Podcast 2.0 Discussion Thread 3

[DisneyTaylors]

She is going to work on her bachelor's degree. She was one of those students who was just not ready for more school, needed to get out there and figure out for herself that she needed to do the school work in order to get employment that pays.

Sometimes it takes working for a while to realize that your Mom wasn't so dumb about the need to go to school.

I'm glad she has seen that an education can help - I took a year out between high school and university, it really helped me to focus when I got back to school and I got to do some fun stuff in the meantime!
Best of luck to her!

I am ashamed to admit that I am one of these people too. I was extremely immature (graduated HS at 17) when I went to college and I was the only one in my close group of friends at home that went away to college. I was very homesick and ended up just partying and goofing off and my grades showed it. My parents were heartbroken as I had been an A student in HS but was now on scholastic probation.

Well I dropped out of college to "get my head on straight" and worked several jobs to try and figure out what I wanted to be. My epiphany came on a day in August as I was having to swing a sledgehammer to drive in 100+ spikes in the brutal Texas heat. It was at that exact moment that I said "**** this...I am going to back to school as I sure in the heck don't want to do this for a living!". So I saved up some money for a few months and then went back to school getting a BS in Mathematics as well as my teaching certificate. My father says my decision to go back to school still ranks as one of the happiest moments in his life. Unfortunately, it did take that big smack in the face for me to confront reality and make this important decision in my life.

I hope that whatever route she goes works out for her as well.

- Bill

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Sadly, we put our DISdog (JJ) to sleep this past Friday. JJ has been such a great dog and part of our family. He was our fourth child. It just killed Bill and I to see him suffer. Hopefully, he will finally be at peace. As expected, it was hard on the children. We woke them up on Friday morning to say their Good Bye's to JJ. We thought it would be worse it they woke up and he was gone. I'm glad we did it. However, Emily (DD7) has really taken his death hard. She still doesn't go an hour without mentioning him. I know over time, she will get better and more at peace with our decision. She saw how much in pain he was and he was not the dog he was a few weeks ago. She surprised me by asking to swap some of his DNA off his water bowl to keep and bury in the backyard. So, he is always close to us. I thought that was sweet.

JJ was very loved by our Vet's office too. We boarded him there during every WDW trip and other trips. So, they got to know and love JJ. He was very sweet and gentle. They used to let him roam through the office in the back out of his cage. Everytime I would pick him up, they would tell me someone that came in with their own pet would inquire if JJ was up for adoption because he was friendly to everyone. He had that effect on people. I just couldn't take JJ to the Vet Friday morning. So, Bill was the one who ended up taking JJ in. He said everyone in the office was crying, including the Vet (which didn't help him any). I am glad JJ touched so many in his short life. He came to us from an abused home and could have easily been aggressive. But, he was a very special dog that appreciated our love and affection. He used to sit by my feet when I was on the computer. He would huddle under the desk where my feet go. Today, he isn't there. I miss you JJ ...

Jennifer

 

[Madi100]

Sadly, we put our DISdog (JJ) to sleep this past Friday. JJ has been such a great dog and part of our family. He was our fourth child. It just killed Bill and I to see him suffer. Hopefully, he will finally be at peace. As expected, it was hard on the children. We woke them up on Friday morning to say their Good Bye's to JJ. We thought it would be worse it they woke up and he was gone. I'm glad we did it. However, Emily (DD7) has really taken his death hard. She still doesn't go an hour without mentioning him. I know over time, she will get better and more at peace with our decision. She saw how much in pain he was and he was not the dog he was a few weeks ago. She surprised me by asking to swap some of his DNA off his water bowl to keep and bury in the backyard. So, he is always close to us. I thought that was sweet.

JJ was very loved by our Vet's office too. We boarded him there during every WDW trip and other trips. So, they got to know and love JJ. He was very sweet and gentle. They used to let him roam through the office in the back out of his cage. Everytime I would pick him up, they would tell me someone that came in with their own pet would inquire if JJ was up for adoption because he was friendly to everyone. He had that effect on people. I just couldn't take JJ to the Vet Friday morning. So, Bill was the one who ended up taking JJ in. He said everyone in the office was crying, including the Vet (which didn't help him any). I am glad JJ touched so many in his short life. He came to us from an abused home and could have easily been aggressive. But, he was a very special dog that appreciated our love and affection. He used to sit by my feet when I was on the computer. He would huddle under the desk where my feet go. Today, he isn't there. I miss you JJ ...

Jennifer

I'm so sorry to hear this, Jennifer. I'm not a dog person, but your story brought tears to my eyes. JJ was obviously a very special part of your family. I will be thinking of you and Bill.

 

[Madi100]

Good morning everyone! James doesn't like me to brag about him on Facebook or anywhere, but he won't see it here. But, I like to brag about him, because I'm so very proud of him. I think most everyone knows that he is getting a college degree. He won't do anything with it, but be able to say he has a degree. He has a great job and having a degree will not help him one bit. For one of the classes, he opted to write a 20 page paper about experience instead of taking the class. He has to pay for this and then write the paper and there is no guarantee he passes. But he found out yesterday that he did pass, and he does not have to take the class! So very happy for him (and me, because that is 5 weeks closer to him being less stressed)

 

[ADP]

Good morning everyone! James doesn't like me to brag about him on Facebook or anywhere, but he won't see it here. But, I like to brag about him, because I'm so very proud of him. I think most everyone knows that he is getting a college degree. He won't do anything with it, but be able to say he has a degree. He has a great job and having a degree will not help him one bit. For one of the classes, he opted to write a 20 page paper about experience instead of taking the class. He has to pay for this and then write the paper and there is no guarantee he passes. But he found out yesterday that he did pass, and he does not have to take the class! So very happy for him (and me, because that is 5 weeks closer to him being less stressed)

Congratulations James! Nicole, the family photo in your signature is awesome!

 

[mainegal]

Sympathy to JJ's family. I wish you well as you deal with the loss.


Congratulations to James. He has a great cheerleader in Nicole.

 

[mdvlprof]

Good morning everyone! James doesn't like me to brag about him on Facebook or anywhere, but he won't see it here. But, I like to brag about him, because I'm so very proud of him. I think most everyone knows that he is getting a college degree. He won't do anything with it, but be able to say he has a degree. He has a great job and having a degree will not help him one bit. For one of the classes, he opted to write a 20 page paper about experience instead of taking the class. He has to pay for this and then write the paper and there is no guarantee he passes. But he found out yesterday that he did pass, and he does not have to take the class! So very happy for him (and me, because that is 5 weeks closer to him being less stressed)

hooray hooray

 

[chirurgeon]

Jennifer, I'm sorry for your loss. We have dogs since I was nine and it was never easy letting them go. They are all waiting for me and having a great time with my grandparents. I do believe in the Rainbow Bridge.

Nicole, you brag about James all you want here. He is doing a hard thing. I know I couldn't go back to school like that. Congratulations to him.


The vibe in my office is telling me I did the right thing in applying for the other job. I have at least a couple of weeks, I would guess before I find out if I will get it. I hate waiting. I have NO patience.

Kim

 

[mainegal]

My Jet Blue flight went down $25. Can I get my money refunded or a credit?
Please tell me how.

Wish I could get back real cash. Or hope the credit does not have an expiration date. I don't fly enough for a credit to be useful.

 

[wdwscout]

I am ashamed to admit that I am one of these people too. ..... Unfortunately, it did take that big smack in the face for me to confront reality and make this important decision in my life.

Don't be ashamed to admit that- I think that the people who do take the time and then make a decision in favor of education are happier in the long run and appreciate what they have done for themselves. Sometimes I think the kids who just go from HS to college and then on to work do not understand how lucky they are. Good for you!!!

Sadly, we put our DISdog (JJ) to sleep this past Friday. JJ was very loved by our Vet's office too. ... He said everyone in the office was crying, including the Vet (which didn't help him any). .... Today, he isn't there. I miss you JJ ...

I'm so sorry to hear this, Jennifer. I'm not a dog person, but your story brought tears to my eyes. JJ was obviously a very special part of your family. I will be thinking of you and Bill.

I am not a dog person either- but this brought tears to my eyes as well. I will keep you and your family and JJ in my thoughts.

But he found out yesterday that he did pass, and he does not have to take the class! So very happy for him (and me, because that is 5 weeks closer to him being less stressed)

Congrats to James!!
And I love reading about how proud you are of him (even if he doesn't like you to brag).

 

[sshaw10060]

The first day back after three weeks away is tough. All the new interns and residents started while a was away so I am spending most of the day asking people who they are and what there name is. It's pretty comical.

 

[Cherinva]

My Jet Blue flight went down $25. Can I get my money refunded or a credit?
Please tell me how.

Wish I could get back real cash. Or hope the credit does not have an expiration date. I don't fly enough for a credit to be useful.

My Southwest flights for December went down $66 today. Now I have a credit for a future flight...debating on a short trip to WDW in October maybe.

 

[Cherinva]

Sadly, we put our DISdog (JJ) to sleep this past Friday. JJ has been such a great dog and part of our family. He was our fourth child. It just killed Bill and I to see him suffer. Hopefully, he will finally be at peace. As expected, it was hard on the children. We woke them up on Friday morning to say their Good Bye's to JJ. We thought it would be worse it they woke up and he was gone. I'm glad we did it. However, Emily (DD7) has really taken his death hard. She still doesn't go an hour without mentioning him. I know over time, she will get better and more at peace with our decision. She saw how much in pain he was and he was not the dog he was a few weeks ago. She surprised me by asking to swap some of his DNA off his water bowl to keep and bury in the backyard. So, he is always close to us. I thought that was sweet.

JJ was very loved by our Vet's office too. We boarded him there during every WDW trip and other trips. So, they got to know and love JJ. He was very sweet and gentle. They used to let him roam through the office in the back out of his cage. Everytime I would pick him up, they would tell me someone that came in with their own pet would inquire if JJ was up for adoption because he was friendly to everyone. He had that effect on people. I just couldn't take JJ to the Vet Friday morning. So, Bill was the one who ended up taking JJ in. He said everyone in the office was crying, including the Vet (which didn't help him any). I am glad JJ touched so many in his short life. He came to us from an abused home and could have easily been aggressive. But, he was a very special dog that appreciated our love and affection. He used to sit by my feet when I was on the computer. He would huddle under the desk where my feet go. Today, he isn't there. I miss you JJ ...

Jennifer

I'm so sorry for your loss, and I know exactly how you feel. I had to put my little Missy down a few years ago...broke my heart..she had been a very important part of my life for nearly 15 years. Now, I'm faced with it again, as my other little girl (Tasia) is in her senior years as well. But, you know..I wouldn't trade one minute that I've had to spend with them...they've brought me so much happiness and unconditional love. (((Hugs))) to you.

 

[Cherinva]

Good morning everyone! James doesn't like me to brag about him on Facebook or anywhere, but he won't see it here. But, I like to brag about him, because I'm so very proud of him. I think most everyone knows that he is getting a college degree. He won't do anything with it, but be able to say he has a degree. He has a great job and having a degree will not help him one bit. For one of the classes, he opted to write a 20 page paper about experience instead of taking the class. He has to pay for this and then write the paper and there is no guarantee he passes. But he found out yesterday that he did pass, and he does not have to take the class! So very happy for him (and me, because that is 5 weeks closer to him being less stressed)

Nicole...that's awesome news !!! Congrats to James.

 

[DVCsince02]

Come on people..... page 200 is around the corner!

 

[mainegal]

Hi there!

Welcome to the chase to reach page two hundred!

 

[corky441]

Good morning everyone! James doesn't like me to brag about him on Facebook or anywhere, but he won't see it here. But, I like to brag about him, because I'm so very proud of him. I think most everyone knows that he is getting a college degree. He won't do anything with it, but be able to say he has a degree. He has a great job and having a degree will not help him one bit. For one of the classes, he opted to write a 20 page paper about experience instead of taking the class. He has to pay for this and then write the paper and there is no guarantee he passes. But he found out yesterday that he did pass, and he does not have to take the class! So very happy for him (and me, because that is 5 weeks closer to him being less stressed)

Great news Nicole - in this day and age it's great to see a spouse happy & bragging about their partner - there is so much negativity around -
Congrats to you both

Oh & BTW - i love your new signature pic

 

[Dodie]

Congratulations to everyone who's been scoring those Southwest credits! That's awesome!

Both Southwest and AirTran seem to be offering quite discounted fairs for potential Food and Wine visits right now.

 

[corky441]

My Jet Blue flight went down $25. Can I get my money refunded or a credit?
Please tell me how.

Wish I could get back real cash. Or hope the credit does not have an expiration date. I don't fly enough for a credit to be useful.

THe jet blue credits are good 1 year from the date of issue. You need to book another flight within that year you don't have to fly within the year though.

Just call 1-800-jetblue and they'll get your credit issued for you

 

[Tonya2426]

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