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Phone Call From Mom

By G.

The readers of this blog will remember that my mother is crazy. So in place of what I didn't say, just imagine the sort of polite, non-commital reponses you would give to someone who you can't really get annoyed with because she is a crazy person, a small child, your in-laws, etc.

Mom: I know I just called you yesterday but I looked at the calendar and, I'm sure you remembered this, but your Bar results come out on Friday!

What I didn't say: Really? Oh thanks for calling, because the fact that I was going to get some news that would determine whether I have to spend another two months in studying hell followed by another four months in waiting hell, had sort of slipped my mind. But anyway, it's great that you reminded me because now I remember and can get stressed out about it again. Because I'm pretty sure that the more I worry about it at this point, the more likely it is that I will pass!

Mom: Are you excited?

What I didn't say: Yes! The suspense is so exciting! It's almost as fun as Russian Roulette. Maybe you get shot, maybe you don't! The fun is in not knowing!

Mom: You'll have to call and tell us when you find out!

What I didn't say: I'm sure that won't be necessary because you'll have already called me so many times that day, that when I finally answer one of your calls and tell you that results aren't up until 6pm, you will call me at 6:01. Maybe 6:05, if you happen to notice that maybe people like, say, the ones I am married to, might be getting the first phone call. In other words, 6:01.

What I did say: You know, some people are smart right from the get-go and don't tell anyone the exact date that results are released. I wasn't one of them, unfortunately! (HINT! HINT!)

Mom: Why would you want to do that?

Me: Well, if you find out you failed, you don't want everyone in town calling you before you even have a chance to process the information yourself.

Mom: Oh you're so smart, I'm sure you passed!

What I didn't say: If there's one thing we Bar-takers love to hear from people with no knowledge of the legal field, it's that one! Yessirree!

Sigh.

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Full post as published by A Girl Walks Into a Bar (Exam) on November 13, 2005 (boomark / email).