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03-31-20, 07:42 AM
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I forgot my breakfast and lunch at home today.
Trying to look on the bright side and tell myself that it just means I don't have to pack one tonight.
And to make up for it I'll go stimulate the local economy come noon.
Trying to look on the bright side and tell myself that it just means I don't have to pack one tonight.
And to make up for it I'll go stimulate the local economy come noon.
03-31-20, 07:44 AM
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03-31-20, 07:47 AM
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03-31-20, 07:47 AM
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So we heard from the last college for daughter #2 . She got accepted at NYU. Her 3 top choices are USC, NYU, and Temple.
No way she is going to USC. It's too far away and very expensive. I know it has the #1 program for her current intended major (Film) in the whole effing country, but that's just not happening based on her maturity and other issues. If she shows some maturity she possibly could transfer there after 1 or 2 years closer to home.
NYU is possible, but TBH the cost of NYU (after the modest scholarship they gave her) will cost about 6x the cost of Temple (which has offered her free tuition for 4 years, we just pay expenses).
We are going to have a big fight on our hands, and I don't look forward to it. There will be more drama to come.
No way she is going to USC. It's too far away and very expensive. I know it has the #1 program for her current intended major (Film) in the whole effing country, but that's just not happening based on her maturity and other issues. If she shows some maturity she possibly could transfer there after 1 or 2 years closer to home.
NYU is possible, but TBH the cost of NYU (after the modest scholarship they gave her) will cost about 6x the cost of Temple (which has offered her free tuition for 4 years, we just pay expenses).
We are going to have a big fight on our hands, and I don't look forward to it. There will be more drama to come.
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03-31-20, 07:51 AM
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03-31-20, 07:55 AM
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All you Chicago sports fans will be pleased to know The Last Dance is being released early because there's no sports and everyone is stuck at home.
03-31-20, 07:56 AM
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There are 2 guys at work the do this. One is bankrolled by his dad, the other has the super sponsor gig.
Hey, be careful there, part of my job is, if I can't repair it remotely, I set up field service, or recommend it come to the shop. As far as I know, I'm pretty easy to get along with.
Hey, be careful there, part of my job is, if I can't repair it remotely, I set up field service, or recommend it come to the shop. As far as I know, I'm pretty easy to get along with.
03-31-20, 07:57 AM
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03-31-20, 07:59 AM
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I went to college after I was married, so it needed to be in driving distance of our abode. Fortunately, we lived in the Philadelphia metro area. Lots of options.
03-31-20, 08:02 AM
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03-31-20, 08:11 AM
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I do appreciate the heads up!
03-31-20, 08:24 AM
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I think it's likely things will resume by August. We should be heading down the curve by May + summer heat.
Huh, August 23 could be a bit toasty for a strenuous event.
Huh, August 23 could be a bit toasty for a strenuous event.
03-31-20, 08:29 AM
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I hope you’re right. However, we are deep into hic sunt dracones territory. At least I have a week to decide.
03-31-20, 08:39 AM
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Indeed. The first place I head is the Sportsman area, just because that's where the personality is. The flash may be in the Pro's, but the racers are at the end of the track. Last year, I wore my Garmin watch, and I walked 14 miles on Friday, and only 7 on Sunday. No wonder I suck at the Mt Evans race on Saturday.
03-31-20, 08:43 AM
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If a tech loses the trust of his adviser, he's screwed. That goes both ways, and the customer suffers either way.
03-31-20, 08:43 AM
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Well it's viewed as pretty hot here (there aren't many big runs, bicycle centuries in the region in July or August). I'm guessing they chose then rather than September is because they don't want to conflict with college football, because that's how we roll here.
03-31-20, 08:45 AM
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Do you think that a big part of the allure is the city and possibly being a little more arms-length from home? With Film in mind, I can see how NYC and LA would hold a lot of romantic appeal vs a city that's been within spitting distance her entire life. I can also understand the desire to have a little more distance and (at least perceived) independence from family.
If you think that these maybe be significant factors, I'd explore ways of addressing them, appealing to her emotionally. Maybe find out what notable film makers went through Temple and/or Philly in general (I don't think that a Rocky marathon is going to do it, though) and explore their work? And then maybe plant seeds with regards to the autonomy she'd have, even though she wouldn't be that far from home? (Would she be living on campus?)
If you think that these maybe be significant factors, I'd explore ways of addressing them, appealing to her emotionally. Maybe find out what notable film makers went through Temple and/or Philly in general (I don't think that a Rocky marathon is going to do it, though) and explore their work? And then maybe plant seeds with regards to the autonomy she'd have, even though she wouldn't be that far from home? (Would she be living on campus?)
Sigh. I am ****ed.
03-31-20, 08:49 AM
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If you get an evil, lying advisor paired with an evil, lying tech and have an apathetic manager the customer gets it twice as bad. Sometimes that customer's dad/son will show up with the intention to cause bodily harm to said advisor. The police were called and the advisor was told not to "do that anymore", once again.
03-31-20, 09:03 AM
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03-31-20, 09:12 AM
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And Waco has a 70.3 in October...
