January 29, 2010
The Weeklies #117
The Weekly Quote. "My gosh!" This from Owen. It's hilarious because he pronounces anything that ends with an s with tsh. "Oh my gotsh!"
The Weekly Gadgety Goodness. Apple unleashed the iPad on our asses. Despite sounding like some technologically advanced feminine hygiene product, it looks pretty darn cool. I might just have a new gadget crush.
The Weekly Book. Ted Bell writes books that are most reminiscent of the most over the top James Bond movies. On steroids. His hero - the dashing pirate-descended brawny spy - is cut from the same mold as the most absurd Roger Moore-era Bond but the books are entertaining. Tsar, however, is absolutely terrible. I mean, all of Bell's stuff teeters just on the edge of ridiculousness but Tsar sprints over the edge in stunning glory. It was entertaining but boy did I find myself laughing when I knew that wasn't what the author intended.
The Weekly Death. The reclusive J.D. Salinger died.
The Weekly Schadenfreude. Me. I've got to take a test, in, like, an hour and a half. Wish me luck.
The Weekly Hypothetical. I don't have time for this shit. Like I said, I've got to go take a test. I need good vibes, people. Good vibes. And a beer afterward. So what if it'll only be 10:00.
The Weekly Last Minute Observation. 37 year old people should not be required to take tests.
Posted by Chris at January 29, 2010 6:38 AM | TrackBackHoward Zinn died too. He didn't get much mention except in the progressive blogs.
Good luck on the tests. I've never been sure what they prove.
Posted by: ann adams at January 29, 2010 6:47 AMBest of luck on your test!
Posted by: Michele at January 29, 2010 7:41 AMGood luck on your test, Chris!! I'll be thinking about you... I start back to college next week - I feel your pain. =(
Posted by: secha at January 29, 2010 7:41 AMI hate tests with the passion of a thousand fiery suns. I feel your pain. Good luck!!
Posted by: Claire at January 29, 2010 8:17 AMGoodluckGoodluckGoodluck!
Posted by: Elizabeth at January 29, 2010 8:23 AMGood luck on your test! I'm sure you'll blow it out of the water and they'll give you at least a hundred gold stars...
Posted by: Sam at January 29, 2010 8:47 AMGood luck on the test... oh, and better you than me. I hate tests.
Enjoy your 10am beer later!
Good luck. I feel like every day is a test. A test of endurance, creative problem solving (both at work and at home) and some days tactical warfare.
Posted by: MidLifeMama at January 29, 2010 9:18 AMGood luck!
Posted by: Fraulein N at January 29, 2010 9:25 AMGOOD LUCK! You'll be fine!
I, on the other hand, have to continue studying for my GRE. I totally forgot how to do algebra in the last 15 years.
Posted by: k8 at January 29, 2010 10:02 AMUnfortunately, no matter how old you are, tests just keep coming at you! Glad that you passed!
Posted by: Maribeth at January 29, 2010 11:20 AMOWEN TALKS? Oh good lordy, I've been away from this blog too long.
Howdy strangers!
Posted by: Krystyn at January 29, 2010 1:00 PMWell the test should be over by now. How'd you do?
Is it sad that I thought Salinger died years ago?
I'm reading The Road - I think it was on the list that you've read it.... I'm not there at the end yet, but I don't see how this thing can possibly have a happy ending....
owen is so much better than my daughter, who this morning said GODDAMMIT when she pulled the knob off my kitchenaid... that would be my fault. oops.
Posted by: kati at January 29, 2010 2:30 PMi like to think that j.d. is now just extra, extra reclusive.
and yes, 37 y/o should not be required to take written exams... haha.
Posted by: adrienne at January 29, 2010 2:39 PMHope the test went well!
Posted by: Heather at January 29, 2010 3:06 PMGood luck on the test, and may your weekend be filled with beer, "oh my gotsh!" and good times!
Posted by: Stephanie at January 29, 2010 3:45 PMmy soul has been crushed by too much sad news of late. but you just totally blindsided be with the news j.d. salinger died. i didn't know! *sob*
dood, since this is so late either you did good on the test or tanked. but since you're a perfectionist/slight over achiever like myself, i'm assuming that all was well. stressful, but fine. so enjoy the beers! ^.^
Posted by: criri at January 29, 2010 4:04 PMHope the test went well! Love the ipad, hate the name. Going to wait for the 2nd version of the ipad, myself.
Posted by: One Mom's Opinion at January 29, 2010 6:35 PMHope the test went well...I'm sure you are done by now....lol.....the Canadian Beer is flowing for you my friend!!!!
Posted by: Roberta at January 29, 2010 9:27 PMSee, now that I am so late in commenting, I already know that you rocked the test. But I could have guessed that if I commented this morning too ;)
Posted by: Heather at January 29, 2010 10:07 PMI had got a desire to make my company, however I did not have got enough amount of cash to do it. Thank heaven my colleague said to utilize the loan. Thence I received the small business loan and made real my old dream.
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