(Editing to mention that this is my 200th post on this blog, and my 3 year anniversary here!) 1. Summer is over and so is my time in Albany, NY with NYAPRS. I’m surprised at myself for not posting more (or ever) because it was a very memorable, interesting experience. I’m full-throttle back into school […]
So, remember how like a year ago I made up my mind to apply for the Peace Corps, and get my service wrapped up all nice with Masters program, and everything was going great? And I had my interview in November, and received my nomination in December? And then about January the Peace Corps was […]
Something clicked, perhaps over the weekend, and my fear and uncertainty over my role here with NYAPRS are dissipating. I’m writing new content for distribution, I’m contributing edits to the self-directed services plan I mentioned before, and I’m finding a voice and speaking up during meetings and conference calls. I feel useful, and informed, and […]
I have had what I previously assumed was the stereotypical East Coast morning – up before dawn, cab to the train station, train to Penn Station, then subway to my meeting. I understand that not every person in the East commutes like this for work, but I’m still feeling very Posh and Jet Set and […]
Wow, July? Alright. Well, I leave Thursday night for Milwaukee! Until then, work and reading! As you might already know from the obnoxious activity on my goodreads account (I only just figured out how to limit its posting access on my facebook page – SORRY), living four blocks from the largest library in Albany is […]
I realized, after a phone date with my best friend last night where I essentially rambled at her for 45 minutes about my job, that I have yet to ramble at all of you about my job! I will attempt to keep this brief, as my lunch break is almost over. Let’s see, in the […]
My first day at NYAPRS was SO GREAT! My supervisor is engaging, passionate, so excited to have a new person in the office, and super dedicated to the work she is doing. After a quick session updating my personnel forms and tax documents, we set straight to work getting me introduced to the organization. INSERT […]
Sorry, this will be exactly what it says on the tin. Here’s a quick tour of the apartment, and the view of the outside world. Uhhh, halfway through the apartment one I turn on my Southern accent because of reasons. I don’t know. I start my internship in the morning and I’ve come down with […]
As I stated on facebook, I’m equal parts excited and nervous to announce that on Wednesday (yes, five days from now) I’ll be moving to Albany, NY for a summer internship with New York Association for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS)! Now, the details: NYAPRS is a 501c-3 not-for-profit state-wide coalition of people who use and/or […]
When I received my Peace Corps nomination in December, the email also came with an attached PDF entitled, “What Happens Next”. It has been a useful-ish tool as I await any further communication, and it was where I started my search last week when I decided I wanted to email someone and check on the […]
let us cross over the river, 