Anytime I am down in the dumps, Carrie either makes me go workout or write random lists of things. The last list she made me write is still up on my sticky notes and I re read it every time I open my computer. Although having a family has been such a big part of our lives, there has been a lot of other stuff happen in the last two years. So, without further ado...
Topic: List 10 things that you would have never done without taking the job at ISUPTSR
1. Marked Run a Marathon off my bucket list (Louisville May 2012 Carrie and Candy motivated me to finish the training and mentally get through 26.2 miles)
2. Join the Terre Haute Tri Team (thank you to Ryan and all the wonderful team members that were so awesome I just could not think of reasons not to be a part of this kick a** group)
3. Become passionate about orthopedics (I was a floater and really thought peds and neuro were my draw, I love orthopedics and promoting activity to my patients on a daily basis)
4. Learned to swim properly (March 2013, also learned how to put on goggles, swim caps, and put my face in the water the whole time)
5. Made new friends (there are so many people I cannot even name all the new people in my life but to each and every one of you; you inspire me on a daily basis and keep me sane)
6. Taught at the college level (thank you to Dr. K for the opportunity, I enjoyed teaching a lot more than I ever imagined)
7. Become more educated (all physical therapists are required to perform continuing education but my job has allowed me to go above and beyond: FMS, SFMA level 1 and 2, Graston, and many more)
8. Added another romantic set up to my resume (thank you knee surgeries sometimes they work out by finding your perfect man! The best things in this world are the unexpected)
9. Stayed living in Crawford County (this past year Jason told me that we could move wherever I wanted but suddenly with my new job, countless friends, being close to family, a blessed home, I just could not see myself living anywhere else. I cannot say it enough how happy I am to be living here. I am eating my words from my younger years but I don't care! Crawford County is a great place and I cannot wait to raise Baby W here)
10. Become a mother. (this may sound crazy but without my job I don't think I would have been on this path and gotten over "defeat" so quickly. Things come into our lives at just the right moments this job gave me not only the confidence to grow into the woman I am today but also surrounded me with people that have amazing birth and adoption stories. I truly cannot believe the amazing stories these men and women have lived and how perfect their families are; it continues to remind me that God is good all the time)
These are just 10 reasons why the long commute is worth it. I am so lucky to have a supportive husband that deals with my long hours, commuting, helps with chores and cooking, and never complains. I am blessed to be a part of the amazing organization at Indiana State University. GO STATE! I hope I will be there for many years to come and that I can contribute as much to this organization as they have contributed to my life.
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