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No other road. No other way.
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Graduated from Academy and working on my apprenticeship now. 4 down, 96 to go! I'm hoping I'll be done in 6-8 weeks.
I did pretty good in Academy, I think. I learned all the basics and the apprenticeship is teaching me the details. It's a bit more difficult with my manager, instead of a trainer. She has her own dogs to do, so I can't ask as many questions as I'd like. It kind of works, though. It's making me use what resources I have and figure it out on my own.
I didn't think I'd like grooming, but I actually do. It's a lot of fun. Challenging, at times, but I'm never bored!
It's good to have an active job. I gained quite a bit of weight while I was away, thanks to a combination of free breakfasts, eating out, not exercising, and general unhealthiness. I need to get my butt in gear and lose that weight before I end up right back where I started.
And, because I have nothing else to offer: pics from Academy!
From left to right: Jodi, Nicole, our trainer Michele, and me
GPOY
The room I lived in for a month. I wish I could've taken that chair home with me!
Michele's standard poodle Delli (short for Ghiradelli)
Jodi and Nicole
I did pretty good in Academy, I think. I learned all the basics and the apprenticeship is teaching me the details. It's a bit more difficult with my manager, instead of a trainer. She has her own dogs to do, so I can't ask as many questions as I'd like. It kind of works, though. It's making me use what resources I have and figure it out on my own.
I didn't think I'd like grooming, but I actually do. It's a lot of fun. Challenging, at times, but I'm never bored!
It's good to have an active job. I gained quite a bit of weight while I was away, thanks to a combination of free breakfasts, eating out, not exercising, and general unhealthiness. I need to get my butt in gear and lose that weight before I end up right back where I started.
And, because I have nothing else to offer: pics from Academy!
From left to right: Jodi, Nicole, our trainer Michele, and me
GPOY
The room I lived in for a month. I wish I could've taken that chair home with me!
Michele's standard poodle Delli (short for Ghiradelli)
Jodi and Nicole
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Posted on 2012.04.19 at 23:42Current Location: United States, Indiana, Muncie
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Though progress has kind of halted right now as I focus more on moving than on exercising *hasn't exercised for real in over two weeks* >.>;
sleepy
excitedI am now officially at my lowest weight since high school!
*fistpump*
Posted on 2011.10.28 at 00:51Current Location: United States, Indiana, Muncie
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Current Music: On The Radio : Regina Spektor
Yes, I'm spamming this picture, but it makes me happy.
happy
I woke up this morning after about three weeks of falling off the wagon. Got up and stepped on the scale for the first time in a month, then logged it on my SparkPeople tracker. Then I really looked at the tracker.
Since joining, I'd lost 25.2 pounds. And I nearly didn't care. I was about to tell myself that it didn't matter, because I had so far to go still or that it didn't count because I had slipped. But I stopped myself and REALLY thought about it.
Darn it, I've lost 25 pounds! That's 28% of my goal! And I decided right then and there that this was worth celebrating. And you know how I celebrated? I got up out of bed, pulled on my running shoes, and got my butt out on the trail for a good run. And it felt AMAZING! This was what I needed to get back on track.
From now on, EVERY success is worthy of celebration, no matter how small it seems!
Since joining, I'd lost 25.2 pounds. And I nearly didn't care. I was about to tell myself that it didn't matter, because I had so far to go still or that it didn't count because I had slipped. But I stopped myself and REALLY thought about it.
Darn it, I've lost 25 pounds! That's 28% of my goal! And I decided right then and there that this was worth celebrating. And you know how I celebrated? I got up out of bed, pulled on my running shoes, and got my butt out on the trail for a good run. And it felt AMAZING! This was what I needed to get back on track.
From now on, EVERY success is worthy of celebration, no matter how small it seems!
Brought home my two new rats today! They're so cute! I'm in the middle of research to make sure I do everything right for them! My little brown and white fancy is most likely going to be 'Rose' and the bigger gray dumbo rat will probably be 'Martha'. My Doctor Who geekdom is showing! LOL
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kythryne at internet powers, activate!
kythryne at internet powers, activate!Okay, people. I need you to take this viral, and fast.
We know someone in upstate New York who needs a good custody lawyer ASAP. I'm not at liberty to go into details publicly, but this woman is very afraid that her abusive boyfriend is going to get sole custody of her young child. She's presently being represented by a court-assigned lawyer who doesn't seem to care about the case, and she has very few resources left at this point. Her next hearing is on Thursday.
If you know a good lawyer in New York State who might be willing to take this case for a low fee or pro bono, or at least offer her advice or support, please let me know. If you don't know anyone, please repost this far and wide. As a mother and an abuse survivor, it makes me absolutely sick to my stomach to contemplate a child being left in the hands of an abuser.
I can be reached at kythryne@gmail.com if you have any leads or want to help.
The internet can work miracles. Let's go.
Edit, Tuesday afternoon: Huge, huge thanks to everyone who has signal-boosted, offered resources, emailed me, and otherwise been willing to help. Our friend is overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers. Amy and I are driving over to New York tomorrow afternoon so we can provide support in person, and we are working on plans to help our friend and her daughter get back on their feet once the custody case is over.
(If you would be interested in donating an item or service to a fundraising auction in the near future, please let me know. Our friend is a talented artist and a wonderful mother to a beautiful little girl who deserves a safe home, and it wouldn't take much to make a huge difference in their lives.)
We know someone in upstate New York who needs a good custody lawyer ASAP. I'm not at liberty to go into details publicly, but this woman is very afraid that her abusive boyfriend is going to get sole custody of her young child. She's presently being represented by a court-assigned lawyer who doesn't seem to care about the case, and she has very few resources left at this point. Her next hearing is on Thursday.
If you know a good lawyer in New York State who might be willing to take this case for a low fee or pro bono, or at least offer her advice or support, please let me know. If you don't know anyone, please repost this far and wide. As a mother and an abuse survivor, it makes me absolutely sick to my stomach to contemplate a child being left in the hands of an abuser.
I can be reached at kythryne@gmail.com if you have any leads or want to help.
The internet can work miracles. Let's go.
Edit, Tuesday afternoon: Huge, huge thanks to everyone who has signal-boosted, offered resources, emailed me, and otherwise been willing to help. Our friend is overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers. Amy and I are driving over to New York tomorrow afternoon so we can provide support in person, and we are working on plans to help our friend and her daughter get back on their feet once the custody case is over.
(If you would be interested in donating an item or service to a fundraising auction in the near future, please let me know. Our friend is a talented artist and a wonderful mother to a beautiful little girl who deserves a safe home, and it wouldn't take much to make a huge difference in their lives.)
determined
It's amazing what a little time and perspective will do for a person, isn't it? Looking back through all my old entries, I just have to shake my head. Was this person really me? Was my mindset really like that? Was I always that down and negative on myself?
I used to believe that nothing good could ever come of my life. I'd convinced myself that I could never achieve my dreams, so what was the point in even trying?
Man, was I dumb! I'm way too young to have given up so easily!
I know better now. I'm finally growing up and learning to stand on my own two feet without someone having to hold my hand. I've accepted myself for who I am and I'm not trying to hide it anymore. I've learned to love myself as I am, but I've also learned how to motivate myself to be a better person. I'm slowly starting to take care of myself. I've even taken up running! Sure I'm still slow and get winded easily, but no matter how slow I'm going, I'm still lapping everyone still on the couch!
And, best of all, I've learned the art of patience. I know what I want from life now. But I also know that I can't have it immediately. I have to settle down for awhile and put some real effort into it. Work hard to save up the money I need to go to photography classes. Then work hard to start building up a portfolio that will get me actual paying work.
One way or another, I'm going to do it. Event photography is what I love. What I've always loved. Now I just need to make it work. Will it ever be my full time job? Will I ever be able to make a living off of it? Maybe not. But that doesn't matter. The point is that I'll be doing it at all. Even part time. I even have a plan: work hard and take photography classes, then start doing free photoshoots at local cons and for friends to build up my portfolio. This also gets my name spread around through references and word of mouth. Then, and only then, will I start charging for my services. A moneysink at first, but it's my dream and I'm willing to do that.
I refuse to back down anymore. I may not ever be as confident as I dream, but the fact that I've learned to stand up for myself and have started really taking charge of my life is enough for me.
For now.
I used to believe that nothing good could ever come of my life. I'd convinced myself that I could never achieve my dreams, so what was the point in even trying?
Man, was I dumb! I'm way too young to have given up so easily!
I know better now. I'm finally growing up and learning to stand on my own two feet without someone having to hold my hand. I've accepted myself for who I am and I'm not trying to hide it anymore. I've learned to love myself as I am, but I've also learned how to motivate myself to be a better person. I'm slowly starting to take care of myself. I've even taken up running! Sure I'm still slow and get winded easily, but no matter how slow I'm going, I'm still lapping everyone still on the couch!
And, best of all, I've learned the art of patience. I know what I want from life now. But I also know that I can't have it immediately. I have to settle down for awhile and put some real effort into it. Work hard to save up the money I need to go to photography classes. Then work hard to start building up a portfolio that will get me actual paying work.
One way or another, I'm going to do it. Event photography is what I love. What I've always loved. Now I just need to make it work. Will it ever be my full time job? Will I ever be able to make a living off of it? Maybe not. But that doesn't matter. The point is that I'll be doing it at all. Even part time. I even have a plan: work hard and take photography classes, then start doing free photoshoots at local cons and for friends to build up my portfolio. This also gets my name spread around through references and word of mouth. Then, and only then, will I start charging for my services. A moneysink at first, but it's my dream and I'm willing to do that.
I refuse to back down anymore. I may not ever be as confident as I dream, but the fact that I've learned to stand up for myself and have started really taking charge of my life is enough for me.
For now.