SERIOUSLY??????

I am so disappointed in myself right now. You would think I would be relieved that grad school is over but I am not. Whyyou ask?? I did not pass my Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam. Bummed is not even the right word. In order to become certified, you must answer 94/150 questions correctly and I answered 88/150 correctly. SERIOUSLY??? Only 6 points away??? Its so frustrating because honestly I would rather fail miserably because at least then I know I didn't know the material but being soclose makes me wonder if I could of rechecked my answers again (even though I checked over my answers at least 4 times) maybe I would have passed.? So I am able to take the exam again in October. So even though I am done with grad school, I will still have to study for this exam. I am still able to get a job without being certified, it is not required but it is looked upon highly. I figured what was the point of going to grad school and not becoming certified, its like going to med school and not becoming a doctor. So hopefully in October, I will be an official CHES and I better be, because this is an expensive exam to keep taking every 6 months!!!!!

Hopefully, my luck will improve and I can find a job and move forward with my life. Living in limbo is not fun:(

Random

I really don't have anything interesting to talk about. It has been nice not having grad school anymore but I still feel just as busy and wonder how I fit it in my schedule before? I have been working out more, usually taking a walk with the kids in the wagon for 30-60 minutes in the afternoon and still going to the gym for 30-45 minutes after work. I gained the Grad School 8 and have lost 2 so far! My pants are starting to get looser:) I have been doing more reading and watching TV (I am almost caught up with my DVR shows) as well as more cooking. Its nice to take my time cooking dinner and then taking my time eating rather than doing everything as quickly as possible. I went and saw Andy Dick at the comedy club last week. That was so much fun:) It was nice to just laugh and enjoy time with friends:) I am looking forward to my 3 day weekend and I am going to see Zach in Charlotte. It will be nice to relax all weekend and not have to come home and do homework:) The job hunt is going but nothing new is coming up so I am just enjoying my time being a nanny and soaking up as much sun as possible before I find a job. It will happen when its time and I am content for the time being.

Happy Memorial Day weekend:)

Beach, birthday and graduation

Wow, what a whirlwind it has been since my parents came!! They came in on Saturday, May 2nd. It was so great to see them. I stayed at my sister's house that night since we were leaving for the beach the next morning. The beach was awesome! We had great weather and it was so good just to lounge around, relax and spend time with my family!

Jordyn, Kalli and Linsey digging on the beach

Linsey and I

Mom, Dad and Trish

On Tuesday, it was a little cloudy so we went to Ripley's Aquarium. It was very interesting and we all had a blast. Then we went to Benjamin's Calabash, a all you can eat seafood buffet. It was fantastic!!!!! I ate so many steamed clams and crab legs! We were all stuffed but it was well worth it!!!

Jordyn, Kalli and Linsey in a bubble

Kalli, Jordyn and I in a 'fish tank'

Giant sea turtle

trying to pet the stingrays

We came home on Wednesday night. On Thursday, we all went to Bonefish Grill for dinner and then went to the Wizard of Oz, it was fantastic! Friday was a lounge day, my parents and I went shopping while everyone else went birthday shopping for me. We tailgated a bit and watched the Hurricanes kick major Bruin butt!

Saturday was the best day by far! Not only was it my 29th birthday but my graduation from graduate school! I had an awesome day and words cannot explain how great it feels to be done with school (hopefully forever, unless I decide to get my PhD) and be able to do more things for me and just to be lazy! I love it so far, now I just need to find myself a job in my field, everyone keep your fingers crossed for me!!!

on the way to graduation!!!!

I did it!!!!!

Mom, Dad and I

Trish, Rob and I

Linsey, Kalli, Jordyn and Aunt Sara

I had an awesome vacation and it was just what I needed! I can't wait to start scrap booking everything!!!

I'm DONE!!!!!!!!!

I am officially done with grad school! Wow, what a feeling and it still hasn't completely sunk in yet. I can't wait to have more free time to do stuff for me and to spend with my friends and family. No more working my schedule around school! I can actually enjoy my summer this year! I can't wait for my parents to get here on Saturday and then we are off to the beach for a few days!! I plan on laying on the beach, reading my book, catching some z's and of course hanging with the fam!!!

Almost time....

WOW! I only have a week left of my classes and internship! I can hardly believe that in 3 weeks, I will have my Master's degree, the first one in my family:) I am starting to get super excited and can hardly believe that its almost over. I can't wait to have free time again!!! I am bummed about my internship being over though. I really enjoyed my time there and I have learned so much! A few of the people are taking me out to lunch on Wednesday, I am not sure the details though because anytime I ask, the subject gets changed! Unfortunately, they do not have a job for me right now but hopefully by end of May or June, they should know what grants are coming in and what will be funded for the next year. They usually keep on their students but this year has been different because of the economy, but I am on top of their list and when some funding comes in, then I should have a job. Please keep your fingers crossed and say a prayer for me:) I am very ready to move on to the next chapter in my life and am very excited for the upcoming changes ahead. I am confident that things will start turning around for the better and I know that a job will be in my near future. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and everything will fall into place!

I am also excited that in 2 weeks, my parents will be here and we are going to the beach for 4 days, can't wait to lay on the beach and do NOTHING!!!!!

Long Weekend and Easter

I had a nice long 4 day weekend for Easter which was great since this week and next will be very stressful. I lounged around at home (doing school and internship stuff, of course), took a few naps, got my hair done, went out to dinner and spent time with the family. I spent all of Easter with my sister which was awesome. We had a great dinner, Easter egg hunt and some great family time. And now this week, its exams and assignments and finalizing everything for graduation! I see the light at the end of the tunnel!!!!!!!

The Verzera Clan-Rob, Trish, Linsey, Kalli and Jordyn

Jordyn climbed a tree to get an egg

Linsey wouldn't stop for a picture!!!

Kalli searching in the woods

3 weeks to go!!

I have 3 weeks left of school!!!! Its hard believe its almost time for graduation. I have so much going on in the next few weeks so that will hopefully make it go by fast. This week is pretty low key and I have a 4 day weekend, yay!!! BUT, next week, hell begins. On top of 2 more homework assignments and 2 quizzes, I have a comprehensive exam, 2 papers to finish plus I need to study for my CHES exam on the 25th. And of course you need to add in my internship and working! I know it will all be worth it in the end. 4 weeks from today I will be laying on the beach relaxing with my family:) Wish me luck!!!