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About MeMy name is Catherine Deregla. I have 7 tattoos and one day would like to go to Bangkok to have a Borneon-style tribal pattern done by a Monk while he performs a Buddhit Thai prayer while tattoo'ing me. Like the saying says "if you get one, you can't stop". I'm currently reading "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne and is amazing. I am learning so much about myself and what I can do to inspire me and my life more and more each day. If we only can be positive in our attitude and in personal life, we can accomplish anything we set out minds to. Author Bob Doyle says, "Basically put, the law of attraction says that like attracts like. But we're really talking at a level of thought"
My name is Catherine Deregla. I have 7 tattoos and one day would like to go to Bangkok to have a Borneon-style tribal pattern done by a Monk while he performs a Buddhit Thai prayer while tattoo'ing me. Like the saying says "if you get one, you can't stop".
I'm currently reading "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne and is amazing. I am learning so much about myself and what I can do to inspire me and my life more and more each day. If we only can be positive in our attitude and in personal life, we can accomplish anything we set out minds to. Author Bob Doyle says, "Basically put, the law of attraction says that like attracts like. But we're really talking at a level of thought"
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Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
3/21/2007
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The annual Chicago Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is this June 2-3 and so excited! I have a wonderful team, which already (as of date) raised over $70,000 and since this team is spread throughout the 8 cities, and 3 cities have walked so far (Washington, Boston and soon Chicago), combined funds exceeded $340,000 and we have 5 more cities to walk! Amazing people. Amazing spirits. Amazing friends. On an RMC note, I was referred to apply for an Eagle Scholar, which I did. I turned in my application, eassy, resume and LOR's and now schedule to meet with the director and a panel of judges (i.e. American Idol type style) to give my 15-minute presentation. I tend to be a talker so 15-minutes is nothing, haha. An Eagle Scholar (taken from RMC webpage): The Eagle Scholar Program recognizes students who have achieved a level of success at the College and have demonstrated an ability to mentor other students to be successful. Eagle Scholars will help first-year students develop successful skills that will carry them through their entire college experience. This is a scholarship-supported opportunity that will enhance our students' collegiate experience. Good things are happening and feel blessed because not many opportunities come a knockin' and when they do, I welcome with arms wide open :) This Summer I Quarter is halfway through and am learning so much! I am truly, truly happy that I transferred to Robert Morris College because my experience thus far has been incredible!! I will soon post photos of my walk next week (wish me luck), until then .... Next on Real Life @ RMU
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It's been a while since my last update, but life has been busy. First, I want to say that I have been elected as Robert Morris College's Eagle Scholar, representing the School of Health Studies program at our campus. Along with Toya Crawford and Maysia Xiong representing the School of Business, we have been working with the school's director on how to promote our area of study, and mentoring upcoming freshmen. Words to new freshmen: Don't be shy to come up to me and introduce yourself - I love to talk and am here to help your experience at RMC beneficial :) On September 11, RMC held an Eagle Scholar event at the downtown campus, with a mystery-murder lunch. I was one of the suspects, Mary Gold, and though I wasn't the killer, I was sure asked a lot of questions by our sheriffs (i.e. students) ... it was a day filled with laughs, meeting new people and great food, prepared by the Culinary students. The picture attached is of Toya and I (Maysia could not attend due to work conflict), and afterwards, I had my first try at Garrett's popcorn. Honestly, it was good BUT since I was getting a second procedure of a root canal done the following week, I couldn't risk eating the entire bag, so I gave it to my lovely boyfriend :) By the way, I start my externship this month and am excited! I finally get to see, treat and help patient's with their illnesses! I'll let you all know how that goes, because we all know RMC's externships and internships are VERY IMPORTANT!! |
Real Life @ RMUCatherineProgram: Health/Fitness Management Hometown: Park Ridge, IL, IL Campus: BensenvilleA little update
"What am I going to do, now?" I've asked myself after the Avon Breast Cancer Walk, that took place June 2-3, 2007. Let me tell you: It was an amazing, life changing experience. I cannot express enough the people I've met a long the way, the friends I've made. Sure, 40 miles in 2 days, you're all probably shaking your head, as was I. From the first day of training walks in preparation for the event, I would not have ever imagined ME, walking 40 miles, but I did it. At the 18-mile marker, I wanted to quit and have the sweep bus pick me up and take me to the campsite, but thankfully my friends kept pushing me further and I'm glad I did. Even though I've complained many times during the weekend of my aching feet and my face hurting from wiping the sweat with a towel, I would do it all over again in a heart beat. Day 1, June 2: Rhonda, Christina and I woke up as early as 0300 to get on the shuttle bus by 0400, to make it to breakfast at Solider Field by 0500. We stayed at the Hyatt Hotel (sponsor) and I swear, I did not get any sleep Friday night. It may have been butterflies in my stomach, anxiety or just plain excitement. But whatever, I woke up, showered and got myself ready for Saturday's 26 miles. The walk opened at 0700 and from there, it was a journey to never be forgotten. I was honestly surprised by the many supporters who came out to show their suport for the walkers. Remember, we walk because want to find a cure for breast cancer. There were so much love in the air, it was quite interesting! The walk started at Solider Field and ended the day at Warren Park (Peterson/Western). My friends and I got to the park at 1830 (6:30pm ... I'm trying to use military time per med classes), where Julie, Megan and I quickly went to the SpaZone ... got our back massaged, our feet massaged ... it was heaven after pounding the pavement for 26+ miles for 11.5 hours ... The food at the campsite (that's what I call it) was ok ... salad, spaghetti, chocolate cake. Let me tell you about the showers: they were on semi-trucks and whoever invented them, must be millionaires!! I was grateful to take a shower after the day's walk and did not mind waiting in a long line with other walkers. The showers weren't bad - they were seperated by curtains (so no group showers!) and had a little changing area, as well. Since I've never been camping, ever ... this is as close to camping as I'll ever get. Melanie and I shared a tent (thankfully Joe and an Avon Crew set the tent up for us). That was also an experience to remember, especially for those who know me, I do not like grass (wet, dried, mowed, etc.) ... after dinner and a shower, all I wanted to do was sleep. I was advised from other walkers that while sleeping, to keep our legs elevated, so I put my duffle bag underneath my legs, kept my Camelback as a pillow and off to dreamland (wasn't so much dreaming) ... I was not use to hard rocks on my back so as you can imagine, my sleep wasn't peacefully, especially when it started raining early in the morning (after midnight) Day 2, June 3: I forgot to mention above how Mel fell and scraped her elbow and knee, on Sunday morning, she woke up at 0600 to get to the medical tent. A couple walkers were already awake, so Mel and I started disassembling our tent and getting ready to Sunday's LAST 13 miles ... woohoo!! My feet were hurting pretty bad, thankfully I acquired NO blisters on Saturday. I doubled up my socks, ate a hearty breakfast and was ready to start. Sunday's walk started at 0700 and was told my experienced walkers that it would take about 6 hours to complete or so. I wasn't counting the distance of the walk, but rather the timing. I was aiming to finish by 1500 (3:00pm), totally. In fact, Mel and I were ahead of schedule than the rest of our team! Yea, us ... rookies ... ahead of the experts :) Mel and I met up with the rest of the team, near Solider Field (closing ceremony) to walk together as a team, and that experience blew my mind away. There were tears and I was crying, too ... not because the walk was over but because of the people. Strangers stop to thank us for walking, because they couldn't. We were given hugs by children, high five's to dozens of people. We got gifts from businesses ... it's amazing that people come together as a whole. I've posted some of the hundreds of pictures - I'm sure I can write more, but don't want to take up too much of your time). If you any questions, feel free to contact me at derec021@robertmorris.edu ... Current students ... we're close to summer break. You've done a great job and see you next quarter!! |
