So much for which to be thankful, today and always.
Blessings to you all!
jueves, 23 de noviembre de 2006
miércoles, 15 de noviembre de 2006
severe adrenal stress
Only because we always need to title our maladies. I guess that is good so that the root cause can be treated, not simply the symptoms which won't end up helping at all. So couple that with post-traumatic stress disorder and, my friends, I have some work to do.
So yesterday I took an all-day saliva test (yummy) that I'll send off this morning to the lab, the results of which should come back to my doctor in about 3 weeks. This will tell me definitively if this is adrenal and not thyroid, as the two issues mirror each other greatly, but hypothyroidism can result from adrenal stress; and if adrenal, which of two types it is for appropriate treatment. Today I'll start a homeopathic-herbal-vitamin regimen that could make significant differences, so we'll all have to stay tuned and see.
The only thing I do now that really makes me feel good is yoga...unfortunately I can't spend 13 waking hours in various yoga positions, so it is time for me to do more for myself than just a once a week class.
Regarding the ptsd issue, who knows. I don't want to talk about the accident anymore, I just want it to go away. It's hard to say if my issues stem back from the miscarriage and even my father's death...the adrenal numbers were very off post-miscarriage 3 years ago...perhaps it is something I have dealt with since puberty? Or just since Life started dealing me blows that my body just can't seem to process well. I don't know, and will probably never know that answer, but I can at least now try to do something for myself.
So yesterday I took an all-day saliva test (yummy) that I'll send off this morning to the lab, the results of which should come back to my doctor in about 3 weeks. This will tell me definitively if this is adrenal and not thyroid, as the two issues mirror each other greatly, but hypothyroidism can result from adrenal stress; and if adrenal, which of two types it is for appropriate treatment. Today I'll start a homeopathic-herbal-vitamin regimen that could make significant differences, so we'll all have to stay tuned and see.
The only thing I do now that really makes me feel good is yoga...unfortunately I can't spend 13 waking hours in various yoga positions, so it is time for me to do more for myself than just a once a week class.
Regarding the ptsd issue, who knows. I don't want to talk about the accident anymore, I just want it to go away. It's hard to say if my issues stem back from the miscarriage and even my father's death...the adrenal numbers were very off post-miscarriage 3 years ago...perhaps it is something I have dealt with since puberty? Or just since Life started dealing me blows that my body just can't seem to process well. I don't know, and will probably never know that answer, but I can at least now try to do something for myself.
domingo, 12 de noviembre de 2006
just a big wimp
It was, in fact, raining and windy and just downright cold this morning. One of those mornings that just make you want to crawl back in bed and throw the covers over your head...which is precisely what I did at 6:30 this morning when my alarm went off to go turkey-trotting. Then C awoke at around 7 and I knew that a decision would have to be made...do I go walking through the cold, wet streets or do I just stay home and row?
I decided on the latter. I don't want to get sick now, the week before Thanksgiving. I didn't want to set the chill from which I know my body would shudder the entire day by doing something that was supposed to be fun. Okay..okay...I'm just filled with excuses. But to my credit, I did get my butt out of bed and rowed my sore yoga muscles out hard for 30 minutes...in the comfort of my own basement, with Bob the Builder motiviating me on (Can we do it? YES WE CAN!). And I didn't get chilled!
I guess this means I am not the Oregonian I once was. But then again, I'm also not as young as I was when I professed my Oregonian-ism!
I decided on the latter. I don't want to get sick now, the week before Thanksgiving. I didn't want to set the chill from which I know my body would shudder the entire day by doing something that was supposed to be fun. Okay..okay...I'm just filled with excuses. But to my credit, I did get my butt out of bed and rowed my sore yoga muscles out hard for 30 minutes...in the comfort of my own basement, with Bob the Builder motiviating me on (Can we do it? YES WE CAN!). And I didn't get chilled!
I guess this means I am not the Oregonian I once was. But then again, I'm also not as young as I was when I professed my Oregonian-ism!
miércoles, 8 de noviembre de 2006
Up and running!
I have got my new enterprise up and running, and have had some contacts already, mainly for translating. It is exciting and it feels good to know that I am learning so many new things already, like basic html skills (very, mind you, basic!) and how to get that business card template just right to be centered perfectly on the cards...
www.languagelatitudes.com
Come check me out! Who knows, maybe you can use my services someday! (jajaja)
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La Princesita, my baby girl, turns five on Saturday. Five years old. I am in awe at how fast these five magical years have gone and yet find myself so thankful that I have been so blessed to be her mother. She is truly the wise flower that I named her to be. She is becoming an amazingly well-defined young lady. I am so proud of her. Scooby-Doo will be The Theme of her party. She was permitted five friends to invite from her preschool class.
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I will return to my wonderful doctor that I had found back in January, the homeopathic MD. I had six vials of blood drawn for various examinations last week and should be sure that nothing is Wrong. Since the accident I have not felt myself, to be honest. I am hoping that my thyroid was not thrown off-whack from the stress of the situation. I guess we will all find out.
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I am making my break from the University more and more public each day, and feeling better and better about my decision daily. So many have greeted my news with such great enthusiasm. It is nice to have cards made up already, as everyone wants to have one when I begin to tell of my plans. The website was easy to establish as well, no-frills but I have finally added some photos to make it more "my own". It is just nice to have a web presence, albeit incomplete at the moment.
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I am so enjoying my yoga class that I have registered to take it again on Saturday mornings starting in January. I am learning that my body can move and stretch in so many wonderful ways that relieve such stress build-up in my muscles that it feels sublime. I find myself doing more and more stretching at home whenever I have the chance, trying to find opportunity to breathe, relax, stretch and enjoy.
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So that is about all the checking-in I have to do right now. P and I had a chance to have a nice talk, spending the morning together yesterday, taking advantage of the poor weather and the kids' vacation day from school to get them all together to play. Any excuse for good company...! S and I will have coffee tomorrow and will run/walk the local Turkey Trot on Sunday morning together...that is, if it is not raining. If so, then the local fire department can take my $28 as a goodwill donation!
www.languagelatitudes.com
Come check me out! Who knows, maybe you can use my services someday! (jajaja)
*--------------*
La Princesita, my baby girl, turns five on Saturday. Five years old. I am in awe at how fast these five magical years have gone and yet find myself so thankful that I have been so blessed to be her mother. She is truly the wise flower that I named her to be. She is becoming an amazingly well-defined young lady. I am so proud of her. Scooby-Doo will be The Theme of her party. She was permitted five friends to invite from her preschool class.
*--------------*
I will return to my wonderful doctor that I had found back in January, the homeopathic MD. I had six vials of blood drawn for various examinations last week and should be sure that nothing is Wrong. Since the accident I have not felt myself, to be honest. I am hoping that my thyroid was not thrown off-whack from the stress of the situation. I guess we will all find out.
*-------------*
I am making my break from the University more and more public each day, and feeling better and better about my decision daily. So many have greeted my news with such great enthusiasm. It is nice to have cards made up already, as everyone wants to have one when I begin to tell of my plans. The website was easy to establish as well, no-frills but I have finally added some photos to make it more "my own". It is just nice to have a web presence, albeit incomplete at the moment.
*-------------*
I am so enjoying my yoga class that I have registered to take it again on Saturday mornings starting in January. I am learning that my body can move and stretch in so many wonderful ways that relieve such stress build-up in my muscles that it feels sublime. I find myself doing more and more stretching at home whenever I have the chance, trying to find opportunity to breathe, relax, stretch and enjoy.
*-------------*
So that is about all the checking-in I have to do right now. P and I had a chance to have a nice talk, spending the morning together yesterday, taking advantage of the poor weather and the kids' vacation day from school to get them all together to play. Any excuse for good company...! S and I will have coffee tomorrow and will run/walk the local Turkey Trot on Sunday morning together...that is, if it is not raining. If so, then the local fire department can take my $28 as a goodwill donation!
lunes, 6 de noviembre de 2006
Language Latitudes
Okay...I've got a working name, and will hopefully have a website up. Business cards are in the works.
Language Latitudes
Proficient, accurate and innovative Spanish language instruction, tutoring and translation
How does that grab you? :)
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Last week in class a student insinuated that I am a b**ch since I am not canceling class the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Of course, my department very generously gives each student 2 free absences each term to use as they wish with no participation penalties for those days...one of which could be used the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. As I am documenting the case to the Dean of Students for disrespectful behavior and upsetting the classroom environment, I receive an email from her, hoping that I was not "offended" by her asking if I was canceling that class. Little does she know...
I would never have even thought of talking to a teacher, ANYONE who gives me a grade, in such a manner, especially to his/her face, and in the middle of class at that. I am astounded that student morals have declined so much that, not only they think they can speak however they wish to those in authority, but that they have right to request that the classes for which their parents are spending good money canceled at their beck and call. I realize she is in the minority...but the fact that this has occurred goes to show how much the mentality of so many young people has changed.
One more month...and then I am DONE with the University!!!
Language Latitudes
Proficient, accurate and innovative Spanish language instruction, tutoring and translation
How does that grab you? :)
*---------------------*
Last week in class a student insinuated that I am a b**ch since I am not canceling class the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Of course, my department very generously gives each student 2 free absences each term to use as they wish with no participation penalties for those days...one of which could be used the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. As I am documenting the case to the Dean of Students for disrespectful behavior and upsetting the classroom environment, I receive an email from her, hoping that I was not "offended" by her asking if I was canceling that class. Little does she know...
I would never have even thought of talking to a teacher, ANYONE who gives me a grade, in such a manner, especially to his/her face, and in the middle of class at that. I am astounded that student morals have declined so much that, not only they think they can speak however they wish to those in authority, but that they have right to request that the classes for which their parents are spending good money canceled at their beck and call. I realize she is in the minority...but the fact that this has occurred goes to show how much the mentality of so many young people has changed.
One more month...and then I am DONE with the University!!!
jueves, 26 de octubre de 2006
back to the basics...
Tried for a new blog look but I can't seem to make it work out for me. Frustrating...sure hope my new business idea doesn't work out that same way. jajaja
Family has come and gone for a two-week visit, which was wonderful and fun and great to catch up with everyone and their lives. My kids really enjoyed their new cousin and all the time they got to spend with their 'Amma.
I have just now made it official to my department that I am not coming back for the Spring semester. I'm nervous...kind of feels like I'm jumping off the edge of the world.
Now trying to find a snazzy but simple name to use to market myself...SpanishSavvy? As an independent Spanish teacher-continuing ed., tutor, translation work...if anyone has any other great ideas, let me know and I will choose the winner! I'd like to soon get my own domain name and a website up and working, email, and publicity, business cards, etc. to get the word out.
Sigh...so much, and yet it is so exciting at the same time. A new personal challenge.
Family has come and gone for a two-week visit, which was wonderful and fun and great to catch up with everyone and their lives. My kids really enjoyed their new cousin and all the time they got to spend with their 'Amma.
I have just now made it official to my department that I am not coming back for the Spring semester. I'm nervous...kind of feels like I'm jumping off the edge of the world.
Now trying to find a snazzy but simple name to use to market myself...SpanishSavvy? As an independent Spanish teacher-continuing ed., tutor, translation work...if anyone has any other great ideas, let me know and I will choose the winner! I'd like to soon get my own domain name and a website up and working, email, and publicity, business cards, etc. to get the word out.
Sigh...so much, and yet it is so exciting at the same time. A new personal challenge.
jueves, 5 de octubre de 2006
hitting me over the head...
It is so funny how, when God wants me to see something, He can make it so blatantly obvious as to what path I am supposed to take. Maybe He just does not want me missing this clue...and then again, maybe it is just My Time to have finally figured it out. I wonder often what takes
Over the past two weeks I have had various people in various situations, both knowing I am a language teacher and not, approach me in different ways about teaching courses outside of the University setting...a setting which has, by the way, offered great security of a job and a paycheck, as well as a way to keep my foot in my profession while being a mother and to get me out of the house for some sanity time each week while school is in session. One woman offered me a position teaching young children after school in a local primary school. I had to turn that down as I have no time for that now--also being that I, personally, don't particularly enjoy teaching children. Another woman, a Korean lady with whom I was speaking Japanese at the time wanted to know on behalf of herself and another friend if I teach any Spanish classes outside of the University, just for adults. Not two minutes later my daughter greeted a lady in Spanish and the lady responded back to her, then just opened up to me about how she is taking a class through the local Parks and Recreation program with somebody retired who obviously speaks the language but who does not know how to teach the language. She about flipped when I mentioned I teach at the local university.
Then it hit me while driving my children home.
Why don't I go independent?
I can develop courses, plans, for 10 classes over a 5 week period for adults. Easily. Of any level...beginning, intermediate, a reading club, a film group...anything, without the pressure of University politics, without the need to give exams...teaching FOR THE LOVE OF TEACHING, to THOSE WHO WANT TO LEARN.
I would need to maintain myself professionally, perhaps with two weeks a year abroad in an intensive language program, as such access would be limited to me, since I get that now as faculty at the University. MQE said that, if I can make enough to afford it, then sure.
Why I never thought of this before I have no idea...perhaps because it wasn't the right time. I have now over 15 years of teaching experience under my belt, in various disciplines, the majority of which is language, and can completely see myself succeeding with a plan like this. I am so enthusiastic about this that I would love to take the next term off and start to develop my business.
This thought has completely reignited a fire that was starting to burn out with the University teaching and the feeling that I was treading water and no longer going anywhere. Perhaps this is the direction in which I am meant to go...
...right???? I will gladly take any suggestions, advice or opinions...
Over the past two weeks I have had various people in various situations, both knowing I am a language teacher and not, approach me in different ways about teaching courses outside of the University setting...a setting which has, by the way, offered great security of a job and a paycheck, as well as a way to keep my foot in my profession while being a mother and to get me out of the house for some sanity time each week while school is in session. One woman offered me a position teaching young children after school in a local primary school. I had to turn that down as I have no time for that now--also being that I, personally, don't particularly enjoy teaching children. Another woman, a Korean lady with whom I was speaking Japanese at the time wanted to know on behalf of herself and another friend if I teach any Spanish classes outside of the University, just for adults. Not two minutes later my daughter greeted a lady in Spanish and the lady responded back to her, then just opened up to me about how she is taking a class through the local Parks and Recreation program with somebody retired who obviously speaks the language but who does not know how to teach the language. She about flipped when I mentioned I teach at the local university.
Then it hit me while driving my children home.
Why don't I go independent?
I can develop courses, plans, for 10 classes over a 5 week period for adults. Easily. Of any level...beginning, intermediate, a reading club, a film group...anything, without the pressure of University politics, without the need to give exams...teaching FOR THE LOVE OF TEACHING, to THOSE WHO WANT TO LEARN.
I would need to maintain myself professionally, perhaps with two weeks a year abroad in an intensive language program, as such access would be limited to me, since I get that now as faculty at the University. MQE said that, if I can make enough to afford it, then sure.
Why I never thought of this before I have no idea...perhaps because it wasn't the right time. I have now over 15 years of teaching experience under my belt, in various disciplines, the majority of which is language, and can completely see myself succeeding with a plan like this. I am so enthusiastic about this that I would love to take the next term off and start to develop my business.
This thought has completely reignited a fire that was starting to burn out with the University teaching and the feeling that I was treading water and no longer going anywhere. Perhaps this is the direction in which I am meant to go...
...right???? I will gladly take any suggestions, advice or opinions...
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