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Thucydides
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Screw you guys, I'm going home.
Jan 1970
time: 05:27
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Oerdin, why don't you go back to school with your GI Bill? That's what I'm doing, and I've calculated I can go another 3 years without working a single day before I'm broke. Of course I doesn't pay as much as working, but I think it's more fun then working the same time period.
As for getting back in shape. The problem is that it's too easy to slip out of the habit when your not forced to stay in shape. I've seen too many fat retired military personnel to know this is true in general. My solution was to start learning Kung Fu. So far I've been able to stay with it since July, and while I haven't gotten fitter in the time I left the Army, I feel I'm pretty close to the same shape I was when I left the military. If you don't like Martial Arts, you can do something else. The point is to join a recreational group that has a set time which they meet so you'll feel guilty enough to show up. The main thing though is that it has to be something you have fun doing.
I've been Playing guitar for 8 years now. I think it's an excellent idea to learn to play, as I've found it truly an anchor point, something I can always come back too and have fun doing no matter how much **** life is giving me. If you have questions on where to begin, feel free to ask.
Last edited by Thucydides on 02-02-2005 at 01:12
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Flubber
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With a view of the Rockies
Aug 2000
time: 22:27
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oerdin
good for you. lying about can be fun for short periods but its not very fun or rewarding in the long run. As long as you are doing SOMETHING you enjoy or will enjoy, things will go well.
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Ben Kenobi
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McGregornobi!
Oct 2002
time: 21:27
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Thought I'd post here too.
I've been going through a similar situation, at least I was after my trip to the Phils fell through. Looking for work wasn't much fun, and I was getting up quite late, and staying up late too.
I decided that I'd do much of what you had on this list, including the bit about all work and no play. For me play was eating out once a week with friends, so I made sure to keep doing that regardless of everything else.
Just keeping the regular schedule will give you more energy, regardless of the workout regimen, plus it will serve to give you some motivation to keep on that job hunt and search.
I found a job, a couple of weeks ago, and it has worked out really well. They hired me on full-time, and I've been enjoying the feeling of just being productive again.
So best of luck Oerdin, and I hope you find a job thats been as satisfying as mine has been over the past while.
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VJ
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Helsinki
Dec 2001
time: 07:27
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So what do you folks think? Are these seven ideas worth while? |
Yes. 
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Which would you be happier doing, and I mean really happier? Being a cop has its rewards, and it certainly gives you a shot to the testosterone, but you have to deal with the worst of humanity on a daily basis. I've noticed many cops tend to have a very patronizing view of civilians, at best. |
"Prejudices and stereotypes are ok as long as they're directed towards WASP's with a job". 
I've never seen cops like this.
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I'm not talking about takeaways, thats a luxury for single parents living on council estates where I live.
Live on oven chips, fish fingers and beans for a month, then live on fresh food everyday for a month and tell me how much you save. |
Wtf.
How much do normal potatos cost when you compare them to chips? In here, kg of potatos are around 80 cents while processed chips are >euro per 400g. Processed food is more expensive than non-processed food if it's the same food. Potatos should be cheaper than chips. If not, you're getting ripped off by chip making companies which are using **** instead of potatos. Look at the ingredients of your selected brand of choice one day and you should see what they're made of. How much of it is actual potatos? Would you rather eat food that's 50% **** (processed sugar, fat, salt, rat's brains) or food that's under 100% more expensive?
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Wildbore
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Thunder Bay, ON
Jun 2002
time: 05:27
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I made a similar pledge a few weeks ago. Im in university though so its slightly different. I worked out alot 2 years ago, but I stopped and now want to start again, at least doing 3 hours a week of strength training. When the snow and ice melts I will add some running. I need to get a part-time job, to get some experience and money for tuition. I also need to read my textbooks more, show up to class more, and not stay up so late and have myself tired some days. My goal is to get on a good reading schedule, with both my school textbooks and my hobby of reading current-events/politics books. I need to clean up my room and to help my working out, I need to eat more food, especially stuff with protein. I also need to organize my filing cabinet, my papers are unorganized. Although we are at different stages in life, I can relate with you abit.
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Oerdin
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of Internet Music.
Sep 2001
time: 21:27
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I believe it will be something like that and I know I qualify under the VRA appointments text. There are two jobs like this and they both close today.
Last edited by Oerdin on 03-02-2005 at 01:42
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Cruddy
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Originally posted by Oerdin
My ex-girlfriend got laser eye correction done for something like $800 total. It is way cheaper in the US then in the UK so if I was British I would travel to the US and amke a vacation out of it. You'd probably still spend less money to boot. |
If price is the only criteria, go to Russia. They'll do it for 2 beatles albums and a pair of Levis.
(It's a joke - but I bet they charge less dollars than the US).
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01-02-2005 22:36
Cheese cutter and beer taster! 
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