Back from break

Boy, am I glad to be back. This last break just seemed to, well, stink. Sometimes during the almost two weeks off between terms, I get to feeling just a little lost. I actually miss my job. How many of you can say that? I know I couldn't stand my job when I finally made that leap and signed up for massage school. I was working 40 or more hours in a nursing home that made no effort to hide that the bottom line was more important than patient care. I felt so out of place there. When I called IoTM for info, Karl and I spoke for almost an hour about the future of massage and my place in it (yet I never once felt pressure to sign up). I brought my family to the open house. As I introduced my partner Jess to Karl and Brenda they both extended their hands in friendship without even blinking. There have been times when I needed time off for recovery and was told "No problem, Val." and they meant it. Brenda has had to literally pick me up off the floor a few times. I've gotten and given more hugs in the last two years than there are stars in the sky. My questions are answered and my advice is asked for. I can safely express my feelings and concerns without worrying about keeping my position. On and on and on...

Why am I bringing all this up? At the beginning of each term, I make a point of asking each of the "newbies", "Hey, why are you here?". I'm looking for the reason why they want to be massage therapists. This time I'm noticing that the first thing out of the mouths of these babes is "I hate my job". I just smile and knowingly nod my head. Yup, I used to be there. Then I became a massage therapist. 'Nuff said.

***Alert Alert Alert Alert***
I have signed up for the Insurance/Reimbursement class on April 15th. This means that chances are high that this class will be cancelled if anyone who has also signed up changes their mind. Please note, I know who and where you are. I will come and get you to ensure that you are in those seats so this class will go on as scheduled. ***

Update on the POS: The transmission was finished today. Total cost: 732 dollars. But we found out the U Joints are bad so the POS has another appointment Monday to get those done. Estimated cost: 400 dollars. I'll be applying for Welfare after I drop it off.

Update on the cell phone: The new phone showed up at IoTM about 10 minutes after I left. I am to pick it up Monday, and it should be activated Tuesday. I'll post when it's operational. Call the school or leave a message at my house if you need me.

Peace,
val.