"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us" - Walt Emerson

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Finally finishing up Step 2!

Well it's been a while since I've put up an update as to how things are going with my application process! They received my first part (application form, transcript, pymt) a few weeks ago. I then received a package containing more information, reference forms, and my own personal/professional questionare. I've been working long and hard on this part, since I have to answer each of the questions in essay form. It tiring and time-consuming. I'm not used to this "writing" thing anymore! But with a lot of time to think everything through, I have finally finished it! Let's just say, the word "headache" has become very personal for me in the past few days.. But I'm done it, and I am very happy with my finished piece of writing :) I will be sending it in today and waiting for the next resonse hopefully within the next few weeks. If this is what I am supposed to do with my life, then I guess it will all fall into place :) I'm scared and excited all at the same time. It would definitely be an adjustment for me leaving the working field and becoming a full-time student! Ahhhh.. CrAzY!

On another note, my work is almost done at the bowling alley as league is just finishing up in playoffs next week. My hours will be cut back as summer is much slower. I need that break though, it will be good for me :) But of course, being the busy body that I am, it probably won't last long. If school is in my future, I'm sure I will be finding another second job this summer to make some extra bucks! I'm definitey going to try and keep it minimal though, I don't want to overdue it as I tend to do at times. I think I get worn out way too easily..

I got to go home last weekend, which was sooo nice! Short, but good to see family and friends again :) It was exciting to see my new nephew Kyler, he's a cutie! I'll throw up a picture or two.

And thats about it for now!


Monday, March 2, 2009

Step 1 complete!

Well, I've sent in my application & transcript now... step 1 is complete! Now I have to wait for a bunch of stuff back from them where I have to complete a resume, personal profile, reference letters, criminal record check, ect. A little longer of a process than I had first expected! I really have no idea if I will get in this year or not.. I'm applying a little late in the year so there might not be too many spots left for the program (Social Work Diploma). Also you need to have 70 hours accounted for in volunteer work. I do have that, but my type of volunteer work hasn't necessarily been very broad as I have not volunteered at agencies or hospitals. So if I don't get in because of this, I'm not going to let it bother me. All I will do is gain more volunteer experience and work towards next year! I'm just taking steps for now and learning to let God be in contol of what he knows is best for me. I'll keep you posted!