Well, howdy folks! It's been quite awhile since I've blogged or given any kind of update, sorry about that! I kind of feel like I've been in a marathon since school started, but I can honestly say that I love it. To be even more honest, I was REALLY nervous, especially the week before school started. I mean, for so long, I've been talking about music therapy, building it up, telling everyone about it, etc. So I guess I was nervous that when I finally started the core classes and the practicums that I wouldn't even like it and I'd realize that the field was not for me at all. So then not only would I look dumb, but I'd be thrown back to square zero, having no idea what to do with my life except for putting up with cranky doctors everyday:-) However, this is THANKFULLY not the case. I love my classes, aside from all the annoying homework, and I love my practicum observations even more. Right now, I am a little overwhelmed, because muisc therapists can work in many different places with many different populations, and a huge part of the practicums is to figure out where you fit best, who you love working with the most, and what your strengths and weaknesses are. At this point, I have no idea where I truly want to end up working, but I have a feeling that by the end of these two years, I'll have a strong idea. For now, I am just soaking it all in, because it's definitely a lot.

Well, I could go on and on about music therapy and what I've seen and learned so far, but for now I'll just say that if you want to hear more, please tell me and I'd love to have coffee or dinner and fill you in!

I have a feeling that this year is going to fly by. I'm staying pretty stinkin busy with 13 credits and work. I am continuing to work 24 hours a week at the hospital, and it actually hasn't been as horrible as I thought it would be, but I'm sure that by finals week, I'll be cursing myself for saying that:-) It's funny though, my attitude at work has changed a lot lately. I don't take things as personally or get caught up in the drama like I used to. I guess my priorities have changed and I'm not as invested there as I was in the past. I suppose that's just life.

Alright, thank you for listening to me ramble! Or watching me ramble, I guess. I had better start working my way towards bed. Last week I caught the retarded virus of doom that seems to be spreading like wildfire, and my body is apparently taking it's sweet time fully getting better. But I WILL win! I love you all and hope you're having a fabulous week!