I finally got my first lesson in the clouds yesterday. We skirted the edge of a thunderstorm (my flight instructor's only rule about weather appears to be "don't fly in clouds that make noise") and were in and out of the ceiling all day. It was very disorienting. Even knowing I was supposed to keep my eyes on the instruments, I kept dividing my attention and looking out the window. It was lots of fun. My approaches were a little sloppy, probably given the greater than usual workload. I kept thinking how I do this under the hood all the time with no problems, and then suddenly I get in the clouds and I have to focus a lot harder. It amazes me that some people get their instrument rating without every flying in the clouds.

Now I really need to study for my written, get a little more cross country time under my belt, and get a few more lessons in the real thing... But I think I am progressing pretty well toward my goal of being done this fall.

Work is giving me a headache. I have some analysis to do that I know how to do conceptually but it is very confusing how to set up all the tools I need to get it done. People have been very helpful with me, but sometimes I feel like they are talking over my head, and I don't like to feel that stupid. It interferes with my egotistical "I'm smart gosh darnit" complex!

So, I'm trying to take it one step at a time.

In the meantime, I really do need to prepare for my cert, since its happening in two days ...

The weather is beautiful today too. Yay pretty weather!