MusicalWolf's Journal

A week ago, I got a positive feeling sensation that kept trying to explode out of me. The feeling of pride and accomplishment, I knew I made promotion. I tried my best to remain reserved about it, but I know how painful the feeling of failed expectation can wound the spirit. The voice inside kept saying "You made it, you nailed it this time. And you're going to be a second, finally." When the statistics was put out about the percentage of IT in my FTS community got promoted (10 of 13), I knew I was one of the fortunate few. It was also told that the results were to be released on this date.  I barely slept last night, tossing and turning, wishing it was morning already. I got to work cheerful and anticipating the news. I partially expected the news to be blurted out by my chief or senior, but nothing. I greeted my coworkers and sat at my desk, starting my normal routine of breakfast and e-mail checking. Then the command master chief puts out the e-mail of advancements, and I see my name at the top of list. At the moment, I wanted to scream, jump, air riff, spinning jump kick, something that could release the euphoric adrenaline that was bubbling to the surface. I received the line of congratulations, but I knew who I wanted to tell the first  and the most, my mom. I called her and told her the news, she reacted the way most moms do like I won a nobel peace prize in her eyes it was the same.  Then I knocked out texting my friends since I knew that was short and easy, but made sure that I drafted an e-mail showing gratitude to former supervisors and long-distance friends. After lunch I received more good news, I found out that a few of my friends also got promoted. It has been difficult for all us to get the next step due to overmanning. This year is turning out to be a time for me to open my arms, let the wind catch the sails, and fly high. I got my Comptia A+ certification in February, PO2/E-5 promotion in May, the next goal is to get my AA degree by October, study to get Comptia Securtiy+ and Network+ certified, and then just keep going upward. I am determined to thrive and flourish, and I will not let anything or anyone stop me, especially myself.