So sorry that I haven’t posted in so long.  It feels like forever to me, but it’s only been 9 days.  Still, that’s too long.  However, I really do have good excuses this time.  I have been studying my head off…ok, not really because that might be counter productive…but you get the point!

Monday:

I went shopping at the bookstore for some much needed study aides.  I bought a lot of books to help me in the quest to pass the 5 tests I’m going to take (4 content tests and the PPR)…ugh!  I spent a lot of money too, but I really think it’s worth it.  I’d rather pay a little extra cash than have to pay to take the test twice because they are not cheap!  I’m not saying I won’t have to take them twice, but I hope the books make a huge difference.

Tuesday:

I studied math all day…really…all day…like, no joke.  I got a book just to teach me math.  I’m sure a lot of you saw me with it…most likely with my nose buried it and a confused look on my face.  That’s because I have never been that great at math.  However, I still really enjoy it when I do catch on to the concept.  This book however quickly showed that I am like a brown crayon (you know, not the brightest…nevermind).

Wednesday:

I studied math all day again…ugh.  I have had myself buried in the bedroom refusing to come out in case I get distracted by something like the TV or the Internet.  I have barely Facebooked this week.  You know how hard that is for me!

Thursday:

I finally managed to wrap up the math book sometime in the afternoon.  I went on to the grammar book that I bought.  Who knew that nouns and pronouns could be broken down in so many ways.  It makes my head spin.  I also had developed the worst sore throat.  It hurt sooo bad.  Nothing makes you feel like a wuss than a sore throat.  Why is it necessary to swallow so much?

Friday:

I subbed.  The only day I worked, but sacrifices have to be made.  I can’t pretend that I’ll work all day, come home to study, and go to martial arts.  I know that will not happen, and these tests are too important to me and the future of my new chosen career.  My throat killed me all day.  It was torture. I really appreciate Bryan being sweet and taking care of me.  🙂

Martial Arts:

I attended Kung Fu all week in order to prepare for the tournament that was on Saturday (next post – promise).  On Thursday we went to the school but not for class.  Instead we were there to watch the testing.  It was fun.  I admire all the ones that get out there and do there best.  Some people never seem to be unnerved when testing.  I, on the other hand, am a basket case.  I get soooo nervous.  It sucks.  I have got to do something about this.  I feel better each time, but I’d like to just feel nothing….or at least just excitement.  It was really cool to watch the upper belts test!  There testing was so exhausting just to watch.  Congrats to everyone who tested!

School news:

I have one more lesson to turn in.  It should be pretty simple once I sit down to actually tackle it.  :)  I’ll get it in there.  I have one more video conference, and then I think I’m all done with course work.  I think there are some other things they offer to help prepare you for the tests.  I will definitely will want to participate in this.  I need all the help I can get.

Other news:

Bryan’s grandparents are staying with us.  They have been here a week now.  They found a house on the first day!  It’s really nice.  I’m excited for them.  It’s in Leander not too far from us in a nice development.

Recent pictures of the cats:

Sweet Pea says studying is for the birds.

Bella loves her mommy.

??? Oh, Sweet Pea...