Long Time No See...

So, I haven't updated in a while. Oh well...I'm already over it. Ha.

So, I've been working on (and stressing out about) a giant 30 page research paper. I finally got it finished and ready for some peer editing. Once I get those edits back I'll be able to clean it up and get it ready for the final due date. I can't wait to get it out of my hands so I don't have to worry about it any more!

I've also been working both jobs...one as a domestic violence counselor, and one as a clinical case manager for severely mentally ill populations. I'm not too thrilled about the latter. Don't get me wrong, I love my clients, but I'm not so sure I'm thrilled about the environment. My supervisor is often gone, and I typically end up working more as a social worker than an actual therapist. I don't really feel like I'm getting the kind of clinical experience I need to grow as a marriage and family therapist. In any case, I'm still learning a lot, and will move on to a new placement one I graduate in May. I'm hoping I'll feel more comfortable there. :)

I've also been stressing out a bit lately about the future. Once I graduate in May, I'll have my MS in clinical psychology, but I will need to work as an intern (MFTI) to gather my 3,000 hours before I can take the test for my MFT licensure. I really have no idea how much money I'm going to be making as an MFTI, or if it will be enough to support myself. 3k hours takes 2 years if you are working full time, but if I won't be making enough money, I may have to work as an intern part time and take on another job to support myself. This means it could take 3-4 years just to become licensed as an MFT.

Blech. I hate thinking about the uncertian future. Especially when it threatens my ability to start my life with Brian. It's gonna be awfully hard to move out together if I'm not making any decent moeny. Oh well, I suppose we will cross that bridge when we get to it.

On a more positive note, I have a couple more pictures from Nikki's wedding to share. Big thanks to Britt and Cheri for taking such beautiful photos!