CayMas among other things

I’m so terrible at keeping my blog active, na tru? A lot has been going on quite recently. Apart from still learning about my current role in my new workplace, I am also studying for 4 upcoming exams: CSC 1, CSC 2, CPH, and Options/Derivatives. I’ve mentioned this numerous times in the past and I know I sound like a broken record because that’s about the only thing I ever talk about! But really — I work from 8:30am-4:30pm, study on lunch breaks, attend study group session from 4:30PM to 7PM, every single day. I only have a window of time on Saturdays to sleep, do house chores, run some errands, date night with hubby-to-be, or watch netflix! Then on Sundays I go meet up my study buddies for mock exams from 8:30AM-10:30AM. This has been my routine for the last three months. Can you imagine the amount of dedication and effort I’m spending for this? I am so proud of us. I hope we all pass with flying colors!

 

Anyway, on the fun side, me and my fiancรจ watched this year’s CayMas carnival parade. The participation was massive! There were more groups, costumes, and floats involved compared to Batabano. 

This event was coincidentally the best time to practice my new Canon 22mm f2 lens! My fiancรจ bought me this during his short trip to Miami ๐Ÿ˜Š Oh and if you are wondering — no I wasn’t part of the crowd because I couldn’t take the heat! I watched the parade in my car and wherever with shade!

 

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