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:P bleh bleh bleh...

I did a bunch of practice problems for reading comprehension and critical reasoning from the OFFICIAL GUIDE by GMAT today.  I felt like I was getting a better understanding of what the questions were asking for, but evidently, it's not enough.  My accuracy percentages are in the low 80s and as we all know, that's not meeting the nerdy, over-achieving, homeschool standard!!  I'm scared to think, what my level was before. O.O

It's definitely a reminder not to rely on myself to get these answers correct.  Here's to praying that I completely understand why I got the answers wrong and be able to get similar questions correct next time.

I'm debating whether to get the LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible, which is supposed to be more intense than what's covered in the GMAT, or the GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible (it feels blasphemous to use that title, but I should go back to root words :P ) which covers the necessary topics and strategies, but doesn't have quite enough practice problems.  :-/  Phooey, Barnes and Nobles isn't closer.  I have 4 other library books with plenty of practice problems, but they don't seem to match up well with the REAL stuff.  It's an awful predicament to be in.

ACT (Abruptly Changing Topic)

Mac's comment reminded me I didn't post earlier that God HAS worked the miraculous and removed all odors upstairs.  That actually happened Saturday, where everything (even things we didn't "treat" with vinegar) didn't stink anymore!!  But we've still been keeping windows open a lot, which creates cold drafts while I'm studying.  Downstairs, the problem arises in smoke fumes residing in air ducts. :P  Every time we turn on the fan(s) or heating, the smoke particles get back into the house and "perfume" it.  Currently, we are vaporizing/humidifying-with-vinegar the main air vent.  I think it's working, because when we come back into the house, the first thing we smell is home now, and not smoke.  God is GOOD! :)

Yeah, it's past my bedtime and I rambled... AGAIN!! >.<

Adios!
~CJ

P.s. Tomorrow my little sister is going to become an adult (in the eyes of the world) ... O.O  ... She's not coping with it well, but she didn't comfort me when I "crossed over", so I'm being mean and letting her deal with it. :P  Naw, I'll tell her it's alright to be old (even though everyday I hate thinking about it).
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  1. MacMeisterDecember 15, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I couldn't begin to give you advice on that test, because it's way beyond my league! I do hope you find a study routine and resources that work for you.

    Praise God! I'm glad you're getting your home smell back again :-)

    And just remind your sister to be content and happy with where she is now, and not wish for the past or the future too much. :-)

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  2. Caravyn JazminJanuary 9, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Thanks for the good wishes. As far as finding a study routine and good resources... I haven't, but has been merciful, regardless.

    YES!! It's SO nice!

    Haha, I told her, but I think it was mostly a momentary displaced feeling. We're both doing alright now. Thanks!

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