Always an interesting collection of people in the jury room! I kept my head down, my iPod on and got a huge chunk of my paper done. I got excused for a "hardship" from two different juries - I have plane tickets to The OC next week, plane tickets are the definition of hardship. SOOOOO I get to have the whole mess deferred again until September...
An entire day to accomplish all of this, ah well what ELSE was I gonna do?
Rode Muni, walked around SOMA, the aforementioned paper, read some and that's about it for the day.
xo -
Monday, June 30, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Catch up
Yesterday afternoon I went to a graduation party for my ex-sister-in-law who just graduated from De Anza with her RN. It was fantastic to see both ex-sister-in-laws who consider me their sister EVEN though I have been divorced for over ten years. There was great food, lots of hugs and lots and lots of stories. We vowed to get back in touch and re-connect, in keeping with that I mailed them this morning :)...I have to say that it's awesome to be with people that you are comfortable with, who know your stories and love you unconditionally. I hope that as I find myself with more time, post grad school, that this will happen more and more frequently as I strive to re-enter "real" life.
In keeping with the trend I then spent the evening with Julia, in San Mateo...watching a movie and a couple of episodes of a series. (LOVE that NetFlix) I slept over and we spent the morning just hanging, being with each other - coffee, farmers market, REI...things we both really enjoy doing, which allows for a whole lot of fun..."these plums are delicious", "wanna split two flavors of that?", "that's cute", "the cut of that doesn't do anything for you", "you should try that on"...
NOW, I am participating in some study avoidance as I really need to get busy on my paper and keep sitting down, opening it, looking at it, reading it, and then finding LOTS of other things to do. But, I am going to close this and GET BUSY!
Namaste my friends!
In keeping with the trend I then spent the evening with Julia, in San Mateo...watching a movie and a couple of episodes of a series. (LOVE that NetFlix) I slept over and we spent the morning just hanging, being with each other - coffee, farmers market, REI...things we both really enjoy doing, which allows for a whole lot of fun..."these plums are delicious", "wanna split two flavors of that?", "that's cute", "the cut of that doesn't do anything for you", "you should try that on"...
NOW, I am participating in some study avoidance as I really need to get busy on my paper and keep sitting down, opening it, looking at it, reading it, and then finding LOTS of other things to do. But, I am going to close this and GET BUSY!
Namaste my friends!
Friday, June 27, 2008
Classmates
I am grateful for them all!
But I had the opportunity to catch up with Sean last night. He had been golfing near my house and I picked him up and we came up to watch the Giants (my team) vs the Indians (his team - he came adorned in an Indians polo shirt and matching cap). He has settled into a nice routine of treating patients at the Cal student health center and enjoys it a lot, however he is about to embark upon his "mentorship" from our doctoral year - a 3 month course in PNF at Kaiser Vallejo. He seems even more excited about that! We caught up a bit and he shared some new treatment tips and info about a class he took.
He is a great guy and I am sitting here thinking about our years together and the things that I remember most about Sean: Arranging "wake-up" (courtesy) calls on the mornings of mid-terms - we started this the first summer and continued it through the entire first year, His supreme patience and thoroughness when studying - I leaned a LOT from/with him, His easy and ready laugh, Walking his ex-boss's cool dog - Arugula, He introduced me to Hahn's Hibachi and I can remember no less than 3 times when we went and talked through some bigger life issues - thank you Sean for listening, Helping me move - TWICE, and mostly His sense of humor and ability to come up with a story for any occasion - a trait that I aspire to.
Jessie joined us and we got burritos and beers for dinner, there was a rain delay so the game got a late start and Jessie was a good sport as baseball is not her favorite.
I do so enjoy talking about this new craft that we are learning and sharing stories and tips and techniques! We vowed to start, once my shoulder is healed, getting together to trade and practice treatment techniques.
I am grateful!
But I had the opportunity to catch up with Sean last night. He had been golfing near my house and I picked him up and we came up to watch the Giants (my team) vs the Indians (his team - he came adorned in an Indians polo shirt and matching cap). He has settled into a nice routine of treating patients at the Cal student health center and enjoys it a lot, however he is about to embark upon his "mentorship" from our doctoral year - a 3 month course in PNF at Kaiser Vallejo. He seems even more excited about that! We caught up a bit and he shared some new treatment tips and info about a class he took.
He is a great guy and I am sitting here thinking about our years together and the things that I remember most about Sean: Arranging "wake-up" (courtesy) calls on the mornings of mid-terms - we started this the first summer and continued it through the entire first year, His supreme patience and thoroughness when studying - I leaned a LOT from/with him, His easy and ready laugh, Walking his ex-boss's cool dog - Arugula, He introduced me to Hahn's Hibachi and I can remember no less than 3 times when we went and talked through some bigger life issues - thank you Sean for listening, Helping me move - TWICE, and mostly His sense of humor and ability to come up with a story for any occasion - a trait that I aspire to.
Jessie joined us and we got burritos and beers for dinner, there was a rain delay so the game got a late start and Jessie was a good sport as baseball is not her favorite.
I do so enjoy talking about this new craft that we are learning and sharing stories and tips and techniques! We vowed to start, once my shoulder is healed, getting together to trade and practice treatment techniques.
I am grateful!
Monday, June 23, 2008
Sub-Occipital Triangles and Shoulder ROM
Today was a great day...gym time - followed by peet's and reading (6th Harry Potter and Grant's Dissector - prep for lab) - followed by some focused work on my paper - followed by an afternoon lab session - followed by dinner and shopping w/ Naj.
I love when I can spend as much time as I want/need in the gym - since the shoulder is priority #1...it makes me happy. Below is the current AROM in fwd flexion...note a "little" shoulder hiking and T-spine extension (aka - CHEATING!)
As one of my summer projects, I have been reading the HP series in order and I am nearly done. It is fun and if you have not done it AND you are a fan, I suggest it...it fills in blanks
The afternoon in the lab was quite rewarding, I felt like I proved myself to the kids and to myself. I helped a couple of tables to locate and dissect their SO triangles...also see below...they are the deepest posterior (back-side) muscles in the upper cervical spine (neck)...
That's it for now...take care...stay warm...
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Weekend and San Francisco Weather
This was a fun weekend, in no particular order I got to: get into the pool for the first time since November, see all my swim buddies, help a friend buy a bike, walk around Lake Merced, spend to dramatically different afternoons at China Beach and sleep in. It was all fantastic and good for my soul - although, no writing on my paper, that WILL begin in earnest this week - do you hear that Universe?
So Saturday afternoon at CB, it was warm and sunshiny even at 4pm. I talked with SwimDaddy for about 2 hours...one on one...mostly about shoulders, but some basic shooting of the breeze as well. We stood knee deep in the love of the ocean for most of it. :)
Today was an entirely different story, got there at 2pm and had on 4 layers with the top being a fleece, wind-proof vest...I was very comfortable. It was a memorial bbq for a gent that I had not known...at its peak there were probably about 75-80 people there and FOOD...and DRINK...and an ACCORDIAN...and LOTS of love...and the most amazing vibe I have ever been associated with. I met a whole slew of the CB "regulars" (not just swimmers) and helped to prepare some pretty amazing shish-ka-bobs - yummy...4 hours of chatting - more with SwimDaddy - and sitting on the beach alone, absorbing the sights, smells and sounds of the afternoon...wow is about all I can say.
Now a bit about the weather in general, last night around 10pm the fan was REQUIRED to be able to sleep, it was probably 90 in the house...this morning at 8am, I could not see beyond the balcony! Dense, thick, wet, swirling fog had rolled in overnight bringing a 30+ degree temperature variation...ahhhhh, gotta love The City.
Namaste friends
So Saturday afternoon at CB, it was warm and sunshiny even at 4pm. I talked with SwimDaddy for about 2 hours...one on one...mostly about shoulders, but some basic shooting of the breeze as well. We stood knee deep in the love of the ocean for most of it. :)
Today was an entirely different story, got there at 2pm and had on 4 layers with the top being a fleece, wind-proof vest...I was very comfortable. It was a memorial bbq for a gent that I had not known...at its peak there were probably about 75-80 people there and FOOD...and DRINK...and an ACCORDIAN...and LOTS of love...and the most amazing vibe I have ever been associated with. I met a whole slew of the CB "regulars" (not just swimmers) and helped to prepare some pretty amazing shish-ka-bobs - yummy...4 hours of chatting - more with SwimDaddy - and sitting on the beach alone, absorbing the sights, smells and sounds of the afternoon...wow is about all I can say.
Now a bit about the weather in general, last night around 10pm the fan was REQUIRED to be able to sleep, it was probably 90 in the house...this morning at 8am, I could not see beyond the balcony! Dense, thick, wet, swirling fog had rolled in overnight bringing a 30+ degree temperature variation...ahhhhh, gotta love The City.
Namaste friends
Friday, June 20, 2008
Anatomy Lab
Has it really been three years since I was in the lab with my new classmates wondering what all their names were and how to say thoracodorsal? What is the innervation to that muscle, excuse me wtf IS that muscle...So on monday I became the volunteer Dr. Laura TA. I met the incoming class of first years in their first day of school as they first met their cadavers. I remember this day like it was yesterday and in many ways it seems like eons ago! They are smart and motivated and funny and nervous...I am thrilled to have structure to my weeks and somewhere to go to engage my brain and get to interact with smart people. On another level, it's a great review with no pressure and I am giving back in a way that I know they appreciate - as we did when there were knowledgeable people to help, ask questions and make us think.
I also went over to Moss Beach to see a video and sign some paperwork, it was really good to see all those people too and to reconnect with my boss - LOVE her!
Additionally I had lunch with the girls from Apex and went to Apex San Carlos to Mike G.
All in all a busy week, feeling much less overwhelmed and more like I have my feet under me.
The shoulder made some really good progress this week and I am happy about that.
It's HOT here in SF, about 100 earlier and still around 80 with the sun having set - I'm headed out for a walk to enjoy the cooler air.
Namaste my friends!
I also went over to Moss Beach to see a video and sign some paperwork, it was really good to see all those people too and to reconnect with my boss - LOVE her!
Additionally I had lunch with the girls from Apex and went to Apex San Carlos to Mike G.
All in all a busy week, feeling much less overwhelmed and more like I have my feet under me.
The shoulder made some really good progress this week and I am happy about that.
It's HOT here in SF, about 100 earlier and still around 80 with the sun having set - I'm headed out for a walk to enjoy the cooler air.
Namaste my friends!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Overwhelmed/Overstimulated
So, I found myself being rather cranky and more than a little tired. Let me back up a bit...this week I started volunteering in the anatomy lab with 34 brand new PT students (has it really been 3 years?) and it was the first time that I had to set an alarm back to back. Also the first time to interact with anyone and to turn my brain back on...CRAZY!
You know how it is when you go away on a vacation and disconnect from everything? No phone, no clock, no shower, no pressure, no tv...well, it turns out that having surgery and recovering in your house is about the same - at least when you start to connect back to the world. At least in my world. I have to say that I have enjoyed the slower pace, the reduced pressure, watching movies and catching up on reading - but I was getting a bit bored. But this re-entry thing is amusing to say the least. I am happy to have figured out what was amiss and to be gentle with myself during this process too.
Freaking life lessons...patience...gentle with myself...self care...ok...I'm paying attention!
xo -
You know how it is when you go away on a vacation and disconnect from everything? No phone, no clock, no shower, no pressure, no tv...well, it turns out that having surgery and recovering in your house is about the same - at least when you start to connect back to the world. At least in my world. I have to say that I have enjoyed the slower pace, the reduced pressure, watching movies and catching up on reading - but I was getting a bit bored. But this re-entry thing is amusing to say the least. I am happy to have figured out what was amiss and to be gentle with myself during this process too.
Freaking life lessons...patience...gentle with myself...self care...ok...I'm paying attention!
xo -
Friday, June 13, 2008
Chillin' w/ Luna
So, it's been some time since I did this...in the interim I have:
1 - Had a rather extensive shoulder surgery and got to wear a sling for 6 weeks
2 - Presented my EBM paper at the spring symposium
3 - Been awarded my doctoral degree
4 - Been camping in Yosemite
5 - Started going back to the gym...REGULARLY
6 - Subscribed to NetFlix and watched more movies than in the last 3 years combined.
My favs:
Batman Begins
Enchanted
In the Shadow of the Moon
Rory O'Shea Was Here
LA Confidential
My Least Favs:
Mr. Magorioum's Wonder Emporium
Stranger Than Fiction
Rocket Science
27 Dresses
Sweeney Todd
7 - Had to be driven round and pretty dependent upon the generosity of friends
8 - Slowed my pace of life considerably
9 - Rode muni and walked a LOT
10 - Read all the Harry Potter books in order...back - to - back
11 - Volunteered to help out in the anatomy lab and the kinesiology class for the incoming first year class, starting Monday! :)
12 - Spent a LOT of time in my recliner
For now that is about all that I can think of...I hope to update this a lot more regularly in the future.
Namaste my friends
1 - Had a rather extensive shoulder surgery and got to wear a sling for 6 weeks
2 - Presented my EBM paper at the spring symposium
3 - Been awarded my doctoral degree
4 - Been camping in Yosemite
5 - Started going back to the gym...REGULARLY
6 - Subscribed to NetFlix and watched more movies than in the last 3 years combined.
My favs:
Batman Begins
Enchanted
In the Shadow of the Moon
Rory O'Shea Was Here
LA Confidential
My Least Favs:
Mr. Magorioum's Wonder Emporium
Stranger Than Fiction
Rocket Science
27 Dresses
Sweeney Todd
7 - Had to be driven round and pretty dependent upon the generosity of friends
8 - Slowed my pace of life considerably
9 - Rode muni and walked a LOT
10 - Read all the Harry Potter books in order...back - to - back
11 - Volunteered to help out in the anatomy lab and the kinesiology class for the incoming first year class, starting Monday! :)
12 - Spent a LOT of time in my recliner
For now that is about all that I can think of...I hope to update this a lot more regularly in the future.
Namaste my friends
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