Well, dear blog, it looks like it's just you and me tonight, and I have news: I passed my test! The results came in today, and I am now certified to run the liquid-based test for Strontium. It's definite: I start my regular shift on Monday. I wish I felt more excited. Honestly, the shift really does suck. Badly. Maybe I'll write something about it; I've found poetry lately to be cathartic, and I've posted some of it online. This whole writing thing is pretty nice. I did have an email this morning from someone who reviewed my story (you know, the one I haven't written a word of in several months) and she said that enough was enough, I needed to finish the damn story! Maybe that's the encouragement I needed! =D