Accomplishments

[Kestra]

It seems like there's a tendency to come online and vent about something, or rage over some issue, or get down about world issues together. I know things are rough for a lot of people but I thought we could take a little break, at least in one thread. Anyone have anything good or any accomplishments they want to talk about? It can be something big or small, doesn't matter. Sometimes even if your life isn't perfect, it helps knowing that people you care about are doing well.

I live in a world where everyone becomes a doctor or lawyer so it's not much of an accomplishment around here, but I know you guys won't mock me. Since going back to school I've been doing well in my classes, getting compliments from teachers and advisors, and I even have a 4.0. I don't talk about school much in RL, but it's given me more confidence and it feels good to learn again in a formal setting.

What about the rest of you? Please contribute something so I don't feel like I started this thread just to brag!

 

[Shaw]

There is an unfortunate tendency to want to undercut people's accomplishments. It seems odd to me (I am always happy when people do well), but I guess some people can only feel good by making others feel bad.

I love that you are doing well in school... and am a little envious of you. School was a ton of fun for me. I was friends with most of my professors and couldn't wait to get to class.

So what are you studying? What are some of your favorite classes/subjects?

It sounds like you are doing well all around. My problem was that I kept taking all the courses I really liked, and avoided the ones I wasn't interested in... which made it hard to end up with a degree that way.

And you should never feel embarrassed about wanting to share your good fortunes!

 

[RoJoHen]

There is an unfortunate tendency to want to undercut people's accomplishments.

I have a feeling jealousy has a lot to do with this.

 

[Finn]

It is the best years of my life yet, going back to school and studying toward a degree with a better and more certain direction, and being engaged. I don't know how I got by the first time around in college, without a condo or a house in the mountains to go to on the weekends...

I'm starting my first teaching job tomorrow so it's scary and exciting at the same time.

 

[TerokNor]

I also sort of went back to school and an accomplishment in that topic is that I managed to get a stipend because of good grades and convincing (and that with how I am, no play acting, just honest, coulerful thinking me) the ones, who came "looking at me" that I am "worth" their money (however now I have to try and keep hold of it)...and I succeded to get selected for being send to England for a month by said stipend-organisation.

I think it is great, when people make the step to more education and when they find fun and confidence in it. *thump up at Kestra*

Good things to tell about? Well..the sun is shining today ... and earlier today I found a great lying down spot on a meadow under a nice tree, next to some cute, little goats.

TerokNor

 

[Spot's Meow]

Well besides graduating with my Master's as I mentioned in my thread a month ago, I have been doing a lot of nerve-wracking firsts lately. I went to a big four day professional conference in April that I was really nervous about. To top it off I had the worst flu ever the day my flight was to leave. That was a REALLY hard day, especially since I rarely puke and with this flu it was happening every 2 hours for a full 24 hours. I've never felt so awful. But somehow I got through it and although I missed the first day of the conference, I attended the rest somehow.

This past Thursday I took an exam for the job I'm applying for. It was a 40% written and 60% oral exam. The written part I was fine with...the oral part, I was so nervous I thought I would pass out. I think I did alright. I am just so glad it is over now! The results will take several weeks and if I do well enough I will then have the actual job interview.

 

[Lookingglassman]

I'm proud that in the last 5 years I have worked in the job I am in now, I have only called in sick 3 times.

 

[trampledamage]

and I succeded to get selected for being send to England for a month by said stipend-organisation.

Nice one! That's definitely an accomplishment, they don't hand those out to everyone

Where in England will you be visiting?

This past Thursday I took an exam for the job I'm applying for. It was a 40% written and 60% oral exam. The written part I was fine with...the oral part, I was so nervous I thought I would pass out. I think I did alright. I am just so glad it is over now! The results will take several weeks and if I do well enough I will then have the actual job interview.

Wow! I think I would have fainted! Well done. Good luck with the results. At least after all of that the interview should be a breeze

 

[Mary Ann]

Well done, everyone! What a brilliant idea for a thread, Kestra.

I'm halfway through my second Bachelor degree with a major in child and youth studies. I'm studying through the Open University while working part-time and raising my family. My next course won't start 'til next February but in the meantime I'll be taking my NVQ3 qualification in early years learning and development through my place of work. My supervisors tell me the course will be a doddle for me, which is quite a compliment. I love my work and am passionate about it.

If I may do a bit of mom-bragging, I'm listening to my daughter practice her oboe. She started learning the oboe in September 2008 and she just passed her Grade 3 Royal Conservatory exam with distinction. Am proud.

 

[PointyHairedJedi]

Hmm. Well, to continue a musical theme, I've been learning not one, but two string instruments (they make good kindling!), and managed to keep at them both somehow - the viola for more than eighteen months now, and the cello for something approaching a year. I still don't think of myself as at all musical, but even so I must admit it seems like I'm doing pretty well. I've yet to take any exams or even play in front of an audience, but I'm aiming to do both before 2010 is out.

 

[Spot's Meow]

This past Thursday I took an exam for the job I'm applying for. It was a 40% written and 60% oral exam. The written part I was fine with...the oral part, I was so nervous I thought I would pass out. I think I did alright. I am just so glad it is over now! The results will take several weeks and if I do well enough I will then have the actual job interview.

Wow! I think I would have fainted! Well done. Good luck with the results. At least after all of that the interview should be a breeze

Yeah, what made it worse was that the people running my oral interview - my supervisor and the head honcho where I currently work (I'm an intern there and applying for a career position). People kept telling me that should make it easier, but it really didn't!

 

[TerokNor]

@trampledamage: Southampton. No idea how that town is, but guess I´ll like it there just fine, as its near the sea...and I usually like towns, that are close to water.
Someone here who is from Southampton?

@PointyHairedJedi: Oh, the viola! Thats cool. Love the sound of it, when its well played. Tried it one time myself on a friends viola...produced a terrible, really, really terrible sound... am always impressed, when people can play such an instrument.

TerokNor

 

[propita]

As many here might remember, I'm re-taking the Bar exam in a month.

I did not pass last year, with my health issues being a heavy contributing factor. I've decided that, pass or fail, I will not be taking it again. My blood pressure does not do well with the stress (it's rising again even on meds), and that seems to be exacerbating my thyroid problem, too. Frankly, since I may not work as a lawyer even if I pass, I don't need another year of this--and I've had enough of health scares (for those who remember my postings).

For one-third of my entire life, either Hubby or I have been in post-graduate studies. I want to move on with my life, take care of myself and Hubby, and enjoy life while we're able to enjoy it.

So my accomplishments are taking the Bar with the intent to pass and realizing I would still have a life worth living and enjoying even if I don't.