Annnnnnd. . . .the GRE is over. Hooray! Thanks for all the good wishes.
I feel like I can finally return to regular life. Last night we went over to some friends’ house and they lent me David McCullough’s John Adams. It was such a pleasure to sit down this morning and read for a while. I’ve missed that; I hate feeling so pressured that I can’t do anything just because I want to. I’m excited to return to more serious exercising (lately I’ve only been doing what I can do while going through my flash cards, which mostly was the stationary bike).
Tonight we’re going over to have dinner/games with some friends. I’m glad to be back in the social mode. The last few months have been a bit scarce. We’ve been less outgoing and less likely to call up people we don’t know as well or make plans. I don’t like that; I need to be out doing things to feel like I’m living.
Oh, and I did quite well. Not a perfect score (ha!) but hopefully plenty well to get into the school of my choice. We shall see.
chloe elizabeth says
I am so jealous…my studying begins today and I’m not taking it until the end of August. Read: my life just ended.
Congrats on the score!
Terri B. says
Congratulations! Enjoy your freedom to get back to exercising and socializing and reading.
I don’t have my notes with me to write up a quick review on “Gathering Blue” so thought I’d just pop over here and leave a few thoughts.
I liked Gathering Blue (and Messenger) just as much as The Giver. What I found interesting was the way in each book someone had to make a sacrifice. In the Giver, the main character had to sacrifice by leaving his community so that they could learn to stand on their own — to learn how to experience things for themselves again. In Gathering Blue, the main character had to sacrifice by staying with the community. And in Messenger … well, I don’t want to spoil the surprise! Just have a box of tissues handy. I encourage you to read the two companions to The Giver. They are truly awesome stories.
One Smart Cookie says
Congratulations!!
Ben says
Congrats! And good luck with the grad school applications. 🙂
Aimee says
Congrats! I’m sure that’s a big relief.
Enjoy your social life! 🙂
Karen says
Glad the GRE is over and life more enjoyable once again. I hate to think of you worrying about it too much and know it is a big relief. You’ll have to let me know how you like John Adams. I started 1776 a while ago, but haven’t gotten back to it, though I’d like to. Too much merit badge stuff going on. Have a great, relaxed, enjoyable week!
janet says
congrats! i freaking hate those tests and hope i never take one again myself 🙂