The 'I Don't Care' Test

I had an extended weekend, but the enjoyment was hindered by the fact that I'm taking my exam to finish my real estate salesperson correspondence course. If I pass, I can get licensed by the state. I'm not sure what the hell I can do with this license other than hold on to my job. I'm not looking for money by way of more work for this, so the pressure isn't there. Not really caring about whether or not I pass also takes the pressure off. This test will be a rehash of everything I've learned and practiced since 1999. Reviewing the material this weekend seemed very trite. Not too much sunk in because everything passed through my mind as "REVIEW". Hence, I'm going to rely solely on what I already know and understand. If I don't pass, then I shouldn't really be in the Real Estate game, right?

The deposed leader of Iraq was captured today. I like how the administration and their controlled media outlets play this out as a total victory for them alone. I mean, I guess it doesn't matter anymore that the reason the country got into this war was to find nuclear weapons. I'm not saying that I'm against the capture of the bad man with the moustache, but it depresses me to think that the average uninformed American will credit Bush with a total victory and re-election because of this...oh yeah, where are the weapons?

Sitting down at a coffee shop to study felt really strange. I hadn't actually sat in a coffee shop by myself since college. I was productive for about an hour and a half, but as usual, focus was lost. At least I still walked a few blocks out of my way to avoid Starbucks...I'm not ready to take that step just yet.

I went to an LOTR party this weekend. We tried to watch both extended DVD versions of the movies. I would have stayed for the whole thing, but I gave myself a 3:30 exit time no matter what. I left during the second to last scene of the Two Towers flick...I think I did alright. I didn't think that I would manage to watch all six-plus hours, but the movie was engrossing enough to keep my attention. I never saw the first movie. I like the interpretation of the story...more for the sets and scenery than anything else. I might actually try to read one of those books. Oh well, last night's viewing proves that I've finally embraced and accepted the fact that I am a NERD...and it's awesome.

Here's something to listen to if you think Spanish-style guitar is cool. Not too many people do...but this song/style is usually how I warm up or fuck around on the classical when I'm bored. I'm not sure what I'll do with this track...but it's here now. Enjoy.

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