I am a photographer! (exclamation mark)

Wow. What a way to come in such a short time. If you look at my first post (back in May) it was titled "I am a photographer? (Question mark)"
I feel quite confident these days using the new and updated version of the title. I started working for Israel in August- last month- for pay. I got through all the training and I've done five freelance shoots for his company. And wouldn't you know it- I made the guy some big sales! Hooray! At this point there really isn't any reason I can't call myself a "photographer".
It feels good.
The families I have worked with through Israel Smith Photographers have been very friendly, fun and positive. As I've grown bigger and bigger this past month they have offered to carry my camera gear (I always decline), to drive me home so I don't have to take the bus, and to help me down hills, up onto rocks, etc. Doing shoots has become more difficult so by mid-August I had to tell Israel that I needed a break until after the baby comes. I am missing the work and the opportunities to learn more through experience. But I'll pick it back up again soon enough.
So there you have it- I am a working photographer. Exclamation mark!