Sunday, September 19, 2010

Safetysuit and Suicide


A strange combination, I know. But strange as it is, they go together very well. I totally dig Safetysuit and after seeing them live for the first time last night, I dig them even more. What makes me dig them the mostest is that they are advocates for suicide prevention. Being in the behavioral science program at school gives me an opportunity to be involved in and notified of very cool (to me) seminars and conferences.

Last night before their show, they held a discussion about their involvement with the 2nd Chance Foundation and how they have been affected personally by someone who attempted suicide. I am lucky to have never been personally affected myself, but know others who have and it is heart-breaking to say the least.

It was very cool to hear them say that the best thing a person can do is to be aware, to be caring enough to notice the people around them, and to do something as simple as share a smile and say hello. Many times, a person who wants to attempt suicide feels that no one cares and if someone (even a stranger) shows a little interest or concern, it may help them through one more day.

How easy is it to smile at those who pass by as you walk down the street, in the mall, or even at the grocery store? It's something that seems so simple, but something that not many people do. I think it's one awesome way to make a teeny, tiny, possibly life-changing difference. Very cool, indeed.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

BE THANKFUL

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Possibilities

I'm really excited. I've been looking for a long time for a grad school that offers a masters degree in dance therapy and I finally found one that I love.

There have been a couple of issues in going to grad school:

-There is not one school in Utah that offers the program I want.

-I am not single and can't justify picking my family up and moving so I can go to school when I might not even use it immediately after graduation.

-Money, money, money. (Although, I'm not really going to let this one bother me. It would only be like 70 grand... pocket change)

There is a school in New York called the Pratt Institute. They offer an MS in Dance Therapy in a Spring/Summer intensive. You spend one week in the spring and 4 weeks in the summer for two years in New York and New Hampshire. The rest of the two years is spent in an internship wherever you may live. Then Hooray! I graduate a licensed DTR (Dance Therapist, registered).

Then... of course my dreams will go according to plan. I seek out residential treatment centers who may want to integrate dance therapy into their program, one will love the idea, and BAM! I get to have a career doing something that I love and believe in.

I can taste it now....sweet.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

These Two

I can't even tell you how much I love these two and how much they love each other.

best of her
best of him

I want to eat their cheeks. Scrumptious.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Photos


Now, I must say that I don't think that I'm an ugly person. But on the other hand I don't think I'm gorgeous either. I would say I find myself somewhere in the middle. One thing that frustrates me is that I am extremely NOT photogenic. I most often do not look good in pictures. I gave myself a little photo shoot today to try and find one good picture so I can change it in my profile. I actually ended up with 4 that were pretty decent. This has given me much hope for the future. I know now that 40 must be taken to find 4 that are alright, but it was worth it. This might sound strange but, I want my kids to look back on pictures and think that their mom was somewhat pretty and not a frump all the time. Is that too much to ask?