Hi Alex,
Welcome to the flying fraternity. That's one thing you'll never regret.
I've been around a while and there are just a couple of things I would recommend.
1) Plan properly and clearly, as you have been taught.
2) Don't clutter you chart with unnecessary guff.
3) If YOU don't like the weather, don't go.
4) When you're enroute, THINK AHEAD. Don't spend time thinking about the last fix.
As you're approaching it, start looking for the NEXT one.
Finally, relax and enjoy it, maybe a bit of a challenge when it's all so new and exciting.
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