Smarties

Ok, so I'm not really doing an entire post like you might think on Smarties the candy. (Though they are quite good and therefore do deserve a moment of recognition since this post appears to be named after them.)


I am talking about just one person or "smartie" (and I mean that in a good way not in a Jr. High name calling way).

Today I came from an all day seminar that my company sent me to to learn more about some of the laws that I work worth on a daily basis as a Benefits Administrator in the HR department. After finishing this 7+ hour seminar I received a "certificate of continued education" for completion in the one day training. But really should a receive such a honor for doing absolutely nothing? (I mean I simply wrote down what the instructor said and he even gave everyone the answers to the tests/exercises after each completed section).

So no, the "Smartie" here is definitely not me. The "Smartie" that I want to recognize is non other then my Mom.


Just a few weeks ago my mom completed her Masters program in teaching. There was blood, sweat, and tears involved in the process I'm sure if you were to ask her; and plenty of tests and papers that she was not given the answers to. However, on top of working full time as a teacher she plunged in and decided to become a student herself once again. She even gave up her longed for summer days of freedom to work on homework and lots of papers...now that is dedication. It has all paid off however and now she is the proud recipient of a Masters degree. What a great mom I have who has shown, and continue to show, a great dedication to all she is involved in and a great work ethic.

CONGRATULATIONS MOM! You truly are the "Smartie" here.