Sorry for the lack of posts. My schedule has been completely hectic ever since classes started, but I am finally getting a routine down.
Classes have started and I fortunately am only taking two. Without really planning it, I put off the two easiest classes in the degree track until the last minute. So thankfully my classes this semester aren't that hard. It is basically stuff we have already learned in past classes, with a couple new facts interjected. My Obesity and Weight management prof is SUPER annoying. She is a full time dietician and doesn't let us forget it. She has a new job everyday like working with the Rangers, Stars, USA Track Team, President, starving people of Nigeria, the farther into class the more ridiculous the jobs get. My Strength & Conditioning teacher is super chill, he also has a regular full-time job as a S&C coach, and just does this on the side. Overall, the semester shouldn't be that bad though.
I also started my internship and absolutely LOVE IT!!! I have been spending about 10 hours a week at the Baylor Dallas location, at the FitSteps Center. I have really gotten to know some of the participants, and love hearing their stories and how much the program has helped them. I also get to help start new patients and customize the program for them. Next Thursday I even get to teach a 30 minute exercise class all by myself. I am so excited,and so fortunate I am getting so much experience out of this. Also, after hearing all of the participants talk about their situation, whether it be they were just diagnosed, are currently in treatment, or have been in remission for a while, it makes me so fortunate for my health. Cancer is a horrible disease.
Usually when I am not in class, at work, or at my internship I am resting. It gets exhausting being constantly on the go. Fortunately the other night my friend Kelsey was in town so I was able to meet up with her for a bit and catch up. She is a vegetarian, so she wanted to try this vegan diner in Dallas. I like to think I am pretty adventurous so I told her I was down to try it. Well.. it was interesting. I couldn't really get over the idea that everything was made a little differently than I was used to. She ordered chips and "queso" for an appetizer. The "queso" was ground up cashews that you dipped your chips in. I tried it, however it wasn't my favorite. So for my meal I just stuck with a good ol' PB & J. It is safe to say that I won't be a frequent visitor at this diner, but at least I can check eating at a vegan restaurant off my bucket list!
peace.
