so, i am back.
i have a second to breathe. (or breath...i always mix it up)
life is in such a rush...it just goes by so fast doesnt it? everyone tells me that it just gets faster, so enjoy what i have now....
short update for the past few weeks....
I have been working at the physical therapy clinic for about 3-4 weeks now. friday was my last day actually. working there at times was hard, just b/c im not a person who likes to stay in the same place for such a longer period of time, but i couldnt have asked for better people to work with.
people are so sweet, and i love the fact that i havent met anyone who has ruined my faith in the goodness of people. i still believe that people want to see other people succeed and i still believe that people want to help others and i still believe that deep inside everyone is a big heart that is ready to love.
working at the clinic helped me to see it even more.
i got pretty close to some of the patients there and i hate to? face the truth that i probably will never, as in for real, never see those people again.
here are some people who i really enjoyed getting to know and work with, and who will forever live in my memory.
sheila- the first person i got the work with directly. she has such a loving heart. she works for the fwisd as a hall monitor, and her ankle trying to get tissue for someone else. she loves her grandbaby girl who she bragged on all the time. she would tell me about her bathroom, how she was going to paint it purple b/c she was just tired of looking at the palm trees that were there now... she never complained even though we put her through alot, alot alot. she never once said "this is too hard" or "i cant do this"....when giving her a new challenging, it was simply "ooohhh ashley. lord help me"
betty- sweet sweet old lady. always came in with her husband. i pray that when i get married, and i grow old with my guy, we can be like this couple. he would come in to keep the timer for her and make sure she was doing everything right. they would talk back and forth and he would make jokes...very sweet couple. i admire them so much.
kelsey- one of the first young people i worked with. i dont know why but we just made a connection. she was sweet. about ajunior in high school. sooo excited b/c she made some sort of cheerleading squad but it wasnt a cheerleading squad, b/c she hated cheerleaders. in this group you got to act stupid at the football games. we never really got into very deep conversations, but i could tell that she had a relationship with christ in just how she acted. i will miss her.
maria- maria was very special to me. she didnt speak any english. but it was no matter to her. she would talk to me and tell me a complete story, and i would listen, look at her and smile. she knew i couldnt understand a word she was saying, but she would tell me anyways. she brought pictures of her children, (even though she was a grandma herself) to show off. she had such a sweet spirit that transcended language. we were friends, friends who could barely even speak to each other.
im done at the physical therapy clinic now, and heading to another place. i hope that the next place goes as well as this one. i am excited for the next place, getting to see surgery and all. i just hope that i am able to keep up.
i go to philly in the next two weeks. i am really nervous and excited, but still nervous. nervous about the presentation, excited b/c ill be in philly and ill be the only student and ill be getting to meet sooo many new people. nervosly excited.
until next time.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
rotations
So, my summer has begun.
begun as in, i am done with the school semester and have started working on my clinical rotations.
so far so good...its only been two days, but its been good! i really like it. its challenging and makes me think, puts me to work, but i like it.
i am getting good experience working with populations outside of athletes, which is a big change.
today i did a IT band foam roller massage for this sweet little hispanic women. by the look on her face throughout the 15 min massage, i didnt think she liked me. these massages are not comfortable for people who dont have any tightness or pathology, let alone someone who does. this massage was about 1/4 the intensity of what i would do to one of my athletes.
she didnt speak english, but i could read her face. she didnt like it. after though, she thank me. and then she thanked me again. i couldn't speak to her, but for some reason her being so grateful towards me after spending 15 mins in pain that i inflicted touched me. i love this part of what i do.
but yeah, so two days down of my four weeks at this clinic. summer is going to go by so fast.
im just glad i get to spend most of it with my guy,...if he would just hurry up and win regionals and get back to ft worth!!
i dont have to be at the clinic super early tomorrow, so if i head to bed now, ill get excess sleep, which is awesome!
goodnight.
begun as in, i am done with the school semester and have started working on my clinical rotations.
so far so good...its only been two days, but its been good! i really like it. its challenging and makes me think, puts me to work, but i like it.
i am getting good experience working with populations outside of athletes, which is a big change.
today i did a IT band foam roller massage for this sweet little hispanic women. by the look on her face throughout the 15 min massage, i didnt think she liked me. these massages are not comfortable for people who dont have any tightness or pathology, let alone someone who does. this massage was about 1/4 the intensity of what i would do to one of my athletes.
she didnt speak english, but i could read her face. she didnt like it. after though, she thank me. and then she thanked me again. i couldn't speak to her, but for some reason her being so grateful towards me after spending 15 mins in pain that i inflicted touched me. i love this part of what i do.
but yeah, so two days down of my four weeks at this clinic. summer is going to go by so fast.
im just glad i get to spend most of it with my guy,...if he would just hurry up and win regionals and get back to ft worth!!
i dont have to be at the clinic super early tomorrow, so if i head to bed now, ill get excess sleep, which is awesome!
goodnight.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Influence
Have you ever wondered what other people truely thought about you? If they know the actual you, or if they just have their own ideas about who are? Have you ever wondered what sort of influence you actaully make on people?
I wonder this alot. In fact, this has been laid on my heart pretyt heavily here lately. I wonder if the way that I live, and the way that I portray myself truely reflect who I am. Do I show my love for Christ enough? Could someone who "sorta" knew me be able to tell that I was a Christian? I wonder if people think of Christ when they see me and how I live my life, or if they just see me as the "sweet, innocent girl."
I know this has alot to do with the way I handle oppurtunities to explain why I do things the way I do. I won't try to trick you or myself, I have had several oppurtunities that I have scared myself out of taking. I don't know why I do that. I know that God gives them to me to spread His name, and that the words that I speak come from Him, but sometimes I cant shake my worldy nature.
My goal, and I'm even tempted to say calling, is to be a influence. I love working with children, teenagers, and just people who are younger than me. In high school, my favorite memories were the ones in which I was in the situation to help someone younger than me, to "mentor." I dont know why, but I'm not a fan of the word mentor. I want to me someone a person can come to for help. I want to be a friend. I want to influence the life of someone positively. I want to show the love of Christ with my actions and my love.
This is why I love athletic training. I feel like I will be able to do this the rest of my life; influence the lives of the athletes I work with.
But I still wonder, what about the people my age? What about my teammates? I guess the question is do I show Christ's love enough? I have it, and I want to share it, but do I enough that people can see it?
Christ, I recognize the oppurtunites you give me and I pray that you would make me take them. I pray that my life would scream your name, through words, actions and love.
I wonder this alot. In fact, this has been laid on my heart pretyt heavily here lately. I wonder if the way that I live, and the way that I portray myself truely reflect who I am. Do I show my love for Christ enough? Could someone who "sorta" knew me be able to tell that I was a Christian? I wonder if people think of Christ when they see me and how I live my life, or if they just see me as the "sweet, innocent girl."
I know this has alot to do with the way I handle oppurtunities to explain why I do things the way I do. I won't try to trick you or myself, I have had several oppurtunities that I have scared myself out of taking. I don't know why I do that. I know that God gives them to me to spread His name, and that the words that I speak come from Him, but sometimes I cant shake my worldy nature.
My goal, and I'm even tempted to say calling, is to be a influence. I love working with children, teenagers, and just people who are younger than me. In high school, my favorite memories were the ones in which I was in the situation to help someone younger than me, to "mentor." I dont know why, but I'm not a fan of the word mentor. I want to me someone a person can come to for help. I want to be a friend. I want to influence the life of someone positively. I want to show the love of Christ with my actions and my love.
This is why I love athletic training. I feel like I will be able to do this the rest of my life; influence the lives of the athletes I work with.
But I still wonder, what about the people my age? What about my teammates? I guess the question is do I show Christ's love enough? I have it, and I want to share it, but do I enough that people can see it?
Christ, I recognize the oppurtunites you give me and I pray that you would make me take them. I pray that my life would scream your name, through words, actions and love.
Friday, April 23, 2010
it's not me
I knew it would happen. It was only a matter of time...
I knew I would neglect this blog...
It happens alot though in life...People get busy, focused on things that pertain to them, and begin to neglect even the most pivotal things in life.
I think this happens to me every semester. I get sooo caught up in school, grades, softball, grades, school, that I forget my family, my boyfriend, and even my God.
Over and over again through the past few weeks, the same things has been placed on my heart... the theme of this blog; Soli Deo Gloria. Softball has been going so great this year, and there are alot of factors that play into why. But aside from it all, the true reason is Christ. without His gift of talent in which he has given each girl on the team, we wouldn't win. If He didn't give our coaches the personality, drive, and passion that He did, we wouldn't win.
But even outside of softball, this notion of giving God glory has been laid on my heart. College is hard. Its harder for some than others. I do alot, I have alot of responsibilites, and I always seem to get things done. I could try to say that the reason behind it is my "awesome" time mangement skills, or my "smarts," but in all honesty, its not me, it's Christ.
He is with me. He helps me get through the tough times. He keeps me calm through the stressful times. He has blessed me with an awesome support group, an awesome family, an awesome boyfriend, and an awesome team. He has given me the skills and talents to be able to do all that I do. Lord knows that its not me that makes it all possible. I am certain that if it were left to me, I would have either quit softball or have a very poor GPA.
But, even with all this understanding that all that I am is because of gifts from God, and all that I do is because of his blessing, I still forget about him. I still get caught up in trying to make the grade, play outstanding; I still get caught up in trying to be everything, the best in everything. Let me speak from experience, this is the most exhausting thing to try to do on your own. It leaves you tired, beat down, alone and feeling worthless. It's impossible. It just can not be done. ALONE. It cannot not be done alone.
With Christ, it can be done. With Christ we can face our biggest challenges with confidence.
One of my favorite things about Christ is that no matter what, He loves me. To Him, it doesn't matter if I give up a walk off grand slam in the conference championship game. To Him, I am precious. I am loved. What great joy is it to know that even if you fail in all of your wordly responsibilties, at the end of the day you can rest in the fact that Christ loves you. What comfort and confidence this brings me.
It doesn't matter if the rest of the world hates me, I am loved by the creator and ruler of the universe.
All that I do is because of Christ.
All that I am is becauuse of Christ.
All that I accomplished is because of Christ.
He loves me. I love Him.
He deserves the glory and praise, because this life is not my own. what I do is not for me, but to, in some way, bring honor back to Christ and to show his love.
Thank you Lord for the success that you have given my team. I pray that through it we bring you glory and honor. May your name be lifted by my performances. May your loved be showed through my actions.
amen.
I knew I would neglect this blog...
It happens alot though in life...People get busy, focused on things that pertain to them, and begin to neglect even the most pivotal things in life.
I think this happens to me every semester. I get sooo caught up in school, grades, softball, grades, school, that I forget my family, my boyfriend, and even my God.
Over and over again through the past few weeks, the same things has been placed on my heart... the theme of this blog; Soli Deo Gloria. Softball has been going so great this year, and there are alot of factors that play into why. But aside from it all, the true reason is Christ. without His gift of talent in which he has given each girl on the team, we wouldn't win. If He didn't give our coaches the personality, drive, and passion that He did, we wouldn't win.
But even outside of softball, this notion of giving God glory has been laid on my heart. College is hard. Its harder for some than others. I do alot, I have alot of responsibilites, and I always seem to get things done. I could try to say that the reason behind it is my "awesome" time mangement skills, or my "smarts," but in all honesty, its not me, it's Christ.
He is with me. He helps me get through the tough times. He keeps me calm through the stressful times. He has blessed me with an awesome support group, an awesome family, an awesome boyfriend, and an awesome team. He has given me the skills and talents to be able to do all that I do. Lord knows that its not me that makes it all possible. I am certain that if it were left to me, I would have either quit softball or have a very poor GPA.
But, even with all this understanding that all that I am is because of gifts from God, and all that I do is because of his blessing, I still forget about him. I still get caught up in trying to make the grade, play outstanding; I still get caught up in trying to be everything, the best in everything. Let me speak from experience, this is the most exhausting thing to try to do on your own. It leaves you tired, beat down, alone and feeling worthless. It's impossible. It just can not be done. ALONE. It cannot not be done alone.
With Christ, it can be done. With Christ we can face our biggest challenges with confidence.
One of my favorite things about Christ is that no matter what, He loves me. To Him, it doesn't matter if I give up a walk off grand slam in the conference championship game. To Him, I am precious. I am loved. What great joy is it to know that even if you fail in all of your wordly responsibilties, at the end of the day you can rest in the fact that Christ loves you. What comfort and confidence this brings me.
It doesn't matter if the rest of the world hates me, I am loved by the creator and ruler of the universe.
All that I do is because of Christ.
All that I am is becauuse of Christ.
All that I accomplished is because of Christ.
He loves me. I love Him.
He deserves the glory and praise, because this life is not my own. what I do is not for me, but to, in some way, bring honor back to Christ and to show his love.
Thank you Lord for the success that you have given my team. I pray that through it we bring you glory and honor. May your name be lifted by my performances. May your loved be showed through my actions.
amen.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Dairy Queen
So it's been a rough go for the baseball team here lately...
What better way to console ourselves (yes i am included) than to hit up the closest dairy queen and binge out on ice cream.
It was pretty good...except it was at about 9:00-9:30ish...now its almost an hour past my bedtime and im still wired.
I think I have lost my creativeness (not that i really had any) to blog. I open a new page and feel like i have soemthing to say, but i really dont. let's go down the list of all of today's events...
-took me thiry mins to get out of bed this morning - had class at 8, alarm went off at 7, didnt get out of bed till almost 7:35...but still made it to class before the teacher!
- got my gen med reviews, had an "awesome" / awkward discussion with the two most important people in my program
- next class was cancelled, so i went to the library and studied for about an hour
- next class was held in the pool, going over aquatic rehab [it was pretty cool, but it was cold, and im not a fan of water really]
- went and ate lunch in the cafe with some new friends
- played a quick game of ping pong
- took a quick shower
- got ready and went to the atr
- took athletes blood pressure for a good two hours at physicals
- talked to some dr's
- ate some pizza
- got back the my apt, wasted about half an hour and then started to study
- then got a message about going to dq
- took my pjs, which i already had on, off and got redressed
- went to dairy queen and ate some ice cream i shouldn't have
- came back to the school and hung out with ryan and some baseball friends
- came back to my apt and decided it was too late to work on anything
- wasted time on facebook and now listing everything that i did today on this blog.
yep. i did it. i wrote down everything i did today. i know its super interesting...
i am going to miss my friends that are graduating this year. when me and ryan hang out with his teammate/friends, i dont think we stop laughing...it will definitly be weird when they are gone next semester...
well i guess i will stop my rambling and possibly try to go to bed...
we will see.
ashley
What better way to console ourselves (yes i am included) than to hit up the closest dairy queen and binge out on ice cream.
It was pretty good...except it was at about 9:00-9:30ish...now its almost an hour past my bedtime and im still wired.
I think I have lost my creativeness (not that i really had any) to blog. I open a new page and feel like i have soemthing to say, but i really dont. let's go down the list of all of today's events...
-took me thiry mins to get out of bed this morning - had class at 8, alarm went off at 7, didnt get out of bed till almost 7:35...but still made it to class before the teacher!
- got my gen med reviews, had an "awesome" / awkward discussion with the two most important people in my program
- next class was cancelled, so i went to the library and studied for about an hour
- next class was held in the pool, going over aquatic rehab [it was pretty cool, but it was cold, and im not a fan of water really]
- went and ate lunch in the cafe with some new friends
- played a quick game of ping pong
- took a quick shower
- got ready and went to the atr
- took athletes blood pressure for a good two hours at physicals
- talked to some dr's
- ate some pizza
- got back the my apt, wasted about half an hour and then started to study
- then got a message about going to dq
- took my pjs, which i already had on, off and got redressed
- went to dairy queen and ate some ice cream i shouldn't have
- came back to the school and hung out with ryan and some baseball friends
- came back to my apt and decided it was too late to work on anything
- wasted time on facebook and now listing everything that i did today on this blog.
yep. i did it. i wrote down everything i did today. i know its super interesting...
i am going to miss my friends that are graduating this year. when me and ryan hang out with his teammate/friends, i dont think we stop laughing...it will definitly be weird when they are gone next semester...
well i guess i will stop my rambling and possibly try to go to bed...
we will see.
ashley
Saturday, April 10, 2010
lonely bones
So we got back from San Antonio today.
Ryan is in Hobbs, New Mexico. I have stuff I should be doing, but I'm not going to do it.
Sometimes I like nights like tonight, but other times I'm not such a great fan.
Tonight I'm not a fan.
We got back, and I ran to get a birthday present for a five year old. Pretty simple.
Then I came back, and "had nothing to do" (when in reality I have a list of things I need to be doing) but wasted time on the computer. I am becoming very proficient at wasting time these days. I call it "junioritis." I know I am almost done, and because of this I have a case of "pre-senioritis," also known as "junioritis."
Yep, thats right.
I think nights like tonight suck because I miss my family alot. I haven't been home in a really long time, and the future doesn't look promising. I am missing alot of what is happening in my brohter and sisters life and I can't do anything about that. I pray that they know that I love them so so so much and would do anything to be there supporting them if I could. I miss my brother and sister alot tonight.
Ryan is in Hobbs, New Mexico. I have stuff I should be doing, but I'm not going to do it.
Sometimes I like nights like tonight, but other times I'm not such a great fan.
Tonight I'm not a fan.
We got back, and I ran to get a birthday present for a five year old. Pretty simple.
Then I came back, and "had nothing to do" (when in reality I have a list of things I need to be doing) but wasted time on the computer. I am becoming very proficient at wasting time these days. I call it "junioritis." I know I am almost done, and because of this I have a case of "pre-senioritis," also known as "junioritis."
Yep, thats right.
I think nights like tonight suck because I miss my family alot. I haven't been home in a really long time, and the future doesn't look promising. I am missing alot of what is happening in my brohter and sisters life and I can't do anything about that. I pray that they know that I love them so so so much and would do anything to be there supporting them if I could. I miss my brother and sister alot tonight.
These are older pictures, but I love both of them!
Ugh, I miss them so much right now!!
Someone else who I am missing something terrible tonight too. Here he is sporting his favorite outfit. The one that makes him be away all the time! At least he looks good in it! :) Wish he were here tonight.
I guess I don't really have much to say right now. Just got some loneliness in me tonight. Nothing that won't pass and be dismissed when I finally get to go home again. and when Ryan finally comes home. Looking forward to that!
ashley
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Deep Breath
Things are starting to get crazy over here.
School in general is wearing me out. Softball has been going great, and for the first time since I have been in college, I would rather just be playing ball than actually being in school. Weird, I know.
I don't know what it is. Maybe it's the fact that I am getting ready to be done with school, or that we are doing so well in softball, or I am just fed up with ridiculous expectations that I haven't been prepared for.
What I get so frustrated about is when you are expected to know something that someone was supposed to teach you, but they didn't because they feel like education is a self taught deal. If I wanted to teach myself, I wouldn't be paying $20,000 a year. I could have bought a book and read it for waaaaaay cheaper than that.
Don't get me wrong, there are several, even numerous things that is so awesome about Wesleyan ATEP. Just this one thing makes it hard. I guess, though, its what seperates the good from the best. I want to be the best, so I put in the time....
I should just suck it up and read a book :)
In other news, we are currently in FIRST place in conference. We don't have it locked up for good just yet though. We play the two teams that could take it away from us within the next week. Big games. Call for big plays. Call for big hearts and lots of hard work. Luckily, my team has all of that. I'm so excited to see how everything will work out. It awesome to be on a winning team again.
School in general is wearing me out. Softball has been going great, and for the first time since I have been in college, I would rather just be playing ball than actually being in school. Weird, I know.
I don't know what it is. Maybe it's the fact that I am getting ready to be done with school, or that we are doing so well in softball, or I am just fed up with ridiculous expectations that I haven't been prepared for.
What I get so frustrated about is when you are expected to know something that someone was supposed to teach you, but they didn't because they feel like education is a self taught deal. If I wanted to teach myself, I wouldn't be paying $20,000 a year. I could have bought a book and read it for waaaaaay cheaper than that.
Don't get me wrong, there are several, even numerous things that is so awesome about Wesleyan ATEP. Just this one thing makes it hard. I guess, though, its what seperates the good from the best. I want to be the best, so I put in the time....
I should just suck it up and read a book :)
In other news, we are currently in FIRST place in conference. We don't have it locked up for good just yet though. We play the two teams that could take it away from us within the next week. Big games. Call for big plays. Call for big hearts and lots of hard work. Luckily, my team has all of that. I'm so excited to see how everything will work out. It awesome to be on a winning team again.
gotta love the facials... :/
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Soli Deo Gloria
What a day. I love the team that I play for. With everything that we have been through this season, drug suspensions, people quitting, injuries, and more, we are a complete team. We got rid of those who were bringing us down, have come together and are finally playing like a group of girls who have talent and want to win.
It feels awesome.
Todays games were big. We played Our Lady of the Lake, who WAS number one in conference and were beating all the big teams. Today we showed them that we are here and ready to go at it.
I threw game one. I did really well for 6 and 2/3 innings. Guess i just got tired. Went into the top of the 7th winning 1-0. Walked, gave up a hit, threw a wild pitch, then gave up another hit that put them ahead 2-1. All with two stinkin outs!! Oldham came in and got the last out, then our bats pulled through in the bottom of the 7th. That was one of the most exciting games I have been a part of my entire career at Welseyan. I loved it.
Congratulations guys! We are now in first place, still with big games coming up. After today though, I fully believe that we can actually make it to nationals.
It feels awesome.
Todays games were big. We played Our Lady of the Lake, who WAS number one in conference and were beating all the big teams. Today we showed them that we are here and ready to go at it.
I threw game one. I did really well for 6 and 2/3 innings. Guess i just got tired. Went into the top of the 7th winning 1-0. Walked, gave up a hit, threw a wild pitch, then gave up another hit that put them ahead 2-1. All with two stinkin outs!! Oldham came in and got the last out, then our bats pulled through in the bottom of the 7th. That was one of the most exciting games I have been a part of my entire career at Welseyan. I loved it.
Congratulations guys! We are now in first place, still with big games coming up. After today though, I fully believe that we can actually make it to nationals.
My Team and our Pink! (which we are now allowed to wear the rest of the year)
Me, and by the way my fingers are shaped, I would say throwing a screw ball.
Thank you Lord for this talent that you have given to me and my teammates. Without You, none of us would be able to do the things that we do, especially when it comes to this sport.
No matter the outcome of any game, I came hold my head up knowning that I am loved by the ruler and creater of the world and all the things in it.
Thank you for Jesus, whose life, death and resurrection we are celebrating tomorrow.
"But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed." Isaiah 53:5
Thank you Lord.
Soli Deo Gloria.
Friday, April 2, 2010
21st Century
I feel like I have finally entered the 21st century.
I am connected on the latest internet social network.
I have a blog.
I have an Ipod.
I now have a webcam and Skype.
Man, it feels different to be on this level....
Isn't it crazy all the things that technology lets us do. I honestly could not imagine being in college without my laptop and Ipod. School without Google, easybib, powerpoint, YouTube...brutal. Dad, I do not know how you did it. More power to you lol...
Big games tomorrow, and now with one pitcher gone, I think we have a better shot...
Today is Autism Awareness Day. I'm willing to bet you know someone who is autistic or who has been affected in some way by autsim. Just remember those people and keep them in your prayers. God creates each one of us with a purpose to fulfill His plans. Even those with Autsim.
I am connected on the latest internet social network.
I have a blog.
I have an Ipod.
I now have a webcam and Skype.
Man, it feels different to be on this level....
Isn't it crazy all the things that technology lets us do. I honestly could not imagine being in college without my laptop and Ipod. School without Google, easybib, powerpoint, YouTube...brutal. Dad, I do not know how you did it. More power to you lol...
I think its crazy how one day someone can be all about the game and then the next hang em up. I just dont understand....
ashley
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Softball
I have spent just about my entire day out on the softball field.
Practice from 11-2:30
Had to go "retarp" our field from 3:30-4:30
Then I have to go pitch at 5.
This has prompted me to dedicate this post to softball. :)
To check up on Wesleyan Sports (including softball): http://txwes.edu/athletics/index.htm
And now for a progression thru the years:
Freshman Roster Picture 2008
Sophomore Roster Picture 2009
Junior Roster Picture 2010
Practice from 11-2:30
Had to go "retarp" our field from 3:30-4:30
Then I have to go pitch at 5.
This has prompted me to dedicate this post to softball. :)
To check up on Wesleyan Sports (including softball): http://txwes.edu/athletics/index.htm
To keep up with just softball: http://txwes.edu/athletics/w-softball/index.htm
This was last night actually, against Texas College. I think its funy how the girl in the background is smiling
These are all from this year...
How about some old school ones...
Freshman year: Conference Tourn.
Slogan of our team:
:)
Freshman Roster Picture 2008
Sophomore Roster Picture 2009
Junior Roster Picture 2010See, my hair is getting darker...
ashley
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Beginning of the End
Today I had advising for my last fall semester.
Today I had a legitamate discussion about what I am going to do "when I grow up."
Today I got handed paperwork to apply to take my state liscensure and national certification tests.
THIS CANNOT BE HAPPENING. I AM WAY TOO YOUNG!
It is so crazy to think back to where I was three years ago. to see how God has shaped me, changed my life, and the people in it. Everyone says they can't believe how far they have come, but I definitly saying now, I cant believe how far I've come.
Seriously I can feel the anxiety of this next year right as I type.
This next year is all about preparing for the biggest changes in my life (in terms of jobs etc). I cant help but wonder if I really am ready for this. Am I, little ole country girl from the middle of nowhere east texas, be ready to take on the "real world"?
Of course my plans have changed a thousand times since I started school. At first I wanted to be a physical therapist, then wanted to drop athletic training all together, then decided physicans assistant school was the way to go, then decided I wanted to be an athletic trainer in a high school, and now I am set on being an athletic trainer at the university level.
I love the people who a leading me along my way in this profession. After a discussion with one of them, I think the best path for me might actually involve a masters degree. Being a graduate assistant at some university, getting my masters in something, and gaining two years of working experience before jumping out in the "real world." I didnt want to at first, I think in a sort of arrogant way, wanting to prove that I could do great things without my masters. But, now that the idea has actually been presented as something that I could really do, I like it.
I could get my masters in education, work at the university level, and be able to teach while being an athletic trainer. I would get to work with people younger than me and have that sort of mentor relationship. Thats what I love about athletic training. Not only do you treat these athletes physical needs and injuries, but you are there with them everyday, developing a relationship, and in some way or another, making an impact on their life.
I feel like this is my calling. To care for and love on people. I will continue to pray for guidance in this year to come. It's going to be a crazy one. I am so excited to see where I might end up.
Today I had a legitamate discussion about what I am going to do "when I grow up."
Today I got handed paperwork to apply to take my state liscensure and national certification tests.
THIS CANNOT BE HAPPENING. I AM WAY TOO YOUNG!
It is so crazy to think back to where I was three years ago. to see how God has shaped me, changed my life, and the people in it. Everyone says they can't believe how far they have come, but I definitly saying now, I cant believe how far I've come.
Seriously I can feel the anxiety of this next year right as I type.
This next year is all about preparing for the biggest changes in my life (in terms of jobs etc). I cant help but wonder if I really am ready for this. Am I, little ole country girl from the middle of nowhere east texas, be ready to take on the "real world"?
Of course my plans have changed a thousand times since I started school. At first I wanted to be a physical therapist, then wanted to drop athletic training all together, then decided physicans assistant school was the way to go, then decided I wanted to be an athletic trainer in a high school, and now I am set on being an athletic trainer at the university level.
I love the people who a leading me along my way in this profession. After a discussion with one of them, I think the best path for me might actually involve a masters degree. Being a graduate assistant at some university, getting my masters in something, and gaining two years of working experience before jumping out in the "real world." I didnt want to at first, I think in a sort of arrogant way, wanting to prove that I could do great things without my masters. But, now that the idea has actually been presented as something that I could really do, I like it.
I could get my masters in education, work at the university level, and be able to teach while being an athletic trainer. I would get to work with people younger than me and have that sort of mentor relationship. Thats what I love about athletic training. Not only do you treat these athletes physical needs and injuries, but you are there with them everyday, developing a relationship, and in some way or another, making an impact on their life.
I feel like this is my calling. To care for and love on people. I will continue to pray for guidance in this year to come. It's going to be a crazy one. I am so excited to see where I might end up.
Monday, March 29, 2010
I dont usually procrastinate...
Well, actually, I do.
I dont get things done unless they are due.
Today has been a full day. Class till 12, ATR till 2, games from 3 to 8, and then homework from 9 to 12...
...and now I write a blog. :)...
Know how I was talking about how things never go my way and yada yada yada. I have now learned that when I worry bout things going my way is when they dont. I should have known this a long time ago, seeing how I have been an athlete forever, but I guess it just never stuck.
My last two outings have been fairly decent. Held the #15 ranked school to no earned runs, and threw a no hitter today (vs a pretty weak team...but still, no hits.)
I just hope that this late night homework exhibition doesnt wear me out too much.
Biggest games of the season coming up on saturday.
You know one thing I am thankful for? Text messaging. With it, I can talk to my brother or sister whenever. because of it I can still be a part of their lives even when I'm away. Techonolgy is growing, but I am thankful for the simple text message.
ashley
I dont get things done unless they are due.
Today has been a full day. Class till 12, ATR till 2, games from 3 to 8, and then homework from 9 to 12...
...and now I write a blog. :)...
Know how I was talking about how things never go my way and yada yada yada. I have now learned that when I worry bout things going my way is when they dont. I should have known this a long time ago, seeing how I have been an athlete forever, but I guess it just never stuck.
My last two outings have been fairly decent. Held the #15 ranked school to no earned runs, and threw a no hitter today (vs a pretty weak team...but still, no hits.)
I just hope that this late night homework exhibition doesnt wear me out too much.
Biggest games of the season coming up on saturday.
You know one thing I am thankful for? Text messaging. With it, I can talk to my brother or sister whenever. because of it I can still be a part of their lives even when I'm away. Techonolgy is growing, but I am thankful for the simple text message.
ashley
Friday, March 26, 2010
Do all of these posts have to be titled? What if I cant put a few specifc words to what all I am going to write about, or if I dont know what I will be writing about prior to writing?
You know those days that you have planned out in your mind, and then they don't go at all like you thought/wanted them to? Yeah, I hate them too. They always seem to happen to me on game day. When I feel like I'm going to go out and dominate and do well. Get to the field, start the game, and one thing happens, or something doesnt go just right....BAM. Gone. Nothing goes the way it was supposed to, and you are three steps back from where you started.
That was today, once again. I feel like I might be losing my spot, but then again I dont. We only have three pitchers. How could I "lose" my spot when its inevitable that I will get playing time. I have these expectations for each time I play, and I guess recently I just haven't been living up to my own standards. I guess I'll just "forget" about it. Throw the ball.
I'm always in that position. Quit trying so hard. Have confidence in yourself. You dont have to prove yourself.
I think I try to prove myself to myself more than anyone else.
I'll get another go at it in the next few days. I just have to remember that this is a silly game that I play while I spend my time here on earth; to be thankful that I have been given the talent that I do have; and to use the oppurtunities when given to reflect Christ.
I can't believe that I am so close to being done with school and out in the real world. Im so thankful for the oppurtunities that I have been given here at my school. I get to do what I love, and still work in the field that I love. I even get to experience both sides. I hope that when I do get a "real" job that I can build genuine relationships and in some way or another show the love of Christ. That's yet another reason why I want to do what I am doing.
In the end, its all about loving people and showing the love of Christ.
I have to remind myself this somedays.
You know what I dont understand, but am totally guilty of. I dont understand why people become so addicted/dependent to facebook. I mean, yeah its cool to keep up with people, but have you ever made yourself not log on for a full week? I have. All of a sudden, I find all this empty time that would have been spent on facebook reading about people who I dont talk to or havent seen in years. It amazes me the time that I spend on facebook, but I cant stop. I got so so much more done when I didnt log on. I dont know, just wondering I guess.
And then again, what about the time that I am going to spend on the blog, writing things that most people have no care in the world about. Why do I spend my time writing? Its the same as if I were on facebook.
Theory: maybe people do anything they can to get away from the things that they have to do. I mean, college kids use facebook as a "study break," when in reality they havent even started studying. I check my facebook over and over again on my phone during long softball trips.
Is it to combat boredom? I dont think so...
I really dont knnow. Just know Im part of the vast majority who get on more than once a day, or who stay logged on for hours.
Well, after thinking through all that, I guess I should use my time wisely.
Going to do the homework I wish I could do this weekend.
Going to Victoria tomorrow till late Sunday. No homework time, really...
ashley
--Oh one thing before I go. Name of the blog: Soli Deo Gloria- To God be the Glory....b/c all that I do is because of Him and his love for me. He deserves all the praise, not me.
You know those days that you have planned out in your mind, and then they don't go at all like you thought/wanted them to? Yeah, I hate them too. They always seem to happen to me on game day. When I feel like I'm going to go out and dominate and do well. Get to the field, start the game, and one thing happens, or something doesnt go just right....BAM. Gone. Nothing goes the way it was supposed to, and you are three steps back from where you started.
That was today, once again. I feel like I might be losing my spot, but then again I dont. We only have three pitchers. How could I "lose" my spot when its inevitable that I will get playing time. I have these expectations for each time I play, and I guess recently I just haven't been living up to my own standards. I guess I'll just "forget" about it. Throw the ball.
I'm always in that position. Quit trying so hard. Have confidence in yourself. You dont have to prove yourself.
I think I try to prove myself to myself more than anyone else.
I'll get another go at it in the next few days. I just have to remember that this is a silly game that I play while I spend my time here on earth; to be thankful that I have been given the talent that I do have; and to use the oppurtunities when given to reflect Christ.
I can't believe that I am so close to being done with school and out in the real world. Im so thankful for the oppurtunities that I have been given here at my school. I get to do what I love, and still work in the field that I love. I even get to experience both sides. I hope that when I do get a "real" job that I can build genuine relationships and in some way or another show the love of Christ. That's yet another reason why I want to do what I am doing.
In the end, its all about loving people and showing the love of Christ.
I have to remind myself this somedays.
You know what I dont understand, but am totally guilty of. I dont understand why people become so addicted/dependent to facebook. I mean, yeah its cool to keep up with people, but have you ever made yourself not log on for a full week? I have. All of a sudden, I find all this empty time that would have been spent on facebook reading about people who I dont talk to or havent seen in years. It amazes me the time that I spend on facebook, but I cant stop. I got so so much more done when I didnt log on. I dont know, just wondering I guess.
And then again, what about the time that I am going to spend on the blog, writing things that most people have no care in the world about. Why do I spend my time writing? Its the same as if I were on facebook.
Theory: maybe people do anything they can to get away from the things that they have to do. I mean, college kids use facebook as a "study break," when in reality they havent even started studying. I check my facebook over and over again on my phone during long softball trips.
Is it to combat boredom? I dont think so...
I really dont knnow. Just know Im part of the vast majority who get on more than once a day, or who stay logged on for hours.
Well, after thinking through all that, I guess I should use my time wisely.
Going to do the homework I wish I could do this weekend.
Going to Victoria tomorrow till late Sunday. No homework time, really...
ashley
--Oh one thing before I go. Name of the blog: Soli Deo Gloria- To God be the Glory....b/c all that I do is because of Him and his love for me. He deserves all the praise, not me.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Brand New
I'm not sure that I will be faithful to this, or if I will ever figure enough out abotu it to make it look good, but I have set it up and will try :)
I want to use this to record whats going on, show Gods plan unfolding, and at times help get things out of my mind.
either way, it will take me a while to get use to this, but until then, God Bless :)
I want to use this to record whats going on, show Gods plan unfolding, and at times help get things out of my mind.
either way, it will take me a while to get use to this, but until then, God Bless :)
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