Haven't posted in 3 months! yikes

Lots has happened the biggest is that he got accepted to Pace University in NYC!!!! We are headed up there so he can check it ou and see if he likes it. In addition he got a scholarship and a grant for the tuition which believes me is highly needed!!!!

He didn't get accepted to FAU which is a bummer but it didn't get him down. So now the decision is his and its due on May 1st! along with all the deposits - can I please hit lotto!

He did pass his chemistry so thats another thing out of the way. Now its on to making sure he finishes strong and keeps up the good work.

I am so proud of Nick! I totally cried when he got the scholarship letter and acceptance!

Finals are over

Finals are over and I am happy to say - he passed everything and the tension level is gone! He did well in all of his classes. The new semester will now include Chemistry. I am going to buy him Chemistry for Dummies as Nick does not do well in science and I am no help as that was my worst subject in high school.

College scholarships are in as well and now its my turn to figure out how the federal aid works. When I filled out my paper work it was simple, get my parents taxes and fill in the blanks, now with the age of the Internet everything is get a pin, fill this out, wait for emails, and fill more out. I am hoping he will qualify for something - heck even 100 bucks would be great!

We are also getting ready to help teach karate again which is actually a good thing. He gets to teach the kiddos and train at the same time. As much as he says he gets frustrated when the kids don't behave - part of him really likes it when he teaches! Also this month we will be helping with the LoneStar Naska Open. Nick won't be competing but I will be.

Until next time!

Finals are coming

Nick is eligible to exempt all his finals but he is choosing to be smart and only exempt those he knows will not hurt his grades and take the finals that will bring up his average. I am now starting the financial applications and finding out what moneys he will be able to get.

We wont know about colleges til the letters will start coming in which I believe will be late Feb/March. So the waiting game begins.

SAT is over now applications and the wait

The SAT's are now done and scores are in - not what he wanted. Its hard to tell my son that its not the end of the world when they really wanted a better score but life goes on. He is still applying for Pace & FAU. I have my fingers and toes crossed that he gets excepted to one of them.

Christmas break is going on and so that means over the holiday homework which most will know that means procrastination! LOL He is getting better but I have to keep pushing him. I will post after the break!

Happy New Year everyone!

SAT's take 2

Second SAT taken on Saturday - keeping fingers crossed that the scores are much better this time. This whole thing is just so frustrating especially as a mom. I can only support him and hope he did much better. College applications going out - a bit late but we need to wait for the new score. We are leaving all options open and going from there.

Karate is soon going to start again and the LoneStar Open will be here before we know it. He is thinking of helping out this time instead of competing. I am trying to talk him into competing at least in kata - we will see. I am going to compete in my first black belt level NASKA tournament and see how it goes. I have a month & 1/2 to get ready so hopefully I don't get crushed!

Christmas is coming and with that is time off for Nick - where he looks forward to sleeping in but I have to remind him that he also may have school work he may have to do - oh the fun part of being a mom!

So I haven't updated this in a bit

Here is where we stand. SAT retest on Dec 5th and hoping for a much higher score. Grades are looking GREAT!!! College applications are due very soon and so some stressing has begun but other opportunities have come. Contacted from Les Roches which is located - catch this - Switzerland! Its a school that is only catered to International Hotel & Hospitality. I am really looking into this as the cost seem to be a bit cheaper than Pace, FAU & San Diego State! I like the fact that they go to school for one semester and then go on a PAID internship for the following semester. They also have a similar program in Chicago which I am also looking in. The only issue would be that he would not start til Jan 2011 - which can be bad or good depending on how you look at it. He has to be 18 to get into the program by July so I figure that he can work for the months and then go to school. Lots to think about!

Otherwise - he is a big brother again as Lori - mommy 2 has given birth to a beautiful baby boy named Luke today!

I will try to update this more often.

For you mom's with little ones - out side of the college cost - senior year is expensive. Here is an example - 30.00 for cap and gown rental. If you want a ring - think 200+, pictures - 200+ or get a really good digital camera and do it yourself! And college applications - 100+ per!!! Sucks!!!

That's it for now! Everyone have a great Thanksgiving!!!!

He's a black belt now!

Its been crazy and I haven't had a chance to blog. Nick and I are now both black belts. We had a great ceremony and the best thing was doing this with him.

On the school front - we went to the Leander College Fair and spoke to some folks from Pace University. I have to say it was great speaking to them. They offer a hospitality program in their NYC campus. Nick said he would apply. While I know that the cost is thru the roof but it would be worth it. So we will find out in early 2010 where he will be going.