AIFD letters came in

lori042499

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My certified letter is at the post office waiting for me to pick it up...It is a large letter/magazine..I am hoping an acceptance letter and press release...If it was a failure notice it would be just a regular envelope, I would think..Positive thoughts that big envelope means big money no whammies!!!!

Let you all know in a few hours!
 
Well good and bad news, Bad news I missed the AIFD by 1.75 points, good news I passed the CFD. I still made my goal of getting some letters after my name, even bigger I made the decision to test, prepped and followed through, so for me that is huge...I tend to get scared at the last minute and self concious and don't follow through then have regrets...this to me lets me know that I am maturing and am now ready for these steps to be taken..I am also very happy about what I have achieved and in no way am I diminishing the accomplishment. I feel that in the grand scheme of things this makes me slightly above average in the eyes of AIFD, but in my field this makes me very above average and it is something to relish in and enjoy...over the last couple of years, I had it come to my attention that I do not give myself credit for the extrodinary things that I do on a daily basis. This has changed my life and how I view the things I do everyday...I now give myself credit for going the extra mile or stepping up to the plate, every percent over the average that I give is something to celebrate because it is more than I have to and that in itself these days is extrodinary...Thanks for all of your support, kind words, encouragement and excitement for me as I took this journey, it is appreciated more than you know.
 
good for you Lori!

ya know I have the same problem, except I have based my worth on my floral design and management skills, rather than who I am as a person.
It's such a cleansing feeling to realize you are more than what you think you are!
Kudos Lori, sending you (((hugs))) and HI FIVES!!! AND HELL YEAHS!!!!
 
Congrats, congrats, congrats................
 
Congrats Lori!
I'm so happy for you -it feels so good to chase a dream, even if the outcome is not what you expected.
Here's the thing- you did what you set out to do, achieved most of you goal, so GO CELEBRATE!
You've earned it!
Emily
 
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Congratulations on earning CFD. Now, take those score sheets.....read any commentary made, and KEEP THEM. use them to analyze your strengths and weaknesses.
 
Lori -

A HUGE bouquet for you! Congratulations on all fronts - Deciding to test - prepping - PASSING! I know you will wear your CFD certification with pride! Well deserved!
 
I am so proud of you!! You go out and get yourself and mani pedi and a massage! You are so worth it!

Lori...you're CFD!! you "missed" AIFD by marginal points...here are the "letters" for after you name: CFD,Awesome,FC
What the heck is a "mani pedi"??...oh, this picture just popped into my head!! :)
 
Oh and do I ever need a mani and pedi...my toes look the worst they ever have...I just need the time to get er done!!!
 
Tried to give you a greenie, but I have to spread them around apparently.

CONGRATULATIONS AND SALUTATIONS AND WAY TO GO!!! :)

V
 
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Don't sell yourself short, Lori...I think you should be proud of yourself!

What you have done is no small feat, and, armed with your critiques, you can retry when you feel ready.
The entire AIFD experience can be very intimidating, even for seasoned designers.

I say Congratulations, not just because you recieved your CFD, but, from where I stand, for having the courage to go for it at all, rather than being one who prefers to say I could do it if I wanted to, I just don't want to. You have shown terrific committment to the betterment of the industry. Kudos to you.
JP
 
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Oh and do I ever need a mani and pedi...my toes look the worst they ever have...I just need the time to get er done!!!

Boys are different, we keep our toes in our shoes, and our gun in our pants!...git 'er done!! :)
 
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Congrats to you Lori! You'll nail the AIFD next time around and now you just have to go to SF! Start saving for a fun vacation and the completion of another goal.