Moving Up in the World - Level Two!!!

Today I took the Professional Level Utah State Certification test for American Sign Language interpreters.

I can't even begin to tell you how much work, stress, and tears went into practicing for this test.

Currently, I am a Level One, novice, certified interpreter with the state.

I feel that the test went fairly well. It's comprised of five sections, and I believe I may have passed four out of the five. I have little hope for one of the sections; however, realistically I won't have any of the results for another 14-16 weeks!

I guess pass or fail life goes on. ...but I sure hope I passed!!!

Look, Mommy! Look! A Real Job!

Phew. It's been a long, hard road these past few months in the employment arena. I've had so many rough days solely because of my sitting duck lifestyle. I'm a busy body, and when my body ain't busy I ain't happy. But I FINALLY feel as though my life is heading in a productive, paid direction again.

I worked three separate interpreting assignments AND worked in my freelance position writing web content for a business. Yippy. I've really expanded my range of interpreting assignments and have really broadened my capabilities. I'm not making tons of money. But "some" is good.

Now, if I can just get up the energy to work on my novel tonight, I'd be doing real good.

...Remind me, now, why doesn't this money stuff grow on trees?...

Work. Work. Work.