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Friday, September 07, 2001Well, I am home. The mammogram did not hurt as much as I thought it would. I had to wait, though, after it was done, for an ultrasound/sonogram of the right breast since this is where there was a mass. It is, however, a benign "oil cyst" which can happen when there is trauma to the breast. And the doctor said that reduction surgery IS trauma (plus I had an infection that took months to heal). So, all is well with my breast right now.And I am hot and sweaty because I decided to have my yardsale on the heat wave that is passing through this weekend. I am carrying stuff from the basement and garage to the back porch (no, not the fun one with my friends....the one on my home!!) since Keith is sleeping due to his being awake all morning so he could come with me. After the appointment, we stopped at Marshall's so I could get a small gift for Janene who had gall bladder surgery Friday morning. Maybe tomorrow night I will make it over to see her. For now, I need to run. Hope to be back tonight.
Thursday, September 06, 2001Tomorrow is my mammogram. I intend to take the suggested pain reliever before I go since the nurse said it was OK, and I don't know what to expect. Some people say: big breasts hurt worse, others say small. I guess I should have had one before my reduction then I would be able to compare.Anyway, keep me in your positive thoughts Friday AM since there is something there we are checking out.
I am a counselor. Wasn't that just brilliant? And if you don't know already, I work as a guidance counselor, but also part-time as an alcohol group leader/instructor. I have also been a counselor at a mental health facility, an adolescent group home, as a family counselor, and with some younger children. But that is not really what I mean when I say "I am a counselor". What it means is so much more. I cannot imagine doing any other job although I find so many to be interesting, and know I would enjoy them. It is just that counseling. . .watching and learning about people is so much a part of my life, that I cannot see myself moving away from it. It is who I am whether at work, play, home, with friends or family. I look at people and try to understand them. I wonder why they do the things they do. I see people who are being hurt and even destroyed by what they are doing to themselves, and I wonder why they don't seek help or stop the behaviors. I see really a really sweet guy or girl and wonder why they stay with that bitch or asshole. I worry about people who are hurting and I want to help. I wonder what gives some people strength to go on when life is ripping them open. I want to understand why some people feel a need to hurt others or put them down day after day. . .and even seem to enjoy that. I want to know why kindness and peace are things we look down on. I watch how people treat others: children, spouses, parents, friends, and even acquaintances and strangers and I try to understand what they do and say. I see great emotion by some, and lack of by others. . . .and I wonder why that is so. My world is not full of the wonder of a child discovering new things. But I do wonder and I want to understand. I want to be able to put myself in your place and see what you see, do what you do, and try to decide why. Its called empathy, and it is a huge part of counseling. Even more, its a big part of my life. Sometimes it may seem like I want to be involved where I don't belong, but its all part of who and what I am. A counselor. I can't turn it off when I leave work (which may drive my husband and friends crazy) but little by little it opens my eyes to new experiences because I do try to understand who YOU are.
Wednesday, September 05, 2001Damn. I have so much on my mind tonight but I am wiped out. Working the 2 days with the two evenings just makes me want to go to bed at 9 pm. As you can see, its after that, but I don't have the energy left to talk. However, it does mean I will have more to say tomorrow.posted by chris on 10:31 PM | go ahead - link me!
Tuesday, September 04, 2001It is autumn in blogger world. I saw these graphics one day, and loved them. . . .and now they grace Karen's blog. Cool design!!! Very fallish even if it is still over 70 here.And how about these for another touch of fall in the world. Very nice color and design. And finally. . .weeds doesn't look like "weeds" to me. . .looks rather reflective and pretty. Another place to find some fall looks is The Back Porch, a group, topic focused blog. This month, I am hostess and choosing the topic of the week. We are talking about comfort in our lives and we could use your thoughts. Hit the link, read, and reblog us!! But before you do, grab some of the refreshments I am sure we will have. And once you are done there. . . .check out the rest of The Other Side of Glen Road. There is a writing challenge, and I just know you have an idea!!!
A long day at work. After a weekend full of rest, it was tough to get back into the swing of being at work, but I managed to complete things I needed to, and begin a few other jobs. Tonight I had DUI group, and it was fun for a change. The group members are open, honest, and listen to my thoughts and each other's. This might actually be a better 6 week group than I have had in a long time.
Monday, September 03, 2001We are off to Wal-Mart after showers and a morning spent carrying up "stuff" from the basement and pricing it for my yardsale next week. I have most of it done already so it will just be a matter of putting the stuff on tables early Saturday morning. I need to get water for the weeks to follow, and signs for the yardsale. I hope to make a little for our Christmas club (or to spend on a trip later this fall). I never made it back yesterday evening. I spent the late afternoon/early evening at my aunt and uncle's home. Free food and a chance to see family. Now, Keith is off today so we are staying home and grilling out.Hope you all are enjoying whatever you are doing today.
Sunday, September 02, 2001I have been reading a lot lately. For some reason, I have found the time to curl up for at least 30 minutes before bed to read. I am currently reading JD Robb from the start because I never had before. And I see from one of my new links (If I Go Crazy) that Nora Roberts/JD Robb has new books coming out. Since I am only on Immortal In Death (and waiting for it to arrive is hell), it will be sometime before I get to that new one. However, if December is really the 2nd book in a Trilogy and its the one I just read, I will be in line then to get it. Excellent book....just enough romance with a little magic to boot.I am also discovering a few new authors....Jodi Picoult and Elizabeth Berg. Good reads if you are looking. And I think someone needs to mail me a book so I can read it. I was so tempted to just buy it yesterday at Borders....which is not as much as a fav with me as Barnes and Noble, but we went to buy my aunt a gift certificate for her b-day. Keith likes the B and N too since he can peruse the magazines on cars and they have more. Hmmm...maybe tomorrow would be a good day for a browse through there. Well, I just wanted to pop in and say hello. Be back later with some more ramblings.
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