Today I had my very first real client. (It went well enough that we have another appointment next week, and I am SO glad the first one is behind me), and I am excited that I have chosen this career. To sit and hear people’s stories, to have them share their fears and triumphs, to be a part of the healing process. I am feeling honored and quite fortunate.
I know Mercury is in retrograde (whatever that means), but my stars seem to finally be aligning. My practicum is shaping up nicely, I’ve made some great inroads for my upcoming internship which starts in the fall. And, then I realized I am very far behind on my school work. I need to Stop this blog-a-day thing at S.
I love the challenge of writing something to post everyday (and even though I’ve clearly not posted everyday as I should be on W, I have actually written something each day, but not everything is worthy of being shared). I’ll miss it, but I took a look at my syllabus today and realized I have to do a 3-5 hour online trauma training and write a paper this week. I also printed off about 200 pages of “supplemental” reading material I need to delve into (besides the two textbooks, and I’m about 5 chapters behind there too).

One of the concepts our instructors bring up in nearly every class in this program is the need for self-care. If we don’t take care of ourselves as counselors, we will not be fit to help anyone with anything. So, something has to give. And for now, blogging everyday is what I have to let go of. I need a lot of time to think about what I want to write, to ponder, to come up with a point. And even if I take the better part of a day to do that, I still need more time to edit and revise and rethink what I’ve written. I don’t want to just throw something up here–it has to be somewhat meaningful and decently written.

So, since I don’t have time for long hot bubble baths, or the extra money for massages and pedicures, I’m going to have to take care of myself by cutting back where I can and for now that means cutting back on blogging. I have to keep running or I’ll become very crabby, and I can’t possibly cut back any more on housework without endangering my health (besides, for me, having a clean house is self-care). So, here we Stop. With S.
Thanks for reading this far, Dear Readers. I’ll check in now and then to let you know how things are going.
Wise woman. But then, I always knew that. Besides T might be forTooth Fairy and what would be the fun in that? XXOO L >
I was thinking that T would be for Transference . . . and THAT would be interesting, no? Maybe I’ll still write it when I don’t feel like reading my Trauma and Disaster textbooks anymore.
Smart and totally understandable. But: I’ll miss your V.
VOICE!
Thanks, pal. I already miss writing.
Great post and great place to STOP.
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Love this! I may have to do it!
You should! Thanks for stopping by!
Congratulations, dear daughter! You sound like you have found the perfect career. I am so happy for you and so proud of you. You have worked very hard. I do so enjoy your posts and hope you can continue them. Love you, Mother and Charles, too!
Thank you Mother!
I’ve enjoyed your posts. And admire your persistence and dedication. I’m still trying to commit to posting once a month!
Thanks Laura. I know you can do it!
You are so creative Pam! Love reading your jottings!