Japic, Thanks! BTW, being lost in the woods wasn't just an analogy. I really did get lost. However, the keys to getting "unlost" were similar to what I needed to know in real life. I wouldn't purposely make myself lost again, but I appreciate what I learned from the experience.
Summer, Thanks for understanding my sense of accomplishment & your encouragement! It's nice to have a bit of a reward for all the hard work. Some things seem longer to come to fruition than others!