I got my SAT scores back today. I did well. Not terribly impressive on the math section, as we all knew would be the case, but, out of 800 in each section, I got 700 on my reading and 740 on my writing, which is good (from what I hear).
I was so relieved when I saw my essay score. That damn essay had me stressing. When looking back, I kept feeling like I'd done badly. But I didn't do bad at all! I got a combined score of 10 out of 12 (which means that each grader gave me 5 out of 6). I was very satisfied with that, after all the fretting I'd done, and since it counted for at least 25% of my overall writing score, it was a pretty big deal. So I'm not perfect, but I was close enough.
I came home and topped off the excitement by watching the season finale of 24. I love that show. It makes me so happy. I know that sounds warped, considering that it is a show about terrorist attacks and government agents, which is not exactly the most cheerful subject matter, but I love the connection that the viewer gets to have with the characters season after season. When [former] President Palmer came back this season to advise Vice President-made-President Logan (I call Logan "Limpdick;" he's a self serving, cowardly little man), it was so exciting to have Palmer back in the picture. He's the perfect image of a strong African American president. The president I dream of having in this country. While President Logan loses his cool again and again, grappling with the responsibility of becoming president after the elected president suffers a near fatal assassination attempt, Palmer is the only person who has the strength to run the country and assist Jack Bauer (Keifer Sutherland) in tracking down the terrorists who are running amuck.
This season was another intricate series of events and dramas, all played out superbly by the actors. I cannot say enough about the acting on that show. It really exceeds just about anything else on television, in my opinion. So now it's over, and we have to wait until January for another drama and action packed season. I hate to get so excited about television, but when it comes to 24, I can't help it. It never gets boring.
So I got my SAT scores and I watched the season finale of 24, and that's all the excitement I've gotten today. It's the end of a mini-era.
Posted by Maria at May 23, 2005 10:36 PM | TrackBackWay to go girl...so proud of you! I think your scores are excellent! :)
Posted by: Sandy at May 24, 2005 05:14 AMI have no idea how they're going to start next season now that Jack has to leave the country and take on a new name. that's going to be incredibly weird. and what of the Almedas? I'll miss those two if they leave the show completely. I was so stoked when Tony came back this season. I was totally yelling at the TV tonight, man. I LOVE that show.
Posted by: girl at May 24, 2005 09:31 AMOH! and congrats on the SAT scores! all that hard work totally paid off.
Posted by: girl at May 24, 2005 09:32 AMSo what happens next? Are you going to start looking for a school?
Posted by: geeekgirl at May 24, 2005 02:49 PMThanks guys!
Darcie, yes, I am looking at schools and soon will start applying to those that I'm interested in. I have to write essays and gather letters of recommendation. I don't see it being a quick process, but I am already working on it.
Posted by: Maria at May 24, 2005 02:54 PMYou fucking little braniac, great job!!!
Posted by: Cupie at May 25, 2005 01:27 AM