Updates

For those of you who haven't heard yet, I passed 2 of the 3 exams I need to to become an intern. The herb exam kicked my ass. I will retake it on Dec. 17th. I believe I didn't pass because I didn't have a good study strategy. I would begin one route and one of my fellow classmates would say, 'that didn't work for me' so I would change plans and so on until I didn't retain any info! I will need to focus more to get through the next study period. I'll keep you posted on how it all goes.

In other news, the airport security fiasco has us hesitant to fly for Christmas. So, we are taking the train to Rochester! Should be a fun adventure full of blog material. All of you Rochester people, let us know when we might see you the week between Christmas and New Year holidays.

Ok, gotta hit the books.

It Is Cram Time

Just over a week left until my first and most difficult exam I've taken thus far in school. I am finding time to study and I'm trying every different method I can: practice exams and rote memorization leading the pack. Who knows if it will be enough. But I have to work with what I have available to me. While I think positively, I am fully prepared to have to retake the exam. Some tell me not to think that way. But I need the balance. I need to know that I'll pass but it may take 2 times so that I'm ok with it. Otherwise, the devastation of not passing the first time would be too much.

I think I would stress and obsess over it more except, after losing my Grandpa this past weekend and having a school friend lose her son in an accident, I know it isn't the end of the world. I can prepare as well as I know how to and see what happens. I must not let the process take over and negatively affect my entire life.

Ok, back to work.