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Balancing Act

Yesterday at Whole Foods Millburn wasn't as successful as I hoped and I didn't get into a show I applied to in NYC for the end of this month. But on the bright side I made Dean's List for last semester. I'll take the good with the bad and keep moving forward.
I'm acting like tomorrow won't be rained out at the Eco Fair. They're so often wrong predicting the weather.  I have a few more market bags to finish up today. I'll pack up everything at the end of the day in preparation for tomorrow and hope for the best.

Update: I sliced off a nice bit of the tip of my finger with scissors today packing up. I'm afraid I'm getting a drama queen reputation if I didn't already have one. Not sure how much massage this will affect but I'm still planning on tomorrow!

2 More Weeks

It's so nice to say that...2 more weeks of school!

March and April Store Hours

I have classes Monday and Wednesday afternoons so the store hours for March and April will be:
Monday 10-3
Tuesday 12-6
Wednesday 10-3
Thursday 12-6
Friday 12-6
Saturday 10-6
Sunday 12-4

Chair Massage

I ordered a massage chair, like the one pictured but in black to match my table. I can't wait to set it up and do chair massage in the shop. Or take it to an event somewhere else. It's gonna be great to have.

Looking Ahead

Now that I'm starting to recover from a painful back ache this week, I'm looking ahead and thinking about what I need to do. It was hard to think about it when I could barely get out of bed and walk around but now that I'm feeling better I need to get organized. I registered for classes today, Medical Terminology and 2 massage classes. School will be done in April for good. I'm looking for an affordable massage chair so I can start doing chair massage in the shop. I have to move out of the studio this month. There's not much left over there but it's all packed and ready to go, thanks to my sister. Inventory is basically finished which is a benefit of having a smaller store! Normally it would take weeks to count all the back stock. I will slowly be reordering new merchandise, including kids' boxed valentines. In the meantime I've been finding lots of lost gloves for gLove Story dolls. Remember, we changed our hours but we're still open every day and there's plenty of parking around here so if you haven't stopped in yet to see our new digs, don't be a stranger.

Gearing Up

As I'm gearing up for my last 2 tests in Anatomy and Physiology and a massage practical, my sister is gearing up for the Texas Dawah Convention at the end of this month. She details her progress on her blog and it's interesting to read about her experiences.

8 Little Monkeys

After the Artisan Market last Saturday I only have 8 sock monkeys left. I made one this week but sold it an hour after I put it on the shelf. That's how it's been going, I sell them as fast as I make them. I hope to have more time to restock them after school ends next week. I have 3 more classes in Anatomy and Physiology but I also have 3 more exams. Ouch. I'll be happy when this semester is over!

Digestion Freakout

Tomorrow in Anatomy and Physiology is our lecture exam on digestion, nutrition, and metabolism. I'm freaking out because despite how much he keeps telling us it's not chemistry, this looks like chemistry to me! And besides learning the gross anatomy, the majority of the information looks like this. Only 3 more weeks in this semester and it just keeps getting more intense.

Finishing Touches

This week I'm finishing up a bunch of sock monkeys and putting price tags on everything in preparation for the Artisan Fair on Saturday. School's almost over for the semester. The schedule for next semester looks good. They're offering everything I need to finish up so I should be done with school in April! Back to pricing for now...

Lecture Exam

I just thought I'd take a break from studying for my first Anatomy & Physiology II lecture exam and post a couple pictures Abby took at the store last weekend. She took a lot of pictures but I thought these were interesting. Now back to the books.

I Never Thought I Would Know This

I haven't posted in so long because I have been so busy studying. I had no idea what it would be like taking Anatomy and Physiology in the summer semester. Basically, that's my whole life right now. I study at least 8 hours a day on the weekends. Not to mention that I also have 2 massage classes at night besides all the time A & P is taking. I will really be glad when it's over. This week we had 2 tests and it's only going to get harder before it's over. I never thought I would ever know this stuff. Anyone know what kind of cells these are? I do!

Ugh

Week 2 down. It's grueling, there's no doubt about it. I'm getting to know East Orange and Newark like I never thought I would, however. I'm getting used to my A & P professor's accent (like the terminology isn't hard enough). Our quiz today on organelles left me in shock. The highlight of my week was definitely when my lab partner pulled out the rat's kidney too hard and a piece hit me in the head and dropped down onto my notebook! That was a test in self-control! Massage is getting better. My classmates have all been together since September but they're all helping me get used to the way things run in clinic. My first clinic massage was awkward for me but that's why we do it, for the experience and the practice. I'm looking forward to improving my skills.

Summer Semester

Tomorrow I start summer semester. I have Anatomy and Physiology and 2 massage classes, reflexology and sports massage. I'm looking forward to throwing myself into school for the next 2 months. Hopefully it will go by quickly if I stay super busy!