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[talbs]

I got the job. In two weeks I’m going to be a corporate law paralegal.

 

So...How's it going?!

[Kaddict]

I guess I should've posted this Monday, but I found out I got a job starting in July. Now I just have to wait until Friday before I find out where it is

[Bones]

Good luck hope it goes well

[Coops]

This was actually yesterday. But I ran my first in-person support group with another volunteer from the org I work for. And oh my god, 17 people showed up. That's the most we've ever had ever and our org volunteers host local support meetings all over the US and some internationally. Only 10 people had RSVP'd. It was incredible! I saw people exchanging numbers and just seeing folks being able to talk openly about their challenges with chronic illness was really awesome. I just did not expect so many people to come and I'm so happy they did. 

[DonValentino]

Found out there's a community darkroom only a few blocks from me, went last week and learned how to shoot film/develop. Went back today and the lady let me take out a camera and give me some rolls of film, pretty excited to experiment with them! Two are expired, one from '94 and one from '89 lol, so they'll probably come out very blue, or some weird way. But I'm looking forward to this new hobby

[Kate]

Found out there's a community darkroom only a few blocks from me, went last week and learned how to shoot film/develop. Went back today and the lady let me take out a camera and give me some rolls of film, pretty excited to experiment with them! Two are expired, one from '94 and one from '89 lol, so they'll probably come out very blue, or some weird way. But I'm looking forward to this new hobby

That sounds really cool! Post some of the results when you get a chance!

[Kaddict]

So yesterday was match day and I found out I got my first choice in residency programs! So I get to stay in my hometown and I don't have to move!

[vintagesoul]

It stormed today and that made me happy.... lol 

[Ladida]

I got my teeth cleaned and it didn't hurt!

[Kaddict]

We had a meeting about student loans today. And partly because of scholarships (both undergrad and med school) and because the house I bought 5 years ago has doubled in value, rather than having $200,000 of student debt (which is the national average for med school graduates) I actually have $200,000 in equity!

[Coops]

My physical therapist did some manual work on my shoulder today because I have been having extra pain when I turn my head to the left. She's a really awesome physical therapist. 

[Salade]

Had a really nice/relaxing day with my sister and dad.

[Coops]

Someone in one of my local support groups posted a job listing, explicitly stating that the business owner told her to ask first in these groups, because they are super disability friendly. The job would be teaching water aerobics courses. I would get certified and there's no experience necessary. I wouldn't even have to teach in the pool if I didn't want to (but I want to). The only requirement is a CPR certification and being able to swim. I don't even have to be able to swim great lol. It's $15 an hour and it sounds like they are very accommodating. I would literally get paid to exercise for 2-3 hours a day. I'm so excited. I'm going on Wednesday to do one of the classes, meet the owner and the teacher who posted the listing. It sounds like an incredible opportunity for me. Q.Q

[Rocket]

Yesterday, I took my very first college class in 13 years! It went well and I'll have the class 2x a week for the next 10 weeks to help improve/advance my accounting skills and move me forward at work