You know what? I was such a spaz earlier that I totally and completely forgot to announce the winner of my $25.00 Hodgson Mill Gift Certificate giveaway. My apologies, friends…I sort of had a million and one things going on in my head this morning.
Don’t worry, I’ll explain.
But first – the winner has now been chosen and announced, so head on over to the main giveaway page to see if it was you!
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So today is a pretty darn amazing day. Like, seriously awesome. I have big news.
Earlier this morning, I had to head into Albany for an important event. Afterward, I made a quick pit stop at Starbucks to finally allow myself to settle down. I went big and ordered a Venti Skinny Caramel Macchiato which, oddly enough, had to be iced because my internal body temperature was through the roof.
I made sure to tell the barista to give me extra caramel today because this bad boy was a celebratory drink and all…
So what was that important event and why was I celebrating on this lovely afternoon?
Welllll…
I passed my NASM-Certified Personal Trainer exam!!!!!!!
Whew! It feels so good to finally let that out and share it with you all. I decided not to say anything beforehand because I get really nervous when it comes to testing (I’ve never been a good test-taker) and didn’t want to jinx myself. But I’m sure you probably noticed the increased studying as of late.
I actually scheduled my exam on the same day that I took my CPR/AED certification course, and have been anxiously awaiting this day ever since. I am SO excited to finally have the anxiety of testing be OVER, but more importantly, to finally start putting this certification to use.
As far as what my future plans are, I honestly don’t really have anything at the moment. I’m going to spend some time weighing my options, doing some research, and try to decide what the next best step is for me.
But no matter what that next step is, I am excited and I am READY!
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So even though I actually have to go head in to work at my current paying job right now, you can bet your bottom dollar that I will be celebrating with a little a lot champagne as soon as I get home this evening! 
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Congrats girl!!!!! Nice job!
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Congrats Courtney! That is amazing news! You’ll be an awesome personal trainer!
Congrats! I’m SO happy for you!
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congratulations!!!
congrats, courtney! good job!
YES!!!
Congratulations! That is wonderful news – thank you for sharing. You have a great personality to be a personal trainer, all your clients will love you.
Stephanie @ Food and Fitness 4 Real recently posted..Excuse My Absence, I Was Out Living My Life!
CONGRATS!!!
Congrats – that’s so awesome Courtney!!
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Congratulations! That’s so exciting
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WAHOOO! I hope you can hear me from Savannah! Congrats girlie!
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congrats girl…so proud of you!!
CONGRATS! that’s so exciting.
my mom sings a great “proud of you” song. I’m singing it for you now.
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Soooo now you’re going to come to Syracuse and be my personal trainer right?
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Congrats, Courtney!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat recently posted..Lightened Up – Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Butter Crepes
congratulations girl!!! you’ve totally earned it! I am excited to see where this will take you!
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That is AWESOME!
YAYY!!!! Way to go girl!
Alicia F. recently posted..It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
Congratulations!!
Gretchen @ Honey, I Shrunk the Gretchen! recently posted..I Don’t Wanna Grow Up…
SOOO exciting!! COngrats! Being a trainer is THE best. It is so rewarding. You totally deserve the great news–and good job!
Annette@EnjoyYourHealthyLife recently posted..Chocolate Milk After A Workout
Yay, congrats!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen recently posted..Mexican hot chocolate
Congratulations!
Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl recently posted..Stick to your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)
I don’t like to say it…but I will…
TOLD YOU SO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tina @ Best Body Fitness recently posted..Don’t Put It Off
congratulations!! I love big moments in life like this
Celebrating is keeeey!
Jenny recently posted..Weekend Workouts
yahooooo! congratulations, courtney! man, i sure can relate to the mix of emotions & feelings that you experienced this morning. i’m not a great test taker either, so i know how great it feels to be finished with it, and it feels SO GOOD!
Ashley @ My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries recently posted..Listening To My Body
That’s awesome – congrats!!!
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Snow, Spin & Black Bean Tofu Burgers
Big congrats, Courtney!! I can’t imagine how great of a feeling that is! I am studying for my boards (currently taking a study break;) ), and I know how much work goes into these exams! Have fun celebrating!!
Pamela recently posted..Egg Noodle Chicken Casserole
That is a hard test. Not that many pass it on the first try. Congrats! That’s so exciting!
Thanks, Alexandra!
Congrats Courtney!!! Welcome to the fab world of personal training!!! You’ll love it!
Congrats!!! That is awesome!! U better celebrate with champagne and sweet treats!!
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Yay! Congratulations!! You will be an awsome trainer, I know it!
Woo!! That’s so exciting
congrats!!
Woo hoo!!!! Congrats Courtney!!!!
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Congrats! That is so awesome!
Kathryn @ Flopoodle recently posted..Favorite Baked Meatballs
Congrats!!! That is SO exciting!
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Congrats!!! That’s just awesome work!!!!! A much deserved celebration tonight, so enjoy!!!
Congrats! Can’t wait to read about what’s next.
You rock! Congratulations!
Congrats Courtney–the hard work really paid off! That’s so exciting
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Congratulations, Courtney!! SO exciting
Enjoy that champagne, you deserve it!!
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Congrats that is so exciting!!!
Courtney recently posted..I do what I want
Wonderful news!! Congratulations!!
ps now you can totally change the disclaimer on the bottom of your page
Courtney recently posted..I do what I want
Oooooo, you’re right!!
Congratulations!!! What a great “early” Christmas present!!! Have fun celebrating tonight. Tell Cody to stay out of the champagne. LOL.
LOL
congrats lady! you totally deserved it
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WOOHOO!! Congrats!!
Congratulations!!
way to go lady! so happy for you!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! such wonderful and exciting news! (that is a great celebratory drink, btw. pour on that caramel!!! i’d do that too! girl after my own heart!)
congratulations! you worked so hard for it, and your hard work paid off!
CONGRATS!!!!! What wonderful news
Awesome for you for doing what you really want to do !!!
Yah!!!!! Congrats
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YAYYYYY congrats!!!!! So exciting
CONGRATS!!!!!!! (I think this is now the 3rd time I’ve told you via social media haha). And you totally deserve to celebrate with some champagne. I’ll toast my glass of wine to you tonight!
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..15 Fitness Gifts of Christmas
congrats! I suppose I will raise a glass for you, too
Theodora recently posted..What to Buy the Runner in Your Life
Congrats! That definitely calls for extra caramel…and champagne!
Alexa @ Simple Eats recently posted..Getting In The Spirit
Yey congratulations, Courtney!!! That must feel like such an amazing accomplishment!
I’m in the process of studying for my NASM exam now. In fact, I have a workshop for it this weekend! Gahhhh.
Do you have any tips for us future test takers?
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance recently posted..Quinoa for Breakfast
Hopefully you saw the tips I pointed out in the next post! Good luck to youuuuu!!!
Congrats Courtney!
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Congrats, what a awesome feeling!
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Congrats Courtney!
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Congrats Courtney! I’m so happy for you!
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Yay! Congrats…..:) So excited for you!
SO happy for you! Seriously! CONGRATULATIONS!!! i have never been a good test taker m’self – i have anxiety for 24 hours before the test and my stomach feels SO weird. take yesterday for example- i had a chemistry (ICK) test i postponed ( i’m homeschooled- yea we do that) but finally had to take. I got a 100% but the whole time i was so nervous i may or may not have peed my pants. And to top it of- next year i have the SAT- oh man oh man. Im gonna be peeing my pants a whole year in advance
Any of you have tips for taking it and keeping calm? ANything would be much appreciated 
Also, there has been another shooting at VA Tech as of now. Two people confirmed dead, person at large. I am near the area. Please pray, I am SO scared!!!! Just turned on Fox and found out
YAY YAY YAY! I am beaming ear to ear for you, all that hard studying has paid off. WAY TO GO COURTNEY!!!!
congratulations!!
Courtney!!! Wow that is amazing, you deserve that PASS! Big things are coming your way, I can’t wait to follow your journey, no matter what or where exactly you end up – it will be amazing. Congratulations
Yayyyy!
Congratulations!
SN- I just tweeted you saying the exact same thing.
Congrats!
yeeeehawww!!! good things are gonna happen with this! congrats!
Congratulations!! I got really excited when I saw the winner of your giveaway because I just saw Lena (which is not a name I see very frequently), but alas, it was not me lol.
Lena @Fit on the Rocks recently posted..Give the Gift of…
Congratulations! That is very exciting news and a great things to have off your plate right before Christmas holidays. You should definitely do a post on tips for taking the exam and more detail about the process behind this big accomplishment. I am very curious to learn more!
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Yeah!! CONGRATS lady!
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Congrats!!!
You deserve a celebratory drink (or two or three). 
Load up that extra caramel! 
STUFT Mama recently posted..No Words, Just Love
Thats amazing! congrats! I cant wait to hear all about your adventures and to hear all sorts of amazing advice!
Alaina Johnson recently posted..How to Not Look Like a Fool at the Gym
Congratulations! I’m so proud of you – although I knew yo uwould pass!
Congratulations!! This makes me so happy
When I first started reading your blog a couple months ago, I clicked around and read your story about deciding to end a career in teaching and starting down a different path. It was SO inspiring and assuring to read that because I’m in a similar situation – very similar, actually. I’m in my second year of teaching and I knew pretty much from the beginning of the year that it would be my last. I’ve made some big decisions to go back and pursue something I love when this year is over, and I’m so excited for what the future has in store!
It’s so inspiring to see someone making a huge life decision and following through to the end. Thank you and CONGRATS!!!
Best of luck to you, Michelle!
Congrats Courtney!!!
Whoo hooo! Congrats! I can’t wait to see what awesome things you do with your certification.
Congrats! That is very exciting news
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Congratulations!! What a huge load off your shoulders!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated recently posted..My Chicken Cacciatore Needs YOUR Help!
Congratulations! That is fantastic news!
Lauren @ Chocolate, Cheese and Wine recently posted..Foodsession: Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce
congratulations!! i can’t wait to see where you go from here
Yay!!! Congrats! That’s so awesome.
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Congratulations! It’s always the best when studying pays off.
Woot woot!! Congrats Courtney!
Tracy @ Tracy’s Treats recently posted..Snow Days
CONGRATS!!!! What a big day, one you will remember forever! Can’t wait to see where this new path takes you!
CONGRATS, Courtney! You must be so proud!
Have a drink for me!
Jodi recently posted..Broken Promise
I don’t comment very often, but I wanted to say Congrats!!!!! I took a Group Fitness Instructor certification exam this summer, and I completely remember how stressful it was to submit that test, and how relieved I was to see the passing score! I’m so happy for you, and I hope you are able to put it to good use very soon!
Thanks, Sara!
WOO so happy for you , Tina! I know you will make fabulous use of that qualification!!
Khushboo recently posted..Checking it twice
Congrats! That’s awesome. I’ve been putting off writing my two exams that I’ve taken courses for but it’s time to man up and just do it!
Now go kick some fitness ass!
Congratulations, Courtney!!!
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Congratulations!
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Congrats!! Great news
Congrats!!!!! So exciting
Congrats, great job!!!
Congrats!!! That is amazing!!
Congrats! That’s awesome!
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Although it’s been said 95 times before:
Congratulations!
And all the best wishes for whatever your professional future holds in store for you!!
(You will keep us updated, won’t you?)
(Okay, 97 times. I was not fast enough to send.)
Hahaha, thanks Sabine!
Congrats! I know exactly what a relief that is to see that Pass on your paper! Enjoy the high
Hurray, hurray, hurray!!! Congrats!
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Congrats, what an awesome accomplishment!
Yay!!! Congrats on passing the test!!!! I knew you would be able to do it!! Woohoo!! Great news and super exciting!!
P.S. From what I can tell in the pictures your took at Starbucks you and I have the same Vera Bradley purse! Good taste!
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Haha, it’s a favorite of mine
Congratulations! I’m a horrible test taker as well so understand the whole “not wanting to jinx it” thing
Congrats! You’re really inspiring me to go down this road too…best of luck with training, I know you’ll be an awesome trainer!
May-jah congrats, Courtney! What a huge accomplishment. You best be celebrating with lots of champagne! And a gigantic skinny caramel machiatto
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Congrats on passing your exam!! I know how you feel about tests, because I have the same prb with being a horrible test taker. You must be very excited!! Good luck with your plans =]
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I’m late..hope you got my FB comment
But HUGE Congrats!!! You did awesome- you should be so proud! & just saw you & Jay celebrated last night- MUCH deserved 
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Yes! I did get your FB message – thanks, Holly!
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