Wow... sorry it has been so long!
Things have been so busy--I feel that as soon as I wake up, its time to get right back into bed. Work has been great, but a lot of work. My caseload has been filling up a lot faster than I expected, and the paperwork...well... thats another post in itself! I have been seeing a lot of interesting kids; lots of syndromes/drugs/etc. It has been more emotionally exhausting then I realized... I thought I was prepared, but sometimes houses I go into just shock me. I'm just glad I can do something to help!
Went to a training in Fairbanks.... and well, there is not much to report about Fairbanks--it's not a "must see." It was nice to hang out with people from work, so I was glad for that! I did do a hike around a bird observatory, so that was interesting. I got bit up by mosquitos, so a bummer, and the mosquitos here are HUGE!
Last weekend was summer solstice, so downtown was jammed! It was cold and rainy though, so we didn't stay too long; but it was cool to see all the action. It is still really hard to get used to the sun all the time; sleeping is a challenge.. although now with all these kids I am seeing, it is getting much easier to get to sleep!
I did get my first big girl paycheck; and I bought what I always wanted: a pair of puma shoes. I found them for 75% off, so they were only like 20 bucks! Too good to be true. Now with my shoes and Subaru Forester, I have all I have ever wanted... well.. excpet for Cubs Season Tickets!
Aunt Eileen did send me a Blackhawks Championship T-Shirt, so needless to say, I have been wearing that almost everyday!
I am taking more pictures, and will put more up soon I promise! I will put them on Facebook too; it's so funny driving to Target with these massive mountains in the backgroud--no big deal, just another day in Anchorage!
I miss you all
Hug a Pug!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Some Pictures
Here are a few pictures--more to come! We have all these word magnets on our fridge and I made a quote I really like, my first one:
"I say life is a flower; blossom and you like it more"-Nora Sedlock
Isn't it true?
Monday, June 7, 2010
OMG, I live in Alaska!?
Well, I think it just hit me--I live in Alaska!
First week of work was good--always glad to get it over with. Everyone has been really nice, and has made me feel really welcome. It will be nice to build a caseload and start doin' my thannnng
The weekend could not have been better. Cadie and I headed down to Girdwood, Alaska--about 40 miles south of Anchorage. It was the most beautiful drive I have ever done. The mountains are just gigantic and you drive all along the ocean--really breathtaking. There are waterfalls coming out of the mountains, so you see them as you drive along
We did a hike called "Winner Creek Gorge"--OMG! It was incredible. We went deep into the forest, and over Glacier Creek--at one point in the hike, we had to cross the river using a hand tram--what is that? No idea. All i know is that we had to get in this crate and manually pull ourselves across the river-quite the experience...and quite the workout. Pearl loved it--hiked all 6 miles and could have gone all day! She is a trooper. Much better than her mom.
Then on Sunday we walked downtown to the mall--outside all you see is a JCPenney sign so we didnt think much--think again! It is a 4 story mall and has everything--just like a Woodfield, but well, not so so so big! Watched the hawks, what a game! It is so exciting.
Anchorage is getting its first IMAX theatre this week--creating a lot of buzz--it is really cute how excited they are--I am too! So they are playing old movies to lead up to the opening with 2 dollar tickets, so I will be hittin that up this week!
Weather is great--64 and sunny today, so beautiful out. Almost done with work...
Peace, Love & Grizzlies,
Nora
First week of work was good--always glad to get it over with. Everyone has been really nice, and has made me feel really welcome. It will be nice to build a caseload and start doin' my thannnng
The weekend could not have been better. Cadie and I headed down to Girdwood, Alaska--about 40 miles south of Anchorage. It was the most beautiful drive I have ever done. The mountains are just gigantic and you drive all along the ocean--really breathtaking. There are waterfalls coming out of the mountains, so you see them as you drive along
We did a hike called "Winner Creek Gorge"--OMG! It was incredible. We went deep into the forest, and over Glacier Creek--at one point in the hike, we had to cross the river using a hand tram--what is that? No idea. All i know is that we had to get in this crate and manually pull ourselves across the river-quite the experience...and quite the workout. Pearl loved it--hiked all 6 miles and could have gone all day! She is a trooper. Much better than her mom.
Then on Sunday we walked downtown to the mall--outside all you see is a JCPenney sign so we didnt think much--think again! It is a 4 story mall and has everything--just like a Woodfield, but well, not so so so big! Watched the hawks, what a game! It is so exciting.
Anchorage is getting its first IMAX theatre this week--creating a lot of buzz--it is really cute how excited they are--I am too! So they are playing old movies to lead up to the opening with 2 dollar tickets, so I will be hittin that up this week!
Weather is great--64 and sunny today, so beautiful out. Almost done with work...
Peace, Love & Grizzlies,
Nora
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
First Day in the Books!
Today was my first day of work, what an incredible day! I got there at 8, and was greeted by everyone with hugs--they were all so excited to have me there, I felt like a celebrity! Everyone was so nice, and they just seem like a great bunch to bee around.
They showed me my office; so cool. I even have a phone. And... they bought me a brand new computer!! How cool is that. Did the paperwork..blah, but then got to go on a home visit.
Family was in a hotel, but they were incredible. I love being around people who just totally love their children. In an economy like ours, my heart just broke a little, but I know that they are in good hands, and that everything is going to work. They are truly inspiring.
It rained today, but it was kind of refreshing. Kinley did get a little dirty... almost 200 miles on him already, how they grow up so fast.
I felt a little homesick today--just wanted to celebrate my cool day with all of you, but... soon.... I can afford to come visit :)
I'm off to fill out my insurance paperwork.. I'm taking bidders on who wants to be my beneficiary... bidding starts at $250 :)
Peace, Love, and Moose
Nora
They showed me my office; so cool. I even have a phone. And... they bought me a brand new computer!! How cool is that. Did the paperwork..blah, but then got to go on a home visit.
Family was in a hotel, but they were incredible. I love being around people who just totally love their children. In an economy like ours, my heart just broke a little, but I know that they are in good hands, and that everything is going to work. They are truly inspiring.
It rained today, but it was kind of refreshing. Kinley did get a little dirty... almost 200 miles on him already, how they grow up so fast.
I felt a little homesick today--just wanted to celebrate my cool day with all of you, but... soon.... I can afford to come visit :)
I'm off to fill out my insurance paperwork.. I'm taking bidders on who wants to be my beneficiary... bidding starts at $250 :)
Peace, Love, and Moose
Nora
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