Hi, Shiny...thanks for the compliments. I was really starting to feel like I was FINALLY getting to be a really top notch therapist. About the last half of last year. Of course, I knew I was being a really LOUSY therapist with one of my clients...then with another, which REALLY REALLY scared me. But, just because you're good at something doesn't mean it's the right thing for you to do. I had a friend in grad school who was so impressed with me b/c I went to Oberlin College & Conservatory as a Double Degree student in psych & piano performance. He said, "You're not a slave to your talents," because I didn't keep on playing the piano. But, you know what? I've been a slave to my talents anyway! RATS!
About a year ago I thought of a great vanity license plate - I've never had one because I couldn't think of any one phrase that would sum up my whole self. But you rarely see anyone using the letter "Y" to represent "WI" and I thought I'd like to have a plate that said, "OLDR YZR." But I've never felt wise enough to get it!!!!
I guess it'll probably be a good thing if I never do. If you stop learning, you're headed for danger!
Don't forget to take care of yourself!!! Stress & kidney stones & 9 months in 5 weeks don't mix very well! Even if you "only" have 50 students. I'm impressed with your energy!!!!!