August Bucket List

I can't believe today is the first day of August! The summer has flown by with many ups and downs. Unfortunately my application for the BCBA exam was denied for August (thanks Simmons). After 3 weeks of playing email tag with the boards, one experience audit, and long winded conversation with Simmons about the errors- I get denied. For anyone that reads this blog, if you are completing your mentoring here are a few things you HAVE TO DO in order to be accepted.

1. Work 30 or more hours a week where a BCBA is overseeing you
2. Do NOT have group meetings more than once in a two week period
3. Your mentor meetings can only be 5% of your work experience for that week (so if you meet every two weeks you have to have a 3hr meeting to get the full 60 hours of work accounted for).
4. Make sure you save a hard copy of every single feedback form
5. When applying for the exam, submit an original copy of your EVF(s)
6. Start the modules EARLY as I had posted in the past, they are time consuming and the last thing you want is to feel rushed.

That being said, I am going to focus on the positives with my August Bucket List:

1. Studying: Now that I have a few more months to study I can take the modules at a less stressful pace as well as review CHH and other text. Goal for the modules= at least 60% complete
2. Moving: I will be moving closer to the city this coming September and I need to get a move on donating and packing. September 1st will be here before we know it!
3. Exercise: Focus on running 3 times a week and adding arm/abs to the routine
4. Work: I have 2 more weeks left for summer program! The experience has been wonderful but I am ready to have a week and a half off before the school year begins.
5. Reading: I will finish the current book I am reading The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime and begin reading a book from the stack of books I have collecting dust.
6. Blogging: I will focus on posting more terminology, interesting research, study tips, etc.
7. Craft: I have a list of crafts I have been meaning to make, this month I will at least make 2 of them (some are scrabble letter coasters, dry erase office calendar with paint chips, etc.)
8. Shopping: With my new job in the fall I need to rock the "business casual" dress code. This is new for me and I have to start the process of buying more appropriate attire. Looks like my days of yoga pants and converse are over!
9. Vacation: Plan a few fun things for my week off like going to the beach or hanging out with friends have not seen in a long time.

What are your plans for August? How are you preparing for the end of Summer 2014?