person A: I studied so hard for my bar exam so that I could become a lawyer. I prepared for almost 3 months straight!
person B: wow_comma_ you're so determined! Did you pass your exam?
person A: I did pass! It was a rough 3 months_comma_ but once I got there_comma_ I felt like I was ready.
person B: yay! congrats! that's really awesome. you should be proud of yourself