I took another licensing exam on Wednesday night, which meant that my weekends and evenings prior to that were filled with studying. Many nights, I fell asleep with my flashcards in my hands or my study guide propped up on my chest. Notes and books were strewn about the living room. From the minute I schedule an exam, it becomes a constant, nagging weight on my shoulders. What a relief to have another test over with and to be able to put that stuff away for a little while! Thursday night, I reveled in the bliss of an obligation-free evening and spent some time knitting, baking, and returning a couple of overdue phone calls. Made a batch of peanut brittle and finished up a knitted Christmas gift. Called my best friend and chatted with her for nearly an hour. That’s the upside of all these tests and all this studying – when I do have free time, I tend to want to make the most of it. I don’t spend too many nights just vegging out in front of the TV anymore (although there certainly are times when vegging is completely necessary and acceptable). It feels good to get back into my neglected hobbies, even if this break may be short-lived.
