Keona is a NINJA CPA blogger.

It took a while for my 74 on REG to sink in. I didn’t want to talk to anyone about the test and I still don’t.

I honestly want to just focus on passing REG. Besides the Another71.com community, the CPA exam is such a lonely path.

Although I have people who say they will support me, they cannot sit and study for me nor can they come with me in the Prometric and take my exam.

I’m proud of getting as far as I have but I know this 74 is one more barrier I have to cross. I have to admit I felt defeated but after a few days of soul searching I’m back on this CPA path.

While waiting on my exam, I started going back to the gym. I plan on still continuing my workout plan. I’m working on saying, “no” more often during my studying period as well.

Between working full-time, the gym and studying, I honestly only have time to sleep in my spare time. I will not feel guilty about chasing my dream.

One of my regrets about the CPA exam is telling people when I take my exam. People’s comments are very hurtful and they have no idea what kind of exam I am taking.