I'm certified!

And no, I don't mean certifiably crazy.  The verdict is still out on that one. HA!

Last month I passed a test for a pretty sweet certification in my field.  I had been studying for the test since September of last year.  I would go to a 3 hour class, once a week for 12 weeks.  Less than 50% of the people that take the test actually pass.  There are 175 questions on the test and you have 3 hours to take the test.  You find out immediately after submitting your test whether or not you passed.  It seemed like an eternity for the word "PASS" to show up on the screen.  I couldn't believe it! The feeling of relief that passed over me was indescribable   To keep my certification I have to get 60 credit hours within 3 years, I'll definitely be doing that.  I am not taking that test again!

J surprised me with a professional pen that was inscribed with my name and certification. He said that is what you get when you get a certification.  :)  I proudly use my pen at work.

Wrigley had his last training class last night. I put him in a 6 week training class through PetSmart.  That dog is smart, he's just stubborn at times.  I need to look at the class offerings and see when he can get in for intermediate training.