Yes, that's right, I came, I saw, I conquered! I took the GRE and I ROCKED the thing! Yea! Unbeknownst to me, it was my Grandma Glenda's birthday that day. She'd have been a hundred years old. I think it was good luck. I've been sick to my stomach for days and wondered why until I looked at my calendar. Oh. The test. I went at 7:30 a.m. so I could fill out my info and then took the thing...I skipped the breaks and barreled through. It took three hours. Ugh. I'm done though!
I finished my research paper and took the final for my critical theory class, too. It was funny, cause as I walked into the classroom to take the test, one of the other students was reciting the definition for critical theory that I memorized for the final too: "The study of the set of assumptions for literature in general that guide practical criticism." I even kinda know what it means. It was a blessing to be in the class, because it has kept my mind off big words like divorce and short sale. Now those things have taken center stage and I am trying to find something else to push them back to the side-lines.
Anyone know any good books? I've read the City of Bones, Glass, Fallen Angels, etc. but I'm irritated with them. I'm tired of reading about women who define themselves by loving a beautiful man. I was so happy to read Hunger Games because I actually like Katniss. I'm not sure if I like Bella. I like the books and I like the movies, but I'm not sure I like Bella. Ideas?
I'm waiting for the short sale in Daybreak to go through. I've signed papers, even addendums, and my real estate agent says it looks like we'll be in sometime between the end of June to mid-July. I haven't heard a word from the bank since. My agent has even suggested I look at back-up homes. Huh? You'd think that with the recession going on that banks would be eager to get people paying for houses that are otherwise not being paid for, right? I'm trying to think this through logically, but I have a feeling this isn't a logical process, so I'm trying to talk myself into not having an ulcer.
Today was the last day I will teach Relief Society in the ward we're in right now. I was released from the calling. It was sad and I will miss it. You always learn so much as a teacher studying for a class. I have appreciated the opportunity.
Congratulations! God Speed the house thing. Have you read "Having Our Say" (The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years)? I like books about strong women with a sense of humor, don't you?
ReplyDeleteI just read The Mysterious Benedict Society and liked it a lot. Or also there's Lois Lowry's, The Willoughbys. I guess I'm only reading juvenile fiction right now.
ReplyDeleteYou'd be surprised how often I find myself praying for things that would result in a bank saying "yes." I don't even know if that's okay to pray for...but I do it.
So many reasons to hold your breath lately! Hopefully it will be time to breath soon.