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Ugh, I am worn out. My work day wasn't overly stressful but when I got to the gym to play racquetball I just felt tired. Class was good tonight, too. She canceled our Thanksgiving week class and said no more expressive tests until the final. Huzzah! Racquetball was good except that Vans wasn't playing very well and that makes her frustrated which makes her play worse. Playing with angry Vans isn't as fun as playing with happy Vans.
I'm ready for my vacation. Very, very ready.
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[09 Nov 2009|08:43pm] |
what can one do with a BSW? I posted a while back about a sociology degree with a concentration in social services, but I'm now looking at a different school which hasan undergraduate social work program that seems to include a year long internship (or maybe two semester-long ones), among other things. I could hypothetically start this program this fall, but I'd like to hear from people who are in the field.
I heard rumors that undergraduate social work degrees are more likely to get you a job in the UK than the US, is that true? someone mentioned years ago that there's some kind of work visa program for english-speaking individuals with BSWs who want to work in the UK. anybody know anything about that?
thanks!
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| Missing kitty |
[08 Nov 2009|06:51pm] |
A friend has asked me to help her find out what has happened to her beloved cat, entrusted to someone else's care and now gone missing. Long story.
Short story.. she wishes to know if anyone has seen this cat, answers to Hazel, painfully shy.
No matter what the circumstances may be, she'd like to know. Thank you. Responses can be posted here. Any help is appreciated.
All the usual channels have been tapped.. posters, food store, local laundromat, Humane Society, larryville, Kansas Union, GSP hall (Hazel went missing around 10th and Mississippi.)
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[08 Nov 2009|01:41pm] |
Last Wednesday I went to the Deaf Cultural Center in Olathe with a friend from my ASL class. We had to go volunteer for two hours as part of our final project for class. It wasn't the kind of volunteering I thought it would be though. We got there and met the two Deaf volunteers that were there – Mike and Karen. Karen showed us into the museum portion of the building. There was a 12 minute video to watch and then she showed us a room they had made into a mock deaf person home that showed all the technologies available – lights flashing for the doorbell, things that vibrate the bed for alarms, etc. We spent about twenty minutes reading through the museum and then for the rest of the time we just sat there with Mike and Karen and signed with them. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I was able to understand. There were definitely times when there was a breakdown in communication but for the most part we understood each other. I might do it again. We got back into Lawrence around 12:30 and headed to Tres Mexicanos for lunch. They had $1.50 margaritas! Great food and great margaritas. They’re the only place in town that brings out your tamales still in the corn husks. Probably the best ones in town, too. Headed over to Drew’s place and played Left 4 Dead for a while. Also played Guitar Hero for the first time. I can see why people like it so much now, but thankfully I didn’t like it enough to want to run out and buy a 360 to get one. Though, I really would like to have a 360.
Friday night I went to the Kansas Union where Vans and the Classics Club were having a free showing of Jason and the Argonauts. I love that movie. It could be 45 minutes long if they cut out all of the stuff where there’s no dialogue and just shots of people looking pensive and rocks falling.
Yesterday I got up early and took Natalie to see her grandmother. We went to the bakery first but my mom wasn’t there so we went to her apartment. We were there for a few minutes and then my mom took us to McDonalds for breakfast and so Natalie could play in the new play place. After that we took my mom home and we headed to Best Buy to get seasons two and three of Arrested Development. They were on sale so I paid what I would normally pay for one of them and got both. Not being used to being up so early, we got there about twenty minutes before Best Buy opened. I got Natalie out of her car seat and she was pretending to drive when she said she had to go potty. So we rushed over to Home Depot and by the time she was done and we headed back, we only had to wait a minute or two to go inside. We were in there for about two minutes and then we were on our way. Natalie told me she still wanted a donut so we headed to Dunkin Donuts (yes, I know, blasphemy) ‘cause we were on that side of town and I thought it would be easier to go through the drive through. Unfortunately, everyone and their brother had that same thought so we went inside. Got her sprinkle donut and headed home. All in all, we gave ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) theryn about two hours to herself and got some good daddy-daughter bonding. After Natalie’s nap we went outside and I mowed and mulched and then we cleaned the leaves off of the patio. You couldn’t tell it by looking at it today, but that’s the nature of it I guess. It was such a nice day that we sat outside and read while Natalie rode her bike up and down the patio. Amanda, Mike, and Bella stopped by at one point, too. It was a nice day. Ended well, too – Theryn’s mom and step-dad drove in from Topeka and took us to dinner at El Mezcal. We went to the one out on Wakarusa. It’s the most corporate looking of the three and it wasn’t staffed entirely by Mexicans who call you amigo. Other than that, it’s the same good stuff. After that I went over to David and Courtney’s and watched the last hour of Star Trek: The Movie and then The Wrath of Kahn. I’d never seen the first one and I’m glad I didn’t. It was so boring and the costumes were comical. The Wrath of Kahn is awesome, though. Courtney made me oatmeal raisin cookies ‘cause she felt bad about missing my birthday party. She’s so thoughtful.
This morning we went to the grocery store and I’ve spend the afternoon watching football and doing laundry. Theryn and Natalie have been sleeping for the past… two hours or so. I should probably go wake them up so they’ll sleep tonight. I’m anxious to get the next two weeks done so I can have my week off and I can see anomie22 and thesoxgap.
Oh, and I’d been looking for a better running back in my fantasy league and a 6-2 team randomly offered me Adrian Peterson for my first round draft pick next season. It’s a keeper league so I couldn’t think of one reason not to take the trade. You know, after I read up and made sure I hadn’t missed the news of him getting hurt or something.
Alright, I’m off.
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| Invitation to Participate in Research Study: Mindfulness, Social Attitudes, and Bias Awareness |
[31 Oct 2009|12:20am] |
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Should take about 10 to 15 minutes! Thanks for your help! And if you know anyone else who might take it, forward away!
Invitation to Participate in Research Study: Mindfulness, Social Attitudes, and Bias Awareness
This is a web-based survey research study involving: mindfulness, social attitudes regarding eperience, comfort and appreciation with diversity, and awareness of personal bias. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship of mindfulness (awareness and acceptance) to social attitudes, specifically the experience and comfort with and appreciation of people who are different or similar.
We are asking you to complete a web-based survey that will take 30 minutes. Some items are sensitive, such as asking you about your religious beliefs or prejudices, but no more so than you would encounter in everyday life; you may skip a question if it makes you uncomfortable. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. By filling out the survey, you are agreeing to participate in the study. If you have any questions or concerns about this project, contact Dr. Sue C. Jacobs, Associate Professor in Counseling Psychology at (405) 744-9895; sue.c.jacobs@okstate.edu. Other research team members include, Anne P. Weese, Maria Howell, Nathan Richards, Julie Swagerty, and Rich Zamora. This study has been approved by the Oklahoma State University IRB. Thank you for your willingness to assist us with this research.
Follow the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=MoIhbYqlJsRSieydarE57A_3d_3d Thanks!
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| Safe Shelters |
[08 Nov 2009|12:55pm] |
We believe that the current structure in which homeless shelters in Toronto are governed is not providing a safe and inviting environment for those that require their use. Many of the homeless in Toronto have declared to feel unsafe, and in fact, more at risk (of rape, assault, or robbery) when spending the night in a shelter, because they are minimally supervised during sleep hours.
We hope to change this situation by adding a section to the Toronto Shelter Standards, specifically in regards to staff roles and safety, which would require shelter staff (purchase-of-service or emergency/free) to monitor the grounds during all hours. We would also change the training they are required to have, by having Crisis Prevention and Verbal De-Escalation move from recommended to mandatory – currently, it is only mandatory for staff working with children.
Once sufficient support for our cause has been gathered, we plan to send in our report to the Mayor of Toronto, as well as members of Shelters, Housing, and Support, and the Advisory Committee on Homeless and Socially Isolated Persons. By doing this, we hope to see that homeless shelters in Toronto become a safer alternative than the streets until proper housing can be attained.
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/386849
CREATE SAFETY IN TORONTO HOMELESS SHELTERS & KEEP THE HOMELESS OFF THE STREETS! http://www.petitiononline.com/safeshel/petition.html
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| Opinions on Loyola Chicago? |
[08 Nov 2009|11:42am] |
I'm in the process of applying to schools and am just curious if anyone has graduated from Loyola Chicago or has opinions on the program? It seems like their program focuses extensively on the clinical side of SW, which is what I'm interested in. Specifically, I want to work with military personnel and their families concentrating on mental health.
Since this program focuses on clinical skills, I'm assuming they want applicants to have paid/volunteer experience. Since I first started considering a MSW, I have started working 2 days a week in a domestic violence non-profit as an office volunteer since my work schedule wouldn't allow me to do the training required to be a volunteer for their hotline. Do you think this is enough volunteer work for them to consider me, or should I try to find another place to volunteer and beef up my resume?
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[08 Nov 2009|05:11am] |
I think I'm drunk/apathetic enough to clean out one of my storage units. I have 42 B-52s songs, more beer and I have applied lip glass.
Past, here I come!
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