the end of 2006

i'm not so much into new years resolutions, i have never made one. there is just so much pressure on a "new years resolution" that it seems as though it is bound to end in failure. everyone resolves to loss weight, change jobs, or change something about themselves. but that comes around once a year, and IF you're lucky it might carry into February. however, i'd be a sorry excuse for a therapist if i said self-improvement and growth was unnecessary. but why set myself up for failure? rather, i prefer to have a running resolution to be aware of my own internal dialogue and my relationships with those around me. being aware of these dialogues, i want to make those resolutions throughout the year.

so...a couple hours left in 2006. began the year with my first clients and worked through cognitive assessment and beginning with clients at the jail. spring started with clients and feeling entirely "green". i got my feet wet and moved on through the semester. i've met some interesting people this year and surprised myself at times. the summer was crazy between the summer tux job, a short visit home, and moving a couple times within two months. summer ended with a new roommate, new house, and starting my second year in my program. i was able to get home for most of the holidays and continue to figure out the whole family vs. friends time when home. i love it out in oregon and feel so fortunate to have made the friends i have and be in community with some truly amazing people.
if 2007 brings activity like 2006 i will surely not be bored.