Well, am very happy to report that I presented for my exam and have passed!! :) YAY!
So, this is the first part and the toughest that had me sweating bullets. I'm happy it is now over, and I can turn all my attentions to finding full time employment.
I plan on presenting the practical part of the exam within the next 3 weeks. Once that is done, I'll do my CPR certification and be finished!
Hoping that by the end of July I'll be happy to blog that I am a Nutrition and Wellness Specialist, and I'll have some letters behind my name. ;)
This will open new and (hopefully) more prosperous roads for me and my family. Fingers crossed.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Dad in Recovery
My dad's thyroid surgery went well. He came out of the hospital on Sunday.
Mum is very sick now and since getting my dad sick while recovering is a big no-no, she is staying at my sister's place.
Since I'm still not working, my hubby and I are staying here with my father, to take care of him.
It's not easy. Being as he was operated on the thyroid, it is very debilitating for him to even swallow. He gets the shakes pretty bad. I am hoping he'll feel better within the next day or two. I am doing everything I can, but short of taking his pain away, I just have to stand back and watch. I feel pretty helpless. It's not fun watching your father brought to his knees (in a sense) through pain. I feel awful for him.
Whenever possible, I am trying to take every opportunity I can to study while I'm here. I don't know if I'll be ready or not for the exam on the 26th, but I'm going to give it my best shot. While working on my writing, I am hoping I can work even just part-time as a Nutrition and Wellness Specialist. Moving forward always.
I just heard back from the publishing house and it is yet another rejection. Keeping my head up about it.
Once the exam is over and I have more time, I'll be back to the books, concentrating on where to submit it again. Not giving up. Persistence and patience.
Mum is very sick now and since getting my dad sick while recovering is a big no-no, she is staying at my sister's place.
Since I'm still not working, my hubby and I are staying here with my father, to take care of him.
It's not easy. Being as he was operated on the thyroid, it is very debilitating for him to even swallow. He gets the shakes pretty bad. I am hoping he'll feel better within the next day or two. I am doing everything I can, but short of taking his pain away, I just have to stand back and watch. I feel pretty helpless. It's not fun watching your father brought to his knees (in a sense) through pain. I feel awful for him.
Whenever possible, I am trying to take every opportunity I can to study while I'm here. I don't know if I'll be ready or not for the exam on the 26th, but I'm going to give it my best shot. While working on my writing, I am hoping I can work even just part-time as a Nutrition and Wellness Specialist. Moving forward always.
I just heard back from the publishing house and it is yet another rejection. Keeping my head up about it.
Once the exam is over and I have more time, I'll be back to the books, concentrating on where to submit it again. Not giving up. Persistence and patience.
Friday, June 04, 2010
The turns life takes
Wow, it's been awhile!
I've been home now since February. It has been a rollercoaster ride of emotion, but things are just beginning to settle.
We've been staying with my parents since then, and have now found an apartment in the city. During this time, I've sent my resume out to 91 different job applications. Have received 3 replies: not one interview.
It has been a bit depressing and frustrating I must say. I understand we came at a difficult time for all of us, but the novelty of being back has worn off and the pressure is really on to find work.
I have abandoned my writing since I tried to concentrate on settling down. We are now in the process of moving in. We've painted our apartment and are at my parent's house tonight, grabbing more things.
It has been a long road...I was hoping things would've been easier, but hey...who said life was easy!!
Our internet and phone will be connected next week, so we are very happy. Back to the rest of the world!
I decided to take a specialization course in Nutrition and Wellness and my exam is at the end of this month. If I pass, then pass the practical, I will be a N & W Specialist. Hopefully, that will take my life closer in the direction I am wanting.
I didn't realize how long it has been since I posted on my blog. It feels great to get time to write a little note. I am missing my writing life and writing friends, my outlet and my release.
Once we get everything connected and we are unpacked, hopefully I will have more time to dedicate to writing.
I hope everyone is well!! Am missing all of you very much. I will visit your blogs soon.
Heather, I did see your new blog. LOVE the new look! And of course, all your work looks beautiful! ;)
I must pay a visit to TWF. It has been way too long. I did get a chance to chat with Mike and Mindy, which was nice. Am missing the TWF family.
It seems this rollercoaster has not stopped just yet, but am leaving things in God's hands. We definitely need Him now. There's not much fight left in me now.
Big hug to everyone. Sorry for being MIA but have not forgotten my space. ;)
I've been home now since February. It has been a rollercoaster ride of emotion, but things are just beginning to settle.
We've been staying with my parents since then, and have now found an apartment in the city. During this time, I've sent my resume out to 91 different job applications. Have received 3 replies: not one interview.
It has been a bit depressing and frustrating I must say. I understand we came at a difficult time for all of us, but the novelty of being back has worn off and the pressure is really on to find work.
I have abandoned my writing since I tried to concentrate on settling down. We are now in the process of moving in. We've painted our apartment and are at my parent's house tonight, grabbing more things.
It has been a long road...I was hoping things would've been easier, but hey...who said life was easy!!
Our internet and phone will be connected next week, so we are very happy. Back to the rest of the world!
I decided to take a specialization course in Nutrition and Wellness and my exam is at the end of this month. If I pass, then pass the practical, I will be a N & W Specialist. Hopefully, that will take my life closer in the direction I am wanting.
I didn't realize how long it has been since I posted on my blog. It feels great to get time to write a little note. I am missing my writing life and writing friends, my outlet and my release.
Once we get everything connected and we are unpacked, hopefully I will have more time to dedicate to writing.
I hope everyone is well!! Am missing all of you very much. I will visit your blogs soon.
Heather, I did see your new blog. LOVE the new look! And of course, all your work looks beautiful! ;)
I must pay a visit to TWF. It has been way too long. I did get a chance to chat with Mike and Mindy, which was nice. Am missing the TWF family.
It seems this rollercoaster has not stopped just yet, but am leaving things in God's hands. We definitely need Him now. There's not much fight left in me now.
Big hug to everyone. Sorry for being MIA but have not forgotten my space. ;)
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