Friday, February 19, 2010
....with studying that is! I WISH I was done with the program! I'm soooo tired of studying, I'm done, done, done with it. Unfortunately, my test isn't for another month or so. I've been taking several mock tests, trying to prepare myself. So far, I've gotten good results. I got a 67% on one and 64% on another. I know those scores sound bad, but you're supposed to add 20% to your score and that would be what you'd make on boards. So, basically I would have gotten an 86% and an 84%. You only have to have a 75% to pass, so hopefully I'll do okay!

The test consists of two parts: a multiple choice section and a case study section. The mulitple choice has 200 questions and there are 15 case studies with 10 questions on each. That's just our National Board Exams. We also have to pass a clinical exam where we assess, probe, clean and polish 8 teeth under extremely stressful conditions! We also have a computer component of the clinical exam where we have to identify and know how to correct common mistakes made when taking x-rays. THEN, we have to pass our jurisprudence test over Missouri laws! Seriously people! I'm not trying to become a brain surgeon here!

So, anyway, I obviously can't wait til I have passed all of these exams. I'm most worried about the National Boards. I'll be especially thankful when they are over. I'll be a different person on March 25th! Can't wait!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
I've always wanted to do a blog with some of my favorite pictures, but I have so many favorites that the thought of this blog was always overwhelming. I decided that I would just do several blogs with a few pictures each. So here is the first installment of my favorite pictures....there will be more to come! Enjoy!





Cody and I on our honeymoon


My friend, Leslie, and I

Melanie, Beth and me



Sweet baby Anna



My grandpa Hubert and me on my wedding day




My friend, Jenny





Me and Jenny old school







Cody and I







Mom and Dad







Kenny and Melanie








Anna and Uncle Brad












My dad and Anna









My nephew, Parker












Me and Anna the day she was born














Anna in the outfit I bought her