I'm not really sure how many people read my blog, but since it's been so very long since I've posted, I figured I'd update about my goings on since before Christmas. Here is the last month of my life in a large nutshell...
Internship: I started! I'm two weeks in and really loving it. I mostly work under two therapists, and they're both really great at what they do. They're good at it in different ways, which is really helping me figure out what kind of therapist I want to be. They're also both willing to take the time to teach me, which I definitely appreciate. I'm basically working 30ish hours a week (unpaid boooooo), and I feel like I'm running around the whole time. Some days are less full than others, but my life as an intern will never be mellow. Another perk is that I get to dress up everyday. I love dressing up. So far everything is going well, so I can't help but be optimistic about the rest of the semester.
Paulie: 
Paulie is his usual crazy self, as you can see. We're trying to get back to normal after being in Chicago for two weeks. He is the type of dog that really needs consistency and routine in his day, so traveling is hard for him. He is having yet another bout of diahrrea, so I finally decided to try a new vet. They found a gas causing bacteria in his GI tract, and think he probably has a food allergy. He is on Rx food right now to get rid of allergens, plus on a med to get rid of the nasty bacteria. He seems to be intolerant of beef, turkey, and chicken, and possibly some grains. Next stop: herring and sweet potato food! Paulie is so high maintenance, but he is like my child, so I'll do anything so that he's healthy.
Todd: He is still doing well, and has settled into his new FOB. He'll be home quite soon for his 15 days of R&R, and I'm really starting to get excited. I can't say exactly when he'll be here (1. because we're not exactly sure, and 2. because I'm not allowed to post timelines on the interwebs), but let's just say when I made my next hair appointment I thought, "Oh my gosh, he could be home days from then!" I smiled so big that the desk girl at Veda probably thought I was crazy. Whatev.
Diet: I am currently (as in, at this very moment) wearing jeans that I couldn't even pull over my ass when Todd left. I am so freaking excited. I'm doing a 10 day detox cleanse dealie (not one where you can't eat solid food--I'd die on one of those), and it's really making me consider a lower carb lifestyle. By no means do I mean no carbs ever. I'm not about to go all crazy Atkins over here. However, I'm realizing that my head wants carbs, but my body actually doesn't. I feel better and I look better. It's a win/win. Although I really can't wait to drink wine again. I love wine.
And that's it! I'm hoping to post more regularly again, but who knows. When I come home at night all I want to do is lay on the couch and let TV turn my brain to mush.
