Thursday, August 25, 2011
Teaching Feedback....
Once again, I find myself floored by undergraduates and how much they like my class (blushes). Some comments from my survey: "This professor cannot improve, she is so awesome," "Her knowledge of the material far exceeded that of most professors I've had." Several loved my discussion of treatments with patients. I feel so blessed that I can impart my treatment knowledge to people, as well as helping them gain understanding of psychopathology. Go me!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Cheeseball Moment....
Gonna be cheesy and say this: I'm so lucky to live in Hawaii and I have the most talented, intelligent and sweet friends. You guys make grad school *almost* bearable.
Thank you.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Last Behaviorists show....
So my good friend Susan Lin and I had been playing together in a little project known as The Behaviorists. (http://thebehaviorists.bandcamp.com) It was lovely to have another psychologist in a band with me, and we played a lot of shows together. Last night was our last show as a band. Looking back on the project I feel a great fondness for what we had been through together. We'd played with Julia, Margot, Richard (another psychologist), Hilary, and finally Ahnate. We'd see so many people come and go, including Jake Aesthete who recorded our EP, which is still hanging around at the KTUH station!
Still, even the best projects have to end sometime, and as the new school year begins I know I have to focus on my PhD. Susan does too, as she gears up for internship. Still, it's amazing that I had the opportunity to play shows in Hawaii with my own material. I'm proud of myself for being so brave and showcasing my talent without hiding behind any real 'effects' to speak of.
Still, in the next project to come (The Radge) my goal is to learn Ableton!
Wish me luck!
Monday, August 15, 2011
A Rare Musical Post....
On this blog, anyway.
"I knew this kid who wanted to find himself in your eyes..."
Friday, August 12, 2011
The End and The Beginning....
Summer's end nearing....it feels like change is on the horizon. I truly hope the next school year brings challenges, joy, and a dissertation proposal success. I am coming to the end of my classes and the beginning of research. I am frightened, and worry that I will not be able to make it as a scientist-practitioner. However, I know that if I truly push myself to do good work, and do not allow myself to get overcomitted and careless, then I will certainly succeed.
Change is hard and I have dealt with it in maladaptive ways for most of my life. These strategies worked at the time but they no longer suffice. I need to be OK with the anxiety of science and allow myself to master it without aid or distraction.
Wish me luck.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
End of the Summer Accomplishments!
Last day of lectures. Got some applause from a wonderful class. One comps requirement DOWN!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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