Hello everybody!
I hope everybody is doing good on this beautiful friday afternoon... I know I am! I have offically gotten word about my internship and ITS FINALIZED!!! I will be a Therapeutic Recreation Intern at Cook Childrens Hospital in Fort Worth, TX. I will be working in the behavorial unit and I cannot wait!! What really makes it special is because there are only 3 Rec Therapists in the DFW area. I am SOO blessed to be able to have this opportunity.
I have known about this since Thanksgiving but I didnt want to say anything until the contract got finalized. Working in the Mental Health side of Recreation Theapy will be different then what I have normally been doing... I have mostly been doing Rehab. This will help me step outside of my comfort zone for sure!
When I had my interview I was so nervous! (I even arrived 45 minutes early!!) I met with him and he was pretty blown away by my resume already (not to toot my own horn ;)) and then he showed me around the Behavorial Unit and then at the end of the tour he offered me the internship! I did everything I could do to keep my composure.. calmly shake his hand.... calmy walk out of the hospital ( I didnt want them to think they just let a mental patient out onto the streets) and the immedialty got into my car called my mom (naturally!) and scremed at the top of my lungs! I could not believe it! It was a great moment for sure!! Internships in my field are hard to come by because there are not that many in Texas and in Oklahoma it is difficult because all TR majors want to stay in OK so they fill up quick.
I also wanted to come home for my internships to help save money and live at home. I am sooo excited I got to be in Fort Worth AND have a fabulous internship! I am sooo excited!
It will be a great 10 weeks working at Cook Childrens. I cannot wait to tell everyone my experience and how it goes.
XOXO
Katelyn
Just one goofy girl's view on life
Friday, January 20, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Don't you worry your pretty little mind people throw rocks at things that shine..
These past two weeks have included:
Bookstores, staying up late, going to bed early, sleeping in, waking up early, reading a tons of chapters, attending class, walking across campus multiple times, going to the union a humpteen billion times, a quiz, working a ton, cooking a lot, and cleaning my room. Plus a ton more other things but That kind of sums it up. It has been a crazy two weeks for me for sure! I am so blessed to get encouraging notes from my mom and sweet texts from my dad. My brother also chips in a few silly texts too :) I am having to remind myself that I just have to keep my chin up and I can do anything I set my mind to. I am really trying to keep up to date with all my reading and stuff this semester. So far so good! Lets hope I can keep it up though!
This weekend I am going home to go to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. I am SO excited to go! I never miss a Rodeo! :) It always makes me miss competing in the Rodeos.
Tonight Kristin and I are watching CSI and it is keeping me on my toes!! I love this show! This is about the only time I ever get peace to just sit and relax haha I love that best friends can keep such a close bond even over 350 miles away!
I will update about the rodeo when I return but right now its time to get back to my show! :)
Until next time,
XOXO
Kate
Bookstores, staying up late, going to bed early, sleeping in, waking up early, reading a tons of chapters, attending class, walking across campus multiple times, going to the union a humpteen billion times, a quiz, working a ton, cooking a lot, and cleaning my room. Plus a ton more other things but That kind of sums it up. It has been a crazy two weeks for me for sure! I am so blessed to get encouraging notes from my mom and sweet texts from my dad. My brother also chips in a few silly texts too :) I am having to remind myself that I just have to keep my chin up and I can do anything I set my mind to. I am really trying to keep up to date with all my reading and stuff this semester. So far so good! Lets hope I can keep it up though!
This weekend I am going home to go to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. I am SO excited to go! I never miss a Rodeo! :) It always makes me miss competing in the Rodeos.
Tonight Kristin and I are watching CSI and it is keeping me on my toes!! I love this show! This is about the only time I ever get peace to just sit and relax haha I love that best friends can keep such a close bond even over 350 miles away!
I will update about the rodeo when I return but right now its time to get back to my show! :)
Until next time,
XOXO
Kate
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Sweet dreams are made of these...
Good Morning!
Yesterday started a new semester! It was pretty busy for only having 3 classes. I had to go get books, then go back and get books cause I didn't get them when I got my first set of books, so on and so forth. It doesn't make any sense.... I have 4 classes... and about 7 books! cha-ching cha-ching cha-ching! (Thanks Mom and Dad!!) I am so grateful I am able to get an education. I really appreciate it when I am swiping the credit card for those books! Looking back on the last 3 1/2 years at OSU absolutely amaze me. I have grown so much from all of my experiences I have encountered.
I am trying to see the beauty in everything and remind myself how blessed I am. This morning the little boy I take care of made his breakfast all by hisself! That is a HUGE step for him!! All I had to do was pour his milk! It amazes me how far he has come in the past 6 months. I am so grateful to be apart of his growing process. Its little things like making my meals all by myself and being able to do my own laundry. It truly changes my perspective on things!
This week has been good in my training. I only had about 20 minutes to run on Monday so I decided to go for a quick run instead no run at all. My knee and lungs didnt give me much trouble at all! I am very thankful for my inhaler and knee brace! I am not going to let a silly knee problem or lungs aching get in the way! (although I will rest if they start to hurt again!)
Today I only had work from 7-9 this morning and then class at 10:30. I may go on a short run in the Colvin cause its a little chilly outside. Then its time to hit the books! I have a few reading assignments due wednesday. Then its back to work around 4 until his mom comes home. I did not get much sleep last night. I went to bed around 11:30 then woke up at 3:00 and could not fall back asleep until about 5! I was wide awake! I finally fell asleep around 5 or 5:30 then had to wake up at 6:30 for work. I may have to sneak a nap into todays schedule for a bit :)
Its time to head to class! I will post in my other blog later :)
ta ta for now! XOXO
Katelyn Elizabeth
Yesterday started a new semester! It was pretty busy for only having 3 classes. I had to go get books, then go back and get books cause I didn't get them when I got my first set of books, so on and so forth. It doesn't make any sense.... I have 4 classes... and about 7 books! cha-ching cha-ching cha-ching! (Thanks Mom and Dad!!) I am so grateful I am able to get an education. I really appreciate it when I am swiping the credit card for those books! Looking back on the last 3 1/2 years at OSU absolutely amaze me. I have grown so much from all of my experiences I have encountered.
I am trying to see the beauty in everything and remind myself how blessed I am. This morning the little boy I take care of made his breakfast all by hisself! That is a HUGE step for him!! All I had to do was pour his milk! It amazes me how far he has come in the past 6 months. I am so grateful to be apart of his growing process. Its little things like making my meals all by myself and being able to do my own laundry. It truly changes my perspective on things!
This week has been good in my training. I only had about 20 minutes to run on Monday so I decided to go for a quick run instead no run at all. My knee and lungs didnt give me much trouble at all! I am very thankful for my inhaler and knee brace! I am not going to let a silly knee problem or lungs aching get in the way! (although I will rest if they start to hurt again!)
Today I only had work from 7-9 this morning and then class at 10:30. I may go on a short run in the Colvin cause its a little chilly outside. Then its time to hit the books! I have a few reading assignments due wednesday. Then its back to work around 4 until his mom comes home. I did not get much sleep last night. I went to bed around 11:30 then woke up at 3:00 and could not fall back asleep until about 5! I was wide awake! I finally fell asleep around 5 or 5:30 then had to wake up at 6:30 for work. I may have to sneak a nap into todays schedule for a bit :)
Its time to head to class! I will post in my other blog later :)
ta ta for now! XOXO
Katelyn Elizabeth
Saturday, January 7, 2012
BACK TO SCHOOL ALREADY?!?!
Hello all!
This Christmas break has gone WAY to fast!! For a quick sum up... The first week was filled with DOCTOR DOCTOR DOCTOR and more DOCTOR appointments!!! I had one for my stomach, one for my knee, Dentist, a quick surgery (nothing huge), along with a ultasound of my stomach. Gosh... Did I mention that first week of "break" was filled with doctor appointments?!
Well after that "HELL" week Christmas came!!!! Well... There was one day were we sat under the tree and opened presents but it did not seem like Christmas!!! It went by WAY too fast!!!! It was a fun day filled with laughter and Joy :)
The day after Christmas my dad and I packed up and headed to the Ranch! We had a blast!! It was a great time. After about 3 days there we came home and packed up again and went the Shreveport, LA to do a little gambling... and some time relaxing :) Us girls had facials, Pedicures, Manicures and massages! The boys only got a massage... Spoiled?? NAH!
We came back home on the 2nd and were able to get some stuff accomplished around the house. Then I had company come into town for 3 days. It was the little boy I take care of, his mom, and brother. They are like my family in Stillwater. I LOVED having them. It was nice to take them around and let them see my Hometown! I love this family so much it means so much to me that they were able to come visit and see where I am from. They left yesterday and then I was off to ANOTHER doctor visit. It was sports rehab for my knee and IT band problem. I will update more on that in the next blog.
All in all it has been a FABULOUS trip home. I loved spending time with family and loved ones. SO much that I decided to stay till sunday! Tomorrow I will head back to OK... not willing!! I will be kicking and screaming the whole way!! But I have to go... :(
Off to write another blog about my half marathon progress! I may just start another blog to have healthy meals, and stuff on there and have this as just my personal blog... hmmm thoughts anyone?!
Ta ta for now!
XOXO
Katelyn Elizabeth
This Christmas break has gone WAY to fast!! For a quick sum up... The first week was filled with DOCTOR DOCTOR DOCTOR and more DOCTOR appointments!!! I had one for my stomach, one for my knee, Dentist, a quick surgery (nothing huge), along with a ultasound of my stomach. Gosh... Did I mention that first week of "break" was filled with doctor appointments?!
Well after that "HELL" week Christmas came!!!! Well... There was one day were we sat under the tree and opened presents but it did not seem like Christmas!!! It went by WAY too fast!!!! It was a fun day filled with laughter and Joy :)
The day after Christmas my dad and I packed up and headed to the Ranch! We had a blast!! It was a great time. After about 3 days there we came home and packed up again and went the Shreveport, LA to do a little gambling... and some time relaxing :) Us girls had facials, Pedicures, Manicures and massages! The boys only got a massage... Spoiled?? NAH!
We came back home on the 2nd and were able to get some stuff accomplished around the house. Then I had company come into town for 3 days. It was the little boy I take care of, his mom, and brother. They are like my family in Stillwater. I LOVED having them. It was nice to take them around and let them see my Hometown! I love this family so much it means so much to me that they were able to come visit and see where I am from. They left yesterday and then I was off to ANOTHER doctor visit. It was sports rehab for my knee and IT band problem. I will update more on that in the next blog.
All in all it has been a FABULOUS trip home. I loved spending time with family and loved ones. SO much that I decided to stay till sunday! Tomorrow I will head back to OK... not willing!! I will be kicking and screaming the whole way!! But I have to go... :(
Off to write another blog about my half marathon progress! I may just start another blog to have healthy meals, and stuff on there and have this as just my personal blog... hmmm thoughts anyone?!
Ta ta for now!
XOXO
Katelyn Elizabeth
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Pro at Procrastinating....
I am in the mood to clean....that must mean it is FINALS week!
Yesterday after work I did 3 loads of laundry, changed my sheets (even though I changed them about 3 days ago), Cleaned mirrors, unclogged my sink drain, and tons of other things. I have also been spending a lot of time on Pineterst....
I think I might be a pro at procrastination.
I have 4 finals this week.
Well I should probably stop procrastinating and get to studying... oh wait... I need to deep clean my carpet! :)
KK
Yesterday after work I did 3 loads of laundry, changed my sheets (even though I changed them about 3 days ago), Cleaned mirrors, unclogged my sink drain, and tons of other things. I have also been spending a lot of time on Pineterst....
I think I might be a pro at procrastination.
I have 4 finals this week.
Monday- 8:30 Abnormal Psych
Wednesday- 2:00 Physical Disabilities
Thursday- 10:00 Stats and 11:30 Physiology
I am SO ready for this semester to be over!!Well I should probably stop procrastinating and get to studying... oh wait... I need to deep clean my carpet! :)
KK
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Am I insane?!
GENTLE AND LADYMEN!!!! I have one special announcement!! I have officially signed up for... wait for it... DRUM ROLL PLEASEEEEE.....
MY FIRST HALF MARATHON
(cue echo... MARATHON MARATHON marathon....)
People have asked if I am insane... the answer is... I do not think so. I have always wanted to do something bigger than running my 5ks that I run. Something to challenge myself and get me healthy. I will be running 13.1 miles (goal is to run 13.1 miles straight NO stopping). The race is April 29! I have 21 weeks to train. All training logs have been for 12 weeks so I think I am ahead of the game :)
I havent been able to start training yet since I got Bronchitis last week. Once my lungs recover and I am able to breathe without my chest hurting then I am good to go! I am hoping to start on Monday Dec 12. I will be able to be home and train with my mom while I am home for break. It will be great to get running on a daily basis and get in a routine. Over break I am going to make a recipe book to get dinners going. I am also going to try more smoothies and shakes. I am very excited!The race is in honor of the OKC Bombing. It is called the OKC Memorial Marathon. It will be great to be apart of something bigger than myself and get healthy while doing it! http://okcmarathon.com/
I can't wait to get the 13.1 sticker and put in on my car!
Hopefully one day I can run a full marathon so I can add 26.2 on there! Gotta start small though! As my daddy says...
"You have to eat an elephant one bite at a time"
So until then I am focusing on 13.1 miles and taking it one mile at a time :)
AND... to add to the craziness of running 13.1 miles...
I am going to compete in something called the Warrior Dash! It is April 21 in Roanoke, Texas. The Warrior Dash is 3.3 miles and you compete in obstacles along the way. You go through waist deep water, go under a web of rope while crawling through mud, and tons of others. I am so exited about it. It will be a blast to compete in! Since I am already training for the Half I might as well add a little fun into the mix :)
Any age can compete in it! I think it will be an absolute blast!!!
I am so excited to start all of these life changing events! April will be a great and busy month! (Can't forget Nascar on April 14!!)
I appreciate all of the encouragement everyone has already given me. I cant wait to start to fully train on a daily basis so I can race to that finish line! I will keep everybody updated here on my blog along the way. :)
The little runner,
Katelyn Elizabeth
Daddy Daughter Date... Concert and Gambling!
These past 2 months have been insane. Absolutely insane. Finals are next week and I am ready for a break. I was able to go on a daddy daughter date to Thackerville, OK and see a concert with my daddy! I had an absolute BLAST!! I love spending time with him. We sat next to this cute couple who had two daughters and the wife kept raving at what a wonderful daddy he was for attending a concert with his daughter. At one point she leaned over to me and asked if he knew any of the songs. I responded back with " No. I don't think he does. He just came to the concert because I wanted to go. He might know a couple but that's it." She just looked at me and smiled. My dad is my best friend. I love doing things with him. I love our daddy daughter dates! They make great memories!!
Waiting for Josh Abbott to start!
Josh Abbott!!
After seeing Josh Abbott and Eric Church Daddy and I went to test our luck at the slot machines (Since the concert was at Winstar Casino) Dad gave me $20.00 and said go for it! haha We had a great time just trying our luck. We stayed out till about 1:00am and then I called it a night. I was exhausted! The next morning dad and I packed up and headed our separate ways until I come home for Christmas. It was a night I will never forget and memories with my daddy that will last a lifetime!
Here are a couple of my favorite songs from Josh Abbott and Eric Church. I totally advise anyone who loves country music to listen to them!
Josh Abbott- She's Like Texas
Josh Abbott- Oh Tonight
Eric Church- Homeboy
Eric Church- Carolina
Enjoy!
KK
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