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Saturday, 24 October 2009

Book recommendations

I'm asking a favor...
Since I am now done with school and only working part time, I have a lot of down time in my life (not complaining!)
However, I do like to read and am always looking for something new and interesting to read.
This is where you come in
If you have any suggestions on books, let me know.
Thanks!!

Monday, 19 October 2009

I'm requesting a redo for this past weekend :)
I was really excited because I had the whole weekend off. Had plans with a friend for Saturday, was going to do some shopping, etc. Sunday I was going to watch football all day with my husband.
Well, the weekend didn't go as planned...
I worked Friday night and ate the dinner the kids were eating. I've eaten the same meal before, no problem. This time is made me nauseous like I couldn't believe. All I felt was nausea from Friday night until Saturday afternoon. No other symptoms, just the worse nausea I've ever felt. I know that sound dramatic but it's true. If that wasn't enough, I've been fighting a cold for a few days. The cold hit me full force Saturday. I just felt SICK. Needless to say, had to cancel my plans with my friend and didn't go shopping.
Spent most of today asleep. I did get to watch some football though :) I also ventured to the pharmacy. At least I accomplished part of my plan for today, watching football :)
This week will be better!

Friday, 02 October 2009

Update

As a friend pointed out on here, I haven't updated for awhile. Well she didn't name me personally but said that the people who write the posts that she reads haven't posted for awhile. Guilty as charged And it's true, I haven't posted for awhile....but it's not because I've been busy. It's because I have a lack of meaningful things to share.
Literally, this is the first time I can say I have NOT been busy. And it sucks. I realized that for years I thrived on time crunches, deadlines, filled schedules, running here to there constantly. I was busy and I know I complained but you know how they say hindsight is 20/20? Had I known what was coming, I wouldn't have even thought a negative thought about being so busy.
One day I was super busy. The next day it was ....gone. Internship ended. I said my goodbyes, cried, was given a gift from the adult social work team. I walked out of the building one last time. I thought I would cry (yet again) because I was leaving a great group of people and a great environment. But I didn't. I felt a sense of peace. It was over. I had a Masters' degree in Social Work. I was a social worker. I could put MSW behing my name legally for the first time.
So I was excited for the job hunt. I didn't think it would be hard because I had always seen postings for social workers everywhere. I figured I would look for a week or so, find something, and settle into a new job.
That's the idealistic version of the story.
Truth be told, I'm still looking. Thanks to our economy, it's hard to find social work positions. Oh, they're there. But you have to have advance licensing....something I can't get until I've had two years of supervised work at a master's level position. Hard to do when no one wants to hire you. It's hard being the new grad fighting for a job twenty other people probably want who have more experience.
Welcome to the real world.
Fortunately I have my job to fall back on. I'm grateful for that. My hours didn't get increased so I usually have Monday-Wednesday off every week, and Thursdays, and weeknds off every other week. In that sense, I have a sweet schedule.
But for now, I'm just accepting that I'll find something when I find something

Sunday, 26 July 2009

I was just looking at social work job listings online. While there are a lot of positions available,they all want licensure. To be a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) you have to have so many hours of supervised practice (I think it's somewhere between 2,000-3,000 hours of supervised practice - approximately two years of full time work as an MSW).
So I'm kinda worried. All the jobs I saw posted wanted applicants to have their LCSW. Where are the jobs for people who have a MSW only???
I've also been wondering if I should go for licensing (the LSW) after I finish my internship. I've heard that it really doesn't mean a whole lot work wise, the test and study materials are expensive, etc. But at least I would have licensure of SOME sort.
I'm grateful for the job I have now. However, I'm also ready for a change of pace. I've worked as a tech for over five years (most people only work 1-2 years as a tech just because the stress/emotional/physical demand is so high and the pay isn't the greatest). Like I said, I'm grateful to have a job but I also want to find a job that I can use the degree I busted butt for these last three years.
It will work out. One way or another.

Friday, 24 July 2009

So it has been a lazy day for the most part.
My husband and I just had dinner together and watched a movie together. We don't get a lot of time together because of crazy and conflicting schedules, so it was nice to hang out for once and just relax.
I took a nap earlier and read a little bit. It's been nice.
My friend's grandmother passed away this morning. I found out this afternoon. The news saddens me but I know she's in a better place than the suffering she was dealing with in this life. I talked to my best friend earlier. She's obviously sad but said that her grandmother is now with God and no longer suffering. I told my friend that if she needs anything, I'm here for her, to give me a call. I wish I could be there for her more, but I think it's hard to know when to step in and when to back off and give a person time to grieve. I know she needs time with her family right now. I'm going to call her tomorrow to see if she needs anything or wants to talk.