Today is the day.
I don't know what I'm going to do with this -- whether I'll take any next steps. I suppose if I do very well, that will help me decide. If I do poorly, that will probably help as well. All indications in the pretests are that I'm going to be right smack in the middle, right at the top of the bell curve. Unless something unusual happens either way in the actual testing environment, that's probably where I'll land, which will help me make decisions about any next steps NOT.IN.THE.LEAST. But either way, I will have done it, and that is just what I set out to do. The preparation has been fun and stimulating. I think I have done a fairly good, focused, and methodical job of it. It's been good food for my brain. And the process of sitting in the exam room, well, if it doesn't kill me, it will make me stronger.
And so we will just see. I'll try to do you proud, and not just freeze or go brain-dead or something.
Sending you good test-taking vibes, and wishes for much success.
Posted by: Lisa | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 12:54 AM
Yay, Norma!
Posted by: Sarah | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 01:34 AM
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Posted by: Kristen | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 01:53 AM
I say go for it. Go all the way!
Posted by: Tressa in NC | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 04:19 AM
Good wishes.
Posted by: Ann | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 04:39 AM
You're cool...many good vibes for you and Abby too...
Posted by: Betsy | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 05:29 AM
Sending good thoughts your way, along with this quote: "To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist." --Gail Sheehy
Posted by: Mary | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 05:56 AM
Best vibes coming your way!!
Posted by: Lisa H. | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 06:23 AM
You go girl!
Posted by: Carla | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 06:23 AM
Good luck!
Posted by: Jane | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 06:29 AM
I'm sure you'll do well! Am thinking of you and sending GOOD VIBES.
Posted by: Chitownknittergal | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 06:37 AM
I've got a cheesecake in the pipeline as a congratulations just for doing this. Good thing you are coming over, Mailing it would be messy!
Posted by: AnnaMarie | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 06:40 AM
Sending best vibes ever...
When do you get results?
Go, Norma!
Posted by: gayle | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 06:59 AM
Good luck! As for what to do next - flip a coin. It's as good a decision maker as any!
Posted by: Carole | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 07:23 AM
Yeah~! Enjoy the experience and the smell of those freshly sharpened pencils. Congratulations and thanks for the inspiration. You're amazing.
Posted by: SusanInStatenIsland | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 07:25 AM
Good luck!Sometimes you have to jump the first hurdle to know how to tackle the next.
Posted by: Geri | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 07:37 AM
slow and steady. you'll do great!
Posted by: Elizabeth | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 07:38 AM
Go kick some test ASS! LXLX
Posted by: sandy | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 08:04 AM
Hey--what would YOU do if you knew you could not fail?
Posted by: Joannah | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 08:11 AM
You go kick that exam's butt!!
Posted by: Kathy | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 08:15 AM
Good Luck!! Can't wait to hear about the results... and the decisions...
Posted by: Mary Fran | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 08:15 AM
Kick butt Norma!
Posted by: kathy | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 08:18 AM
GO! GO! GO!
Posted by: DebbieB | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 08:23 AM
Good wishes and take the rest of the day off afterwards!
Posted by: Bev | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 08:27 AM
From one who has been through it - good luck!!!
Posted by: Anna | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 08:29 AM
Go Norma -- you'll do great!
Posted by: Kathode Ray Tube | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 08:38 AM
I just dropped my son off for his first big test. I hope you both are filling in those ovals with confidence!
Posted by: Tracey | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 08:40 AM
Sending all the good thoughts I can and crossing my fingers and toes for you! YOU CAN DO IT!
Posted by: margene | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 08:52 AM
Congrats on taking the challenge in the first place. Good vibes heading your way!
Posted by: jill | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 09:03 AM
*A thoroughly supportive and non-distracting cheerleader in your corner waving pom-pons wildly* Ya-ay NORMA!
Posted by: Jennifer B. / Brooklyn | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 09:04 AM
Best of luck! Just studying and taking the test is pretty impressive to me.
Posted by: Donna | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Best Of luck!! I'm sure you will do great!
Posted by: Angelbis | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 09:19 AM
Tons of good vibes headed you way. Go, Norma!!!!!
Posted by: Marilla | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 09:39 AM
Best of luck. Those sharpened #2 pencils bring back bad memories!
Posted by: Brenda | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 09:42 AM
You CAN do it! Good luck, and may all the good vibes from fellow knitters have you knock this exam out- of -the -park!
Posted by: Sandy | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Hahahaha... in the "You Might Also Like" section, a reminder to wear clean underwear!
Best of luck and everything to you, Norma!! GO!
Posted by: Vicki | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 11:31 AM
yay
Posted by: elizabeth a airhart | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 11:40 AM
I'm confident that you will do well. Can't wait to hear the results!
Posted by: Joansie | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Best of luck!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Go, Norma! Break a leg! Break a pencil! Knock 'em dead!
Posted by: kmkat | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 12:05 PM
"I'll try to do you proud."????? WTF! We're already enormously proud of you, on may levels, for many things. Give 'em hell!
Posted by: Elaine | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 12:08 PM
We are always proud of you, The Norma. Just remember where you parked the car and everything else will work out just fine.
Posted by: Cookie | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 12:38 PM
I KNOW you're kicking ass and taking names (secretly, of course) right now!
all the best to you on your next adventure.
we'll be here to read it!!
xo
Posted by: kellys | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Best of good luck vibes!
And, I finally got to the post office and mailed my red scarf. I hope the number has jumped up enough to meet the goal.
Posted by: Pamela | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Norma, we're ALWAYS proud of you! Sending loads of good vibes!!! xox
Posted by: marianne | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Good luck, Norma! We know you will do just fine.
Posted by: Sheila | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 01:30 PM
I'm sure you'll kick some serious test ass. You're a brainy chicka and you will do just fine and then some. And then, you should reward yourself with some new yarn!
Posted by: Angie L. | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 01:47 PM
Go Norma, go!
Posted by: Elizabeth | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 01:48 PM
good luck Norma!
Posted by: Judy | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 01:55 PM
Lots of good test taking vibes to you. I took my RN boards 35 years ago--2 days of testing- and I still remember the panic and feeling that I had failed. Got 92%! I think being confident is more dangerous than feeling unsure. Remember you studies hard--the knowledge is in there.
Posted by: Kathy Sue | Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 01:57 PM