I have just made my favourite food: rice & curry. I love other food as well. Eating is an enjoyable past time & a wonderful social event. I love to make rice & curry for other people. I have a photo of the last serving in an earlier blog. Tonight I made Gado Sambol, which is simple & tasty: dessicated coconut, chili, maldive fish and a splash of lime. Ummm! I roast it for extra flavour. Add it to any dish--East or West--and it's a wonderful accompaniment to a meal.
Next week I hope to set up my own practice, or at least I am taking to my financial/tax adviser on this matter. Not sure how feasible it is, actually. But better to plan & see what develops.
I am planning on returning to teaching & research. However, I need a longer break. Crazy as it may sound, I could not calm down after two years of intense work and thought I would go crazy over my three week holiday. Now I find I need a bit longer before jumping in again. Want take my time & recover. Fortunately, I can do that without problem.
Okay. How about you dear reader? How are you? What is your focus these days? Are you looking after yourself? Remember: What we think & focus on determines who we become & what we do. It's not a new age mantra. There are whole schools of psychology that focus on exactly this concept.
So, focus on the positive. If you believe you can do it, you can.
In Peace.
LankaBlue2
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
9 August 2010
Today I received the "unofficial" official word that my degree has been conferred! I am jumping for joy, both literally & figuratively! I have worked hard the last two years and the years before this when I became ill and thought it likely I might die. But no, here I am! Dr Beth, Clinical Counselor!
It is an amazing story of grace that I have completed this work. I look forward now to 1) continue teaching; 2) working with clients; 3) continuing to research with Boston University and Prof Dr Kathie Malley-Morrison and discover other things about this new career trajectory.
I am setting up an office, becoming a fully licensed clinical counselor and trying to enjoy my holiday. First things first! No matter what we achieve, no matter our goals and accomplishments, there is always more "out there". I am looking for new adventures in life & living!
Things have changed over the last two years. My father's died. My dear friend & mentor died. My adopted cat is gone who knows where. Life is full bitter-sweet experiences. But I would not give up the bitter, although it is hard to bear sometimes. It makes the sweet, sweeter, as we know. Just have to remind myself of that now and again.
This will be a short post as they all seem to be these days. But I am wishing you well dear reader. I'll be posting more on mental health issues I suspect as the days progress.
See you in cyberspace.
In Peace. LankaBlue2.
It is an amazing story of grace that I have completed this work. I look forward now to 1) continue teaching; 2) working with clients; 3) continuing to research with Boston University and Prof Dr Kathie Malley-Morrison and discover other things about this new career trajectory.
I am setting up an office, becoming a fully licensed clinical counselor and trying to enjoy my holiday. First things first! No matter what we achieve, no matter our goals and accomplishments, there is always more "out there". I am looking for new adventures in life & living!
Things have changed over the last two years. My father's died. My dear friend & mentor died. My adopted cat is gone who knows where. Life is full bitter-sweet experiences. But I would not give up the bitter, although it is hard to bear sometimes. It makes the sweet, sweeter, as we know. Just have to remind myself of that now and again.
This will be a short post as they all seem to be these days. But I am wishing you well dear reader. I'll be posting more on mental health issues I suspect as the days progress.
See you in cyberspace.
In Peace. LankaBlue2.
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