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  1. ValleyGal

    what to do

    I applied for the Mental Health and Addictions program yesterday - the deadline for September is January 31. There were three parts of the application - submit transcript request (it will be mailed on Monday), submit the application form (faxed it in early afternoon), and email statement of...
  2. ValleyGal

    what to do

    As soon as possible. Today I attended an orientation where I learned that I should submit a pre-application for both programs. I don't think the licensing program will be accepted because it has to be completed under one year - and the practicum for licensing is the one piece that goes beyond...
  3. ValleyGal

    Empty Nesters

    My son is 22 and still lives at home. He has an anxiety disorder. Right now, he at least has a little socialization with me and IDay, and he will go out with one of us now and then, but when he is on his own, he won't get that anymore - at least not to the same degree. I worry about that, and I...
  4. ValleyGal

    what to do

    Tango, that's exactly it! Both would be great professions, I'd be great at both, and they both appeal to me. Actually, I went for an informational interview today with someone in mental health/geriatric mental health, and when I explained my options, she mentioned the facilities licensing...
  5. ValleyGal

    what to do

    There are two equally appealing educational programs I could take - one in mental health/addictions and the other for licensing officer. Both are post-grad, both are equal length, and the jobs for both pay about the same. I am relatively well-suited to both positions. When you pray and you...
  6. ValleyGal

    what to do

    I was laid off just before the new year from a job that bored me, although the company was fantastic! In fact, when my boss laid me off, he told me that he was aware they were under-utilizing my skills, and IF he gets this contract in March, he wants to call me back to work in a role more suited...
  7. ValleyGal

    Commuting to work...what seems like a long time to you?

    My ride has been considerably shortened because I was laid off on New Year's Eve. :( I won't complain if I ever have to commute an hour to and from again.
  8. ValleyGal

    Before I die I would like to...

    Tango, if you've crossed off a lot of things, it's time to start adding more. I started a bucket list when I was in my mid-20's and have revised the list about 8-10 times. I review it every couple or few years, and cross things off I've done, then add more. Brinny, my colleague shares a couple...
  9. ValleyGal

    Pets for Christmas?

    lol.... deceptive little guy to look innocent when he's a little mischief maker!
  10. ValleyGal

    Pets for Christmas?

    He's having a quiet day. Usually he's going so fast all my pics come out really blurry. I think he has ADHD, and since he barks when things are not in their proper spot, I wonder if he has a little OCD too.
  11. ValleyGal

    Pets for Christmas?

    My wonderful husband gave me an early Christmas gift - a 4 month old puppy named Willie. I've been browsing local pet ads and the Petfinder website, and now and then I will show him one that I'd love to have. For one of them, I even asked him to contact the rescue agency. One day I was at...
  12. ValleyGal

    Commuting to work...what seems like a long time to you?

    I used to commute alone 25 minutes. During that time, I would turn up the praise music and belt out some worship songs, pray a little. I love it! But it was hard on the finances. Gas is really expensive here. Now I commute about 7-10 minutes, depending on how I hit the lights and traffic. I like...
  13. ValleyGal

    The holidays

    One of the reasons I like the holidays is that I like to do a thorough spring cleaning just before Christmas decorating. Unfortunately, I have not gotten around to cleaning yet, so decorations are not up and I am behind. This, of course, stresses me. I'm going to be diligent this week in getting...
  14. ValleyGal

    Love Languages

    I think this can change. When I was on my own, I craved physical touch and so I scored high on it simply for the reason I had not been lovingly touched in a lot of years. Now that IDay and I have been married for a while now and I get enough touch (for the most part), my highest love language is...
  15. ValleyGal

    World Canada votes Liberals in, conservatives reduced to minority of around 99/338.

    Hahahaaaheheee. This thread is hilarious! I AM Canadian, and I'm even in the "balmy" region. And yes, it's quite lovely here, as our grass is still green and some of our flowers are still blooming. And the really funny thing is that the US is a mere few minutes across the border from here, and...
  16. ValleyGal

    Sacred marriage

    Oh, that sounds like a good one, too! I'll have to check it out when work slows down and does not require so much mental and emotional energy. Gary Thomas is a good author who serves meat rather than milk. Another good author is Josh McDowell....but that's off-topic. What is it about Sacred...
  17. ValleyGal

    Sacred marriage

    I second your findings! And for wives, I also recommend "A Sacred Influence" by Gary Thomas. I love how he gets into the nitty-gritty of marriage, but I do find that the book is only really embraced by those who are willing to take a hard, honest look at themselves, and not be quick to point the...
  18. ValleyGal

    AA and Christianity

    Given that one of the steps is to admit we are powerless, there are many things that are higher powers. In this context, a higher power is anything or anyone who is able to help you out of addiction. That could be as simple as the power in the love of family and friends to give you whatever...
  19. ValleyGal

    AA and Christianity

    Some people keep going as a matter of relapse prevention. Some go back because they become sponsors for others and/or to support others. AA is a community of people who can relate, and struggle together to help each other recover from an often debilitating illness (addiction). For those who do...
  20. ValleyGal

    A Shiatsu massager

    Where I live, it's upward of $100 per session. The classier spas charge even more. That's probably why someone came out with those cool shiatsu massage rollers like Ruth has. I think they are a good idea.
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