I think I am getting a change of heart about getting my occupational therapy assistance license. The whole process seems to not be working, trying to get into classes, then waiting to see even if you do get into the program, and all of that work and money goes for what?
So, while figuring out my life in that way, I came across another school that was more of what I was thinking about before occupational therapy came to mind and more of my style. Drama therapy. I didn't think such a thing did exist. I knew that I wanted to help people and also incorporate theatre into it. This school(California Institute of Integral Studies) does just that. You learn how to use all forms of drama to help people in all sorts of different situations. It's combining my two passions together.
Seeing this and looking more into it, kind of changed my heart towards what I want to do. Although Occupational Therapy is something that also interests me, the process of getting in and the classes definitely look more interesting.
Not saying I am changing completely, but I think I am going to be taking another path.
Some day I will figure out what I want in life, some day.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Back to School
Back in the day, I applied for undergrad and then went to start my career as a theatre major at UW-Whitewater. Back in the day, applying was easy, you had so many choices and all you had to do was be a graduate of highschool and have good act or sat scores or if you were applying to bigger schools, you would have more to do.
Now, as I a look into grad schools and other programs, it is not as easy as it used to be when I was younger. Yes, it doesn't really help that I was a theatre major and now I am looking into occupational therapy, those two don't really relate when it comes to classes. When you have your heart set on something you do everything you can to get it. It's just not that easy anymore. Classes to take, volunteer experience required, letters of recomendation, ect. Economy is hard these days, so everyone wants to go back to school in hopes that when they graduate they will get a job.
Who knew that there would be such a supply of people wanting to attend school, when that was what we all wanted to get away from as fast as we could!
Now, as I a look into grad schools and other programs, it is not as easy as it used to be when I was younger. Yes, it doesn't really help that I was a theatre major and now I am looking into occupational therapy, those two don't really relate when it comes to classes. When you have your heart set on something you do everything you can to get it. It's just not that easy anymore. Classes to take, volunteer experience required, letters of recomendation, ect. Economy is hard these days, so everyone wants to go back to school in hopes that when they graduate they will get a job.
Who knew that there would be such a supply of people wanting to attend school, when that was what we all wanted to get away from as fast as we could!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
At the races!
It is that time of year again! May 1st, Kentucky Derby! I unfortunately am going to miss it because I do not have tv and it airs three hours ahead of my time! One of these days I will catch it at its regular time!
It is my favorite sport, has been my favorite sport since I gained my love for horses. I am not much of a gambler, and its not the money that gets me excited about it, but the statistics, the excitement as you put all your hopes in just one horse, one jockey. The shouting and yelling and the people around really make the event worth watching! I love looking at the names of the horses, what races they have gotten 1st, 2nd or 3rd in and where they came from! It just makes the game all more exciting!!
When I was younger my dad used to take the family to the Arlington Race tracks in the summer, it was probably the main highlight of my summer! I'd get a program, study it like I was studying for a big test. Every single detail about every single horse, then I'd go to the gates and look at the horses, see which ones seem to be calm, which ones look in good shape, which ones don't. After an intensive study of everything, I'd get right in front my nerves would be racing as if I was the one racing! As soon as that bell went off, my heart would take off and I'd be clenching to the program with all of my might!
When the horses start off, you can't get your hopes up too much, you kind of have to quietly cheer them on, since they have a ways to go. But as soon as they get half way, that is when I start getting really excited! They are all bunched together, the good ones out in front, the ones who started off at a steady speed and increasing their speeds were right next to them, then there were the ones who were way in the back, but still held up hope to make a big finish. You think that you're cheering and shouting would actually help the horses in the race, never quite sure if that is true or not. I sometimes like to think that the jockeys can hear people cheering for them, so it keeps them going. Or maybe they are so well focused on the task at hand that they just tune everyone out. But its the thought that maybe they do hear you and that is why your horse is doing so well! Unless its just not a good day for the horse, then your cheering and shouting doesn't do anything!
Just a few seconds left until finish line and those seconds seem to take the longest! Every single penny that every person has bet on depends on these last few seconds! Every single statistic that you look at about the horse is bet on is completely depends on those last few seconds. That is when you cheer the most, or for me, I am jumping up and down and yelling my heart out! Yes, to some that could be an embarrassment, but at that moment, i really don't care. :-)
Once they hit that finish line, a sense of relief and release is let out. Either happy relief that your horse at least came in 3rd or 2nd, if not 1st. Tons of joy and excitement and even though its not a lot of money, unless it was a horse that had low odds, it is still worth it! Or it's the sense of sad relief, that at least the race is over but your horse did not do so well. But the great thing about these races, if you didn't make it the first time, you have a chance the next time!
I am a careful better at these races, if I not having any luck, I stop right there and take home what I won. Even if its a great day, I know I can end on a good note and go home happy.
Even though you don't always do well each race and maybe it wasn't a lucky day, I still feel a sense of happiness for attending one of my favorite sports, being part of that excitement.
Some people have basketball, or other sports, I have horse racing!
It is my favorite sport, has been my favorite sport since I gained my love for horses. I am not much of a gambler, and its not the money that gets me excited about it, but the statistics, the excitement as you put all your hopes in just one horse, one jockey. The shouting and yelling and the people around really make the event worth watching! I love looking at the names of the horses, what races they have gotten 1st, 2nd or 3rd in and where they came from! It just makes the game all more exciting!!
When I was younger my dad used to take the family to the Arlington Race tracks in the summer, it was probably the main highlight of my summer! I'd get a program, study it like I was studying for a big test. Every single detail about every single horse, then I'd go to the gates and look at the horses, see which ones seem to be calm, which ones look in good shape, which ones don't. After an intensive study of everything, I'd get right in front my nerves would be racing as if I was the one racing! As soon as that bell went off, my heart would take off and I'd be clenching to the program with all of my might!
When the horses start off, you can't get your hopes up too much, you kind of have to quietly cheer them on, since they have a ways to go. But as soon as they get half way, that is when I start getting really excited! They are all bunched together, the good ones out in front, the ones who started off at a steady speed and increasing their speeds were right next to them, then there were the ones who were way in the back, but still held up hope to make a big finish. You think that you're cheering and shouting would actually help the horses in the race, never quite sure if that is true or not. I sometimes like to think that the jockeys can hear people cheering for them, so it keeps them going. Or maybe they are so well focused on the task at hand that they just tune everyone out. But its the thought that maybe they do hear you and that is why your horse is doing so well! Unless its just not a good day for the horse, then your cheering and shouting doesn't do anything!
Just a few seconds left until finish line and those seconds seem to take the longest! Every single penny that every person has bet on depends on these last few seconds! Every single statistic that you look at about the horse is bet on is completely depends on those last few seconds. That is when you cheer the most, or for me, I am jumping up and down and yelling my heart out! Yes, to some that could be an embarrassment, but at that moment, i really don't care. :-)
Once they hit that finish line, a sense of relief and release is let out. Either happy relief that your horse at least came in 3rd or 2nd, if not 1st. Tons of joy and excitement and even though its not a lot of money, unless it was a horse that had low odds, it is still worth it! Or it's the sense of sad relief, that at least the race is over but your horse did not do so well. But the great thing about these races, if you didn't make it the first time, you have a chance the next time!
I am a careful better at these races, if I not having any luck, I stop right there and take home what I won. Even if its a great day, I know I can end on a good note and go home happy.
Even though you don't always do well each race and maybe it wasn't a lucky day, I still feel a sense of happiness for attending one of my favorite sports, being part of that excitement.
Some people have basketball, or other sports, I have horse racing!
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