33 days and counting....
I studied like a mad-{wo}man this weekend... and have resigned myself to not having a life for another three weekends as well (with a fun wedding vacation slipped in). Friday, I took a vacation day - I have lots of days I won't be able to use up, so I figured I might as well get some study time in ahead of my busy season (which starts Thursday). I only got in about 3 hours of studying, but I got in a workout and some much needed sleep too. And, I caught up on some TV (bad vice, must stop watching TV until the exam is over!!!)
Saturday, Adam and I played some tennis - such a nice way to start the weekend!!! AND, no construction noises because of the rain! In the afternoon, I hid out in my office's employee lounge (where I was last weekend) and got in about 4 hours. Sunday, after some NY Times reading and a tasty-breakfast sandwich, I headed BACK in to the office. I probably got 6 hours of studying in, plus an hour or so of work. {Patting myself on the back.} I was hoping to do a little more that evening, but my brain was shot. Who was I kidding?
I've been trying taking time at lunch to squeeze in some studying, and I hope that will make a difference.... If I can find time to get in an hour a day at work that would add 5hrs/week - I think that could be a big help. Unfortunately, its not always easy to find the time and/or make studying a priority.... and sometimes, when I go upstairsthe TV is blaring or people are super loud (hey, it is their break), so I can't concentrate.
What's my life like for the next few weeks? Well, plenty of more weekends of studying await. And in two weeks, I get to juggle the dreaded earnings season into my studying routine - can't wait..... Unfortunately, December is shaping up to be a busy month at work..... I plan on ducking out early when I can for the next couple of weeks ahead of the exam, but I am really going to have to kick it up a notch afterwards.
Assuming I PASS, WHICH I BETTER!!!! I will need to start studying for the Level 2 Exam, which takes place the first Saturday in June, around the end of January -- not much of a break at all. Now at the end of my study time, I have finally found my groove, and I hope that makes a difference the next time around. One thing at a time, need to pass in December first.
Cross your fingers for me!!!
