1997-2002: Private and Instrument at a Private University.
2004: Commercial at Sunstate Aviation Kissimmee, FL.
2006: Multi-engine at ATP, Orlando, FL.
2010: CFI at Flight Safety Academy, Vero Beach, FL.
2012: CFII at Aerosim Flight Academy, Sanford, FL.

It took so long because I had to work and save up money along the way. It hasn't always been easy. But I'm currently flying a jet around the United States for a good company with a good schedule, decent pay, benefits, etc.

Overall, I'm in a much better place now than if I didn't keep going. It worked out very well!