Today, rather than going to work, I attended a suicide intervention training. I found it fascinating. It was nice to be back in a classroom setting, not to mention show up at 9AM! We talked about the stigma of suicide and our personal experience with friends or acquaintances who have attempted or committed suicide. I realized I’ve known quite a few people who have attempted, including a close relative. I am lucky not to have known anyone who has completed…
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I want to say I’m getting used to work, but I think I’m getting more exhausted with each passing day. Thank goodness for labor day! I’m trying to keep myself sane this year and I’ve adopted a few new practices to help. Back when I started my school psych internship, I actually made this list of ways to improve the work day. It’s an ever-evolving list, but the little things really do help: Last year, I got in the habit…
We are back to: operation clean out the fridge! Matt is traveling for work all next week, so I decided to drive home on Monday. I’m pretty excited. I’ve missed Durham. So yeah, meals are about as boring as can be: veggie burger on old cheddar garlic bread, corn, and baked beans. Still tasted pretty good though! I opened something sweet to go along with this savory dinner: a little peach wine I bought the day we got engaged. Oh…