Archive for December, 2008

Sick over Christmas :(

December 27, 2008
By melissa

Chad was sick a little last week, then I got it last weekend. I felt better on Christmas Eve, then we went to a friends house for a party. We’re convinced that someone there was sick (maybe one of the kids), because Chad wasn’t feeling very well on Christmas, and I’ve felt horrible since...
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FSOA Updates

December 17, 2008
By melissa

I met with my FSOA study group last night – seems like a good group. We’re all pretty focused and driven. I just hope I didn’t step on any toes by sometimes taking the lead in the conversation. I suppose working on the speaking and leadership skills should begin sooner rather than later. I’ll...
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FSOA here I come

December 8, 2008
By melissa

me: I passed the QEP! you: the what? me: the Qualifications Examination Panel reviewed my structured resume and I passed!  I get to go to the Oral Assessment! you: what are you talking about? me: while I was eating lunch, I checked my email and saw I had an email with the subject of:...
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