You Rock Susan!

Thanks for all the questions!

Let's see... Gasport has no stores really other than family dollar (which actually has some cute things occasionally- most things in the store are more than $1). Lockport is close, though, and they have a Bon-ton, walmart, fashion bug, maurices, payless, maybe even sears... but no TARGET. I love Target. not necessarily for clothes but sometimes i find good stuff there. So yes, I do end up driving to wmsvl if i need a mall or target. It is a pain, but it could be worse!

I see my parents, or at least my mom, usually once or twice a week. My dad is less often because of his work schedule. I actaully saw them last night after Carmines (it was SOOOO good; i had wheat pasta with chicken, sundried tomatoes, and a pesto sauce- Mark- does Mazz's make a mean pesto like Carmines?), and we all will go to dinner tonight (they are meeting Bob and I in lockport). Josh will go if he is not working, but I am not sure if he is. Lauren I do not see as often because that girl is always working or at school! I miss her.

I will get a dog this summer. I love dogs and have wanted one since we put Sammy to sleep. Bob is not gung-ho on the idea but he acquiesced since it really was not negotiable! I am thinking of a golden retreiver or lab, most likely.

Students usualy call to make an appointment, or stop by the main office and schedule with a secretary. I only see a client as a walk-in if they are in crisis (or think they are) which means suicidal, homicidal, or just not dealing with reality well. So my typical schedule (when classes are in session) consists of about 4-5 clients a day plus meetings (not everyday) and I always take my hour lunch (good self-care, help avoids burn out). I never schedule clients at noon. Occassioanly I will catch up on paperwork but I try to work out or play computer games during my break so it is indeed a break. I almost always leave by 5pm sharp, which is nice.

I think I answered them all. Thanks!!

Bernadette