Okay - this morning at 7:00 a.m. I left the house and went to a testing center to take the 3rd (out of four) part of the CPA exam.  A three and a half hour test that I just failed.  Yes - failed.  I didn’t even complete the last part, because I ran out of time!

Needless to say this was not how I wanted to start my weekend.  But really it is my fault. I didn’t study enough or long enough - I tried to cram and took for granted that I knew the material.  Did I give 100% - no?  I probably gave 50 - 55% at the most.  

So here is what I have to do - re-commit - work harder - and come out swinging next time.  I have another exam on the 24th of Jan. and I am going to ace that one.  And then I will retake this one at the beginning of April.  AND I will pass it this time.  

Funny how this test is kind of like the weight loss.  I have been frustrated because it seems like it is one step forward two steps back.  But part of the problem is that I am committing only 50 - 55% rather than giving my all.  So I resolve to improve that as well.  I have made a great start with the Couch to 5K - although I haven’t done anything for the last two days (studying!) I am going out for Week 2, Day 2 in about an hour and will do Week 2, Day 3 tomorrow.  And then Monday - well on to Week 3!

I can do it and I am ready!  I have been tracking my calories on an excel worksheet as it allows me to add all my calories automatically.  I will try to be better about adding that detail here. 

All for now - I need to get ready for my walk/run - and see if my ipod is recharged and ready to go!