Monday, May 19, 2014

Overalls!

My Ikeda VV Overalls! So happy!
Definitely need some trimming!
Make shift roll up during basketball!

Trimmed and Cuffed

Happy with the results!


So I found some overalls for the summer at Value Village for $12 a week or 2 ago? And I finally cut the ridiculous flared, flood cut pants into shorts! Woo! I know they are not the new and trendy looking overalls at H&M but I love them! haha :)

P.S. Bad picture quality is the result of my awful quality phone camera, but it does the job.

Music Monday!

Music Monday Posts have been neglected, but have no fear, a new post is here!

A lot of random songs from different genres have been on my mind lately, so they aren't exactly a well-rounded playlist, but definitely check out these songs, and maybe you'll find something you like!

The List:

- Miley Cyrus featuring Johnzo West- "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go" (Cover of the Bob Dylan song)

-Wind and Anchor by the National Parks

-A Moment's Grace by Boy & Bear

-Comme Des Enfants by Coeur de Pirate

-A-Punk by Vampire Weekend

-Suspicious Minds by Elvis Presley

-Say A Little Prayer by Aretha Franklin

-Riptide by Vance Joy (Because I learned it on the Ukulele! Wooo!)

- Love Never Felt So Good by Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake

Enjoy! <3

Sunday, May 18, 2014

I Confess, I'm A Mess



Yes, I often leave the house late, without my hair done, without make-up, or a rational thought in my head. I run outside without shoes on, and spend too long sitting in the sun, and forget about cooking supper until 7 or 8 o'clock sometimes, and forget to wear sunscreen on the hottest days. 
But life is crazy, and it all happens so fast.
Being home from University in a place I've never been and people I don't know for the most part only adds to the chaos.
But with the inspiration and motivation from an excellent relief society lesson given today, I feel refreshed in my drive and goals to get my life in order!
To help with me getting my life in order I've decided to layout some guidelines:
  • No more sleeping in like you've never slept in your life- Early to bed, early to rise= 10 pm and 7 am
  • Cardio on top of yoga and arms/abs workout each day
  • Get a job
  • Stop throwing my clothes on the floor, they don't need that kind of abuse in their life anymore
  • More regular scripture study with study tools such as ensign, teachings of prophets, preach my gospel etc.
  • ....
    ...Okay that's all I got so far, but I'm going to start using my planner again, and limit the slothfulness!
    In relief society we were learning from Spencer W. Kimball about truth, learning truth and the value of truth.  It was actually really good, and I believe lesson #10. This is one of the scriptures we discussed- John 8:32
32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

It just really got me thinking about how much truth I still have to learn in this life- spiritually and through secular learning.   I have so much to learn, and so little time! I really have to quit wasting this precious time if I want to become all that I have the potential to become! I  know I can if I set my mind to it! I want to become more fit, a better cook, increase my vocabulary, learn SO MUCH more in my understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and become better in my studies at school too!
I also, am pretty sure that if I focus on increasing my spiritual understanding and focus on centering my life around Christ, all aspects of my life will improve!

So here is my rant, I am inspired, and setting goals! Yes, I may be an unorganized mess, with confusing and discouraging days but at least I know there is room and hope for improvement! One step closer to making progress!  

P.S. My puppy is way cute.





Thursday, May 8, 2014

What is a Recreational Therapist?



What is a Recreational Therapist? Hopefully my future career! :)

I am majoring in therapeutic recreation at University and often, people ask me what that is.  I thought I would share parts of a paper I wrote to help express why I chose to pursue this career.


Therapeutic recreation involves implementing programs and activities specific to a specific community, individual, or group of individuals in order to create and promote a good life, and better overall well-being.  The job description of a recreational therapist is to create, coordinate, direct, and implement activities for people with disabilities or illness.  In coordinating these activities, often arts and sports are included in improving emotional, social, physical, and spiritual well-being. 

Specifically in this field I would love to work with seniors at a nursing or retirement home. After working at one for just over year as a rec therapist assistant during high school, I decided that I absolutely loved the opportunity to help others and concluded that this was the career I should pursue.


For my project I had to interview someone with my dream job. This is a selection of the paper. :)



Interview with Ashley Clark
            In regards to finding someone who currently has my ideal career, I contacted my past manager Ashley Clark.  Ashley currently works as the Recreation Program Manager at Prince of Peace Manor and Harbour in Calgary, Alberta.  I contacted her via email, then telephone to ask her some questions concerning her position and experience in the therapeutic recreation and recreation management field.  In our discussion, I discovered that in qualifying for her job, she gained an education majoring in adapted physical activity as well as a kinesiology and health studies degree.
            The day to day tasks performed in this position vary daily, but in general, a person needs to be organized and sufficient at prioritizing in order to get through a day.  A typical day can include assisting and implementing programs, assessments of residents, management meetings and collaboration, assisting residents with various needs, and planning future events and programs.  Each day the recreation team tries to reach their goals of making the residents' day better. Specific goals that Ashley shared with me that her recreation team set are, "Coming to work and striving to make the residents lives more meaningful by providing loving human & animal companionship, providing activities with passion that are rich in variety and creativity, and creating opportunities for residents to give as well as receive care."
            Lastly, I inquired Ashley about what she thinks is most important to find success in the field and what her favourite part of her job is.  She responded that her favourite part of her job is "Spending time with the residents and learning about them."  The advice she provided was the importance of passion for what you are doing.  She told me that having heart and passion for making each day better for the residents was key.  She explained, " if you have passion you're able to make others feel more passionate and motivated for what they are doing."  Also, she related this to the importance of volunteering as she said it is essential in helping individuals find out what they are most passionate about, and which specific population they are most passionate about.  

 Ashley is one of the most kind, thoughtful, and innovative people I have ever met in my life. She was such a great example to me of what it means to be passionate about your career and really loving the people she works with.   She is so great at what she does and I definitely was blessed to have the opportunity of working with her! She helped inspire me to pursue this field and I hope I can develop my skills to be a great recreation manager one day in my future! :)