PASSED!

My final score out of 110! =) =) =) I am one happy lady! 

Officially passed the course! This was by far, one of the hardest tests known to mankind. 

SO HAPPY!

First step, complete! I will send in my certificate along with my application to the NC Real Estate Commission, where they will review my submission. I'll make an appointment to take the final National and State exam once I get approved. 

Feels good to at least be done with the course! I am one happy camper! =

Thank you all for your prayers! 

XOXOXO

Safe haven

Hurricane Sandy, why did you have to come?!

This is my safe haven where I have been this weekend while I study. It's alongside my bedroom wall and I have been camped out here with Angel, my laptop, flashlights, my phone and charger, and all my real estate materials! The worst is hearing the howls of the wind, the branches that bang up against the window, and thinking that the trees are going to fall over and hit the house! It's funny that once I go outside of base, the storm doesn't seem too bad at all, but because our house is right by the river, the wind seems so much stronger here. The highest wind speed that has been recorded this weekend in Cherry Point was at almost 50 mph.

This is NOT a good weekend for Sandy to come. I'm so thankful that the electricity is still working so that I don't have to study in the dark though! I don't know what's worse: my stress over my final, or my stress over this hurricane! The news say that we will feel its effects til Wednesday. Thank you all so much for your calls and messages and prayers. Even though I am worried at times, I know that I am surrounded in prayer and that is truly a blessing.

Love you all!

berry cobbler

bible study was tonight and it was my turn to bring snacks. our small group takes great pride in 'snack time.' we love our discussion, but we sure do love our snacks as well! well, today was a day where i just didn't have that much time to cook up a hefty snack, so i did what any frantic person would do for a good recipe...i went to pinterest and found a super easy concoction that anybody can put together. and the best part, it's DELICIOUS! 

Berry Cobbler: 2 bags of mixed berries, 1 box of cake mix, 1 can of 7-Up

Spray a 9x13 pan with some Pam. Then, pour the frozen berries on top

Dump the cake mix on top...

Then, pour a can of 7-UP on top of the cake mix evenly. It will bubble up like this. Don't stir it! It makes a good crust! 

Bake for 50 minutes at 350 degrees. And Voila! Serve with a scoop of ice cream. =)

It was a big hit at small group tonight and it took no time at all!  

Happy Monday! 

XOXOXO

Another week down

It's the weekend! FOUR more weeks to go and I sure hope it goes by fast! Got a haircut today and just came back from a friend's house who hosted a Pampered Chef party. One of my neighbors has come back from her vacation in KA, so it was good to see her. The whole neighborhood is filling up with old neighbors and new neighbors!

Angel has been doing SO well being in her kennel these last couple months. She hasn't chewed up her bed and has really been awesome....except tonight. When I got home, the bed was shredded in pieces with all the stuffing everywhere. =(  We've spent so much money already on buying her beds and she just keeps destroying them. I just have to put my foot down this time and not budge. She'll just have to endure the cold floor of her kennel when I leave.

On a good note, I'm glad it's the weekend. Having lunch downtown with a couple of the ladies from the unit tomorrow. I have one more week of class and then my final is next! Feeling the pressure!

Sending love and hugs to you all!

Have a great weekend! 

XOXO

a girl's best friend

We both enjoyed a long 75 minute walk today! The weather is cooling down and I'm finally not having to spray my whole body with bug spray. Gonna watch the debate tonight while I study. I have a new student and had my first lesson with him today. Thankful for all of God's blessings and thankful that I have such a sweet dog to keep me company while my other half is away. We are approaching the 4 week mark fairly soon! 

XOXO

Middle of October

I am so happy that it's already the middle of October!

Last night I invited a couple of my neighbors over for dinner. I made bruschetta, Caesar's salad, shrimp scampi pasta, and a key lime pie (the pie was store bought! I got it because it's one of Caleb's favorite). Everything was delicious. It felt really great to be back in the kitchen cooking a full meal again. Caleb, I can't wait for you to come back so I can cook for you!

I've been walking Angel with a new neighbor who just moved into the neighborhood. Her husband is gone for training til December and we've been getting along really well, walking our dogs together and hanging out more. Tonight, went out with the ladies from the unit for some Sushi! Hanging out with Angel now and about to head to bed soon! I have church and 2 baby showers tomorrow. A very full day, and I still have to squeeze in some study time. I haven't studied this whole weekend and the final is in 2 more weeks!

The dinner table last night! Good times, good food, good friends! 

Slaving hard in the kitchen! Thanks Sharon for the apron! 

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. 

XOXO

Happy Weekend!

The weekend is here! Got a chance to Skype with Caleb today, going out to dinner with some of the wives from the unit at my favorite Thai restaurant in town, and planning 2 baby showers that are going to be next Sunday! Can't believe October is here and excited that November is right around the corner! 

Have a great weekend! 

XOXO

Friend's Promotion

First off, I passed my midterm! WOO HOO!!! Just gotta keep on studying for the next several weeks to prepare for the Final! =) =) =)

Secondly, there was a huge storm last night (I was awakened at 4am from the heavy down pour of the rain), and this morning when I woke up, eager to have a big breakfast to prepare for the midterm, there was a POWER OUTAGE! I was only able to find one flashlight and so I got ready in the dark holding a flashlight to guide me while I was frantically trying to look somewhat decent as I left the house. The kitchen, living room, and the bathrooms still don't have power, so hopefully the maintenance guy will come soon and help me. I'm looking at the fridge and all the food that's in there and I'll be really upset if it all goes bad! As Caleb likes to tell me...groosefrabba!

Yesterday, a friend of Caleb's got promoted to Captain and I was there to capture some photographs. Me and his girlfriend, Jen, have become great friends and I'm happy that they are stationed here so that we can continue to grow our friendship!

Hope everyone is having a good start to their week! 

I'm still trying to get over a cold, but saw the doctor yesterday, so hopefully his medicine will do the trick! 

XOXO