Happy Fall everyone! First things first: I survived my first 2 weeks of my 612 Practicum!!! I have never been SO anxious in my entire life for something that should come naturally to me---counseling. Last night was supposed to be my first individual client contact....only my client was a NO SHOW!! I was bummed, relieved, and then angry all at once. I need to log 15 hours of mandated counseling before this semester is over. We have 13 weeks left to gain those hours! Instead, I observed my classmates counsel for the first time (behind a 2-way mirror with microphones, and hidden cameras) Talk about ANXIETY!! So, for the next 13 weeks....my life consists of cutting out from work 5 hours early on Mondays(which also means money LOST), driving over 300 miles to attend a class from 3:00-9:00pm, and getting home around 12am...without eating dinner on most nights. Fun? I think not.
Last night I carpooled with a fellow classmate- we had a good time chatting on the way down (2.5 hrs one way) and felt the need to "make up some time" on the ride home since it was already 9:30. We were going a decent speed limit (mind you it was over 55) and we end up passing a State Policeman-YIKES. He turns around and follows me a mile before flashing those red lights- DANG IT!!! Luckily he was a nice guy and let us go since we "weren't going fast enough to get a ticket". THANK YOU!!! Let's hope that pattern does not continue on Monday nights.
The housing situation is progressing well! Our mortgage people are going to work for us and filling out paperwork diligently. Justin and I received our appraisal report and we are all clear on that, as well as septic, well, and house inspections. We have already picked out paint colors (and i refuse to go back on them due to my awful indecisiveness). In 25 days we will officially be home owners!!!! A huge step in our lives!
Justin and I have also met with an insurance agency about home insurance, car, and RING insurance (finally!). I will be SO relieved to know this little piece of property on my finger will be safe and sound :) So many new "grown up" things are happening right now it's kind of unbelievable. In a blink of an eye....we are adults. For now...we are enjoying the last few weeks of free room & board.
Wedding Update: I now officially have bridesmaids, and a Matron of Honor!!!! I dragged my feet in the beginning, but really wanted to ask the girls in a special way to be my "maids". I made all of them special photo collages from the years past of our friendships. They were all special in their own ways, and the girls loved them!! Kim, Maria, Kaytlyn, and Lindsey will be beautiful in yellow! Justin....has only asked one friend SO FAR to be his groomsman. We're working on that... Stay tuned! We also have a photographer!!! Priceless Photography will be snapping our photos for 8 long hours on July 31st! We are very excited to get rolling on an Engagement session with her. Our photographer is a church family friend who started her own business in photography- it works out perfectly (since she worked very well with us on the price!) Everything is starting to really come together, and it feels good.
Last night I carpooled with a fellow classmate- we had a good time chatting on the way down (2.5 hrs one way) and felt the need to "make up some time" on the ride home since it was already 9:30. We were going a decent speed limit (mind you it was over 55) and we end up passing a State Policeman-YIKES. He turns around and follows me a mile before flashing those red lights- DANG IT!!! Luckily he was a nice guy and let us go since we "weren't going fast enough to get a ticket". THANK YOU!!! Let's hope that pattern does not continue on Monday nights.
The housing situation is progressing well! Our mortgage people are going to work for us and filling out paperwork diligently. Justin and I received our appraisal report and we are all clear on that, as well as septic, well, and house inspections. We have already picked out paint colors (and i refuse to go back on them due to my awful indecisiveness). In 25 days we will officially be home owners!!!! A huge step in our lives!
Justin and I have also met with an insurance agency about home insurance, car, and RING insurance (finally!). I will be SO relieved to know this little piece of property on my finger will be safe and sound :) So many new "grown up" things are happening right now it's kind of unbelievable. In a blink of an eye....we are adults. For now...we are enjoying the last few weeks of free room & board.
Wedding Update: I now officially have bridesmaids, and a Matron of Honor!!!! I dragged my feet in the beginning, but really wanted to ask the girls in a special way to be my "maids". I made all of them special photo collages from the years past of our friendships. They were all special in their own ways, and the girls loved them!! Kim, Maria, Kaytlyn, and Lindsey will be beautiful in yellow! Justin....has only asked one friend SO FAR to be his groomsman. We're working on that... Stay tuned! We also have a photographer!!! Priceless Photography will be snapping our photos for 8 long hours on July 31st! We are very excited to get rolling on an Engagement session with her. Our photographer is a church family friend who started her own business in photography- it works out perfectly (since she worked very well with us on the price!) Everything is starting to really come together, and it feels good.
