So, I know that I just posted yesterday, but my boyfriend insists that a blog is a place to post things that you just care to rant about for a bit. Here goes. . .
Girls drive me crazy! I have definitely had some good girl friends over the years, but I wouldn't call them girly girls if you know what I mean. They weren't caddy and petty and just downright mean. And hey, we all have our moments of insanity, but man. . .girls can be absolutely crazy. All of you who know we know that it drives me absolutely insane when girls become bridezilla. Once they are engaged, they are all of the sudden too good to spend time with people who are not married and morph into this clingy person who's entire worth is established by the fact that she is getting married. Yuck! It's so disgusting that it honestly makes me consider surpassing the wedding part and heading straight for the marraige whenever I get to that point. And girls become so mean about it too, because they then become so much better than their single counterparts and basically become completely self-absorbed because, afterall, shouldn't the world revolve around them? They are getting married after all.
Girls also have this tendency to confuse people profusely. One minute they say one thing and then turn right around and find the need to revisit the subject that had to be set aside for a certain time period. And, of course, if they can't handle a situation, then it's time to turn and run though they expect to have a secure place to come back to after their rant is over and they establish some sanity.
I do have to comment on the fact that I am indeed a girl, not a girly girl, but a girl nonetheless. I have my moments of temporary insanity just like everyone else. I do not however find it fulfilling to pick petty fights and put others down just so I can feel better about myself. And, as I have learned in the past, running from problems does not fix them, and you may not have a second chance. So yes, there are times that I have technically driven myself crazy. . . but hopefully not on a regular basis.
Some boys aren't much better, though. Over the past several weeks, I have discovered that there are a few patients in our clinic both middle-aged and teenagers that think it's fun to hit on their therapist. Some are just clueless and end up being very clingy, trying to show off their fabulous personalities. Others are just down-right disgusting with very inappropriate comments. I mean, really, I'm not saying that I am ugly, but I know that I am definitely not a "bombshell". My whole life I've avoiding being hit on because being the tall girl scares people. I'm a fairly conservative dresser--it's not like I wear mini skirts and hooker boots to work! So why, please tell me why, they insist on continuing this crazy cherade that they have no prayer of actually carrying out? I've honestly started thinking about buying a ring just to wear so that maybe they'll leave me alone. Any advice? I could just stop being a nice person. . .but that wouldn't be fair to my sweet elderly patients now would it?
That, is my rant. Take from it what you will and comment away!
Monday, February 27, 2006
Sunday, February 26, 2006
I emerge from the deep, dark lagoon. . .hehehe!
So it seems that I've been pretty bad about posting, and have been reminded several times by those that like to check up on me. You got it. . .here goes!
Work:
Work is good. Very busy but good. It's crazy how one minute you feel like you might have it together and the next you are feeling quite clueless again. Ah, humility! We are interviewing another PT in a couple of weeks, and there might be a very remote possibility that the therapist that left last fall might return. What can I say but who wouldn't miss a bunch of crazy people like us? I am taking an online course in medical imaging this semester to slowly work towards finishing my DPT. We had our first test last week and it was pretty successful. . .96%! It's hard to remember after getting home that I need to keep up with the reading and start putting together my paper, but I'm attempting to stay on top of things.
My new goal:
So after being out of a regular exercise routine for several years, I've definitely started to see things take a toll, so back in the saddle I go. I got a membership at a gym and go workout 3-4 times a week. So far only a cardio routine, but I'm hoping to get strength training going as well. My new motivation? I want to be in shape to be able to play volleyball again!
Reality TV addiction:
Yes, it does continue. I've been hooked on watching Jerry Rice ballroom dancing, entertained by Beauty and the Geek 2, and of course, American Idol. And man, there is some great talent in the top 24. And then again, there are some people that you're like "how the heck did they get through to this point?" The guys are definitely looking better than the girls this year. . .I think the girls might be too young to pull it off. And the whole time I'm thinking, "why does Paula get so emotionally attached to the contestants. . .I think she might need a kick in her social life. In the next few weeks I'll start to figure out my favorites. . .stay tuned!
KU Basketball:
For a string of 10 games, they were looking so good. . . until last night. I mean, I was not expecting them to even beat Texas, but talk about faltering on the fundamentals of the game. Texas played a phenomenal game. . . and I'm not sure what game we were playing. Even though our shots weren't falling and Texas' defense was stifling, I do expect the fundamentals: DO NOT turn over the ball and REBOUND!!!! I mean seriously, that game should have been a whole lot closer, especially if we would stop passing the ball directly to the other team. That would help. I mean, don't get me wrong, KU has come a LONG way in the last two months, and they are a real quality team that deserves its ranking. They look like a team when they play well, but being young results in these inevitable blips. So, we'll look to wins against Colorado and K-State and see if Texas drops the ball with A&M or Oklahoma.
Weekend in KC:
Last weekend I flew to KC for the weekend to hang out with my sister since I didn't get to see her at Christmas. We had a blast playing with her new puppy, shopping (I'd almost forgotten what a mall looked like!), and touring the KU Hall of Fame exhibit which is pretty incredible. I got to see my parents briefly and had brunch with the bro. A quick weekend for sure, with extremely LONG lay-overs, but good to see my family.
Church:
Raoul and I decided that the church in Pullman just wasn't cutting it for us, so we started church shopping once again. We have landed at the First Presbyterian Church in Clarkston. Talk about a VERY friendly group of people, and the pastor is really good as well. I'm joining up with a small group this week, and we are both just looking forward to getting involved and meeting all these neat people!
So, that's the update. I promise I'll be better in the future, and if I figure out how, I'll post some pix from my recent weekend get-away.
Work:
Work is good. Very busy but good. It's crazy how one minute you feel like you might have it together and the next you are feeling quite clueless again. Ah, humility! We are interviewing another PT in a couple of weeks, and there might be a very remote possibility that the therapist that left last fall might return. What can I say but who wouldn't miss a bunch of crazy people like us? I am taking an online course in medical imaging this semester to slowly work towards finishing my DPT. We had our first test last week and it was pretty successful. . .96%! It's hard to remember after getting home that I need to keep up with the reading and start putting together my paper, but I'm attempting to stay on top of things.
My new goal:
So after being out of a regular exercise routine for several years, I've definitely started to see things take a toll, so back in the saddle I go. I got a membership at a gym and go workout 3-4 times a week. So far only a cardio routine, but I'm hoping to get strength training going as well. My new motivation? I want to be in shape to be able to play volleyball again!
Reality TV addiction:
Yes, it does continue. I've been hooked on watching Jerry Rice ballroom dancing, entertained by Beauty and the Geek 2, and of course, American Idol. And man, there is some great talent in the top 24. And then again, there are some people that you're like "how the heck did they get through to this point?" The guys are definitely looking better than the girls this year. . .I think the girls might be too young to pull it off. And the whole time I'm thinking, "why does Paula get so emotionally attached to the contestants. . .I think she might need a kick in her social life. In the next few weeks I'll start to figure out my favorites. . .stay tuned!
KU Basketball:
For a string of 10 games, they were looking so good. . . until last night. I mean, I was not expecting them to even beat Texas, but talk about faltering on the fundamentals of the game. Texas played a phenomenal game. . . and I'm not sure what game we were playing. Even though our shots weren't falling and Texas' defense was stifling, I do expect the fundamentals: DO NOT turn over the ball and REBOUND!!!! I mean seriously, that game should have been a whole lot closer, especially if we would stop passing the ball directly to the other team. That would help. I mean, don't get me wrong, KU has come a LONG way in the last two months, and they are a real quality team that deserves its ranking. They look like a team when they play well, but being young results in these inevitable blips. So, we'll look to wins against Colorado and K-State and see if Texas drops the ball with A&M or Oklahoma.
Weekend in KC:
Last weekend I flew to KC for the weekend to hang out with my sister since I didn't get to see her at Christmas. We had a blast playing with her new puppy, shopping (I'd almost forgotten what a mall looked like!), and touring the KU Hall of Fame exhibit which is pretty incredible. I got to see my parents briefly and had brunch with the bro. A quick weekend for sure, with extremely LONG lay-overs, but good to see my family.
Church:
Raoul and I decided that the church in Pullman just wasn't cutting it for us, so we started church shopping once again. We have landed at the First Presbyterian Church in Clarkston. Talk about a VERY friendly group of people, and the pastor is really good as well. I'm joining up with a small group this week, and we are both just looking forward to getting involved and meeting all these neat people!
So, that's the update. I promise I'll be better in the future, and if I figure out how, I'll post some pix from my recent weekend get-away.
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