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Future posts will be less articulate and more analytical. My GRE score was a disappointing 710 in verbal, but a gratifying 770 in quantitative. The writing portion has not yet been scored.
In other news, the magic Safeway Club Card phone number, 987-654-3210, is now registered under the name of Jesse James.
Over the years, I've considered going back to grad school, but it seemed like so much work, and I didn’t know how to apply, and ennui always took the upper hand. So much easier to endlessly carp about my boring so-called career.
But, as long-time readers know, I met Mr. Right recently and *he* is earning his *second* PhD. And my wonderful friend Ariane is applying to several universities this month. With such excellent role models and cheerleaders, I finally got off my duff and decided to get a PhD in Molecular Biology.
Mind you, I'm not trying very hard to get into graduate school. I might apply to one university, I might apply to two. In only six short weeks, I am whipping out the applications and trolling for recommendation letters and writing a statement of intent and taking the GRE.
And unexpectedly, I am having fun! Having a goal is satisfying. Studying for the GRE is completely enjoyable. I do well on standardized tests, and I'm proud of that. I feel empathy for the smart people who don't test well, but I'm a smart people who does test well.
I am aiming high. My goal is an 800 on the verbal and a 760 on the quantitative, and of course, a top score of 6 on the writing portion.
Those who have suffered through my litany of complaints about my boring "job" should wish me luck in this "grad school" notion. If things work out, I will be able to entertain you with a whole new set of gripes.
A post would not be complete without another reference to my awesome sweetie. He sometimes signs his emails...
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I was proud to be a California native, and ashamed to be American. Today, for a change, I am proud to be an American... and ashamed to be a Californian.
No on 8. Yes on 8? I am ashamed. Do "they" pay taxes? They should marry. They love each other, just like any couple loves each other. Does it hurt you? Does it hurt you even one bit? Allow gay couples to marry. They love each other. They pay taxes. Let them marry.
I am proud to be an American, with a black man in the White House, with a new broom to sweep out the foetid nooks and crannies. I love the America that can elect Barack Obama to the presidency.
I am ashamed to be a Californian.
No on 8. Regardless of the vote tally.