I have made a lot of progress with the old goals in the past two weeks. After finishing my first pass through the REG materials, I have been busily reviewing the content to make sure I understand it all. I scheduled the exam for July 7, which gives me a few more days to rework old exam problems and memorize the flashcards I have created. I’m both nervous and excited about taking this test. It will be so nice to have it behind me, if I can only pass it!
In addition to making good progress on studying for the CPA, I have also purchased a home in the Beaverdale area of Des Moines. This has been one of my most time-consuming and nerve-wracking goals, but it’s mostly behind me now. The house was built in 1941, and as such will need a little bit of work. Structurally it is in great shape, but the wiring and plumbing need updating. The house could also use a good coat of paint inside and out and some work on the landscaping, but these things seem more like fun than work.
Last Saturday was my first day at my summer job. It took a few weeks to get started, but now I can happily settle in to working 10-15 hours per week from the comfort of my own home. It’s hard to beat a job like that.
Books I have read in the past two weeks:
- Audrey Hepburn, An Elegant Spirit (6/14)
- The Last Lecture (6/18)
- In Defense of Food (6/23)
- Adventures in Missing the Point (6/25)
- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (6/26)
In Defense of Food was by far the best one of the lot, and probably the only one I would recommend with the possible exception of Alice in Wonderland.
New recipes:
- Banana bread (6/17)
- Ricotta gnocchi (6/25)
Tomorrow I accomplish another big goal: vacationing! Kevin and I are going to spend five days in St. Louis at an old mansion that has been converted into a bed & breakfast. I’m most excited to visit the City Museum and the zoo, but I’m sure I will also have plenty of energy to devote to eating and shopping. This is our first legitimate vacation since our honeymoon. We have flown to NC a few times to visit family in the past two years, but have never gone off to somewhere new by ourselves.
Time to pack!
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Andrew on 06.26.2009
That first vacation together is so cool isn’t it? Woot. I am excited for you guys a lot!