10x days after passing 293, I figured I'll try this one as it's seems to be revision. Scored 865; 5x testlets with 34x questions total. Wasn't really prepared for the unusual structure of the exam. I took a tip from Psoasman and read each question first and then searched for the answer in the info (thanks P.).
So MCSE is finally done; and I have 4x letters after my name (nobody wants a four-letter word after their name

). I'm also few months ahead of schedule. How cool is that?
Where to from here? I thought I might continue with MCITP but I've had enough of Microsoft for now. I'm eager to give Cisco another shot and attain the networking goods. I'll also finish the year revising, setting up an ESXi lab at home and learning some Japanese, so I know what my 2x year old is saying.