One Test Down.. Two to go!

Well today was another boring but effective day.  I spent the entire day studying for the three written tests I need to take for my instrument ratings.   I took practice tests all day, taking breaks every so often, wandering across the street to watch planes and see what was going on at the airfield.  By the end of the end of the day I felt I was ready to take a test.  In total I'm going to take the Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI), Flight Instructor Instrument (FII), and the Instrument Rating (IR) tests.  The IGI is not required for my Airline Career Pilot program but it is a bonus for the resume and covers the same material as the other two tests, so I figured I might as well spend the money now and get it done.  I choose to start with the IGI test today, as it is optional so if I did not do well on the test I wouldn't fail the important tests additionally the IGI would give me a chance to see how I would do under true testing conditions.  Thankfully my studies paid off and I passed the IGI tonight.  The score wasn't great, but it was passing. I'll work on my weak areas tomorrow and take another or both tests if time permits.  Additionally Dane and I will be headed to the skies again so I can practice more approaches.  With my check ride coming around the corner I'm feeling more confident by the day, thankfully.  
I'm happy with the instruction I'm getting at ATP, and Dane has been great at being paitent  from Dane, but I want to have Brett help me look for holes in my training too.I want to go into my check rides knowing I did everything I could to prevent a "bust".  It is a lofty goal but I'm trying to get through all of my ratings without a failure or a "pink slip" . In the Navy we use multiply instructors and trainers with a student to provide different means of teaching and views on the subject.   I'm hoping this method helps me, I figure at worst I'm spending some extra money.  In all I'm looking forward to being done with my instrument training, thankfully the I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.   Goodnight for now!