Under the rules of manhood, as a single straight male I am under no obligation to send out Christmas cards or an annual summary of life including some picture of my cat in a Santa hat or reindeer antlers. I prefer to bore folks quarterly, like GQ or Cigar Aficionado. You know, following a model of quality.
     With that said I am writing because if I haven’t spammed you or texted you if you’ve failed to read my facebook status, I passed my PE exam. That’s professional engineering for those who do not know. It is two 8 hour exams spaced 4 years apart. If you’ve ever seen construction prints which have a seal and some guys name on that seal certifying that your bridge won’t collapse or your retaining wall will sufficiently retain whatever needed retaining, that’s what I get to do for electrical designs. That’s right, now I can be held accountable for my errors in a court of law. I can even be personally sued! Some might ask where the fun in the power is if you can’t be evil? Well, it’s in the money. (And you can use that money to be evil. Boys we are one step closer to the dream of desalinizing the ocean!) Yes, this is worth a few shiny nickels if you work in an industry where PE stamps are required. It’s fun because the raise is about equal to the amount our dues will go up due to the large deck project the condo is undertaking!
      I am celebrating with a champagne toast at the Victory Lounge (my beloved no longer divvy divvy bar) at 5:00pm Friday. Seattle ice storm be damned. It’ll make it all the more sweet for those who can attend.
Otherwise I’m really blinded by that at the moment. Sure I met Kristin’s parents at Thanksgiving and abused their liquor cabinet, but I didn’t embarrass myself so I wouldn’t know what else to say about that.
     Finally, for those who will be in the greater Milwaukee area Monday the 22nd we are holding the annual WABI (West Allis Bicostal Invitational) at Col. Hart’s in ‘Tosa at 6:30. Did you know that the WABI attendance has doubled every year it’s been held! Did you know that the WABI distains cubed meat?! (No it doesn’t, it thinks all meat is delicious.)

Jason “Now I can afford to keep my home” Newquist

P.S. Can anyone tell me why it takes 8 weeks to grade a multiple choice #2 pencil bubble sheet exam! They count votes the same night they are cast!