The GRE...Does it really matter?

I'm going to take a leap and say not at all. I do not believe it determines how well I will do in graduate school. I've been studying for this college-aged standardized test that I'm scheduled to take September 2nd and it really goes nowhere. Everyone I talk to says it doesn't matter how much you study, it's whether or not you know how to take the test. I mean, the math is stuff I had when I was a sophomore in high school and I still remember a lot of that because it's basic algebra and geometry. The grammar is stuff that only very profound speakers use and that the common person does not understand. I consider myself to have a very good grip on the English vocabulary but some of this stuff is crazy. Words I've never even heard of in my life. I don't see the point to testing either of these categories. They do not prove how successful I can be in my next 2 years of continuing education. But until the man is defeated, this is how it has to be done. So I will be studying somewhat regularly assuming baseball isn't distracting me.

At this point in the week, I only have to get through 3 more days of cheerleading camp and I get to go home. I'm so excited to go and just relax for 5 days without having to do anything...well except go see my grandma, visit with my aunt, go to the dentist for my checkup/cleaning (blugh), and then relax. Haha, breaks are always so full. I love it.

In my fantasy world, I just made a trade that I think can be very positive for me. I got a pitcher who has been as good as anyone in the league and now I have a Big 3 on my staff which I never thought would happen. Hopefully it turns them around. I did have to give up the guy I just traded for a week ago who won the HR derby but I think I'll be ok. Only time will tell how this works out for me.