Theta sisters, what's new? - Page 3

ThetaDancer · #1 09-27-2007, 10:24 AM

Just wanted to check in with everyone!
I started grad school in the beginning of September. So far, so good...although it is a ton of work. I'm slowly finding my balance though and getting into new routines.
I'm also keeping busy with work and Junior League, and I'm in a friend's wedding in a couple of weeks so I've been trying to help her get things ready as much as I can. Busy busy busy!
How is everyone else???

ThetaPrincess24 · #2 10-18-2007, 05:27 PM

Hello Thetas! I'm long overdue for doing one of these so here goes:

I'm currently working 5 days a week at a family practice. All of the health providers are nurse practitioners and most of our patients are on medicaid (state funded and is not to be confused with medicare). Since i cant say anything nice about my patients with the exception of the children, medicare, and private insurance patients( though some of these tick me off too), I'll stop here.

Recently I became a The Body Shop At Home consultant. I'm so excited about my new business. I figured since I've been using the products since 1993 I ought to be able to sell them well

I really like the company philosophies as well and what they support which helps my enthusiasm to sell

I dont even have my starter kit yet and I've already made a sale, and potentially already recruited someone to be a consultant. I'm planning an open house/business launch party in two weeks and planning a GIrls Night Out party for my daughter as a mother/daughter type of thing. my website should launch soon as well.

My oldest step son is still running cross country and is excelling in his honors classes. He's still hell bent on going to medical school though he's unsure of what kind of doctor he wants to be which is fine. He's only a high school sophomore and has plenty of time to decide.He also just turned 16 and cant wait to get his license and a car of some sort in February (Kentucky has a 6 month driver's permit period before being able to get your license). My step daughter was chosen to be in the gifted program at her school (she started middle school this year) and she too is also doing well. She's taking a break from sports this fall but is still keeping up with the violin, her school's math team, and will be joining me in my Yoga class next week. My youngest step son has found his sport in football. This is the first year he's played football but is already quite good and plays running back. He is also playing violin.

My husband just got a promotion at work and then his division was bought out by AT&T. His job is safe and he still loves his job however this could mean a possible move to the Atlanta area after the first of the year. I have mixed feelings about it. On the one hand Atlanta has more opportunities for me as far as nursing jobs, socially (Theta, BSP, Junior league, alumnae panhellenic, etc), and excellent shopping, but on the other hand the traffic........I HATE ATLANTA AREA TRAFFIC!!!!!! traffic makes me tense and nervous. I can barely handle the traffic here which is zilch compared to atlanta, but anyways we'll see what happens there.

Other than that I'm trying to get more involved in my xmas shopping,taking pilates and yoga three times a week, and am currently reading three books (one about buddism, history/science behind the bible, and leonardo da vinci).

HOpe all is going well with everyone!

blackngoldengrl · #3 11-04-2007, 09:28 PM

I met our Grand Council President last night for the first time at our chapter's 25th anniversary celebration. She is pretty funny in addition to being very friendly. The celebration was great and I'm hoping to see another 25!

Thetagirl218 · #4 12-15-2007, 05:23 PM

Hello Ladies,

I haven't posted in quite some time, but I am now! This was my last semester and I was busy finishing my BAE in Secondary Education! I am now graduated, and both excited and nervous about being an Alumna!!! Just an update on me!!!!

As for black and golden girl's post, the Grand Council President is very nice! I have met her on two occasions as I was a founder of my chapter, and she was always very sweet!

ThetaDancer · #5 02-18-2008, 03:54 PM

Hello Theta Sisters!

I just wanted to bump this thread in hopes of hearing updates on how everyone is doing.

I don't have much news to report. Grad school is keeping me super busy. I'm finding time to volunteer and be active in Junior League when I can. And, I'm just desperate to get out of this Wisconsin weather. It has been the worst winter I can ever remember and I'm so ready for it to be spring!

How is everyone else doing?

LoggerTheta · #6 02-18-2008, 04:10 PM

Well, I don't have a lot to report, but I'm in my last semester as an undergrad, so that's really exciting. I'm in the writing stages of my Thesis paper, and it's been a long time coming (almost a whole year now), and this is really exciting because in March (during my spring break) I get to go to the Cordilleran/Rocky Mountain GSA (Geologic Society of America) conference in Las Vegas to give a poster presentation about it. Just the fact that I'm an expert on a catastrophic mudflow that took place in the Puget Lowland about 16,950 years ago, makes me giddy beyond all reason.

In other news, going along the lines of what ThetaDancer said, today is the first monday here in the Seattle area that's sunny and warm enough (read... JUST warm enough) to wear a skirt for chapter!

LoggerTheta · #7 03-08-2008, 03:18 AM

Another update: We just initiated 16 new Thetas into the Delta Iota Chapter, and they are all absolutely the best women imaginable. So Proud. This was my last initiation as an undergrad.

LoggerTheta · #8 05-17-2008, 11:39 PM

Here's another: I'm graduating from college tomorrow. Woah.

thetalady · #9 05-18-2008, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LoggerTheta

Here's another: I'm graduating from college tomorrow. Woah.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! What an accomplishment to be proud of! What is your degree in?

undtheta2000 · #10 06-28-2008, 09:38 PM

Hey Thetas! Been about a year since I posted, so figured it was time for another update! I spent this past year teaching the morning section of a Preschool Special Needs Classroom. Loved it! Really enjoy working with that age group. A bit stressful at times, still figuring out process & paperwork, etc. Spent spring semester also interning 2 afternoons a week with the locally-based regional Infant Development Program for the state (ND). I also enjoyed that- loved working with the families. From end of April until this next week (done on Tuesday) I was working with them part-time contracted- following the families for one therapist while she was out on maternity leave. *I will begin working with them full-time as of Sept. 1 this year!*
Last summer of my Masters- finishing my last class & my scholarly project this summer- graduate August 1!

As for my sister: When I posted back last summer, she had just taken the Bar exam & graduated from Law School. She passed the Bar & was admitted to the state Bar Assoc. back in October! She has been working with a law firm since the end of last summer.

blackngoldengrl · #11 09-23-2008, 08:46 PM

Hi all! It's been a while since I posted, but I'm currently in Crow Agency, Montana doing a rotation at an Indian Health service hospital. It's been a really great experience, and any budding doctors, nurses, health care professionals, etc. who have some time should check it out. I have been here for a month and will be leaving this Saturday. It's also been a good way to see the country, and it's really beautiful out here. Next month I'll be home and in November I'll be in Cincinnati for the month, doing a rotation at University/Christ hospitals.

Meanwhile, I am applying for residency in OB/GYN. I sent in my application and so far I have two invites for interview. I'm looking to get about 10 more, so we'll see. Fingers crossed! Hope all is well with everyone!

thetalicious · #12 11-10-2008, 01:34 AM

I just saw your post, and I'm from Cincinnati! I've been away doing my undergrad in PA for the past few years, but I still go home for the holidays. University and Christ (from what I've heard) are both excellent hospitals! I hope you enjoy your time in Cincinnati!

blackngoldengrl · #13 11-20-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by thetalicious

I just saw your post, and I'm from Cincinnati! I've been away doing my undergrad in PA for the past few years, but I still go home for the holidays. University and Christ (from what I've heard) are both excellent hospitals! I hope you enjoy your time in Cincinnati!

Hey there! Cincy has been pretty good to me for the past few weeks, though I am anxious to go home. I have one more week at University hospital. I like the program, so fingers crossed that they will interview me.

Send epsilon lambda my love and congrats on initation (w/quota!)

~blackngoldengrl, PC '01

LoggerTheta · #14 04-30-2010, 03:28 PM

I thought I'd bump this thread because I know there are a few newer Theta faces on GC recently.

This winter has been pretty eventful for me. I went to Ecuador for 12 days with the my university's geology club (as an alumna) in January, and that was a most amazing experience. And though I don't think I'll ever return to the Amazon, I really valued my experience bushwhacking through the virgin rainforest. And since I live in Northern Washington State, the Olympics were fun to be a part of this year. I didn't make it to any of the main events, but I did get to go to Whistler for the last couple days of the Paralympics, which is always inspiring to see. Now I'm headed off for my third season with the National Park Service in Wyoming.

What are you lovely ladies up to?

undtheta2000 · #15 11-12-2008, 01:49 AM

An addition to my last post in June. I did graduate in August, and began a full-time job in September working with infants & toddlers with developmental delays. Love it!

However, as of November 1, I am the new Facility Director (aka House Mom) at my former college Theta chapter! Thought I'd share that with my Theta sisters out there. I'm excited for this new adventure, but also request that if you have any advice to give me please share! You can send as a private message. Thanks so much!