Book One: Check

"One part at a time, one day at a time, we can accomplish any goal we set for ourselves."

- Karen Casey, from Achievement of a Life Goal

It is a slow hill to climb.  This whole studying bit.  I like it but I don't love it as much as... say... writing.  I would still much rather be spending my days, weeks and months helping people get fit than what I do now for a living.  Writing and school on the side.  So that one day - writing can take over as my source of income.  Not that I won't work on it before that day comes... who knows... maybe it will come sooner... but for now, I'm studying my materials and preparing for a $200 exam that states whether I am certified or not.
 
This morning I finally finished the first book on my journey.  I have the end of chapter notes to continue going over.  I do wish I loved it just a smidge more than I do at the moment.  I think this book just bored the crap out of me, to be honest.  But - I had to study it.  Had to get through it so I can move onto the next book and accompanying workbook. 
 
Either way though - I've made real, discernible progress.  And that is a good thing.  A very good thing.  I am one step closer to where I am headed.  Wherever that might be.  I can envision it but I do not exactly, really know what my future is going to look like.  It's a curious thing, really.  Each day that passes... I make progress... something new is being formed but I am not really sure what the final product is going to be.  I am sure that I am not alone in this situation.  Curious how it's all going to work out... hopeful that it works itself out for good... knowing that deep, down inside it will... but still unsure in some sort of way.