It's time once again for one of those "here's what's been going on in my life" type posts since there has been life going on while this blog languishes without updates.
Internship
I'll begin by announcing that I have scheduled my first client for this coming Monday! I have no idea if the appointment will happen as there is a chance they will cancel or no show, but at least I am moving one step closer. If I stop and think too much about sitting in the therapist chair for my first time I'll start to feel like what I imagine it must feel like for those rare few who have experienced spontaneous human combustion. (And what are the famous last words who have died from this mysterious phenomenon? "Is it just me, or is it hot in here?")What is interesting is how the universe works in coincidental ways. Previously I shared that I realized a theme of frustration in my life and determined that it would be a key issue I'd be working on this year. My first case also has a strong theme of frustration being experienced. If I had a goatee I would be stroking it and humming "Hmmmmm" over this curiosity.
We Have Two Inkies!
If someone were to drive by our house they would see we have two Saturn Ion 2s in deep blue parked in the driveway. We obviously must like the car so much we had the first one cloned! Actually, there is a freaky little story to explain this double-mint gum commerical pair of cars.During module one, Pooky took the car to the Saturn dealer for our semi-annual oil change. Our very reliable C-Berry was in need of fresh blood. As the car was being parked by the lot attendant he hit some parked cars with our car. Saturn took full responsibility and an arrangement was made for our car to be repaired.
This past Tuesday I took the car to the dealer and was given a rental car. Long story short, the rental car I got just so happens to be the same as Inky, only Inky is a manual and the rental is an automatic. Also, the rental has a very peculiar odor like sweat and bubblegum.
Damn Baseball
Pooky is a Mets fan. If you follow baseball at all (which now I am against my will) then you know that the Mets are in the World Series running. What this means is we are spending our evenings watching what has got to be the slowest sport in all of creation, human history, and no doubt various dimensions and planes of existance. Golf moves quicker than this game and is more action packed. Even boring bowling games that used to be broadcast on the old ABC's Wide World of Sports had more knuckle-whitening tension and intrigue.I have observed why this game moves so slowly. Everyone is busy scratching themselves, rubbing their faces, doing sign language and smoke signals to each other. Factor in that most hitters don't even hit the ball 30% of the time, and that the pitcher spits and scratches before each throw, it all adds up to a very inefficient process and sport.
But! I have a saving grace! I've been able to make one sweater and have made great gains on my sweater jacket! And now with my nifty new wireless laptop, I can blog!
Electronic Gadgets
We went shopping at Best Buy last weekend so I could purchase a video camera, laptop, and if we were good little children, we'd treat ourselves to our holiday present a little early: a VHS/DVD-R combo.I decided to get a laptop so that while I am away at module I can stay in touch and possibly blog when lecture gets boring. No, I won't be blogging during lecture; I tease. But, it will allow me to type my notes instead of write them, and when class isn't in session I can blog, check e-mail, and all of that neat stuff. The hotel now has wireless Internet for free which makes me so happy!
The video camera is for me to be able to tape my sessions with clients. I will also be using it for personal use. I already am starting a story board in my mind of making a movie called Wicked Pussies. No, not about evil vaginas! It would star the beasties doing their evil antics. Yes, more cat videos to be found on YouTube!
Lastly, the VHS/DVD-R combo was acquired because I have numerous VHS tapes that I would like switch over to DVD. I have episodes of Avonlea I taped years ago, and also have extensive episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 that I don't want to loose. And on the rare occasion we want to tape a TV show, having it taped in DVD quality is nice.
All we need is one of those TVs that is larger than our living room! I'm not that interested in getting a flat-screen TV. The one we have is good enough and works.