I'm a man, not a number

CCIEWANNABE

congrats man. thats very impressive. it's people like you who motivate others into believing that they can achieve greater things. sorry if it has been asked before, but what did your lab for the CCIE Security consist of?

nel

Congrats man!!! honestly, amazing achievement!

Pass on the congrats to the missus!!! im sure she'll enjoy the extra $$$ when they start rolling in!!!

Well done mate!

dynamik

CCIEWANNABE wrote: »

congrats man. thats very impressive. it's people like you who motivate others into believing that they can achieve greater things. sorry if it has been asked before, but what did your lab for the CCIE Security consist of?

He has a detailed thread with all that here: http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccie/36057-ccie-sec-lab-diary-how-make-ahriakins-brain-implode.html

Ahriakin

Many thanks for the well-wishes folks, all very much appreciated. I got back in last night and actually had to hit the hay at 9pm. No big mad parties, we moved back to FL as I was ramping up study for this so I don't really know anyone here, though there was some celebration at home (so shoot me for TMI, I'm married, it's a big deal ).
It's weird right now not thinking about the next lab session, or which book to hit, very hard not to just start on the CCNP (which will be next, and yes I might just wear the CCIE T-shirt - IE send you one with yout number on it for free) but I'm going to try and relax for at least the next week before planning that out. I also want to do some boning up on the new Sec blueprint too, I don't want my skills to stagnate just because of the number and I think if I let it go too long I'd get out of the habit and studying would get a lot harder.

So right now I'm just starting to check back in with old friends, and work to let them know I'm alive, and trying to start formulating some plans for the future work wise. First though, Taco's....

ITdude

Ahriakin wrote: »

First though, Taco's....

Sounds like an excellent choice!

Ahriakin

dtlokee wrote: »

Congrats! Did you get your robe and secret ring?

And the name of the country only rich people know about (if you don't watch 30 rock that one might be lost) .

ITdude

Ahriakin wrote: »

And the name of the country only rich people know about (if you don't watch 30 rock that one might be lost) .

You mean CCIEs watch TV?

networker050184

I guess you get a flu shot now too huh??

Ahriakin wrote: »

(if you don't watch 30 rock that one might be lost) .

APA

Congratz!!! Following your journey was fantastic

Is this our first CCIE - Security on TechExams???

rossonieri#1

ahriakin,

It's weird right now not thinking about the next lab session, or which book to hit, very hard not to just start on the CCNP

ok man, take a deep breath for a while
just take some times to enjoy the number,
and enjoy that smiley face when you walk around people saying : "hey dude, i'm a man - not a number ", hahahaha

and yes I might just wear the CCIE T-shirt - IE send you one with yout number on it for free

ok, enough already
maybe me, networker, and itdude start to think that you are trying to make us jealous by that number thing?
hahahaha ... just kidding mate

enjoy the number and your unforgetable moment in the industry!!!

cheers!!!

Ahriakin

A.P.A - Nah there was another (at least) last year, he doesn't post much, name began with an S is all I remember without doing a search.

Rossonieri - Trust me you're getting off easier than the wife, everything I say to her has the number incorporated, they're like the numbers in Lost, or if you watched Little Britain USA I'm the CCIE version of "Bing Gordon - 8th Man on the Moon!"

ITdude

Definitely time for a vacation!

JohnDouglas

congratulations - have a few pints of the black stuff.

BennyLava

Congrats! I can only imagine how good it must feel to see that "pass" email and get your number after all the time and effort required to get there.

kryolla

congrats on the number