BOC

Currently I am in the process of signing up for the BOC (the exam I take to become an Athletic Trainer). I hit a little speed bump though because I cannot find my NATA card so I am waiting for the NATA to e-mail me back with my member number. The count down begins now since I am taking the exam in April. That means I have less than 3 months to prepare... sounds a little scary. I think what's more frightening is the cost...$300. That is assuming I pass the first time around (I have my fingers crossed).
In other news I am helping out on campus tomorrow with men's basketball practice. I am feeling a little rusty since I haven't practiced my AT skills since last spring. I was at a PT clinic last semester doing mostly manual therapy or helping out with exercises. Tuesday I will go to UNE's AT room to help out with rehab. though so that will be nice. Our AT club clothing orders came in as well and I like the new athletic shirts and shorts we have. They will be great for Michael Mullin's rehab. class on Fridays. It is mostly lab/hands-on. I am really enjoying his class and I think everyone else is too. I am glad that I have a basic foundation of his philosophies after being with him last semester for clinical. This class will only build upon that foundation and make it more solid. Even though it is 3 hours long it goes by so quickly and I really enjoy it. I suppose that is a good thing since I am going to school for PT.

One more thing, I am now treasurer of Alpha Chi (due to lack of volunteers) so I may have to coordinate bylaws and make a budget for next year because they want to be more active. I'll have to stop in at student accounts or see Liz in the campus center about how to go about it.
Well that is all for now I suppose...oh and I highlighted my hair this past weekend and luckily it came out well. I was worried it would go terribly wrong since I did it at home.
Until next time....

re-run

First, I started this blog after I was inspired by my sociology professor. She has a blog that we have to respond to. I accidentally signed up instead of just becoming a fan of hers, therefore I thought I should make use of what I had already done. I also thought this would be a great way to have others who are interested in AT and PT know what it is like to go through 7 years of school. Not that I would intend to deter them away, but I think it would help prepare them and answer any questions they may have. I am also doing this for me as a type of memoir. Or perhaps just a way to vent or talk to myself. haha. So here it goes....

Today was the first day of spring classes of senior year. They went okay... I stayed on campus from 11-5. I got quite a bit done actually. Picked up my books, signed up for the fitness challenge, stopped in a talked to Kristen about upcoming events and funding for NATA (I am treasurer of Athletic Training Club), fixed Eric's back, and worked out what I am doing this semester for clinical. I had originally asked to only be on General Medical, but Chris forgot and put me at Yarmouth too...which is about an hour away. I'm tight on money and time because I have 7 classes again (yes, I know...rediculous) and my bank account is only being eaten...soooo after much debate it looks like I might help out the ATCs on UNE's campus and if Emily at Yarmouth needs extra help I'll head over there. I think I am just so burnt out from the past 5 semesters of living at clinical that I just want to take things a little slower for once before Grad school starts. Having classes and clinical all year round will definitely wear a person down...

Well, I should probably get started on the first night of homework...and perhaps visit the fridge for a nighttime snack... :)

until next time....