so yeah, I'm procrastinating on my papers, again... I think I'm thinking too much on the future and what is coming up... but here is what I have left as far as school work this semester (which ends May 13th)
counseling children:
- 2 more journals (1 paragraph each)
- activity project + 5-6pg paper on population of choice
- final
cross-cultural counseling:
- movie project* + 4-6pg paper on reflection of cultural issues presented
- 3-5pg walk a mile interview paper*
- final
substance abuse:
- 3-5pg movie paper*
- 3-5pg AA paper*
- addiction counselor interview paper
- final (3-5pg paper on topic of choice)
WWHHEEWW!!
*due next week :p
it costs how much?!
went to see my oral surgeon for a consultation this afternoon because my dentist told me I needed to get all four of them removed pretty soon...
doctor seems nice, office staff too...
but it's going to cost me around $2100 with my health insurance dental discount... I guess it could be worse at $2700 which was the cost before the discount... but the office staff was really nice about working with me so I can pay it. they're letting me split into 4 payments instead of 2 ($530 is better than $1060), so I'm not as much out of pocket. that much money to remove 4 little teeth...
I dream of the day when I have a real person adult job with real health and dental benefits (and paid leave)... one day ::sigh::
but I trust in God to take care of things... they work out, they just always do :)
doctor seems nice, office staff too...
but it's going to cost me around $2100 with my health insurance dental discount... I guess it could be worse at $2700 which was the cost before the discount... but the office staff was really nice about working with me so I can pay it. they're letting me split into 4 payments instead of 2 ($530 is better than $1060), so I'm not as much out of pocket. that much money to remove 4 little teeth...
I dream of the day when I have a real person adult job with real health and dental benefits (and paid leave)... one day ::sigh::
but I trust in God to take care of things... they work out, they just always do :)
Catholicism
found these two article on NPR the past few weeks...two different views on Catholic faith and identity
On Good Friday, Here's Why I Remain Catholic - by ELIZABETH SCALIA
There is a reason I came back to the Catholic church earlier last year, and it wasn't for the Communion wine. I grew up Catholic. I was baptized and confirmed in this faith. But it wasn't until college that I really decided that I didn't know if it was me. I went through a deistic phase... an agonistic phase... it never seemed like it fit with my soul though. But I came back, and my heart and soul knew they were home again with God. Faith is never simply understood. It is personal journey each person has to make. I still am not at terms with some of the Catholic doctrine and goings-on (i.e. contraceptives, evolution, abuse scandal, etc.). I struggle with my faith everyday, but I challenge myself to keep learning and expanding what it means to believe in God and the Catholic church.
The author sums it up best here:
I want my church to shine. But I understand that everything, from our institutions to our innermost beings, are seen through a glass, darkly. Arms outstretched, listening for the Word, and its echoing liturgy, I make my way forward, in bright hope.
Leaving The Church But Not The Identity - by JULIANNA BAGGOTT
I like this article because I can definitely identify with it. Faith can and will be a struggle. My Catholic identity has been and always be a part of me (even subconsciously). I know I don't have perfect faith in the institution of the church, which so recently is plagued by sin and human fallibility. So I try to put my faith in the highest place, in God, trusting that he will show me what it means to keep faith in his church.
Said best here:
What does it mean to be Catholic and not a Catholic? I feel adrift, homeless.
On Good Friday, Here's Why I Remain Catholic - by ELIZABETH SCALIA
There is a reason I came back to the Catholic church earlier last year, and it wasn't for the Communion wine. I grew up Catholic. I was baptized and confirmed in this faith. But it wasn't until college that I really decided that I didn't know if it was me. I went through a deistic phase... an agonistic phase... it never seemed like it fit with my soul though. But I came back, and my heart and soul knew they were home again with God. Faith is never simply understood. It is personal journey each person has to make. I still am not at terms with some of the Catholic doctrine and goings-on (i.e. contraceptives, evolution, abuse scandal, etc.). I struggle with my faith everyday, but I challenge myself to keep learning and expanding what it means to believe in God and the Catholic church.
The author sums it up best here:
I want my church to shine. But I understand that everything, from our institutions to our innermost beings, are seen through a glass, darkly. Arms outstretched, listening for the Word, and its echoing liturgy, I make my way forward, in bright hope.
Leaving The Church But Not The Identity - by JULIANNA BAGGOTT
I like this article because I can definitely identify with it. Faith can and will be a struggle. My Catholic identity has been and always be a part of me (even subconsciously). I know I don't have perfect faith in the institution of the church, which so recently is plagued by sin and human fallibility. So I try to put my faith in the highest place, in God, trusting that he will show me what it means to keep faith in his church.
Said best here:
What does it mean to be Catholic and not a Catholic? I feel adrift, homeless.
new beginnings
well hello shiny new blog :)
I decided to start a new one because I realize how much I miss having a place to share my ramblings, reflections, thoughts, and opinions on well... everything!
the start of Lent marked a new period of introspection into my life, and even though Lent is over I still wanted to record what's going on in my brain...
ps - instead of working on my AA paper for substance abuse, I created this lol :)
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