First - Studying: I finished Lesson 3 yesterday and started Lesson 4 (of 7) on Course 4 (of 5). I'm now on the last body system, then I'll be doing specialists and other stuff. I'm so excited that I'm so close. I am so glad I've been able to trudge through tough times and make so much progress. I can taste the end. It's almost here ( Read more... )

Thanks to this post by travelbug27, which she took from writtenoutloud, my post today is on an "up" note instead of a down one. I had fully planned to whine and complain about how stressed Tom and I have been and that that's why we haven't talked to family or set foot outside the house other than to go grocery shopping. BUT. Then, I read this:

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Hi there, Everybody. Well, I have done ALL of my Christmas shopping - everything I wanted to get for Tom, stuff for the kids we mail gifts to, stuff for the kids here and our trade name people here. I feel *really* good about it this year. I can't believe we were able to have such a nice Christmas. God has just watched over us this past year ( Read more... )

I'm back in the groove of studying. For those of you keeping track, I'm on Course 3 (of 5) - Lesson 5 (of 7). It's going well ( Read more... )

I am so "blah" today. I'm determined to get a lot done (hence, the starting at 8am), but I am so not enjoying my emotions right now. I had another (pretty bad) panic attack this weekend. I can't fully express the stress level of the money situation right now. We cashed my 401k out last week, so we were able to get some things we've needed and ( Read more... )

Well, I'm starting out today with a more positive attitude and a hopeful one. I deleted my "calendar" for the studying again. It's just frustrating to see how far behind I am, so I'm again going to attempt to just go as quickly as I can and hope it's soon enough ( Read more... )

Today, I am working on the flashcard portion of this lesson. My goal is to get through all the stuff for the flashcards today, then start practice exercises on Monday. I'm *determined* to get ahead of schedule, so we can have income sooner rather than later. Keep your fingers crossed ( Read more... )

I know I've complained a lot about Tom & I not having much money right now, but after listening to the horrible stock and housing situations on the news again this morning, I have to say, I am thankful for quite a few things that I might not otherwise call "blessings" and others that I may not think about everyday ( Read more... )

I've been hating every step of it, but I'm on track to finish this Lesson (3 out of 7) in the next day or two of studying. WooHoo! It feels so good to be making progress. Tom & I need the money so badly right now. The sooner I finish this stuff, the sooner we can get back on track.

Love to all & have a great weekend!

Cristy

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