Soon to be a journeywoman

I went to my union hall today to pay for my tuition. Also to pay my union dues. I got all signed up for my regular classes and am impatiently waiting for the fall schedule to come out. I also found out when I get to journey out.

I become a journeywoman on April 3, 2004.

Providing that is I don't get myself held up between now and then. Kind of weird to be able to put a date on something like that. It was one thing when I was a first or a second year apprentice and becoming a journeyman seemed like ages away. Now I have an exact date. One that is less than a year away. That's when I get that big raise. That's when I start making the big bucks. So glad I've decided to start looking for a house. That way I can start investing my money and quit throwing it away on rent and other frivolous crap.

Still kind of nerve wracking. Once you are a journeyman and you start making the big money, when you screw up, it's not written off as an apprentice mistake. I actually have to start taking on more responsibilities. I'm going to be expected to keep up with the other journeymen.

Ack..... Nerves....

Have long time to worry about that though. Just excited, happy and nervous about graduating.

Finally...

After 5 years. Soon it will all be over.