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Blog: Coming up for air…2 days to go

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Okay, in the last week I have redone Mocklabs 3,4,5,6, and 7, Workbook2 Lab 8, Workbook 3 labs 7, 8 and 9. I’m done with labs. :) I was mainly focusing on speed because there wasn’t anything on those labs that I hadn’t seen before. At this stage, I’m pretty exhausted and I think I need to calm down a little. I think I will concentrate on watching CODs (Catalyst QOS, and advanced BGP videos come to mind as something I wouldn’t mind re watching) and exploring the DOCCD for the next two days.

I have been reading through labs while I listen to my mp3 notes on that particular lab. This strategy is working great, and I am getting better and recognizing different options that I could employ to solve a particular task. I didn’t get as much time as I hoped to review the CCIE Assessor’s so that is what I’ll do this afternoon. Maybe just do them on paper again and have a look through the results link that they sent through on email a bit more closely.

I fly up to Sydney tomorrow around Lunchtime. I think I will study a little in the morning and get some plane reading prepared. Once I arrive, I’ll take a cab or train ride to the Cisco Offices and make sure I know how to get there (I’ve been there before, just want to make sure I know the route). Tomorrow night, I’m going to try and get some sleep early, maybe watch a movie and just relax.

This will probably be my last post before my lab, so wish me luck. I think I am pretty well prepared, my biggest worry is question interpretation now. Tech wise, I think I have covered everything. This is the hardest I’ve ever worked for something, and I feel like it is finally within reach. I’ll let you know how I go….

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13 comments for “Blog: Coming up for air…2 days to go”

  1. Good luck Arden, and thanks for taking the time to blog your progress.

    Posted by ahenning | May 5, 2008, 4:06 pm
  2. Good Luck Arden… you are good and writing nice stuff.
    Once again good luck

    Posted by Masood Ahmad Shah | May 5, 2008, 9:15 pm
  3. Good luck!
    You’ll pass lab, I know it :)

    Posted by uzik | May 5, 2008, 10:49 pm
  4. Best of luck Arden. You are as well prepared for the lab as anyone could be. Knock ‘em dead in Sydney.

    Posted by cciepursuit | May 6, 2008, 12:49 am
  5. You are the man….be yourself…no time to panic and you will be fine…based on blog you are ready to rock and roll….Good Luck

    Posted by Juan Blanco | May 6, 2008, 3:32 am
  6. It is now firmly within your grasp. Act as if you’re just walking in there to confirm it. The die is cast.

    Posted by Marko | May 6, 2008, 4:24 am
  7. Good Luck Arden !!!

    May the god bless you with success.

    Good Luck

    Posted by Dara | May 6, 2008, 8:39 am
  8. Dude … you’re the bestest network ninja I know. Kick ass and take names!

    Posted by Adam | May 6, 2008, 12:35 pm
  9. Sounds like you spent the last few days much like I did. Good luck, Arden.

    Posted by Ethan Banks | May 7, 2008, 3:22 am
  10. Good luck - you’ll cream it. Thanks for the excellent blog

    Posted by Geoff P | May 7, 2008, 11:14 am
  11. Arden,

    You got me feeling it too. I go to San Jose in August for the Security IE. I know you will do well and I hope I can do the same. Cant wait to hear how you did.

    Brandon

    Posted by Brandon Carroll | May 7, 2008, 4:24 pm
  12. D-day

    Posted by ahenning | May 7, 2008, 7:11 pm
  13. ;)

    Posted by n00b13 | May 7, 2008, 7:32 pm

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