Conclusions and Reflections: The Mirror Has Two Faces

I can't get over these Texas sunsets.

Hola mis amigos! Soy en Blytheville AR en un hotel con mi perra. Estamos cansada. I completed Lesson 2 of Module 1 on Spanish for Healthcare Providers- so if I ask you how long has it been since you've been to the doctor or how much you weigh in Spanish, you'll know why. I'm hoping this will not only continue to help me in Texas but also all across this nation and beyond.

Also, it is Bastille Day in France and my godson's birthday who turns 5 (?). 

She seriously took like a 2 hr nap this afternoon. 

So, the One-Eyed-Wonder and I have stopped for the night in AR as we are on the way home from this most recent job. Today's car music sponsored by iPod playlists 'Down Yonder', 'Hip Hop', 'British Fem Invasion', and 'Studio 54.'

My contract has ended and it's time to go home for a minute. 

Reflections & Musings from a Wandering Soul

I'm not going to dwell on the negative from my experience on this post. I've done enough of that and it's time for me to build a bridge and get over it (as I may or may not say to some of my kids). I will say this- you can choose to be a stick in the mud or you can be a lotus.  The mud supporting that stick is just as bad as the stick itself. I'm going to choose to be a lotus. I can keep focusing on irreconcilable differences with others or I can say "sucks for them" and peace out knowing I did my job. Being two-faced only sours your disposition and creates distrust. 

That being said- we all see different things or traits when we look in the mirror... but how do we 'reflect' ourselves to others ???? Whoa I'm getting deep here. Maybe your view of me is cracked- is it because you don't know me? you hate me? or you don't even want to try to know me because I'm already wrong? No one's reflection is perfectly clean- we all have toothpaste specks on our mirrors. 

So onto 'enlightening' conclusions from this experience: 

- First and foremost, I have met some GREAT and DEDICATED people here- therapists, co-workers, and parents. Good co-workers can make or break your experience. As Troy Bolton once sang, "we're all in this together..." It's great to meet people who are not just friendly and welcoming (though thank you) but trust, teamwork, and compassion for what we do. And being hilarious helps a lot too. People you know you'll keep in touch with. That's what's great about this is that I can meet new people that I might never meet and I'm so glad I did/do. 

- TEXAS SUNSETS- oh my God I have seen so many (as my pictures show) and they remind me to slow down and appreciate them.

- apartment living isn't for me permanently- Bella and I need our space. 

- Yoga people are always welcoming and friendly- even if you suck and look like you're melting in hot yoga. 

- Tyler TX is great and has a lot to offer. It's a nice town to live in and gosh darn it they are the rose capital of the world (or something like that).

- moving and trying to figure out your life is so HARD. 

- I'm really trying to work on my Spanish game for TX and life in general. Hispanic families do appreciate your efforts. 

- I do feel like I've honed in on my pediatric evaluation skills using assessments I'm familiar and not familiar with

- Having family nearby is great- even if I haven't gotten to see them that much- thank you to my TX and LA family. 

- lastly, y'all (it really is easier to say than 'you all') Texans really do love your state. God bless Texas.

And on the 7th day, the Lord created Taco Bell. 

So that's it for now. Post coming soon about next assignment- all I will say for now is it is another one in TX.

Gracias y buenas noches,
Paz, amor, y Troy Bolton,

ME