So April. Not my best month. It included a cross-country move, finding out I have a stress fracture and torn tendon and to top things off, the business trip home at the end of the month that I was SO looking forward to got cancelled as the client cancelled the meeting. So yah, I'm not sad that April is over. Onwards and upwards, though. I have low expectations for May as it's the last month before the CFA which is always a super stressful month for me. But June? June better be freaking awesome!
Music:
Come Home by One Republic - I love any song that includes piano and strings, so I love this song.
Books:
Well, I work longer hours now as the Charlotte office has a different approach to work/life balance... Add in the fact that I studied 86 hours this month and spent a good part of the month unpacking/settling in and that doesn't leave much time for reading. So it was another somewhat lower reading month for me.
Miles to Go by Richard Paul Evans - This was a sequel to a book I read last week. It was a fast, easy read which was what I needed. My brain really can not handle anything that requires a whole lot of concentration these days as CFA studying has completely fried my brain.
The Bequest of Big Daddy Jo-Ann Costa - I'll be reviewing this for a TLC book tour later this week.
The Time of My Life by Cecelia Ahern - I'll be reviewing this next month for a TLC book tour.
Miles:
Ha. Miles. Um, I think I ran 8 before getting my injury diagnosis. So that's awesome. I'm looking forward to ditching the boot (hopefully at my follow-up a week from Friday) as I can't even walk to work right now so I am barely doing anything these days, besides some ab work and upper body strength training. I hope I get cleared to at least bike or swim so I can reintroduce cardio into my life.
Looks:
Well, there's this...
Last month I wanted to share my going away party outfit, but didn't have photos yet. I do now, so here is a photo. I've already worn those coral pants a couple of times. I love me some colored pants. The other people in the photo are my 2 best local friends and their husbands - I definitely REALLY miss them!
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Also, the CFA exam is 1 month from today. In other words, in 31 days I will actually have a life again.
You look sharp in the colored pants! I have one pair of wine-colored jeans, but otherwise I haven't gotten daring enough for bright colors.
ReplyDeleteIs it ironic that your favorite song this month also happens to be titled "Come Home"???? Just saying... =)
ReplyDeleteGiven all the obstacles you faced this past month, I think you're doing pretty darn well. And with April in your rear view window, it means you're pretty much one month into your life in Charlotte AND one month closer to having the CFA exam behind you ... both of those things are definitely worth celebrating.
LOVE the coral pants! You are absolutely glowing in that picture, probably because you are surrounded by love :) Hang in there friend. 31 days is not very much time and then you'll be DONE!
ReplyDeleteLove the coloured pants on you! And even with your boot on, your legs look super long! I am jealous :)
ReplyDeleteCFA in 1 month! Time is almost yours again!
ReplyDeleteLove One Republic! I just think music is supposed to be piano and guitar and strings and stuff like that. Not all that fake music that comes out. Not that I don't listen to that rap stuff but I just enjoy pop/rock and good music that is actually made by instruments.
ReplyDeleteHope may is a better month for you and hope you pass your CFA exam!
Wecome back! I missed your morning chats, but sounds like things are getting back on track for you. I pray this month flies by and you will be almost done with the CFA one month from today! We look forward to celebrating with you!
ReplyDeleteThat boot looks much bigger than I expected! UGH!
That is an absolutely beautiful song, and I enjoyed listening to it while I read the rest of your post :)
ReplyDeleteThe good news is- you look awesome in those red pants and in the dress (even with the boot) and the CFA is ALMOST over. Almost. So close!
Hmm.. listening to that song on repeat now. Thanks for sharing! I know April wasn't your month, but I have high hopes for June. 31 DAYS!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the coral pants.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you that the CFA will be done in one month. (I'm sure not as excited as you, though!)
Hope that you get great news at the follow-up with the doc!
First of all, you look awesome even with the boots (although admittedly better from the knee up!) And the pants are great. I'm with you on the reading. Different reasons, but still frustrating. Seems like most of it is done in waiting rooms these days!
ReplyDeleteBut the exam will be over before you know it. That month will FLY.
You're rocking it, Lisa. You may feel overwhelmed like I do, but you are rocking it. And just think, the boot will be gone forever soon, too! Hang in there!
Love those coral pants. You are rocking them!!
ReplyDeleteone month - wow! It will fly by and like John said, time will be yours again soon. I know you'll be back to running in no time too!
Ah, I love your hair! And actually you really are rocking the boot in that wedding outfit. Not joking, but still, I hope you're able to get it off soon!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the next month of study madness!
Post CFA dinner at Boca Chica!!!!! One month.
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic in both outfits, Lisa! I'm really loving the length of your hair right now! I'm so excited for you to put this round of the CFA behind you!
ReplyDeleteYou actually look GORGEOUS to that wedding. #notsarcastic
ReplyDeleteI always see people rocking the colored pants trend and think they look awesome. Except I think I'd look ridiculous in them. Or maybe more that I think everyone else would think I'd look ridiculous, so I'm too afraid to try them. Ridiculous, I know, especially since they look like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI love the wedding outfit, even with the boot! You look very slim and trim! I am counting down to CFA with you! I am going to be happy when you have your life back!
ReplyDeleteI just discovered that you're back and am so happy!! Okay, I am so sorry that you have to wear that boot -- but besides the boot you look freaking stunning! You have such sleek nice legs!!
ReplyDeleteAlthough it is kind of dorky, I wish I had had a boot when my foot was broken last summer!
I am so excited for that CFA to be behind you -- I think it will do a lot for your satisfaction with life. So happy to have you back!
Only you could look that stylish in that boot. I love your trousers!
ReplyDeleteI very much hope your next month is AMAZING.
AH! I'm so excited that the CFA studying is so close to being DONE for you and you can have your time back again. You are such a rockstar with all you've had to deal with this month and I just hope fun things are in store for you for the rest of this year!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress!! I'm excited for you to be done and to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteI *love* those coral pants on you, and I love that you managed to mix and match 3 different colors in that outfit. Definitely a goal of mine! I need more color in my wardrobe!
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