Monday, February 2, 2015

Start to Spring Semester

So here we are after one week done in the spring semester.

I accomplished some of my spring break goals, but not all of them.

ACCOMPLISHED
- completed all apprenticeship hours and transcripts
- daily practice
- started drawing again

NOT ACCOMPLISHED
- pass 200 QA
- pass 180 Lit

Part of me is thinking, what the heck was I expecting with those Ev360 tests?? They are way harder than anything in the practice section. But I am happy that I was able to get those apprenticeship hours done, considering that I'd have had to potentially sacrifice class hours to get them all in. So in that way, I am relieved and should be happy with my accomplishments.

Unlike last winter break, I also studied much more regularly and I think that I can already feel it paying off. 200 is SO much more comfortable than it ever was, and that alone is a pretty amazing thing to think! I mean, 200 is the top at school. It's the last major hurdle!

I still have the following tests to pass before I can take the mock:
200 QA <-- should be knocked out by end of Feb.
180 Lit <-- Mmmmm...it really depends on the content of the dictation at this point.
180 4-V <---Mmmm...I'd have a pretty good shot if a test were given at 180 wpm and 180 wpm only.

Concerns about good fortune with in-class tests makes me think that my best bet at being eligible for the July CSR is to take and pass the RPR in May! Even MORE ambitious, but it'll be good for me to train for that speed as well. I'll probably feel more confident with it by the time May rolls around. Right now, it's still a bit daunting.

In other news, I've started working part-time at a local deposition firm. The exposure and opportunities to learn are just too numerous to count (plus, it doesn't hurt to bring in a little extra $$$) and the schedule should not interfere with my classes. I've only got a few days, but so far I absolutely love it!

The next time I write, I hope to have passed either the 180 Lit or 200 QA.

Until then!