I was able to work today at the U of A Adult Hearing Clinic fitting hearing aids. It was my second time working at the clinic and as such I was a bit nervous. My supervisor (Dr. Muller) was nice enough to let me do some things hands on so that I could start the learning process.
I was also able to find out exactly what my spring semester schedule will look like. Dr. Muller let me know that I was selected at the only first year student to work 2 half days in the clinic. Usually first years start out working only 1 half day. It was a surprise to me and a great complement that they see that I have the desire and potential to take this on and do well. It will make my life a bit more busy than I had expected, but it will work out. All in all it ends up that I will be in class or clinic from 8 am to 6:15 pm on Mondays & Wednesdays and from 12:30 pm to 6 pm on Fridays. My Mondays & Wednesdays will be a bear, but it will be nice to have Tuesday & Thursdays free. Wish me luck.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
New Year's Resolutions
I've never been a big fan of New Year's resolutions because I always end up failing miserably (in my own opinion). When I've made a list, it always consists of the regular goals. You know: prayer & scripture study (personal, family, spouse), weekly FHE, exercise, becoming more organized, creating a perfect family atmosphere (no yelling, staying calm, etc.) What generally ends up happening is that I begin to feel like a failure, not good for my self perception (something I've always struggled with) I'm a perfectionist & not very good at it. I really hate to not do great at things and let others or myself down (in my view). As I've grown older and matured some (I still feel like that awkward teen looking for acceptance more often than not) I'm beginning to realize that although perfection may be a goal, it limits me in enjoying my life.
I am not a naturally organized person (just ask my mom what my room looked like as a child/teen) and it takes an aweful lot of effort to keep as (dis)organized as I am now. Clearing out clutter that has accumulated in our home brings me satisfaction, but I'll never be one of those who has "a place for everything & everything in its place" (much to Norm's shagrin) and I'm ok with that. So, my organization goal for this year is to go through every room at least once during the year and declutter. It shouldn't be too bad since I've already gotten started.
We've always struggled as a family with daily scripture study. Over the last month we've instituted a read one chapter a night after dinner and it seems to be working well for us. I found out that at the churchwide youth program last night that the youth were challenged to read from their scriptures for just 5 minutes a day. I have decided to take on that challenge myself as well. I will be able to find 5 minutes in my busy schedule for individual scripture study.
Lastly, I made a goal when I started grad school to exercise regularly during the semester and made the commitment to fulfill it. I figured that since I had begun to enjoy running that I'd make it my goal to be able to run the 3 mile loop around my neighborhood by the end of the year. Thanks to my running buddies I've met this goal and feel good enough about my running skills to sign up for my second half-marathon (I completed my first in 2004). I'll be running it at the end of March. My goal it to end the year feeling healthier (and to run the 8 mile Saguaro Nat'l Park Labor Day run). I'd also be happy with carrying around ten less pounds as well.
So, my main point to all this is that making resolutions/goals isn't a bad thing. I've just learned that I need to make sure that mine are realistic for me.
I am not a naturally organized person (just ask my mom what my room looked like as a child/teen) and it takes an aweful lot of effort to keep as (dis)organized as I am now. Clearing out clutter that has accumulated in our home brings me satisfaction, but I'll never be one of those who has "a place for everything & everything in its place" (much to Norm's shagrin) and I'm ok with that. So, my organization goal for this year is to go through every room at least once during the year and declutter. It shouldn't be too bad since I've already gotten started.
We've always struggled as a family with daily scripture study. Over the last month we've instituted a read one chapter a night after dinner and it seems to be working well for us. I found out that at the churchwide youth program last night that the youth were challenged to read from their scriptures for just 5 minutes a day. I have decided to take on that challenge myself as well. I will be able to find 5 minutes in my busy schedule for individual scripture study.
Lastly, I made a goal when I started grad school to exercise regularly during the semester and made the commitment to fulfill it. I figured that since I had begun to enjoy running that I'd make it my goal to be able to run the 3 mile loop around my neighborhood by the end of the year. Thanks to my running buddies I've met this goal and feel good enough about my running skills to sign up for my second half-marathon (I completed my first in 2004). I'll be running it at the end of March. My goal it to end the year feeling healthier (and to run the 8 mile Saguaro Nat'l Park Labor Day run). I'd also be happy with carrying around ten less pounds as well.
So, my main point to all this is that making resolutions/goals isn't a bad thing. I've just learned that I need to make sure that mine are realistic for me.
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