CAN I GET A CHORUS OF AMENS?!

I PASSED!!! I PASSED! I really REALLY passed!! When I finished my test this morning, a little screen popped up and said 'PASS' in bold letters. I was floored! I called the test proctor over and said "WHAT'S THAAAAAT MEEEANNNN?" She laughed and said, "it means you PASSED".

So now, I'm officially a certified Phlebotomist! YAY ME!!!!! I called my instructor and I'm the first one to pass the certification exam in all the time she's taught the class. It wasn't terrible but I can see where if you don't study tubes and additives, you'd be bummin!!!

Watch out world! I'm ready to poke and I'm certified!!

The Dreaded "NIGHT BEFORE THE BIG TEST"

It is the dreaded night before the big test and I'm sitting here going over my notes one last time before I shut off the lights. I'm both nervous and excited - tomorrow's test could dictate whether I become a full fledged phlebotomist or if I head back to the "drawing" board (sick phlebotomist joke there) and try again at a later date.

I've most definately been putting in the study hours - my girl-friends have called from time to time asking "who or what is keeping me so busy that I don't come out to play pool anymore?"! There is no one - just my beautiful certification review guide with which I am absolutely in deep passionate love. LOL... KIDDING! I HAVE been studying like a nut though and alternate between being very sure and very unsure of my knowledge. Clinically I know I am fine - I have a good number of "sticks" under my tourniquet so I'm comfortable in a clinical setting. I just stink at tests! Guess I suffer from test anxiety! I've also been keeping up with my other classes that are winding down for the summer. Not sure if I'm taking any classes this summer - I'd much rather go fishing and canoeing if no one minds!!! My 'baby' is just waiting to get wet (I actually put new foam floats on it during the one weekend it was nice but not nice enough to put her into the water). Yes the hair IS getting long! I haven't cut it since November '05. Sure, there are more grays but I think they're not all bad :)

The results are due in 10 days from tomorrow. I will post the results then for those who have been following this journey. For those who are praying for me, keep up the good work! I'm holding on tight to my 3.85!! Not quite a 4.0 but hey, it's not bad for a moderately old woman!!

Well...it's broken in

I had my first accident today with my new truck *sob*. It's snowing, raining, sleeting, and all that rot. I was heading to a volleyball game, going very slow since the roads were slippery. Anyhow, my rear end fishtailed and the next thing I knew I was wrapped around a tree and axle deep in soft dirt. I was ripped! Then I started to do the girly thing - I burst in to tears. The passenger door is dented, the front fender is half off but the damage looks light.

Tomorrow I go down to the police station and pick up an incident report, then take pictures, see the insurance guy and see about getting my baby fixed.

I have a bit of surprise news - rachel has been awarded the Junior Member of the Year award by our local gym. She doesn't know it yet - it's being awarded on the 21st of this month at a special awards banquet. She's going go nuts!! Her friend won it last year.

Keep your fingers crossed - I have signed up for my phlebotomy certification exam scheduled for the 18th. Wish me luck! I'm studying like a gal possessed! I just hope it wasn't $100 wasted and I pass with flying colors! Will update when the grades come in.