What the hell. $43k. More than I’ve ever made in my life.
I’m glad to hear that - I’ve been successful at many things in my life, but I’ve never managed to find a job I love. I’m so jealous. 
This is one area where I am fortunate. I have loved most of the jobs that I have had.
Sweet. How does it feel? I mean, really, how does it feel? 
Awesome moment of the day: While filling out paperwork at the doctor’s office, having something to put in the ‘‘occupation’’ blank other than ‘‘student.’’
“And how will you be paying for this visit?”
“With money! That I have. From my job!” 
raises hand But it’s only kind of an hourly position (although I charge hours and get paid by the hour and can work varying numbers of hours, I’m expected to charge at least 30/week on average unless there really is no work for me), I get paid more than minimum wage, and I work for a small, somewhat odd company.
Anyway. olivesmarch, you are so awesome! (Wait until you get your first paycheck – that was also a huge moment for me. But, um, don’t then go and blow it all on frivolities because of being so excited about actually having money, like I did )