The doctrine of "everything happens for good" is in full effect for me right now. With my gratefulness campaign, I was hopeful that my good vibes would just propel me over every obstacle - but that's just not how the real world works.

I took my exam yesterday, did a practice test at home (got 90%), left the house and got to the testing center early. Feeling good, I went through all the massive security (like TSA level security), I sat down at the desk to take the computer test. 100 questions, all multiple choice. Feeling really good until about question 63. That was my first "I have no clue, I gotta guess" question. Hmm. Then a few more! When the 2 hour time limit was almost up, I reviewed my answers. Some I felt confident about, others not so much.

After 30+ hours of studying over the last week, surely there will be no unknowns here. Why weren't these covered in the study material? Not on the practice exam. I really did NOT want to guess any answers. But to get 76% shouldn't be too hard. In my practice exams, I was getting 85 - 90 consistently, even with a few guesses.

Surely, it'll be a pass!

Oh, so close! Literally ONE POINT away from passing.

I spoke with my sister who took a similar test 2 years ago, she described her study: live zoom calls, a paper book and several weeks of study. She passed her first time. I suppose only relying on only the "pre-licensure" study/exam may not be enough for a sure-fire pass.

I rescheduled another exam for Monday. Sadly, it's another $$ and another drive out there to take the test. I have a few more days to absorb the material, so next time I take it it'll be an easy PASS.

I did get an encouraging message from my business associates:

Gotta study, keep positive, remain GRATEFUL and study some more.

Bless the Most High!

Benjamin Turner: God fearer. Rooted in Messiah. Husband of @lturner. Father of SEVEN wonderful children. The guy behind the camera. Blockchain enthusiast.

Bless the Most High!