Website Wednesday: Searching for Inspiration

I am flummoxed about finding something new to write about this Wednesday morning. All of the websites that I can come up with that influences my world as a music therapist is something I have already written about at one time or another. It is interesting to get to the point where I need to go exploring around the internet to see if there is anything new out there for me.

So, here is a list of my favorite websites for music therapy resources and ideas... there really isn't anything new...

What am I missing? I use these for lots of purposes, but usually to either give me some inspiration or for materials. I often will browse and then write TMEs or make visuals to support ideas that I generate. TPT is the best for that type of process for me. Bear Paw Creek is great for durable props like scarves, body bands, and balloon balls (I am looking forward to getting one of those for my future music therapy endeavors. I can't use them at my current place of employment due to destruction). Ms. Stouffer has lots of music education ideas that inspire me to adapt for music therapy purposes.

Well, for not knowing what to write about on this Wednesday morning, I found something to share.

I have Back to School Night tonight, so I am leaving for work later than usual. The good/bad thing about these types of nights is that I do not get credit for arriving early. So, there is no reason to arrive before the later time that we are scheduled.

So, I will have to fight against my time anxiety and stay here a bit later than usual. That is my downfall. I know what time I have and what time I need and I just have to get there earlier than usual. It is a difficult thing for me to be late. 

Tomorrow will be worse for me as I will be taking my medication later than usual which will affect my driving and thinking patterns. Oh well. Time to get going on the rest of my morning routine. I have to collect some packages and get gas for the car. I also need to figure out my food for today. I finished my string cheese yesterday, so there is a need for more food for both lunch and dinner. Fortunately, I have plenty to take with me.

Well, my time anxiety is ticking away at me. I will be moving from downstairs to upstairs as soon as I publish this post. See you tomorrow? Hope so!!

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