where has the time gone?

Hello blogger friends. I am not sure if anyone still reads this since I am no good at updating. But here's an update....

I am still living in AZ. I am still loving my house. Jackson is growing, and he is funny! He keeps me going on those "missing home" days. He keeps me smiling. Kit Kat and Snickers are still around and loving as ever.

I am still working at HealthSouth doing inpatient rehab. It's ok. I like my job, I am not so sure I like the place. But then again, that's how it goes at all jobs.

I'm stuck here in AZ until May of 2011 at the earliest (when my contract is up) and at that time I am hoping that I can sell my house and make the move back to the Midwest and my family!

I'll try to keep a little more updated.... no promises.

AOTA... day 2

Day 2:

Overslept and missed the first workshop I wanted to attend. damn. 

Made it to 4 other *very* interesting presentations. Was glad I took some chances.

Visited the expo again. Talked with Kari and Jane. Bought a new brain book. (What color is YOUR brain?) Received *more* free stuff. Got my badge scanned in hopes of winning other *free* stuff. 

Got flowers delivered to my house. Thank you HealthSouth. 

Decided to hit the Astros/Brewer game tomorrow evening. 3 blocks from my hotel. 

Ordered pizza... and cheese sticks.... and cookies. Now am very full.

Have big plans tomorrow. 5 different classes. 

Did I mention that the Creating Keepsakes scrapbook convention is in the same convention center that AOTA is? Yeah. I am going to hit that up tomorrow.

Flying home on Sunday morning. 

houston.... day 1

so i made it late last night. my hotel is pretty cool... i have met some neat fellow OTs...i have learned some new interesting things... i have made some tough decisions... i am tired.

off to get ready for the expo grand opening. woot!

no good, just no good

There are currently 875 emotions going on in my life.

a. there are massive budget cuts going on here in the state of AZ. I took a pay cut (at least I still have a job!!!) and i am also losing about 12 kiddos. if you ask me, they are double dipping into my (and every other therapist's) livlihood.

2. i am behind on paperwork. i'm not really sure how that happened... well i guess i do know, i have been tired lately and bed just sounds so much better than work and then it comes down to the wire, and the paper part is just not finished. *sigh* i need to suck it up and just FINISH!

d. it's official. breanne, kiley, and kevin are COMING TO VISIT!

!! i feel like it could be april first right NOW. i miss them TERRIBLY and i absolutely am counting the days until they are here!

4. jackson is adorable and is keeping me busy (see #2) we play, and attempt to go for walks (he's not very good with his leash yet), i'm trying to teach him that the best place to go potty is outside! he is pretty darn cute though:

5. i miss martin luther. (not the person, my church) i miss singing in cantare. and i certainly miss my friends and family. i think easter may be a little tough.

6. i'm going to houston, tx in april for my national AOTA convention. i think it will be a nice get a way... and a chance to learn new things and make myself a better OT. vegas is may for bowling nationals, and i am looking forward to spending (vacation) time with josh, and his family.

alright, once again procrastination and the desire to sleep have overtaken the necessity for paperwork. goodnight friends!