A little horn to toot!

A new year. Where'd the last one go?
Do you make New Year Resolutions?
Some people do, some people don't.
Do I? Sometimes :) But not this year.

Can I toot my husbands horn right now? Ok...thanks!
Here is the reason why I didn't do any resolutions this year. I have spent the last 3 1/2 months taking a class that required a LOT of my time. I figured today that I spent AT LEAST 160 hours studying for the test. Yes, that number is correct. Who in their right mind can swing that? Well, when you have a great, no, AMAZING husband it is actually possible! My husband knew how much this meant to me and he took care of just about everything over the last 2 months.

Want to know what I was studying? Thanks for asking :) I was studying to take the exam to receive my PHR certification. This is: Professional in Human  Resources. Yes, all HR information. Now....this is a nation wide test, offered 2 times a year. It's big. It's HARD. It requires a LOT of studying. A little history...I've been working in HR for about 2 years, maybe a little longer. I have loved everything about it. I love being able to help the company and also the employees. My focus is mostly on the benefit side of things but I have a wonderful manager who is constantly teaching me the different areas of the job. I LOVE IT! So, I get into this class and realize the knowledge I have in HR is just the tip of the iceberg!!! There is so much to know, so much to learn! It was like opening up a door to another world. Exciting, scary and motivating! I can't believe how much I get to learn!

I think my DH cooked every meal for weeks on end...without EVER complaining. Ever. He amazes me. He is so strong. Strong mentally, physically and emotionally. He really is the total package! But really...he stepped in so I could work on my studying. He never thought twice about it. We are a team. We are a good team! His way of supporting me was silent & being a servant. He knew just what I needed. Now, it wasn't quite as easy for the kids. If they know I'm home, the don't leave me alone! But that's ok, I needed some breaks!

In the end, I took my test on January 30th. And....I PASSED! I honestly couldn't believe it. I just knew I was failing the test and was going to have to walk out of there so sad, after all that work, after all that time! Nope! God is good!! So much prayer was covering me that day! And I'm sure I needed it! So now I have three beautiful letters I get to put after my name: PHR. Aren't they pretty?

So now that this is over, do I consider starting any resolutions? I don't know. I haven't decided either way actually. If there is anything I want to do this year (other than the standard: lose weight), I want to be more purposeful with my friendships. I want to invest in those, build those and not miss out on living life with those I call my friend.

I'd love to hear if you have made any resolutions and if you're keeping up with them!!