A lot of other stuff is going on. My mom had her second opinion/follow up at Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in NYC. As was expected they recommended what her other oncologists recommended. Complete checkup and scans every three months. They had no more answers. But they weren't as surprised by everything as the doctors in Mobile were. Again, pretty much as expected. I haven't talked to my mom yet to see how she feels about the whole thing, nor can I say it's really a relief. It's status quo and I'm going to have to learn to deal/live with it. I'm going with the glass half full perspective. She's cancer free. My parents have other health problems that
I made a major decision about school. I'm incredibly indecisive about what I want to do when I grow up. And even though I'm almost 40 (but still not grown up), I'm still an idealist. I also realize this is probably the last chance I'm going to get to go to school. I am almost 40. So, after talking to lots of people, including some very smart ones, I've decided to pursue (at least) a Masters in Public Health. It fits much better with my background in economics and international relations. Nursing could get me there, but since I'm not really interested in being a nurse (my aversion to blood gets worse every time I see it). If I went that route I'd still have to take more classes to get into the policy and administration aspect. So an MPH is the route I plan to take.
I spent the last couple days talking to professors to get enrolled in their classes. I begged and pleaded my way into being allowed to submit a (very very very...like it was due in September) late application for a graduate certificate in Global Health and Population Studies. I'm hoping that since I'm already enrolled in three of the classes required for the certificate it will just be a rubber stamp action to be accepted. Then that (and retaking the GRE-it's been 17 years...uh, should I study for it?) should grease the track for acceptance into the masters program. But for now I'm enrolled. Which means I have access to the UH pool. Lap swim hours in a long course meters pool with lane lines less than a mile from my house. But I swear that's not the reason I'm going to school.
Since it's the end of the first week of 2012 I figured I'd finally get around to sharing my resolutions.
1. Swim in the ocean 1 x a week. I can't believe how little I did this last year. And swim at UH masters 1 x a week. It's walking distance to my house and significantly cheaper than Oahu Club Masters. It's not a coached workout, but there are some fast people that I could swim with if I got back into shape.
2. Get up for AM workouts (at least) 2 x a week. I'm not a morning person, but it's nice to have a workout out of the way. I need to just suck it up and get out of bed before 6:45 AM a couple times a week.
3. Fruit and veggie smoothie 1 x a day. I got in the habit of putting fresh cranberries in them when I could buy two pound bags at Costco. Now I can't get them and am sad. Note to self- next year buy 24 bags and freeze them! I need to get over being sad and start drinking my veggies again.
This is how Springer gets her veggies.
4. Make a to do list with four things three times a week before bed. I stole this idea from someone. Accomplishing four things a day is easy. And only having to do it three times a week isn't that often. (I edited that resolution today so in includes & do them the next day. Apparently putting things on a to do list doesn't get them done!)
5. Keep the list to five things so it's not overwhelming.
Just a couple videos from the dog park this AM. Before Springer rolled in cat poop.
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At first I couldn't figure out how there'd be cat poo in the dog park. Then I remembered the feral kitties (assuming that's the same on Oahu). Duh.
I am also not a morning person, but LOVE it when I can drag myself out of bed for a morning workout. Great resolution!
I hope you're accepted for your application!! At least you're enrolled and can use that pool ;)
I have an MPH and it's a very flexible degree that allows you to do all sorts of things - good luck!!!
Shit, you mean I still won't know what I want to be when I grow up at 40? Going back for a masters is such a long process & I'm definitely considering the same thing. I suppose if I won't know what to do in several years the process isn't really that long.
First date is done, when is the next?
i've always wanted to get a master's in public health. good luck!
Ok i am reading backwards, oops.
Yes my mom freezes Cranberries, they are fine! And HORRAY for your mom being C free. I love it. Rich is on his way, not there yet but we are working on it.
AND...I debated btwn MPH and MPT and i would have been happy doing either. Awesome choice!
oooh, I hope you are accepted too! I would totally enroll in classes for that pool :)
My bro-in-law is an MPH out in Washington DC... and his wife (my sister... I feel like I explained that backwards) is pursuing the same. Sending good vibes your way!!
Is this the UH Manoa pool? I have no idea what it would look like, but it sounds sweet. Liking your goals ((I know I'm late on this)) ... especially the lists. I'm all about organization. <- dork :)
MPH is a fabulous decision, if I do say so myself :) Great classes, great programs, I finished my programming interested in something totally different than when I started!
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