Step 1: Dry run

I drove this morning to the Prometric testing center where I will be taking my Step 1 exam on Monday. It was a dry run to make sure I know where I'm going on test day, which will be stressful enough without having to worry about getting lost. Getting to the office park where Prometric is located is simple enough, but the office park itself is laid out in a wonderfully confusing symmetric geometry.

Luckily, I spotted my friend's lime-green Prius as I turned into the office park, and she seemed to know where she was going.

Many of my classmates were there this morning. Their nervousness and excitement were palpable - mostly excitement to have this damned test over and done with. Seeing them all about to jump in, I wanted to take my test today, too. But no. I left before I let the atmosphere get to me. One more weekend of studying and it's over.