my humble abode

Some of you will probably never be able to visit me and see my apartment so I thought I would put a few pictures up of my place. The apartment situation is such a sweet setup for me but it does mean I had to change my expectations for a living space. But after I decorated a bit, it really is quite cozy and perfect for my first place!

My future herb garden hopefully

Random curtain that I made out of necessity but kind of like now

 Living room looking out from the kitchen

Living room photo arrangement trial...can't decide if I like it or not.

Bedroom...I think the lamp might be my favorite part so fa

dresser top

Finally got my jewelery organized!



How do people do this??

Today, was the first day I have been up earlier than 9:30 in 2 1/2 months! Talk about rough. So tired. Last night, I tried on my uniform and realized that I needed khaki pants so at 9pm on a Sunday night, I went to look for the worst thing in all of womans fashion. I found some (at target) but after wearing them today found a renewed hatred for those awful things. I just don't understand why they can't just make khaki's like they make jeans, it cannot be that difficult. I mean literally, I have had enough extra fabric in the thighs and length of the khakis to make awhole other pair. Geez...

So, besides the whole khaki saga, the first day of my career was rather uneventful. I made my way to orientation, leaving an hour early and guess what?, I got there 45 minutes early. I walked in to the room and it was a windowless room with about a hundred chairs and classical music playing. Now whoever thought that putting 75, newly employed people (which means they have probably been sitting on their butts for a bit)  in a hot, room while playing soothing, classical music was not thinking too clearly. But once the classical music ended, it was ok. I learned so much about hospital and I really think it is going to be a great place to work. They are really dedicated to following their mission and I was shocked when they encouraged us to pray with the patients!

I am so excited to get started in the career that I feel like I've been working towards for the majority of my life. OT has brought me quite alot of happiness in life in the last years. Through OT school, I gained some awesome friends who I absolutely loved hanging out with this weekend. So fun to be with people who have similar senses of humor and interests. OT has provided me with a seemingly great job that might just be perfect for me. OT has taught me more about myself through the struggles and triumphts in school. OT has also provided me with a passion to help people with disabilities in other countries. And all these blessings propell me to the realization that God has been leading me into a career that is perfect for me! And best part of OT, I get to do crafts!

Here are some pictures of the SUNBURST! mirrors that I made.                                                                                                                   

                            Well, it might be awhile before I do anymore diys because I am just beat and all I did was sit a listen to presentations today. Who knows what will happen when I actually have to work.

first time ever

So I thought I would try blogging to keep up with some changes in my life. I am starting my new job on Monday, moving 6 hours away from my family and friends. I am feeling quite overwhelmed with all this change. Let me just tell you that I don't really handle change all that well. There is a story from my childhood that I am told nearly every Christmas. It goes something like this...Dad came home early on Christmas eve from work and apparently was bored so he decided to change the living room furniture around. He recruited all my sisters to help and they moved everything all around. Suddenly, my sister says, "Where's Emily?" Well, they search for me and found me sitting in the bathroom crying uncontrollably. When asked what was wrong, I cried..."why is Dad changing everything right before Christmas?!" So, anyways.....I don't like change. But the truth is when things are constant I say "I'm bored" but when things change, I freak out. So I am moving forward trusting that God is directing my life.

Since graduating (over 2 months ago) and passing my boards (YAY!), I have taken up diy (do it yourself) projects. Until recently, I was calling them crafts but then I realized how nerdy (I can't believe I just said that) it sounded so now they are diys. Man, I digress really quickly. Anyways, my most recent diy are starburst mirrors. They are made from circle mirrors and bamboo skewers and some spray paint. Super easy and so fun! There is just something about creating something with your own brain and hands that makes you feel needed or worthy or maybe just happy. I'll post some pics of my latest creations when I get them hung in my apartment. All these diys started when I was procrastinating studying for my boards. I went to my sister's house for a week to "focus" on my studies and I came across 120 ways to transform a t-shirt. Well, obviously I could NOT pass this up so I started trying some of them flowers and scarves and such. It was fun so I got on pinterest and started searching for other things to occupy my time. I would highly encourage everyone to do this even if you don't have a ton of free time, there are so many great ideas out there.

okey dokey, guess this is my first post. They might get more interesting as my life gets a little busier other than sleeping till noon and spray painting whatever my latest project ~