Well, now that we have looked back, it is time to look forward. 2007? It looks like it is gonna be a year of changes. Many of them, and major ones.
Well, OK, until April things will continue fairly steadily. I'm (planning) to finish off my last term of school. I'll graduate in the spring and then-
What's next?
Good question.
School again, or job, I suppose. But school would likely require moving. A job might too.
I dislike that blank canvas that the last eight months of the year are. I like having a plan.
So ther you go. 2007: Changes and Uncertainty.
At least at the moment.
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Monday, January 1, 2007
2006, In Retrospect
To commemmorate the new year, I shall reflect on the happenings of the last year... or at least attempt to. ;)
In 2006, I:
1. Completed my second and third terms of my social work diploma. I have certainly learned a lot of theoretical knowledge.
2. Worked at the Source by Circuit City. I had a lot of fun working there. Some of my coworkers were a blast, and it was really nice having a job I could leave at work. I also learned that apparently I am attractive (to strangers at least; just not people I know) when I got hit on numerous times by a wide variety of people... but creepy people, all.
3. Stuggled with my professional confidence. By that I mean confidence in my skills as a social worker. Losing my field placement was difficualt, and school was harder in this second term than it had been last year. Even at my new field placement, I still struggle with that, because it is really better suited to Child and Youth workers, and while I do get along great with my supervisor, and there are lots of benifits, I feel as though I am not being challenged enough to prepare me for a job. Maybe I am just overly picky, or feeling overly vulnerable, but... well, God has it in His hands.
4. Lived independently. I have been cooking my own meals, paying my bills, having my own apartment, getting around the city by myself, and making my own decisions for over a year now.
5. I have been taking more of a leadership role with young people's. I have been a helper for the last two New Year's and camp, a leader in Edmonton until September, helped plan May Long and prepared a Bible study for the girls there. This is a very different role than I have previously had- which was pretty much to sit and wait until someone joined me, or to bemoan my lack of close friends at young people's. Now, it is different. This New Year's, for example, I spent a lot of time with the younger girls- the ones just coming into young people's who really don't know anyone. They were so much fun to hang out with, and I really think they appreciated it too. Well, at least they say they do. I know when I was their age, I really appreciated those girls that pretty much welcomed me into young people's, and now it appears I am doing it too.
6. I bought all ten seasons of Friends DVDs. The next series I would love to have is The Office. It is hilarious!
7. I stored up a lot of memories- like the time when Rebekah and I got taken out for Valentine's by a couple of our friends, or the times when Julie stayed over and we'd all stay up ridiculously late talking, or just cooking here with my neighbors, or running through the sprinklers in the park, or having long and intersting conversations on msn, or the time I used a fire extinguisher for the first time, or some of the great road trips we have taken, or just going out to eat with friends, or the time when a bunch of us walked all the way back from Steepes, or the crazy old man that I see on the bus occasionally, and you get the idea... I could go on and on.
It was a good year.
In 2006, I:
1. Completed my second and third terms of my social work diploma. I have certainly learned a lot of theoretical knowledge.
2. Worked at the Source by Circuit City. I had a lot of fun working there. Some of my coworkers were a blast, and it was really nice having a job I could leave at work. I also learned that apparently I am attractive (to strangers at least; just not people I know) when I got hit on numerous times by a wide variety of people... but creepy people, all.
3. Stuggled with my professional confidence. By that I mean confidence in my skills as a social worker. Losing my field placement was difficualt, and school was harder in this second term than it had been last year. Even at my new field placement, I still struggle with that, because it is really better suited to Child and Youth workers, and while I do get along great with my supervisor, and there are lots of benifits, I feel as though I am not being challenged enough to prepare me for a job. Maybe I am just overly picky, or feeling overly vulnerable, but... well, God has it in His hands.
4. Lived independently. I have been cooking my own meals, paying my bills, having my own apartment, getting around the city by myself, and making my own decisions for over a year now.
5. I have been taking more of a leadership role with young people's. I have been a helper for the last two New Year's and camp, a leader in Edmonton until September, helped plan May Long and prepared a Bible study for the girls there. This is a very different role than I have previously had- which was pretty much to sit and wait until someone joined me, or to bemoan my lack of close friends at young people's. Now, it is different. This New Year's, for example, I spent a lot of time with the younger girls- the ones just coming into young people's who really don't know anyone. They were so much fun to hang out with, and I really think they appreciated it too. Well, at least they say they do. I know when I was their age, I really appreciated those girls that pretty much welcomed me into young people's, and now it appears I am doing it too.
6. I bought all ten seasons of Friends DVDs. The next series I would love to have is The Office. It is hilarious!
7. I stored up a lot of memories- like the time when Rebekah and I got taken out for Valentine's by a couple of our friends, or the times when Julie stayed over and we'd all stay up ridiculously late talking, or just cooking here with my neighbors, or running through the sprinklers in the park, or having long and intersting conversations on msn, or the time I used a fire extinguisher for the first time, or some of the great road trips we have taken, or just going out to eat with friends, or the time when a bunch of us walked all the way back from Steepes, or the crazy old man that I see on the bus occasionally, and you get the idea... I could go on and on.
It was a good year.
Monday, October 16, 2006
Switch
Well, I made my decision. I am going to switch my field placement. I went back today to tell my supervisor of my decision, and to say goodbye to the few people that were nice to me there, and to take my learning contract back. No way was I leaving it with them.
I did get a confirmation that I was making the right decision, though. My supervisor could not even keep it confidential that I was considering leaving! Like, how awkward would it have been if I had decided to stay! I mean, for those of you who don't know, confidentiality is/ought to be one of the pillars of social work. So I was disappointed in my supervisor again before I left though.
Anyway, no more looking back. That is in the past, an unfortunate experience, but I got closure today, so it isn't going to bother me anymore. I'll have a few days off, and then I will be set up with a new, hopefully exciting, field placement, where I'll have a supervisor I see once in a while, and where I am not merely a go-for.
I did get a confirmation that I was making the right decision, though. My supervisor could not even keep it confidential that I was considering leaving! Like, how awkward would it have been if I had decided to stay! I mean, for those of you who don't know, confidentiality is/ought to be one of the pillars of social work. So I was disappointed in my supervisor again before I left though.
Anyway, no more looking back. That is in the past, an unfortunate experience, but I got closure today, so it isn't going to bother me anymore. I'll have a few days off, and then I will be set up with a new, hopefully exciting, field placement, where I'll have a supervisor I see once in a while, and where I am not merely a go-for.
Friday, October 13, 2006
Later...
Well, I am still unhugged, but at least I am coherant, which is an improvement. I talked it all out with one of my teachers, and feel much better.
I could use some prayer though. I have a decison to make this weekend about whether or not I want to keep my field placement, or switch.
I could use some prayer though. I have a decison to make this weekend about whether or not I want to keep my field placement, or switch.
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
Work gunk
Well, I got a call today, and tomorrow I start my new job at Source, as a merchandiser. I will be do glad to have a routine again- I have been spending too much time with me.
In other news, yesterday I forgot to attend a staff meeting for work (my little job), as well, my paperwork is late. As such, I spent the day screening my calls and only picked up when I recognized the number. So I missed, like, 3 calls on purpose, so hopefully none of them were imprortant. I just couldn't deal with any more yapping about the people in Accounting. So what if it causes them extra trouble? They screwed me over pretty bad, why can't I screw them over a little too? I mean, if I am not delaying my pay, what incentive is there to get my paperwork in on time? I really don't like that job.
I had a funny story about the kids at the Jewish school down the street, but it is also kinda depressing, so it isn't funny to me right now. Maybe I'll tell it later when I'm in a funny mood.
In other news, yesterday I forgot to attend a staff meeting for work (my little job), as well, my paperwork is late. As such, I spent the day screening my calls and only picked up when I recognized the number. So I missed, like, 3 calls on purpose, so hopefully none of them were imprortant. I just couldn't deal with any more yapping about the people in Accounting. So what if it causes them extra trouble? They screwed me over pretty bad, why can't I screw them over a little too? I mean, if I am not delaying my pay, what incentive is there to get my paperwork in on time? I really don't like that job.
I had a funny story about the kids at the Jewish school down the street, but it is also kinda depressing, so it isn't funny to me right now. Maybe I'll tell it later when I'm in a funny mood.
Friday, May 5, 2006
All nighter
So I am pulling an all nighter.
Why? You may ask.
No particular reason. I've only done it a couple times, and they both had reasons- once for grad, and then on my jaunt out to Victoria last year, 2/3 nights were all nighters. That was tiring.
So I figure I'll stay up for another hour, and go to bed at 6. After all, none of my plans for tomorrow have any specific times on them. They can all be done in the afternoon.
Oh! And I finally got myself a job today. I mean yesterday. Whatever. I will be a merchandiser at the Source by Circuit City. Theyare the people that do price tags and make sure everything is neat and tidy. A little boring, but it pays a whole lot better than a sales rep, so I am happy.
Why? You may ask.
No particular reason. I've only done it a couple times, and they both had reasons- once for grad, and then on my jaunt out to Victoria last year, 2/3 nights were all nighters. That was tiring.
So I figure I'll stay up for another hour, and go to bed at 6. After all, none of my plans for tomorrow have any specific times on them. They can all be done in the afternoon.
Oh! And I finally got myself a job today. I mean yesterday. Whatever. I will be a merchandiser at the Source by Circuit City. Theyare the people that do price tags and make sure everything is neat and tidy. A little boring, but it pays a whole lot better than a sales rep, so I am happy.
Sunday, April 2, 2006
Birthday
I had a lovely birthday. On Friday night, a bunch of us went out and watched Memoirs of a Giesha for Julie's birthday, and when we got out it was my birthday. So then we went out for Chinese for both of our birthdays.
Yesterday, I slept in, had a bath, and lazed around. I hung out with the guys who were making wings for the guys night, then went to girls night where we had fondue. They had even made me fancy brownies with Happy Birthday Jen signs in them.
The a couple of younger girls stayed over at my place last night, so we had a slumber party. It was lots of fun- we played scenerios- a jr. high type game where you make up situations about someone with their crush and then they say what they would do. It was actually very fun. I love talking about boys, even if I didn't know the guys they liked, and they didn't know mine. We were in two different age brackets.
Whooohoooo!!! I am 20!
or
Gasp! I am twenty! My teen years are GONE! Where did time go??
Yesterday, I slept in, had a bath, and lazed around. I hung out with the guys who were making wings for the guys night, then went to girls night where we had fondue. They had even made me fancy brownies with Happy Birthday Jen signs in them.
The a couple of younger girls stayed over at my place last night, so we had a slumber party. It was lots of fun- we played scenerios- a jr. high type game where you make up situations about someone with their crush and then they say what they would do. It was actually very fun. I love talking about boys, even if I didn't know the guys they liked, and they didn't know mine. We were in two different age brackets.
Whooohoooo!!! I am 20!
or
Gasp! I am twenty! My teen years are GONE! Where did time go??
Saturday, February 18, 2006
All done and plans and a grand adventure
Well, I have good news: All three of those assignments I (just barely) managed to complete on time. I e-mailed the last one in last night, and now I am home free. Nothing is due for two more weeks, and I have Reading Week.
Highlights of Reading Week will include:
Highlights of Reading Week will include:
- Today: young peoples. Peter and Kelly have prepared something on relationships.
- Tomorrow: Church
- Tuesday: Going to Sherwood Park for a Criminal Record Check, and then giving it to my boss. I can then arrange when to start working. I spent two hours there yesterday for orientation. (Neat fact: The office for my work is just around the corner from this fantastic teashop, called Steepes. Maryanne, you would love it, I'm sure.)
- Next weekend: Going to Saskatoon for my grandparent's 50th anniversary bash. Oooh, I should check to see what YPs will be out there.
- In the middle: This is undecided. I may start working, or I may go home for a couple days. In that case, I want to visit a few friends.
Last night, Grant, Nathan, Dan, Carla, Rebekah, and I were hanging around and decided to go to Steepes. Except that we decided to be adventurous and take the bus, instead of driving. So, with me being the navigator, we went down there and had a fair bit of fun. We took some really funny pictures. Then, it was time to go home, but we had just missed our bus by a minute and a half. It was very sad. The next bus didn't come for an hour, so most of us (not Grant and Dan) decided to hoof it. We were about halfway home when Grant and Dan pulled up in a taxivan, so we all hopped in. And that was our grand adventure.
Monday, November 21, 2005
It is starting to look more like a living room...
Well, when I first moved in here, the biggest piece of furniture in the living room was the desk. We also had a bookshelf and a rocking chair.
However, that all changed this weekend. My parents brought a couch in, we borrowed a TV and DVD played from Grant, and Rebekah got a microwave from her uncle. our place doesn't echo anymore.
Yay!
However, that all changed this weekend. My parents brought a couch in, we borrowed a TV and DVD played from Grant, and Rebekah got a microwave from her uncle. our place doesn't echo anymore.
Yay!
Sunday, November 6, 2005
I'm sorry for my truancy...
So, I know it has been a while. I apolagize.
But... I have moved!! I am now in my new HUGE apartment near the church, with a roomie, and in this apartment building are 10 YP living here! 'Tis sweet!
This place is easily ten times the size of my old place, and I am paying less rent for it, too!
Yay!
But... I have moved!! I am now in my new HUGE apartment near the church, with a roomie, and in this apartment building are 10 YP living here! 'Tis sweet!
This place is easily ten times the size of my old place, and I am paying less rent for it, too!
Yay!
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Guess What?
So, guess what?
If any of you have seen my MSN name lately you may have a clue.
I'm getting a roommate!
That's right. My lonely existance, at home, holed up in my room, all the time, has a light at the end of the tunnel.
Rebekah is moving to Edmonton! We'll be roomies.
Not in the same place I have now, though. We'll get a new place.
It'll be so much fun!
If any of you have seen my MSN name lately you may have a clue.
I'm getting a roommate!
That's right. My lonely existance, at home, holed up in my room, all the time, has a light at the end of the tunnel.
Rebekah is moving to Edmonton! We'll be roomies.
Not in the same place I have now, though. We'll get a new place.
It'll be so much fun!
Thursday, September 1, 2005
All Different Now
Well, I shall try to list the changes that have occured in the last week:
1. I am unemployed.
2. But it is not a bad thing bcause I am a student.
3. I moved out.
4. I got a cell phone.
5. I got a new purse.
6. My computer is hooked up.
7. I no longer drive, instead I use public transit or walk (good thing too, with gas prices these days).
8. I actually can't think off another one at the moment. But it will come to me. Odd...
1. I am unemployed.
2. But it is not a bad thing bcause I am a student.
3. I moved out.
4. I got a cell phone.
5. I got a new purse.
6. My computer is hooked up.
7. I no longer drive, instead I use public transit or walk (good thing too, with gas prices these days).
8. I actually can't think off another one at the moment. But it will come to me. Odd...
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Wowzas.
So I bought a computer today. At first I thought I wouldn't pay much- the tower, moniter, printer (which is a printer/copier/scanner together), keyboard, mouse, and speakers all came together for really cheap. But then you had to add the programming, the warranty, the techno disk thing, the chord, and other various accessories. I almost died when they told me the price. Then I handed over a wad of cash as thick as my arm and only got $1.25 back. I nearly burst into tears there in the store. Actually, tears are coming to my eyes thinking about it right now...
So now I am on a mission: Get all of that to my new apartment where it is insured. Only then will I be truly at comfortable again...
So now I am on a mission: Get all of that to my new apartment where it is insured. Only then will I be truly at comfortable again...
Wednesday, August 3, 2005
Another Post...
OK, so Saskatoon is a no-go. Oh well. I'd have been there when lots of people were going to Pinelow.
In other news, I CAN cook!!! Hazzah! I shall not starve after all next month and the years afterward! I shall simply eat Chef Boyardie (no idea on how to spell that, sorry.) What can I say? They make awesome ravioli.
I have also officially decided that the cutest part of a horse is the nose. It is so soft and felty, and the easiest place to touch. The nose it is.
As well, apparently people I don't know like my blog. I didn't know that people I don't know even read blogs.
More later....
In other news, I CAN cook!!! Hazzah! I shall not starve after all next month and the years afterward! I shall simply eat Chef Boyardie (no idea on how to spell that, sorry.) What can I say? They make awesome ravioli.
I have also officially decided that the cutest part of a horse is the nose. It is so soft and felty, and the easiest place to touch. The nose it is.
As well, apparently people I don't know like my blog. I didn't know that people I don't know even read blogs.
More later....
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Ooh-la-la...
Don't you all just LOVE getting haircuts? I mean, not only is it a serious change, but my hair is actually styled for once! It is so awesome for the self-confidance!!! Isn't there a song that goes "I feel good!", or something like that? Anyway, I feel good!
I'll leave everyone to their grumpiness, because overly happy people are annoying. Next time I blog, I'll be on a more even tempo.
I'll leave everyone to their grumpiness, because overly happy people are annoying. Next time I blog, I'll be on a more even tempo.
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
I got in!!!
So yesterday I went to pick up the mail, and guess what? There was a letter from Grant MacEwan, and I got into the social work program! Now that I'm in, I just have to worry about all the practical stuff- where to live, a bit of paperwork, and how to pay for it all...
But for now I won't worry about that. I already paid my deposit, so I am all good that way. I'm just going to float on the aura of success for a little while...
But for now I won't worry about that. I already paid my deposit, so I am all good that way. I'm just going to float on the aura of success for a little while...
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