Texas Bar.

SO, Vince and I finally finished the bar. Studying for the bar was crazy. Every one who had gone through it told us that it would be the worse experience of our lives, but we had no idea how hard it would be. We literally spent anywhere from 12-16 hours a day studying and the librarians definitely felt sorry for us. It wasn't all bad though because V and I definitely grew a lot as a couple while we faced the most daunting task of our lives. We also had a legit study group that seriously prayed together, cried together, ate 3 meals together (see above study times) and yelled at each other when needed. Shout out to them!!

5 Things I learned while studying for the bar with my husband:

1. Food and sleep become luxuries. Lack of food affected his mood. Lack of sleep affected mine. Therefore, our moods met in the middle and we were good. Albeit, unpleasant but good since we were both a little funky.

2. Crying is productive. I was the only one that cried, but whatever. It was productive every time because it helped me get out my anger towards the bar and move on.

3. We study differently and that's okay. This was a big one, but once we (mainly I) became okay letting the other do it their way, things went really well. There is definitely a bigger lesson in that about marriage. My way isn't the only way or even the best way. Needless to say, I'm a lot less picky about how stuff gets done now.

4. Spending your 6 month anniversary in the library isn't lame at all. No one can tell me otherwise. And that's that.  (Vince did an epic anniversary dance in the library that day...I wish I could post it.)

5. We absolutely learned how to persevere and endure together. We each had to play the role of coach when the other wanted to give in. We were both equally invested in the other's success for practical and emotional reasons, so we had to push each other. There was one question on the test that I just completely blanked on. I was losing time so I moved on. Then, I realized that I may not have time to go back and all I heard in my head was Vince saying "You have to play. At least show up and play! Leave it all on the court." (Pretty much all his metaphors involve basketball). And I wrote something...anything...whatever I could come up with. So even in the test, when we were sections apart, my husband was still encouraging me and helping me be the best I could. This may all sound cliche, but it was a big moment for me.


"Everyday I'm hustlin" and praying...a lot of praying:

 This is the board that Alexis created and we all made our own. So helpful!! Plus, the colors made me happy and anything that could make me happy during that time was a must have:

Hair was inexcusable, but I got a pass. Still, SMH. <hangs head in shame>

 This green smoothie really changed my life. There is nothing in it to give energy, but it always perked me right on up. Maybe it's mental, but it worked.

6 month anniversary in the library. I had on real clothes that day because we went to church before. And yes, I only posted this to redeem myself of the above picture. "We all self conscious, I'm just the first to admit it."