Michael,

Getting a new call is always exciting.  I was just has excited when I got my
extra as I was when I got my novice and general call signs.  I was
especially happy when I passed my extra and got my call sign for it because
I honestly had this thing in the back of my mind that it was something I
would never pass in the first place.  So when I got the call in the mail, I
about freaked out.  There is something unique about passing any of the ham
tests and then getting your call even if the call, in my case, came 18 years
later.  At any rate, congratulations and it is always fun to hear someone
getting a new call sign or passing one of the tests.

73,
Phil,
k0nx