Hey-yo

Hey all,

As with any break from writing, I always feel compelled to say something about my absence. What should I say this time? Well, there haven't been any major developments, other than the bar coming closer and closer everyday. Right now, we're at three weeks. As much as that scares me, I think I just came up with a way to turn it around to a positive. Here is how:

First of all, I've already done a lot. But I know that there are some very basic things that I simply don't know well enough. With three weeks left, if I can identify everything that is important that I don't know and do my best to memorize, I think I can do this. I'll have to do quite a few practice essays as well. Despite the fact that I still suck at these, I believe I'm coming around. I understand their format enough to at least create an essay that "looks" like a good answer. Worst case that supposedly gets you 55-60. I'm probably going to need to do very well on my performance exam. I'll do a couple of those for practice, and that's more of a skill oriented exercise, so I like my chances there as well.

So, basically, I have my work cut out for me. I doubt I'll go out at all from here on out until the night before the exam. That night I'm supposed to take it easy, watch a movie, share a bottle of wine with someone. I'm staying downtown and walking to the test. It's sure to be an interesting time.

What I've come to realize is that I can only do whatever I do. It's entirely up to me. I will always be able to say I could have done more. But there are about 500 hours between now and the test. On one hand, that's a short enough time that you have some limitations. But at the same time, you can learn an awful lot in that amount of time if you go balls out.

That's exactly what I intend to do.

Wish me luck

-thememowriter