Shetbeg.

So tonight I had to compile 15 of my essays from this semester's Art In The Cities online class. I think it goes without saying that I didn't have 15 to compile. I had 9. Which is not bad considering the fact that.... well, considering it's me. But I did get all nine in, AND I commented on the discussion board = mission accomplished.

Today I was driving down the frontage road along I-94 towards DNTWN St. Paul with CJ and Anna when all the sudden I see this navy blue Crown Victoria turn it's lights on and got directly behind my truck. All I could think of for the first five seconds was "Oh my, I should get out of this officer's way so that he can serve and protect!" I thought that until as I moved to the side he moved in sync with me. "SHIT. SHIT SHIT SHIT. SHIT." That was all I was thinking for the next thirty seconds as I put the truck in park and shut it off. Placing my hands on the wheel I waited patiently with CJ and Anna, muttering about how he couldn't be giving me a ticket, it was my first offense! I had a spotless record! A clean slate.

So the officer gets to my window and asks for license and proof of insurance, which I provide very cheerfully. He says he will return shortly, after informing me he pulled me over because I was going 44mph in a 30mph area. News to me! I knew I was going above the speed limit, but had no idea it was by 15 mph.

He returns with the news: "So, I could give you a speeding ticket that would cost you $130.00 and let you be on your way. But, this insurance card is expired. I do believe you have insurance, so I tell ya what... I am just going to give a citation for failure to provide failure of insurance, all you have to do is make a photocopy of your valid insurance card and send it in with the citation to the address on this envelope. Have a great day."

Me:"But officer, I think I have a valid thing in my wallet!"

Officer:"Have a nice day, sir."

It was only a few minutes later that I realized what a deal I had been cut!!! Not only do I still have a clear record (provided I go to the court building and show them my valid insurance card), but I now have my first experience with the police out of the way and it went very well!!

Other than that, life is average, which I am okay with. I have my hardest final tomorrow afternoon in Minnesota History, and I am not looking forward to it. It is my hardest class when it comes to quizzes and tests, and each time I do not do all that well. But I know that if I expect to do any good at all I have to go in with a positive attitude and maybe actually prepare a little bit. I am going to listen to his podcasts on the topics we will be covering, which include: 1968 and other political happenings in Minnesota including Walter Mondale, H.H. Humphrey.

Basically I have my work cut out for me tomorrow morning when I cram.

By the way Betch, FUCK YOU!!! -Shoes.