Love, learn, live.
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Wow, that's creepy.
Scientifically Magical Detective O_o
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I bought something off ebay, paid thru paypal immediatly, 2 days later I bought something else, then come back a couple of days later to see I had been overdrawn because the 2nd purchase I made went in BEFORE the paypal (and it NEVER takes that long) X_X Needless to say I was pissed off, BUT my bank doesnt have a big overdraft fee so it wasn't a big deal.
UNTIL paypal tried to take money out AGAIN, the day before my paycheck went through. I ended up with ANOTHER over-draft fee, and now my total bank balance is oh so sad D=
I needed the big paycheck since I'm about to quit this job XP It sucks, but it happens. I wish they hadn't fined me twice for it, instead of just waiting 2 days to get the money from my check XP
And before the second fine ever came in I recieved what I had ordered :P A GS4 pencil board. Paypal already had sent my payment, even though my account was overdrawn XP Nice stupid paypal, nice. I think I'll stick to buying with cash at cons and use my card only for food, cuz this is pissing me off.
Foolish Fool
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Bomberkid
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Do you see the black one...or the white?
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I feel the same
Jammin' like it's 2024
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GETTING MY GROOVE ON~~
(ace attorney gremlin mode activated)
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GETTING MY GROOVE ON~~
That's great! I'm glad you're feeling welcome!
I'm feeling good, listening to Louis Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World'. It's such an adorable song... ^_^
AKA Dr. Bokchoy
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Story writer and music lover.
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That's what I feel.
Love, learn, live.
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Jammin' like it's 2024
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I find clearing a game I've already cleared very theraputic and relaxing. :)
Four is Death
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Although I'm screwing up lyrics on a song I love to death. Go figure.
Idol of Polar Bears
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To be perfectly honest...
Jammin' like it's 2024
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However, you have a hard choice. You need to decide whether to 1) buckle down and try to recover this year, or 2) back out of college, live a little, get a job, learn more about what life is all about and who you really are, then dive back into college or get a good job through another route. Neither choice is shameful, but they're both hard. One way or another, you need to be prepared to work hard or you're just going to tread water the rest of your life. Dropping out of college will cause as many problems as it solves, so it's something you have to think about very carefully.
By far the most important question you have to ask yourself is "do I like my course?" If so, the next question is "do I like the people I hang out with at college and at home/in halls?". If the answer to either question is "no", it's time to back out and reconsider your options, but it won't be easy.
Hope that helps. :)
No reason to be excited
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Jammin' like it's 2024
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(It's 11:39pm here so it's maybe not such a good idea. :/)
No reason to be excited
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If you want something better than caffiene, try anesthesia.
The Law is just a Game...
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I start at the United States Attorney's Office tomorrow.
I get a Trial right off the bat. Some mob hitman.
I'm at the big time now!
sig by RhiaMy Trial Record, 14-0. I support Klavi & Krissi.
Where there is a law, I'll enforce it!
Where there is a crime, I'll prosecute it!
Where there is a victim, I'll fight for them!
キラキラ ♥
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I havent done my chemisty HW yet and I REALLY don't want to go to school tomorrow at all because I have SAT tutoring D:<
but my BF got me a new Haruhi figure so I'm happy. 8D
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Four is Death
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I'm really tired... 1 to 4AM...
They call me Mr. Nitrite (made myself!!)
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Son-in-Law to Occult Wanderer and ApolloJusticeRocks Engaged to Skye y Ayasato
A fad in a castle
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見たのか・・・！
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I did.
...And I went hyper anyway :x
Idol of Polar Bears
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However, you have a hard choice. You need to decide whether to 1) buckle down and try to recover this year, or 2) back out of college, live a little, get a job, learn more about what life is all about and who you really are, then dive back into college or get a good job through another route. Neither choice is shameful, but they're both hard. One way or another, you need to be prepared to work hard or you're just going to tread water the rest of your life. Dropping out of college will cause as many problems as it solves, so it's something you have to think about very carefully.
By far the most important question you have to ask yourself is "do I like my course?" If so, the next question is "do I like the people I hang out with at college and at home/in halls?". If the answer to either question is "no", it's time to back out and reconsider your options, but it won't be easy.
Hope that helps. :)
Four is Death
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1-6 years: Failure at life/dead. I think that's a reflection of how I feel.
lol
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Suicidal because of this: http://fathermulcahy.livejournal.com/114609.html
YAY FOR LIVEJOURNAL ANGSTING! *THUMBS UP* And yes, the part about Richard is 150% fucking true.
sig by .•°٭blinq٭°•.!
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Jammin' like it's 2024
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First things first, your parents have done you a favour in one sense; getting your first job and work experience is extremely difficult, or at least it is in the UK. I came home in April and it took me until October to find a decent paying job, and even that's already over and done with because it was a temporary contract. I have a sea of good qualifications to my name but all people are interested in is my work experience. Rejections all over the place because of a lack of experience.
When it comes to education, however, you are right to feel pressured. However, the only way to resolve this problem properly and get your parents' support is to explain to them what you have decided to do and make it clear that they cannot possibly change your mind nor force you to do anything you don't want to do. Your parents won't stop trying to control your life until you can show them that you can take the reins yourself. I was fortunate in that my parents were understanding enough to let me come home and drop out, but then again I'd been complaining to them about my accomodation and course from day one. Even then there were frequent arguments about how hard I was finding it to get a job, and I must have had 15 interviews and twice as many applications in five months. It's not until recently that my parents have realised just how difficult it is to get a job these days. If this situation is the same where you live, you're in for a much rougher ride if you drop out, but I don't think you'll regret it, so long as you have a good idea of what you want to do in the long-term and you can line up a job quickly when you drop out, even if it's volunteer work.
To make the case for your social, financial and intellectual freedom, which don't forget all this bullshit boils down to, you will need to set yourself a long-term goal and a much clearer set of short-term goals to focus on as you get yourself prepared for your future.
Here's an example of what I did when I dropped out:
- Started looking for jobs on jobfinder websites
Applied for Jobseeker's Allowance (money for unemployed people looking for work)
Started going to local shopping areas and malls to actively hand in my CV (resumé) to potential employers
Later, when that didn't work out, I applied for volunteer work in a charity shop until I got my temporary job at GAME and made money that way. By far the most important thing to do long-term is to accumulate work experience, NOT earn cash. If you can't quickly find a paying job, take volunteer work to tide you over and let the experience build up until something better comes up.
Right now I'm back to getting constant job rejections and being ignored whilst I wait for GAME to get round to calling me about a permanent contract, if they ever do. On the other hand, I already have my uni offers lined up so my long-term plans are in order. Things are looking rosy for me but I'm still going to have a rough year.
You need time to regroup and plan for your future. I recommend you do so, but be prepared for the possibility that the best course of action for you specifically is to continue with your uni course; "play the game", shut up the worthless oiks that want to control you whilst you manipulate the system to suit you and allow it to act as a springboard for your future. A university position is not something to give up lightly, so once again you need to ask yourself these questions:
"Do I like my course?" and "Do I like the people I hang out with at college and at home/in halls?"
If the answer to either question is no, you're wasting your time in college. :)
*phew*
Idol of Polar Bears
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You're right about my dad finding a job for me but it still felt like I only had a job because he found it for me. Although, when I took U.S. Government in high school we were given a project where we had to do community service. I worked at a thrift store my mom also worked at and she volunteered to ask her boss if I could do some work for my project there. Even though it was just a project, it felt good to me that I was doing some honest-to-goodness hardwork of my own accord. In fact, I liked working for several hours if only for the work experience.
But, I digress. I'll need to think this through some more.
Oh, by the way, I live in California. Not sure how tough it is to get a job around here, though.
Jammin' like it's 2024
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[LiveJournal parody mode enabled]
Current Mood: F-IN TERRIFIED D:
Listening to: Molgera - SSBB Mix
NEID fever has descended on the board. I have a strong urge to gouge out my eyes in pure terror. D:
Am I the only person who loves Athena?!
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I'm pondering on sending someone I used to work with a Valentines card. It would be my first ever meaningful card. I'm not sure how they'd react if they found out it was from me.
I don't know what to do
... You're kidding, right?
Huh? What do you mean?
This is your best attempt at a sig?
Uh, yeah... You don't like? I like. I think you're just green with envy.
... You're an idiot.
No reason to be excited
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Jammin' like it's 2024
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I'm pondering on sending someone I used to work with a Valentines card. It would be my first ever meaningful card. I'm not sure how they'd react if they found out it was from me.
I don't know what to do
You never know until you try. I did that with my one and only crush, and although nothing came of it, to this day she still has that card. :)
Am I the only person who loves Athena?!
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I'm pondering on sending someone I used to work with a Valentines card. It would be my first ever meaningful card. I'm not sure how they'd react if they found out it was from me.
I don't know what to do
You never know until you try. I did that with my one and only crush, and although nothing came of it, to this day she still has that card. :)
Yeah, that's partly why I want to go ahead with it
It's just... One little iddy biddy tiny thing that's holding me back... And the main reason why I'm hesitating. XD@Awen - I know how you feel >_< All Valentines Day seems to do is make single people depressed, and rip couples off to spend on meals/roses/blahblahblah~
... You're kidding, right?
Huh? What do you mean?
This is your best attempt at a sig?
Uh, yeah... You don't like? I like. I think you're just green with envy.
... You're an idiot.
No reason to be excited
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No you don't
Jammin' like it's 2024
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Now you've gotten me curious.
I've not really noticed Valentine's Day creeping up on us, like every year. I'm pretty much oblivious to it at this point. In fact I'm oblivious to most calendar events. :P
No reason to be excited
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Am I the only person who loves Athena?!
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Um... Eh heh heh
Well, the person I'm talking about sending a card to... Is female ^^;;
... You're kidding, right?
Huh? What do you mean?
This is your best attempt at a sig?
Uh, yeah... You don't like? I like. I think you're just green with envy.
... You're an idiot.
No reason to be excited
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Jammin' like it's 2024
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I assume the problem then is that you're worried that if you take this risk and your intended target is not a lesbian that they'll be creeped out by you giving them a valentine and it'll wreck your friendship?
Try and pass it off as a joke valentine at first, and if they seem disappointed by that, you're so in. :D
In personal news, I'm gradually getting more and more creeped out by the NEID avatars and sigs. The event is Feb 14th, right? ^_^;;
The Law is just a Game...
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My first day as a Federal Prosecutor was FABULOUS.
Federal Courtrooms are nice.
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Where there is a law, I'll enforce it!
Where there is a crime, I'll prosecute it!
Where there is a victim, I'll fight for them!
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