I took and passed the Java Cert Exam this afternoon. I should be in a really good mood, but instead I'm frustrated that people are so inconsiderate. I plan to rant until I get tired so you guys might want to move along. Move along! Nothing to see here!
First things first. When I showed up to the exam center, they had a big bowl of lollipops on the front desk. I didn't think much of it. I signed in, proved I am who I think I am, and was seated at a computer. About 30 minutes into the test I hear "Schhluuurp!" Some bozo is taking his test with one of the lollipops... But he's idlely schlurping on it. This continues for the next 45 minutes. Every 30 seconds to a minute; "Schhluuurp!" I was stressed over taking my test and I wanted to rip his arm off and beat him with it. Not a good start. I finish my test, hit "Grade" and walk out to see I passed with 77% when a 61% would have worked. That was good.
To celebrate I decided I wanted to go see a movie. There are several good ones out right now that I wanted to see. Actually, I'd probably have gone even if I hadn't passed. I needed a break from reality. I arrive at the AMC Grapevine 30 (yes, that's 30 screens) and proceed to check out the times. I had missed the start of Windtalkers by about 20 minutes... That was the one I really wanted to see. But Scooby Doo was starting in 20 minutes so I decided I'd go see that. I noticed an inordinate amount of kids in the area and remembered that Lilo and Stitch was opening today. That's fine... they can all go see that. No one is going to Scooby Doo. (Or so I thought)
I walk in, get my ticket and head to my theatre. I have 10 minutes or so before it starts and the theatre is mostly empty. Slowly, but surely, the theatre starts to fill; With a bunch of kids (and their parents.) Sigh... I relegate myself to my movie. During the movie I counted: 3 cell phones going off (vibrate mode, DUH!), 2 screaming/crying toddlers, and one jerk behind me and slightly to the right who chose to answer his cellphone and hold a conversation during the movie. ARGHHHH!!!! Stupid people suck.
So now I am home. I don't think I'll leave my little domicile for the evening. It might not be safe for any stupid people I might happen to encounter. Instead I plan to wash clothes, watch some TV, and work on a couple of projects I have been putting off this week.
Still on the subject of stupid people, I heard on the radio that a certain elementary school has banned "Tag." They deem "Tag" to be damaging to the social well-being of the slower and younger players. Tag. The game you played in your front yard or on the school grounds. What's next? Are we going to ban children talking too? That's a lot more hurtful than any stupid game.
