So, I've been laying pretty low around here lately. Just a refresher, I finally completed my bachelor's degree in Social Work last June. Since that time, I procrastinated real well on taking my licensure exam.

Well, a few months ago I got off my ass and finally registered for the exam. I then spent the last month brushing-up on the exam material. Of course, I'm hyper neurotic about exams and tend to overprepare. Anyways, I reread a few of my texbooks and just stayed focused on that (hence my minimal trips to the Org).

Anyways, I took my exam today. 2+ hours and 170 questions later, and I PASSED. My "score" was 93, only 75 was needed to pass. So, once again I prolly overstudied a bit. But whatevs.

So, as of today I am actually a licensed professional! (Well, basically- the state board has to 'certify' the results and send me my certificate in the next few weeks.)

What does this mean? In some ways not much. I will not be looking for a new job as I love my job. I won't be getting a raise. yadda yadda

But, I will be more marketable when the day comes for me to get a new job! I will get new business cards that say "Darin Rowles, LSW". I will KNOW that I am 'officially licensed.' Lastly I will (hopefully) get a bit more respect when dealing with other professionals. Social Workers tend to be on the bottom of the totem pole when dealing with some docs, psychiatrists, psychologists. The three little letter behind my name will give me some legitimacy when dealing with those folks.

Anywho. I CAN BREATHE AGAIN!

And, more importantly, I can get back to some orging

ps- to all who've sent me words of encouragement along the way. It helped!

YAY! How wonderful!

I knew you'd ace it, silly!!! All that worrying you did.

Congrats, Darin. Well deserved!

Congradulations!!!!!


Schooling is tough but it is very important.

I'm always having to school all you org Ho's in the ways of love--that shit takes time and patience.

endorphin74 said:

You don't need letters to earn respect because it's extended here anways! Well done matey, I'm very pleased for you and you deserve it.

AsianBoi777 said:

you CRAZY!

endorphin74 said:

U like it.

congrats, love

yay for you!

It'd be cool if you were a Professional in the Jean Reno sense of the word, because then I'd be able to say I know a highly skilled french assassin.

But you know what? This is fantastic too! Congratulations!

AsianBoi777 said:

was that a twig poking me?

thanks kitties!

and yes- Carrie, I was being SILLY but that's why y'all love me

Hobbes- I think I'm goin for "french assassin" as my next line of work, just hold tight.

endorphin74 said:

I PASSED. My "score" was 93, only 75 was needed to pass. So, once again I prolly overstudied a bit. But whatevs.

You swot!



Well done man Much credit to you

senik said:

I think I just learned some new brit-slang!

endorphin74 said:

I hated that term Some bastard kids at school used too call me that too..... So I stopped cheating on the tests Problem solved.

RAWK AWN, KITTY!!!!

Anxiety said:

I forgot one other VERY imprtant thing about finishing this. I CAN ADD 24 SEASON 3 TO MY NETFLIX QUEUE NOW!!!!

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!

I am so happy and proud of you, Darin.

endorphin74 said:

So basically you are now...a designer drug??
Well, congrats I think.


PS. It was me who voted for your mix

PANDURITO said:

and, thanks sweets!

endorphin74 said:

Congratulations, Darin! This is a very big deal. I didn't know until today that you took the test. I knew it was coming up, I just didn't know when. Either way... You know you're a great social worker anyway, but now you're official.

RipHer2Shreds said:

thanks sir

Now that you work on the other side of the world you are ALL outta the loop

That's so great!!! Congratulations!!!! Yey!!

Part time!!!!!

Yay For you Darin! Good Job!

Congratulations, Darin!