Week 8 already!?!?!

I have chosen this very inspirational picture to put on my blog because I felt it was necessary. I felt like this week, this is what kept me going. And even though I don’t drink 100% French Roast, I definitely drink to much Starbucks™ coffeeJ.  This week I really felt like I was coming in to my own as a beginning therapist (I don’t feel like I am any where close to where I need to be but this week I really felt like this is truly where I need to be). It’s funny that I am just now realizing this. I can explain. Going through school, you have to take theory and aural skills and every other class that is necessary for being a music major. You sit and think how much work it is and if you really want to complete it. The best advice I got from a former undergrad is just keep going, because the actual profession is nothing like school, but far greater. I took their advice and kept plowing through school, struggling at must admit. True to their advice, the profession is nothing like school, and it is truly wonderful. Doubt creeps into your head; are you are doing things 100% correctly? Do I sux at this?  I am beginning to feel more comfortable with some of the clients I have been working with and I couldn’t be happier. It’s funny that leading a music therapy session can turn to be a sort of therapy for you also. I always love the coming out of a session, knowing how good it was; and if it was bad, that it has the potential to be better next time.

            I can’t believe this is the eighth week of my internship. I went from (two weeks ago) working with maybe three clients, to this week working with ten! I am very excited to working with them more, and finding out about them. I only have four months left!!! That’s CRAZY! At this time, I am really contemplating on whether to go back and get my master’s or not. I will have to talk to my dad about it, and decide what would be the best course of action. I would really like to get a degree from online. It would definitely cut down on living costs and I could figure out where to work. A job is always a good thing to pray about and let God lead you to where you need to be at.

            On to the next subject…this CD we are recording. I am kind of excited that I get to be part of such a great project. The more and more we practice, the more personality we get and the greater the song becomes. The clients did such a great job writing these, and even though I only know one, you can really tell the personality of each by their lyrics. Today is recording day and we have five hours to get a ton of stuff done. We can do it if we come prepared to work and are focused (I realize that we have some problems with staying focused in the late afternoon, but still)
I will update everyone on how the recording goes and put some pictures up later!! 

A lot to catch up on...

Well...once again, it's been a while since I have written. I still have a lot to say but don't know if today is gonna be the day to say it all. I will do what I can in 20 minutes before lunch time :)

The first subject I would like to touch upon is my guinea pig, Bone Crusher. We have had some up's and down's. He was sick, so I took him to the vet where she gave him antibiotics, and this stuff called critical care. Basically, I had to feed him and give him antibiotics through a syringe for seven days. After the seven days were up he seemed to be doing much better, then he wasn't. He quickly took a turn for the worse. I made another appointment to the vet, set to be that Friday. I was really worried about him because he was not even eating when I gave him food, and not drinking. As I was on the way to the vet, he died in the car. I was devastated. I came back to work, not really knowing what else to do. My co-workers are just amazing and gave me a lot of comfort, but somehow nobody could make me feel any better about the situation. I was a wreck the rest of the day but decided that I needed some closure. I wrapped him in a towel and put him in a box topped with the flowers that were still alive from Valentines day. The next morning, I went to Target to buy a shovel and then Carrie and I buried him in the woods under a really pretty tree. My dad made him a cross, which my mom sent up in a care package, and last Wednesday, we had a memorial service for him. So I would like to thank Amanda, Melanie and Carrie for the support after the loss of Bone. I know that I already have a picture of him on here, but since this is a totally different situation, I will put another one on here :) 

I am planning on getting another guinea this weekend, but no other will ever be the same or as special.

Well, my birthday is coming up and I get to go home! I am soo excited! I will be getting in Thursday the 25th around 8 and leaving Sunday afternoon. I am really hoping to see as many people as possible! Maybe go out to eat on Saturday or something. I will let you all know.

My internship is going great! I am learning so many things that I am just kind of on overload these days. I am learning so many  new songs and cool things in general on the guitar.The people here are awesome, and Jackson is not the most horrible place to live. The weather is finally getting decent; we haven't had any snow days in a while. I am looking forward to spring!! I am saddened by the fact that I don't have spring break this year, buuuut I'm a big girl now, so I guess it beat spring break.
I have also met some really awesome people! I have been going to a church in Humboldt (First Baptist) and have been really enjoying it. The people are awesome and have opened their arms to me and treat me as if I have been there forever. This makes living here a lot easier.

Well, it's almost time for lunch and I am huuuungry. I will write soon! Hope everyone has a great day!