I am so damn jealous you have no idea.
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makare
I am so damn jealous you have no idea.[/QUOTE]
Dont be jealous chad you speak the language of lurve.
Thank you, I enjoy decorating my nails
Necronic
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I am good at pretty much anything I work at. Is that too much? Seriously though, I can pick up a subject and learn its basics thoroughly, with a fundamental understanding. (the consolation is that I rarely if ever have mastered anything.)
I also understand the meaning behind this quote better than most of the scientists I work with
I also understand the meaning behind this quote better than most of the scientists I work with
Richard Feynman said:
I've become a big urban bicyclist. Three times a week, I bike back and forth to university for my classes. The distance, one way, is about 17 kilomters (roughly 10 miles). Going to school is mostly uphill and by the time I get there, I'm soaked in sweat.
While I was couriering over the summer, I bought a ludicrous amount of equipment and clothing. I've got a really great jacket, some sweet-absorbing shirts, really good pair of splash pants, etc. And it's all being put to good use. In fact, I'm seriously considering biking during the winter, as well. I already carry anything I need in some waterproof saddlebags, which have been fantastic for even buying groceries.
I've always been, of course, a big advocate for the environment, but this is something I've been wanting to do for a number of years. Now, it's becoming a reality. Once I get the money, I want to get a better, more viable bike for the winter. I was looking at one that has internal breaking (instead of rubber stops around the rim) and internal gear changes. Basically, less that can get caught up with whatever nasty stuff is on the roads.
While I was couriering over the summer, I bought a ludicrous amount of equipment and clothing. I've got a really great jacket, some sweet-absorbing shirts, really good pair of splash pants, etc. And it's all being put to good use. In fact, I'm seriously considering biking during the winter, as well. I already carry anything I need in some waterproof saddlebags, which have been fantastic for even buying groceries.
I've always been, of course, a big advocate for the environment, but this is something I've been wanting to do for a number of years. Now, it's becoming a reality. Once I get the money, I want to get a better, more viable bike for the winter. I was looking at one that has internal breaking (instead of rubber stops around the rim) and internal gear changes. Basically, less that can get caught up with whatever nasty stuff is on the roads.
Word, my red serge-wearing brother. Also, I get paid to be nosy, give orders, and shoot firearms.
Also, lurk in shadows and NOT be a pervert/drug dealer. Kekekekekekeke
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RealBigNuke
I've been having a nice month, so why not...
I have a comfortable savings built up, my boss thinks I'm the best, I have some amazing friends...
And I get fan mail all the time because people enjoy my work! Thousands and thousands of readers! :3
I have a comfortable savings built up, my boss thinks I'm the best, I have some amazing friends...
And I get fan mail all the time because people enjoy my work! Thousands and thousands of readers! :3
Oh? Then what do your tamales do?
Having worked as one during a short stint in High School, it does. My hat is off to you, sir!
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makare
Was it at an apartment building? Don't lie now....
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makare
Well Im impressed and Ive never even delivered pizzas.
Our pizza delivery people suck Tabasco slathered donkey balls.
I hate them all so much I switched to carry out.
Our pizza delivery people suck Tabasco slathered donkey balls.
I hate them all so much I switched to carry out.
Necronic
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To be fair, the people who got their pizzas that night would have been dissapointed. The ones at the end of the route got their's lukewarm and mashed around in my carrying case. But that's just how we did it at gumbys. You pay 4$ for a pizza and you get every pennies worth.
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Element 117
I just ate a WHOLE chipotle burrito. In one sitting!
it's much harder for me than many of you
it's much harder for me than many of you
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Chazwozel
It's like we're long lost brothers or something...
I am the same exact way: "Jack of all trades, master of none, though oftentimes better than master of one" Although, I prefer the term Renaissance Man more. The only subjects that I'm a true master of are biochemistry and molecular biology. But I like the fact that I can fix a car, redo a basement, write a book, play a guitar, have good hand-eye coordination for sports. I'm no Rembrandt in all those other things, but I'm good enough to be proficient at them (i.e. not suck).
My current project is taking education courses through my university to be a better teacher.
I guess I'm always dabbling in a "flavor of the month" project to keep me busy. I think next semester I'm going to take a few math courses to brush up on my integration skillz, yo.
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I got a 120K/year job offer, though i still have to go through a couple layers of interviews...if it turns into an actual job, I'll be posting again in the epic win thread
In Texas doesn't anything over 90K a year qualify you as a billionaire?
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makare
Eh the bigger the house the longer it takes to clean.
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Chazwozel
I wish.
It can be very easy to feel like you haven't 'made it' yet. No matter how much you dough you make, you're always going to have reminders that you're not the top man on the totem pole.
When I moved into this house, all I could do was marvel at how much room I had. The house I'm in has nearly exactly twice as many square feet as the house I grew up in. These days, all I can do is notice how it's one of the smaller houses in the neighborhood. Thankfully, I'm getting older now and don't care as much about such things as much as I used to.
[/QUOTE]I was just wondering about income vs. cost of living. Isn't it really cheap to live out in Texas (in general, I know it's a huge state)? I consider 120k to be pretty great for living in upper middle class lifestyle almost anywhere, and Texas doesn't tax your salary as bad as other states do right?
And yeah, the size of the house is the last thing I ever give a crap about. My biggest concern in life is whether or not I'll have enough money to keep a roof over my kids, pay for their education and support, and eventually have enough left over to retire before I'm shitting my pants.
Cajungal
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God, big houses.... there are so many small families down here that buy enormous houses. Honest-to-God mansions. It's kind of sickening. There's no warmth to them at all. It's just these huge, cold rooms filled with delicate antiques that no one can breathe on. How can you call that a home?
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makare
My family's home is not big (well that's relative one of my uncles thinks we live in a mansion but that is because he is a loser who i think spends most of his time in crack houses) and it is full of stuff that is well worn and comfy. I love it.
My roommate and I won a prize at the Toronto Zombie Walk on Saturday! First time we've officially won, although last year they did give us a prize bag at the after party for our Ghostbuster zombie costumes.
This year we didn't do a theme costume, we just did the best damn makeup we could.
(Me)
Got the photo from this site. Want to make sure the photographer is credited:
Toronto Zombie Walk 2010 | Picture Gallery
This year we didn't do a theme costume, we just did the best damn makeup we could.
(Me)
Got the photo from this site. Want to make sure the photographer is credited:
Toronto Zombie Walk 2010 | Picture Gallery
Necronic
Staff member
I wish.
It can be very easy to feel like you haven't 'made it' yet. No matter how much you dough you make, you're always going to have reminders that you're not the top man on the totem pole.
When I moved into this house, all I could do was marvel at how much room I had. The house I'm in has nearly exactly twice as many square feet as the house I grew up in. These days, all I can do is notice how it's one of the smaller houses in the neighborhood. Thankfully, I'm getting older now and don't care as much about such things as much as I used to.
[/QUOTE]I was just wondering about income vs. cost of living. Isn't it really cheap to live out in Texas (in general, I know it's a huge state)? I consider 120k to be pretty great for living in upper middle class lifestyle almost anywhere, and Texas doesn't tax your salary as bad as other states do right?
And yeah, the size of the house is the last thing I ever give a crap about. My biggest concern in life is whether or not I'll have enough money to keep a roof over my kids, pay for their education and support, and eventually have enough left over to retire before I'm shitting my pants.[/QUOTE]
In most cities in Texas 120k is quite a bit for a single earner. For a two member household that puts you in middle/upper middle, for a single member household that puts you at entry level wealthy.
Of course it matters where you live though. Food and stuff is always cheap in texas, but houses can get obscene here just like anywhere else. There are places in Austin and Houston where you are looking at 500k-2 mil for a tiny little bungalow.
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Anyways, going back to the original comment, I COMPLETELY get the feeling of never having enough. I have doubled my salary since I got out of college, and back then I kept thinking "man, this is a lot of money". Now, making twice as much, I am thinking "this is never going to be enough." For my island that is. Have to keep things in perspective.
I am the brand new MK-19 Gunner for my truck, I get to shoot 40mm Grenades....from an automatic gun! FUCKING BOOM HOUSE SHOT!
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Element 117
I actually laugh aloud at the image of "boom, house shot"
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Element 117
We need a video of Doc saying that. With the sniper's accent
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