As part of my current educational curriculum, I have an assignment to complete a blog. I’ve never done this before and find myself somewhat intimidated and almost blocked looking at the blank page. But everything has to start somewhere, so into the water my boat goes.

I am currently a full time acupuncture student, pursuing a three year masters degree, with the first year behind me. I continue to work as a part-time massage therapist — part-time work I’ve done for over a decade — a great balance for the information systems/technology (IT) work I found myself in for thirty…