One pass! And one fail?

Today was the day in which I was tested on my driving skills.
A very friendly lady (Teri-Lynn) was my examiner. Once I had completed the test, and past, she informed me that I had 'above average observation' skills and I was to tutor my sister (who had, earlier in the day, taken her G2 test) on these expertise capabilities. And for all those who make foolish propositions that I am an inadequate driver, Terri-Lynn informed me that I am a sensational driver! So HA HA to all those skeptics out there :)

In other news, while my driving test was a success, my other test may not have been.
It all began with the sore throat I awoke with on Wednesday morning. My mom and I thought nothing of it, we often woke up with sore throats in hotels, due to the dry atmosphere. However, the sore throat persisted through the rest of the day and on to the next (which was today). When I told my mother about it, she suggested I tell my father (who just happens to be a physician). He 'did the doctor thing' and checked my throat, and determined I had an 'enlarged thyroid' and needed blood tests?!
I had never given blood before- I had once attempted to donate blood, that is a different story for another time. So this adventure was not one I looked forward to. However, it was one that must be done.

And so I began my trek to the clinic. Actually, my mom drove me- I was too weak to walk to the clinic, even though it was situated around the corner and I am able to see it from the house.

Because it was my first time having to get a blood test, I was given a room to myself and a bed to lie on! I was extremely nervous, but the blood sucker (nurse) was very kind and gentle. And all my thoughts and fears that had flooded my mind from horror stories I had been told in the past, were in vain!

The results should be ready in about a week, and at that point I will have to go visit the doctor who, other then at social events, I haven't seen in about 13 years. It'll be extremely awkward and unpleasant- but must be done (or so I've been told)

-the joys of life often don't last long-