Time Bends - Especially Now!

Yesterday, I was so proud of myself for posting a Monday topic, but then I realized it was actually Tuesday.

Ugh. That's the type of thing that runs around in my brain, even when it is just as silly as being a day off of my schedule. It is silly, but my time anxiety stretches into being incorrect about any sort of time. Once I changed the title of the post, I was able to let it go - well, sorta.

This is my last official break before retirement. I managed to send off my paperwork for my pension yesterday. After I finished that task, I came home, sent off some ideas for CMTEs, figured out another CMTE situation, and then finished a book for my book challenge at my local library.

Today's task is getting the glass replaced in my sliding glass door. The lawn folks kicked up a rock about a month ago that shattered the outside pane of my slider. They are coming to replace the pane today. I have to be available for 90 minutes (give or take) and have to clear the stuff right by the door so I can open and shut it as needed. I also need to take out the trash and the recycling to the curb. I also need to take a shower, start the laundry, and do some cooking.

I have been spending some time in the CBMT Board Certification Domains lately. These are the tasks that CBMT has determined to be part of our profession. They provide the backbone for all continuing music therapy education (CMTE) courses and shape the test as well. The domains are written to be operational, objective, and somewhat universal for all music therapists. Learning objectives for courses have to based in the Domains as well as be measurable. That is the most difficult part at times, especially when offering online courses.

That's my niche, I think. Offering live and recorded courses for music therapists at all budget points. I want people to be able to get the training that they need for costs that won't break a budget. Time to get going on building my business!

It's Wednesday, right??

Look out for an event announcement coming as soon as I get approval from CBMT!

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