The Office....
When I first started working at the hospital, it took almost 3 months before I was given an office. When I was finally given the office, I was so busy with work, that I never was able to really organize the office and make it my own. This afternoon (thanks to procrastinating on other projects) I took the time and began to organize my office. It feels so good to go into the office, and not want turn around to leave. It's also starting to look classy. Just a few more touches and it will feel like home (that could be a bad thing though).
Friday, August 1, 2008
Day 112 - Wednedsay, July 16, 2008 - "The Hills..."
The Hills Song
As I've been training for the 1/2 marathon, I've been incorporating a hill route to assist in building strength. The problem is that hills are still difficult for me, and I tend to want to slow down when I just "see" the hill. I may not even be on it, and I already felt tired and exhausted. I wanted to overcome this mentality of the hills being so difficult. I made up a song that I sang repeatedly to help me change my thinking "I like hills, they make me stronger!" It was fun to sing, and before I knew it I had overcome some of the more steep hills. I think this helped because the song was really corny and it made me laugh.
As I've been training for the 1/2 marathon, I've been incorporating a hill route to assist in building strength. The problem is that hills are still difficult for me, and I tend to want to slow down when I just "see" the hill. I may not even be on it, and I already felt tired and exhausted. I wanted to overcome this mentality of the hills being so difficult. I made up a song that I sang repeatedly to help me change my thinking "I like hills, they make me stronger!" It was fun to sing, and before I knew it I had overcome some of the more steep hills. I think this helped because the song was really corny and it made me laugh.
Day 111 - Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - Goodbye Drumming
Drumming Memorial Service
Today in honor of a friend who unexpectedly passed away the previous week, we held a memorial service, and I lead the group in a drum circle as they loved to drum. It was a very powerful experience for all of us, as we were able to express ourselves in so many different ways. It felt like we were able to leave the service more uplifted as we expressed our goodbyes and heartfelt thoughts in the way we needed to. Once again I have been able to witness the power of the drum.
Today in honor of a friend who unexpectedly passed away the previous week, we held a memorial service, and I lead the group in a drum circle as they loved to drum. It was a very powerful experience for all of us, as we were able to express ourselves in so many different ways. It felt like we were able to leave the service more uplifted as we expressed our goodbyes and heartfelt thoughts in the way we needed to. Once again I have been able to witness the power of the drum.
Day 110 - Monday, July 14, 2008 - No Cell Phone
No Cell Phone Monday
This new thing occurred by accident, but it was interesting how I reacted due to it. I left my cell phone at home all day. It was really weird, but really nice as well. I felt as if I could just let my other parts of my life go, and focus on work.
This new thing occurred by accident, but it was interesting how I reacted due to it. I left my cell phone at home all day. It was really weird, but really nice as well. I felt as if I could just let my other parts of my life go, and focus on work.
Day 109 - Sunday, July 13, 2008 - Chanting Time!
The POWER of CHANTING
In my church, I am in charge of giving a small presentation to the women regarding music. I decided to teach the women a song I use at work. This was in a sense unorthodox in my culture to teach a chant during this time. But it turned out to be a great success. This is the chant. If we had time we would have sung it to each women specifically:
Everyone you are beautiful
Everyone you are strong
Wonderful to be with
You carry us along
Everyone you belong.
In my church, I am in charge of giving a small presentation to the women regarding music. I decided to teach the women a song I use at work. This was in a sense unorthodox in my culture to teach a chant during this time. But it turned out to be a great success. This is the chant. If we had time we would have sung it to each women specifically:
Everyone you are beautiful
Everyone you are strong
Wonderful to be with
You carry us along
Everyone you belong.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Tough Choices: How Making Decisions Tires Your Brain
It's been awhile since I have posted, but rest assured I am doing something new everyday. Work has just become busier than ever, and also with trying to get everything ready and complete before I leave on a jet plane for Arizona has added to a lot of consumption of time. But I just saw this article, "Tough Choices: How Making Decisions Tires Your Brain" that I found really interesting, and something that I can definitely relate to at this moment. Can any of you?
Check it out: http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=tough-choices-how-making&sc=DD_20080722
Check it out: http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=tough-choices-how-making&sc=DD_20080722
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Day 108 - Satruday, July 12, 2008 - 7 miles!!!
7 miles & Stewart Falls
Saturday morning I woke up early and did my first long run. I am planning on running a half marathon in September and found a training schedule where you run different intervals and speeds at different times of the week to help you become prepared for the race. Saturdays are the day I do my long run. This is the longest I have run at one time. In addition, I really didn't have to slow down as much as before. Which means I am slowly getting stronger with my running. I also didn't go on many hills while running as I have been doing all week.
When I got back I had to quickly get ready to meet my friend and her kids up at Sundance. We had planned on going on the Stewart Falls hike. This is a beautiful hike, and really not that difficult or long. It's about 3.5 miles round trip. My friend has a 4 month old cute girl and fun 2 year old boy. She carried the 2 year old and I was privileged to carry the 4 month old. She was such a good baby, and basically slept the entire time we walked back from the waterfall.
(She's is smiling and posing for the camera, you just can't really see it)
My friend with her cute boy.
We also took along their dog, Daisy, who did really well on the hike.
A view by Stewart Falls
Stewart Falls - the water was cold!
Another view near Stewart Falls
Saturday morning I woke up early and did my first long run. I am planning on running a half marathon in September and found a training schedule where you run different intervals and speeds at different times of the week to help you become prepared for the race. Saturdays are the day I do my long run. This is the longest I have run at one time. In addition, I really didn't have to slow down as much as before. Which means I am slowly getting stronger with my running. I also didn't go on many hills while running as I have been doing all week.
When I got back I had to quickly get ready to meet my friend and her kids up at Sundance. We had planned on going on the Stewart Falls hike. This is a beautiful hike, and really not that difficult or long. It's about 3.5 miles round trip. My friend has a 4 month old cute girl and fun 2 year old boy. She carried the 2 year old and I was privileged to carry the 4 month old. She was such a good baby, and basically slept the entire time we walked back from the waterfall.
(She's is smiling and posing for the camera, you just can't really see it)
My friend with her cute boy.
We also took along their dog, Daisy, who did really well on the hike.
A view by Stewart Falls
Stewart Falls - the water was cold!
Another view near Stewart FallsDriving home I found out that I could basically drive my car down Sundance mountain in neutral the entire time (nice gas saving tip). I was also really, really dirty, and really, really tired. It was a good day!
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