Life is Good:)

I haven't written in awhile because I have been doing something every second for the last two weeks. BUT it has been a crazy and good few weeks. I feel like everything is coming together, and it almost seems too good to be true.

I met a great guy a few weeks ago, who I have been seeing a lot of. By that I mean hanging out after 9pm when I get out of class or work. Since I haven't dated in awhile, it is an adjustment to have to find time for a relationship. But I will be done with school in six weeks and have more time. If I can just make it through the next month and a half!

I also got a job! I am interested in work with eating disorders and I was hoping to get a job at an eating disorder program. I was waiting until we went over resumes and cover letters at school to apply for jobs. What do you know, the next day I saw a job posting for a residential eating disorder program. I sent in my cover letter and CV and I got an interview. They asked me a lot about my own history of disordered eating and how I would handle that. I felt confident leaving the interview, and I got the job. There are some downs to the job, like the pay, and working weekends, and having to start while I am still finishing up school. But even I really love it. I have learned a ton in just two weeks (there are a million rules and procedures). Best of all, I actually enjoy the job. The other counselors are all 20 something women, and a few are in grad programs like mine. I feel really blessed to have a job lined up in an area that I am actually interested in. I can get hours towards licensure, and great experience with eating disorders, so I am willing to deal with the limitations of the job.

Getting the job also means I can move in with my friend J! I am so excited. I went straight from living at home, to a sorority, to home. So living with J will be really great. She is in my program so we understand each other's work, which will be really nice to have. Plus, she's just fun and a wonderful friend.

I also made contact with a woman who has a private practice with eating disorders. I met with her last summer, but have e-mailed her a few times since. I let her know I got the job at the eating disorder program. She wants to meet with me to discuss what she wants to do with her practice, and to see if my goals would fit with her goals. I can't believe how lucky I am right now! To have a mentor who might be able to offer me a job opportunity is amazing. Even if I does not work out, she is a wonderful resource to ask about setting up a private practice, and getting involved in the eating disorder community.

I said in a past post that I felt like I was running marathon. Well, the last minute adrenaline has finally kicked in. I think it kicked in because it had to. Working 30 hours a week, having an internship, alternative hours, and class....and a baby social life...requires adrenaline. So if I can just keep up this energy for six more weeks, then I can crash. As Thomas said: I think I can, I think I can.