Lisa's Yarns

Well the test is over and behind me.  Despite the fact that I studied more hours for this level than any other level, I walked out of the ex...

2 sets of textbooks, 9 practice tests, and a binder containing 3 packs of note paper of hand written notes.  All of that, with the ex...

385 hours down, and about 28 hours to go.   Study hours that is.  While most of America will be out gallivanting and celebrating the unoffic...

It's no secret that I have felt overwhelmed lately.  In general, CFA season is always a really hard time for me as life begins to feel l...

Happy Monday!  For those of you who were hit hard by a snow storm, I hope you are digging out!  It was crazy to see how much snow the Northe...

Oh hey, why yes it was Christmas yesterday and most are probably still basking in the post-holiday glow...  But there is no rest for the ded...

I've talked about work travel throughout the fall, but have spoken mostly in generalities and talked about how tired I was or how much I...

In the days that have passed since the marathon, I have gotten the question, " Now What ?" quite a bit.  I guess the people in my ...

I have wonderful news to share - I found out this morning that I passed my level II CFA exam!! 42% of those who took it passed - so I feel ...

I'M DONE! It feels so so good to say that.  Exam day went fairly well.  I had some test day jitters, which is to be expected, but felt...

And just like that, it's the day before the exam.  You've all read along and heard me moan and complain, feel anxiety, and moments o...

Oy vey, last weekend was not my best weekend.  I did poorly on one half of a practice test and didn't do as well as I had hoped on the o...

Happy Friday everyone, and Happy Long Weekend to my American readers!  I'm so ready for a 3 day stretch without work.  I'm sad that ...

Oh this week.  My CFA stress level is at an all time high and I am preparing to co- present at a conference in Denver (fly out today).  So, ...

And just like that, it’s May! Wow, where did the first 4 months of the year go? Well, I know where they went – they were spent studying, wor...

I hope you all have a great weekend!  In two words, mine was plan-free and productive.  Just what I needed after a string of busy weekends. ...

As I mentioned in my post on Monday, I have been in quite the funk lately.  I don't think that will come as a surprise to anyone who kno...

Happy Friday everyone!  Yesterday was actually my Friday at work.  I have a wedding tonight in Fargo, ND so I decided to drive home last nig...

Greetings and happy Tuesday - I hope you all had a great weekend!  Especially those of you who had Monday off!  The financial markets were c...

Confession:  when I am in CFA study mode, I kind of get a little down on the weekend.  Yes, it is nice to have a break from work, but my wee...