and creativity and photography -- I wish it was something I was great at. I have the ideas - I have it in my head...something not too many people probably know about me (or anyone I guess)...but it just doesn't ever come out too often I guess due to resources (I can't afford the really great things that I want or love), lack of tangible artistic talent to "create" things myself, etc. I wish it had an avenue of escape sometimes....I wish people could see inside my head.
Would it surprise you if I told you my favorite movies are musicals and always have been? Would it surprise you if I told you how much I love the symphony, or how much I love ballroom dancing (and wish I could be really great at it)? Would it surprise you to know that I could walk around art museums all day long and be happy - or sit in a coffee shop or bookstore for days reading? Would you be surprised if I told you how much I love reading poetry or that I really would love to learn how to quilt?
I wish I was a better writer. Or well, maybe not "better" - but I wish I actually sat down and let that be an avenue of escape of my emotions or thoughts. I usually just let them drip dry inside of my head.
Hugs are one of the greatest things God invented. Deep hugs.
I miss my friend, Erin. I miss our crazy antics. California is too far away and I am far too poor. She spilled blueberries tonight all down the aisle in the grocery store and I wish I could have been there to laugh at her...and with her...but mostly just at her.
I am in the mood to go to the mountains...to play the guitar...to sing at the top of my lungs...to be myself and not always worried I'm going to do something wrong...
I'm going to drift off to dream now...goodnight.
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