That first day is AMAZING!
You sit there running through the Take off brief "... and I can call STOP for any fire..blah blah".
And then it hits you.
For the first time in months it's a real aeroplane, not just a sweat box on stilts. Suddenly the safety brief becomes very important and it's all a bit..erm...scary!
Heart in mouth, power goes on..."Rotate" (luckily didn't have to call STOP!) and it is truly worth all the effort.
Keep at it guys and gals. It's a great view from up there!