Zenkitty, I hope that realization brings some healing for you.
Thanks. I dunno about healing, but it's making me understand why I want a lifelogging camera and a paid-off mortgage.
I'd rather stay home and watch television. It's often funnier than killing stuff.
Anya ,'Dirty Girls'
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
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Zenkitty - Feb 11, 2014 8:44:44 pm PST #9168 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Sean K - Feb 11, 2014 8:58:39 pm PST #9169 of 30002
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
The worst part is, I could really use some actual fatherly advice right now. But the two men I replaced him with are both dead and buried. I always miss them something fierce at times like this.
omnis_audis - Feb 11, 2014 9:06:47 pm PST #9170 of 30002
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
The only reason I'm not crying or screaming and breaking shit right now is because I'm so far beyond upset, I can't figure out which I want to do.
Prove him wrong. Kick ass. Get a degree. Let him eat crow. Channel that energy. I believe in you. I think you can do it. Put the nose in the books, and get that degree. At best, it will take a few years. Plenty of time to come up with a plan. This is a major reset time for you. It's like stickball in the street, and the ball goes down the drain. "DO OVER". That's where you are. Don't listen to the negativism. Capture the positivity of the reset. Ride the wave.
Pix - Feb 11, 2014 9:41:41 pm PST #9171 of 30002
The status is NOT quo.
sj, I am so glad to hear the surgery went well
I'm so sorry so many of you had rough childhoods or difficult parents. I'm glad we have each other for support.
Sean, what Omnis said. Check out this page: [link]
The scholarship database, the fast web one they recommend, is what our college counselors recommend. You can also make an appointment with someone at the school to talk about financial aid options. I put myself through grad school without any help from my family--it wasn't easy and required a lot of work and penny pinching, but I used a combo of student loans and scholarships and work with the school and made it through. There are programs out there for non-traditional students. You can do this! Also there is no age limit for federal aid for AA or BA degrees; fill out the FAFSA (that page explains it) and you'll see how much you qualify for. You may need to delay for a semester (none of these things happens instantly), but maybe not--a college counselor at your school can walk you through your options.
omnis_audis - Feb 11, 2014 10:02:13 pm PST #9172 of 30002
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Great advice from the birthday girl! (Happy b-day Pix!)
For the record, Financial Aid is how I paid for grad school as well. You can do it! That's what student loans are for. Heck, it's how I paid for undergrad as well. I had 4 jobs on campus. I was busy.
sj - Feb 12, 2014 1:42:40 am PST #9173 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Happy Birthday, Pix!
Sean, what Pix said. You were planning on starting right away, right? Even if you have to put it off for one semester while you figure out your financial options, it would be worth it. It sounds like something you really want.
Calli - Feb 12, 2014 1:49:08 am PST #9174 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Happy birthday, Pix!
Hil R. - Feb 12, 2014 2:35:06 am PST #9175 of 30002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Prove him wrong. Kick ass. Get a degree. Let him eat crow. Channel that energy. I believe in you. I think you can do it. Put the nose in the books, and get that degree. At best, it will take a few years. Plenty of time to come up with a plan. This is a major reset time for you. It's like stickball in the street, and the ball goes down the drain. "DO OVER". That's where you are. Don't listen to the negativism. Capture the positivity of the reset. Ride the wave.
All of this. Going back to school is an opportunity for all sorts of cool new stuff.
Pix - Feb 12, 2014 4:07:32 am PST #9176 of 30002
The status is NOT quo.
Happy birthday to my sorella Maria, also! And thanks.
Fred Pete - Feb 12, 2014 4:25:15 am PST #9177 of 30002
Ann, that's a ferret.
Happy Birthdays, Pix and Maria!