#500 High Five For Friday

This post is dedicated to 500 because according to blogger, it's my 500th post. I'm pleased to report that I've passed my state exam. I'm back at work and besides having a million questions I'm doing great!

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I'm pretty excited about this little milestone.

On a less than stellar note, husband commented that I've gained weight. (Ugh, it's true & I've already known. It stung to hear it from him at 6am. Perhaps his timing was really bad?)

Finally, visiting Alaska was fabulous but now I'm struggling with homesickness. I miss my family in Oregon. I miss the family in Alaska. I have friends here in Oklahoma but its not nearly close to the same. Even the band I am in, feels like a second rate version of the awesome people far away.

Sigh.

I'm praying.

500!

I couldn't end this post on a sad note. I'm off to twitter. Next post is make a difference Monday unless I find motivation for the weekend.

500!!

Book smarts

It amazes me at how smart and dumb I can be at the same time. For example, while working on my Bachelor's degree at the University of Alaska Anchorage I was required to take a statistics course. The homework was not required to be turned in. The grade was based solely off of three exams. I went through nearly the entire semester without doing the homework. The first test, I received a D. The second test, I received an F. A week before the final exam, I studied until my brain couldn't handle statistics any longer. All I did, for seven days before the exam, was do the homework, something I should have been doing the entire time. I completed the final exam with an A, which garnered me a C in the course. I passed and most of the work was done at the last minute. When I need to be, I can be very smart and learn things very quickly. Its one of my top strengths according to Strengthsfinders. If you have not read this book, I would recommend you purchase it. There is an access code to the Strengthsfinders assessment and from there you will discover what you are good at doing. It was right on the nose for me. 

Days of Studying

I’ve been studying for an exam. Its been a lot of work but I expect to pass the exam next week and be done. I’ve also done many interviews. There’s opportunity here and I am excited! I don’t know which job is the right opportunity. I’m praying for wisdom.

I went through a box of papers to see what to toss, keep, and shred. I found our marriage certificate and a ton of love notes. We used to be so lovey-dovey and now its not quite the same. We are in love over 10 years later too just not as sappy.

What was the toughest task you had to complete lately?

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful the cats are back to normal. I am thankful that I have an exam to study for, it means the job is mine once I pass. I am thankful to meet new friends and have fun this past weekend. I am thankful the Thunder are still in the playoffs so far. What are you thankful for?

Decisions and Exams

I am currently studying for an exam and I am praying for wisdom on which job to take. I am going to take a riskier sales job, which does make me feel nervous. At the same time, I know that I can help people and be successful. In this case, I believe the benefits outweigh the risk.

What risks have you taken in your life and how did it work out for you?