Today, In "Big Girl" News...
I purposely postponed this post for quite some time...since graduation to be exact, because I wanted to share only good news & I now have the very chance to do so :) It's official, my friends! You are reading the blog of a registered and licensed occupational therapist!
I studied my heart out for a month following graduation and scheduled my NBCOT exam for August 10th in North Carolina. There were no available exam dates in Charleston, so this is why I had to schedule my test 3.5 hours away. BUT this worked out perfectly, because Andres' parents live in Davidson, which is right outside Charlotte. I was welcomed with hugs and home cooked meals as Mrs. Kim (Dre's momma) lifted my spirits with chocolate, great conversations and a trip to IKEA during my stay, making me almost forget why I was actually there :)
I took the exam that Wednesday afternoon from 3:30PM - 7:05PM. The majority of that time frame is now a blur, but true to my personality, I thought I failed miserably and felt so flustered from the exam that I forgot my driver's license and debit card at the testing center. I did not realize this minor detail until I attempted to order a celebratory drink at dinner. Again, true to form, I began to lose my waffles as I received a call from ProMetric informing me that they had both my ID and debit card in their possession. Still, I was a mess, but leave it to Mrs. Kim to save the day.
Testing candidates were to have several forms of identification in order to take the test, so I also had my passport with me...which of course, had totally slipped my mind at this point in time. This, however, did not escape Mrs. Kim's memory :) She ran after me as I fled to the girls' room and quickly asked if I had my passport. I said, "Yes," and she replied, "Well, looks like you can still drink!" And drink we did!
The next day I drove back to Charleston...where I waited a whole week to find out whether I passed the exam. Sure, I live in the best city ever where there are tons of amazing things to do, but knowing that my future was up in the air (dramatic, I know), I was not able to celebrate like I wanted to...until yesterday!!
Yes!! I found out just yesterday that I passed my exam! This was the one news that I was waiting to hear and the one thing that I have been dying to share with all of you! I am so happy to have passed, but more importantly, so ready to begin my career as an occupational therapist! I truly live for this profession and cannot wait to start working September 12th at Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, SC! The next few weeks are going to fly by as I make my move from my small, downtown apartment back to West Ashley to be closer to work! My mom will be coming to help with the move along with Andres (THANKS GUYS!). I've already made several "big girl" purchases and cannot wait to get setup in my new home :)
So, I've passed my test, landed a full-time position as an OT and found a new place to call home! God is great! Thank you to all of you who supported me while I had my nose in a book for a solid month. I would have gone insane without your texts, calls and emails!
Looking forward to sharing this next chapter in my life with all of you. I will upload pictures of my new place soon. Sending love your way as always! Xoxo.
I purposely postponed this post for quite some time...since graduation to be exact, because I wanted to share only good news & I now have the very chance to do so :) It's official, my friends! You are reading the blog of a registered and licensed occupational therapist!
I studied my heart out for a month following graduation and scheduled my NBCOT exam for August 10th in North Carolina. There were no available exam dates in Charleston, so this is why I had to schedule my test 3.5 hours away. BUT this worked out perfectly, because Andres' parents live in Davidson, which is right outside Charlotte. I was welcomed with hugs and home cooked meals as Mrs. Kim (Dre's momma) lifted my spirits with chocolate, great conversations and a trip to IKEA during my stay, making me almost forget why I was actually there :)
I took the exam that Wednesday afternoon from 3:30PM - 7:05PM. The majority of that time frame is now a blur, but true to my personality, I thought I failed miserably and felt so flustered from the exam that I forgot my driver's license and debit card at the testing center. I did not realize this minor detail until I attempted to order a celebratory drink at dinner. Again, true to form, I began to lose my waffles as I received a call from ProMetric informing me that they had both my ID and debit card in their possession. Still, I was a mess, but leave it to Mrs. Kim to save the day.
Testing candidates were to have several forms of identification in order to take the test, so I also had my passport with me...which of course, had totally slipped my mind at this point in time. This, however, did not escape Mrs. Kim's memory :) She ran after me as I fled to the girls' room and quickly asked if I had my passport. I said, "Yes," and she replied, "Well, looks like you can still drink!" And drink we did!
The next day I drove back to Charleston...where I waited a whole week to find out whether I passed the exam. Sure, I live in the best city ever where there are tons of amazing things to do, but knowing that my future was up in the air (dramatic, I know), I was not able to celebrate like I wanted to...until yesterday!!
Yes!! I found out just yesterday that I passed my exam! This was the one news that I was waiting to hear and the one thing that I have been dying to share with all of you! I am so happy to have passed, but more importantly, so ready to begin my career as an occupational therapist! I truly live for this profession and cannot wait to start working September 12th at Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, SC! The next few weeks are going to fly by as I make my move from my small, downtown apartment back to West Ashley to be closer to work! My mom will be coming to help with the move along with Andres (THANKS GUYS!). I've already made several "big girl" purchases and cannot wait to get setup in my new home :)
So, I've passed my test, landed a full-time position as an OT and found a new place to call home! God is great! Thank you to all of you who supported me while I had my nose in a book for a solid month. I would have gone insane without your texts, calls and emails!
Tonight's Music Selection & My Current Mood :)
Kings of Leon: Taper Jean Girl
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