Blimey, Jay Foe you've reappeared, although I know that you've moved on a little since giving yourself the moniker and I gave you the armband!!
RR, I might have been tempted to change to a RIS as you can then guarantee that the controller will maintain track ident on you thereby making the upgrade to RAS that you thought you might need 15 minutes down the line that bit easier. However, I'm playing devil's advocate, as there is nothing whatsoever wrong with what you did. You're better off staying VFR and getting a FIS anyway if Jay Foe's on watch!!!
( and yes, I'm joking!!)