OTblog ch. 4

“Even the smallest shift in perspective can bring about the greatest healing.” Joshua Kai

I believe this quote perfectly sums up how I managed to pull myself together and get through day by day during my current hiatus from my graduate program. As I mentioned in my previous post, I dealt with different emotions and barriers I was facing due to the greater roadblock that entered all our lives, COVID-19. My largest obstacle to face being that I was halted in my graduate program, to spend my fall quarter (sept – dec) sitting around waiting for a potential fieldwork placement. In MSOT programs, we complete two Level II fieldworks in different settings where we have the opportunity to culminate all the experience, research, and lectures we obtained during our didactic courses and apply them into actual patient care. It’s a true test for us, namely as we face the dreaded ‘imposter syndrome’, each day we enter into our fieldwork, questioning our abilities, skill sets, and passion for our potential career that we are so close to achieving. Daunting isn’t it? 

OTblog ch. 3

lim·bo

/ˈlimbō/
an uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition.

Smiling on the outside, crying on the inside. I never truly resonated with that phrase until now.

COVID hit at the worst time I can possibly imagine for me as a graduate student. Speaking from just a student viewpoint I’m honestly heartbroken and uncertain and lost. My school is decently well-known with adequate number of connections. I haven’t heard alumni complain about receiving fieldwork placements, but until COVID occurred, more than half my cohort and I are stuck in limbo.

OTblog ch. 2

Hi friends, it’s been so long since I wrote a blog post but I figured with how life has been treating us lately, I wanted to blog regarding my life’s current update. The year 2020 has brought the largest change like no other. The world was hit with a global pandemic known as COVID-19. Around the end of March, the world went into shut-down and self-quarantine. It definitely created a huge stir to our sense of. “normalcy”.

About my picture
Each cohort at LLU gets their own photo up on our department’s hallway. In our photos, we are performing an occupation we love or chose to engage in during that quarter. Brief background on mine, I love dancing and began ballet at the age of 4. It was the only sport/extra-curricular activity I stuck with all the way until I graduated high school. I miss it now even though I wasn’t spectacular, nor did I have the feet or height to become a prima ballerina. But I love it. And that’s what I wanted to represent. Occupations provide our lives with meaning and purpose. As an OT, we are here to help individuals continue to engage in their meaningful occupations despite conditions or circumstances that may have prevented them otherwise. We provide hope and meaning.

OTblog ch.1

Hi all! I wanted to start a blog on my journey through occupational therapy school. Just a place where I can type out my thoughts, emotions, and academia gained throughout the journey. Follow along with me through my 2.75 years.

Inland Empire Boba Shops.

Brand new area code friends! I want to introduce to you the boba/drink spots I have visited here in the Inland Empire. I’ll be starting a quick series on the spots I have visited here in the Riverside area code along with some in Redlands! Honestly there’s not many great food options here, but I wanted to give my initial thoughts and reviews! I’ll be doing more posts for Riverside, specifically on coffee shops and then restaurants! Let me know of any recommendations you may have or if you want to hear more about any particular location!

Applying For Masters.

I wanted to share about my experience applying for graduate school. Honestly, it was a flashback to my struggle when applying to undergrad.

Peggy Li Creations.

I had the honor of collaborating with Peggy Li, a jewelry designer based in San Francisco. She is thee definition of  a #bosslady with owning and running her own small business. Her creations are so simple, elegant, and stylish. I personally love dainty pieces, especially since I’m on the smaller side. Heavier, bold, chunky jewelry pieces just don’t flatter me too well. When I saw her creations, I fell in love. Each piece is unique and special in its own way. Her creations are made with quality material, with the choices of gold or sterling silver. Her collections include earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets and bangles, as well as accessories.

Kiddos Creamery.

Anyone out there also love ice cream? I am such an ice cream-a-holic which is why I love trying new ice cream shops, and finding new flavors. Therefore, I’m here to share with you guys about a new shop I visited called Kiddos Creamery! Shout-out to Kiddos Creamery for letting me stop by and sample my heart out with all their delicious flavors.

Wheat Shop.

I had the opportunity to collaborate with Wheat Shop in Pasadena, California recently. I am a big fan of coffee shops as well as delicious pastries. Also, I really love checking out new shops which is why I was excited to check out Wheat Shop!

The Happiest Place on Earth.

 

I bet already from my title you know exactly which location I’m blogging about. Thanks to the amazing branding and word of mouth, Disneyland and California Adventure are thee best tourist attractions when coming to California. I’m sure there’s so many blog posts out there regarding these two locations, but here’s MY take on the parks!