Well well well.
If it isn’t the old BLOGGY BLOG. It pains me to see that I have only blogged twice in 2019 thus far, but I am hoping that will change as I head off to clinical this summer and look forward to a (hopefully…please, Lord) lighter semester in the fall.
I realized that I didn’t do a “things I learned” post after last semester, to which I *GASPED* because it has been a tradition to post one after every semester…
- Freshman I
- Freshman II
- Sophomore I
- Sophomore II
- Junior I
- Junior II
- Senior/Grad School I
- Senior/Grad School II
Talk about a trip down memory lane! Just looking at that long list of blog posts reminds me of the great privilege it has been to have had such a rich college experience — one full of the most wonderful joys and the most aching heartbreaks in every aspect of life. God is good.
Enough sap for now. There will be more sap sometime later in this post, I’m sure.
Here we go — a list of the GREAT and s m a l l things I learned in this second year of DPT school:
1) B’s get DPT degrees, man. Sometimes you just gotta celebrate that B-level grade with all the joy and gratitude in the world and then mmmove on with ya life.
2) I need to get more sleep to be a good human.
3) There is so much grace and beauty in witnessing your best friend enter into the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony *heart eyes x1000*.
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4) Evidence-based health care practice is possible and very important.
5) The why, how, and when to “crack someone’s back” (read: not for everyone and not super often). This is one tiny aspect of what I learned, in addition to a heck of a lot about treating many neurological conditions and neck/back pain, which involves mostly EXERCISE!
6) I’m a big Khalid fan. Also H.E.R. Just into those R&B vibes, I guess.
7) I am capable of taking lukewarm/cold-ish showers for 90 days straight (it was a fasting thing that happened before Lent and through Lent).
8) I have an endless list of weaknesses that seems to grow by the day, but this has caused me to learn how to lean hard into God’s strength and grace.
9) How to really think, pray, and reason through a relatively big decision, even if others do not approve of the decision I make.
10) Young people living out their faith steadfastly and truthfully can and will be persecuted for it.
11) There are many ways that I as a Catholic need to love others better. Through reflection and prayer, I have actually learned a great deal about how to be a better Catholic from my friends who do not share my faith. God has no limits and continues to humble me as a human being.
12) I COULD run a half marathon if I really wanted to run one. I have NOT yet, but I COULD.
13) My sides have gotten pudgier, but I have learned to embrace them and, honestly, I think I perform better in my workouts having them around ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
14) It is important and good to call my parents more often (love you, mom and dad!).
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15) Sometimes, if it’s past 10pm, conversation with friends is more important than studying.
16) “Athleisure” is the way to go, baby (95% of the time). Whether I exercise or not that day. Because studying in jeans is not a comfortable lifestyle.
17) I realized in the last month of school that having a daily goals list is a good idea. Go figure!
18) Studying with friends is very encouraging, motivating, and sometimes it even saves my butt when I’m like, “Wait, I didn’t know she posted lecture that we’re supposed to do on our own…”
19) Talking out loud to myself / a friend to study is helpful and probably my study method of choice. Writing things down is second place.
20) There are plenty of things that I need to constantly reflect upon or let others reflect back to me in order to know how to improve and grow as a person.
21) It’s never too late to ask for forgiveness, and it’s never too late to forgive.
22) Pioneer Woman’s cinnamon rolls are the best cinnamon rolls of all time (thanks to Sarah’s mom and to Zoe for making these and introducing me to such a heavenly treat).
23) How to not take straightforward confrontation/comments personally all the time.
24) I need to work on my spine mobility.
25) Using kitchen scissors to make a “chopped” salad is highly effective.
26) I’m starting to like my overnight oats a leeeeetle more liquid-y than I used to… just 1/4 c. more of milk perhaps.
27) A sense of how to teach and manage an inclusion dance class for children with and without disabilities.
28) I can make it to literally the last pair of underwear / socks before doing laundry, and that takes approximately 2 weeks only HAHA.
29) Talking to trusted, holy people about my inner turmoils and battles is very good and allows for a lot of room for grace to help me emerge from the struggles.
30) Even if I do not have make time to sit down and pray for 20 minutes each day, it is fruitful and good to talk to God throughout the day in between everything that is happening. It’s like texting/calling your best friend to keep them updated on every last detail Image may be NSFW.
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31) The people who have journeyed with me during my time in Boston are some of the most precious gifts I have received these last 5 years.
32) I have to start thinking about real-life things like jobs and ~the future~ in less than one year, even though I still feel like I’m just in school for the rest of my life. AGH!!!
33) I missed blogging. Image may be NSFW.
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︎ It was kinda hard getting the wheels turning, but here we are.
One more year of grad school to go, and I am both terrified and stoked. It’s been a trip so far, but I’m grateful for each day of the journey.
Thanks for tuning in, friends! I hope you are having a great May so far. We are almost halfway through 2019 — w-h-ho-hooaaaa. Why is it still < 50° outside right now though!?!?
Have a great week!
So tell me:
How has 2019 been for you?
What are some of the great and small lessons you’ve learned so far?
College/Grad school students: what’s new!? How was this year?
What is everyone doing for the summer? I have a 12-week clinical at a hospital kinda far from home, which will be an adventure, I’m sure!