tanyariley
28-11-2010, 02:48 AM
I've been lurking here for months now. I figured it was time to actually show up and stop hiding. Looking forward to getting to know those of you I don't know, and looking forward to getting to know those I do even better!:flower2:
I'm a full-time student in an alternative program for adults that have gone back to college. It's fast paced but more focused on individual classes so my time in each class is short but intense. After I complete my bachelor's degree in 2 years I will be going on for my master's degree in social work to become a licensed clinical social worker aka a counselor. After that my goal is to work on my PhD and begin teaching once I have had more practical experience. I know this sounds like a young person's start in school but I'm actually 30 almost 31. I don't think of myself as old or anything either. I just have some seasoning to my life that has given me direction.
I'm a single mother (divorced) of a lovely 9 year old that battles with ADHD and Autism Spectrum disorder. She's high-functioning so for that i"m thanfkul. I honestly wouldn't trade her for any other kid in the world she's amazing. It can be stress some days but we have found our groove and what works for us. She's maturing and a lot of the things she had great difficult with before she is finding easier and easier, which makes my job easier! She is beautiful and often willing to do photoshoots for me as long as some ice cream or some special treat like a rousing game of UNO will follow.
I have been digi scrapping since 2003 and paper scrapping way before that. I prefer the pixels over the paper. I'm all about scrapping real life moments and memories. The not so pretty stuff along with the "catch your breath in your throat because it's so beautiful" moments too. I never really tried to guide myself but what others liked or thought was 'cool' and sometimes it has served me well.
I hope to get some great inspiration and to be a great inspiration to all I meet!
I'm a full-time student in an alternative program for adults that have gone back to college. It's fast paced but more focused on individual classes so my time in each class is short but intense. After I complete my bachelor's degree in 2 years I will be going on for my master's degree in social work to become a licensed clinical social worker aka a counselor. After that my goal is to work on my PhD and begin teaching once I have had more practical experience. I know this sounds like a young person's start in school but I'm actually 30 almost 31. I don't think of myself as old or anything either. I just have some seasoning to my life that has given me direction.
I'm a single mother (divorced) of a lovely 9 year old that battles with ADHD and Autism Spectrum disorder. She's high-functioning so for that i"m thanfkul. I honestly wouldn't trade her for any other kid in the world she's amazing. It can be stress some days but we have found our groove and what works for us. She's maturing and a lot of the things she had great difficult with before she is finding easier and easier, which makes my job easier! She is beautiful and often willing to do photoshoots for me as long as some ice cream or some special treat like a rousing game of UNO will follow.
I have been digi scrapping since 2003 and paper scrapping way before that. I prefer the pixels over the paper. I'm all about scrapping real life moments and memories. The not so pretty stuff along with the "catch your breath in your throat because it's so beautiful" moments too. I never really tried to guide myself but what others liked or thought was 'cool' and sometimes it has served me well.
I hope to get some great inspiration and to be a great inspiration to all I meet!