Life Update: Why I M.I.A.'d and Why 2016 Rocks (so far)!

Aloha everyone!!

I have returned (again! LOL) from a 2 month hiatus.

A lot has happened in the last two months that has caused me to skidaddle not only from my blog but from most social functions.

WHY I WENT M.I.A: 
Last Wednesday, 8/24 aka KOBE DAY!, I took my final board exam for clinical social work and I PASSED!!!!!! I am almost officially an LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am just waiting for the certificate that seals the deal. In the field of social work, it is a big deal and something super anxiety-provoking to get.

I took part one of my exam in March and passed. That was fine, not too bad.

Last Wednesday's exam was the clinical exam. 170 questions, 4 hours of critical thinking, reasoning, and anything that makes you want to bang your head against a wall and say, "Why did I do this to myself?" 

At the end of all that, I made it!! And that is all that matters. No more testing ever! Hallelujah!

WHY 2016 ROCKS:

<> I passed both board exams and have reached licensure! It is as though I am a legit social worker now. LOL

<> I got engaged to my Ben at the end of July <3 No wedding planning has commenced due to studying for my exam. I am in the midst of still celebrating (LCSW is a big deal in the field)!! :D I am debating whether to start planning now or in October when I quit my second job on Saturday nights. In my current M-F job, I have taken on the new role of intern supervisor (or field instructor for those in the social work world) and that starts in Sept - June. I really do not want to spread myself too thin.

<> I had the honor of coplanning and cohosting my former coworker's baby shower. It was such a joy and so much fun! I cannot wait to meet baby Theo!

Russian spread of homemade sweet treats

<> My beautiful nephew Eli was born making my nephew Ollie a proud big brother <3

Just like anyone else, I have had multiple downs as I had ups this year. But I really wanted to highlight what really made 2016 amazing. There are 4 more months left in the year. I hope the year continues to bring continued love, luck, health and blessings, not just to me but to you all as well.

Xoxox

Nails of the Week: Baby Shower Nails

Ever since I turned 25 three year ago, I've been on a nonstop whirlwind of engagement parties, weddings, baby showers, and baby birthday parties!

The baby trend continues as I attended one of my most dearest friend's baby shower last Saturday. Her and her high school sweetheart husband (everyone all together now: awwwwwwwww) are expecting their very first baby in November!

November seems way too far away! I am just so excited to add another little munchkin to my circle :) I can't wait!

And since this was an event to be celebrated, I, of course, had to have nails to fit the occasion!

Since I've been on the this Cabaret  kick recently (I saw the play again last Friday!!!....I know...obsessed), I decided to paint my nails a "Sally Bowles" green. 

On one ring finger, I had polka dots. And on the other ring finger, I have my go-to baby foot.

(photo credit: paillettepolishjournal.blogspot.com)

Now, I know this isn't the most flattering picture of Sally Bowles/Liza Minnelli (it's a screen shot from the movie), but this picture shows the green that inspired my nail look.

As Sally would say, "divine decadence."

<3<3<3

Nails of the Week: Baby Shower - It's A Girl!

Aloha there!

I attended a baby shower for one of my graduate school friends. She's having a baby girl!

Here were my nails for her baby shower:

 I was not sure if my friend with a pink color scheme or purple so I did both!!

Hope you like them :]

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