Friday, September 17, 2010

Nerves and Cramming and Stress....Oh My!

As the test date rapidly approaches I find myself starting to freak out. The other day looked at the calendar to see exactly how much time I have before the TExES test. T-minus 2 weeks tomorrow.

Insert nerves and uncertainty here.

After realizing this I have started to freak out a little. Ok maybe that is an understatement, but you get the idea. I have been reading a felt like I was somewhat prepared, only a little concerend about 2 sections of the test, and now I honestly don't know if I am going to be able to pass this thing at all. It also doesn't help that in the past I have had text anxiety.

This weekend I plan to really buckle down and read at least two books along with the Quicknotes I have. I am just hoping that I can actually focues and not let my mind wander to those nightmares of failing the test. The fact that I am sitting at work with little to do, knowing that I could be studying and putting my time to better use is not helping either.

Only two more weeks and then I will be taking the test and with any luck passing and hopefully starting my quest to earn my teaching certification.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

I need a hobby

For the past two months i have been studying for the TEXES test for my teaching certification. I am less than a month out from the test and it is about to kill me. I have been a good little student and studying every chance I get. But as we all know, you can only go so long before you get burned out. I am teetering on a very fine line here.

I am so ready to be able to read a normal book at night and work on some of my art projects. I am even thinking of starting back up with my jewelry making. But who knows what I will end up doing. All I know is that I am ready for October 2 to be here.

If anyone has any tips on the certification test please let me know!