First off, I guess I should update everyone on my school. Naropa is a totally different school experience compared to the traditional colleges I've gone to. We don't take test, but we read a crazy amount, do experientials and then write about it. For me, this is the best way to learn. If I don't understand how to apply what I've just learned... I typically forget about it. We are also required to learn the practice of meditation. This is a new class for me and I think it has been really helpful to be more present when I'm with people. I feel I'm less annoyed at work with others. Well, I wouldn't say I'm less annoyed, but I'm more aware of where the annoyance comes from. I recognize I'm feeling that way and I'm able to not let the feeling consume my thoughts and actions. I've also been practicing my listening techniques of mirroring/reflecting and minimal encouragers. This has helped me when I talk to frustrated clients at work. It has made the resident feel heard and valued. I've even had a few of the clients say this to me!
September has been a crazy month as far as personal life goes. We had a visitor stay with us for 2 weeks while she worked volunteering for the Obama campaign. She is an acquaintance from Utah and she rented out the spare room for the 2 weeks. Also during the 2 weeks Kelly, Carmen, Jason, and Robert came to goto the Monolith concert. Red Rocks is by far the coolest place to see bands. The atmosphere is great and the music is too (if the sound person doesn't mess it up).
Yesterday, Taylor had his first show. His new band, Black Sleep of Kali played at the Old Curtis St. Pub. They were really good and you could tell the audience was really into it. It's nice to see that Tay was able to find some musicians to play with in Denver. Tonight, Tay and I are going to Sigur Ros at Red Rocks. This is an Icelandic band and I love their music. I'll post pics soon of Red Rocks and Tay's show.
Yesterday, Taylor had his first show. His new band, Black Sleep of Kali played at the Old Curtis St. Pub. They were really good and you could tell the audience was really into it. It's nice to see that Tay was able to find some musicians to play with in Denver. Tonight, Tay and I are going to Sigur Ros at Red Rocks. This is an Icelandic band and I love their music. I'll post pics soon of Red Rocks and Tay's show.
