CONGRATULATIONS...this is WONDERFUL!  I've been toying with getting my Extra because I'm a VE in this area and I can only help test the new technicians coming in.  You've inspired me to dust off my Extra book and go ahead and just do it.  The test pool changes next June I think so now is the time.  That is awesome.  Hey, maybe we can hook up on 20 or 40 meters sometime??  I'd love to have a QSO with you.  Peace and go celebrate now!  Did you go ahead and get your code too?