2016: The Good Things

I think we can all agree that 2016 was a trying year.  I won't recap on those things, since they are different for everyone and cause disagreement.  I am trying to make an active effort to be more positive and as such, I decided to post about the milestones I and my family have reached this year.

1. My nephew came into the world
Look at the peanut! His name is Levi and he is adorable.  That is all.

2. I got my hair streaked my favorite color

Lime green have been my favorite color since I grew out of the pink phase.  I've dyed my hair black and bright red, but never a color it would need to be bleached for.  I had this done at a salon and it was a great experience.

3.I became an LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist)
A year of hard work. 8 tests, 66 clinical hours, 15 clinical event hours, 2 practicals, and 1 state exam (the mBLEx) later I am officially a massage therapist.  This journey has been amazing and anxiety provoking at the same time.  I have learned many techniques, as well as gained a better ability to ask for help.

4. I got my first real job
(picture to follow) About a week after I finished up my clinical hours at school, I got a phone call from one of the supervisors.  A week after THAT, I became a member of Irene's Myomassology Institute's team of employees.  I work as a clinical supervisor, I supervise the students during their clinical hours, to make sure they are draping correctly, body mechanics are proper, etc.  I also get to be an instructor when a new class needs orienting to the clinic.

5. I got to see my favorite band in concert
Behold Twinny.  She is holding up the shirt to demonstrate the band name.  Yes, were were in lawn seats.  Yes, it was crowded.  But they day was so fan-freaking-tastic.  I have enjoyed Breaking Benjamin's music since 04', and with hiatuses, illness of the lead singer, and the band breaking up, I was worried I'd never see them live.  But They came out with a new album in 15' and we got to see them as well as Disturbed.