"7"

I am sure that most of you are probably scratching your head wondering what is the significance of the number 7. Well, in my line of business the number 7 refers to the dreaded "Series 7". If any of you out there have worked in the financial industry, you know exactly what I am talking about.

Basically, the Series 7 is a license you obtain to become a broker. It is probably the HARDEST thing I have studied for in my whole life. In fact, most people compare it to studying for the bar exam. Anyway, I am back to studying this lovely information once again.

You see, the first time I studied for this was when I was pregnant with Sophie. At the time, my boss didn't understand what I meant when I would refer to pregnancy brain. Well, she does now because after I got back from maternity leave she announced she was pregnant. So, I continued to study and finally took the test.

In order to pass this wonderful test, you only have to score a 70. Easy right? Not quite! Unfortunately, my first score was far from a 70. I guess studying for such a thing isn't too bright when your hormones are going nuts. So, after about a 6 month period I decided to take it again. I studied, studied and studied some more. This time, missed it by 10 points. I was SO UPSET. After that go around, I decided to forget about it. I don't really have to have it, but it is best for me in the long run.

So, that brings us to the present. I am studying once again in hopes of passing this freaking test. I would love to have it behind me and start reaping the benefits of obtaining this license. When I do pass, I am throwing a party!!!!

Anyway, I guess through all of this I have learned that things don't always go the way we want them to. I am one who is used to achieving goals, but this is one goal that I haven't quite accomplished yet. I am very hard on myself when I don't do well at something, so I have to remind myself that I did my best and just try again!!

Wish me luck!!!