SarahC07

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  1. I may be posting this just because it's Friday and I don't feel like going out.

    Or I may be asking because I just recently listed my 1998 Vector II container for sale in the classifieds here... and before that I hadn't logged onto this website in years.

    Either way, as I was taking pictures of my container to post, I started reminiscing over all of the good times and great friends I made when I was active in the sport (like a million years ago). I even started wondering if I'd enjoy jumping again.

    I've changed so much over the years (yeah, I grew up :P) and would likely approach the sport a bit differently, with a different mindset.

    So, at the risk of sounding lame, I'd like to ask you all why you are currently jumping or why you are currently not jumping?

    (I doubt anyone here remembers me... but it's good to see a few familiar names still posting. :)

  2. I'm looking for a video gamer who is familiar with the industry and can answer a few questions for me. I'm analyzing GameStop (NASDAQ: GME) and need to better understand how games are being distributed to gamers on the digital front.

    Thanks in advance.

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    Learn how to do more car maintenance on your own. You'd be surprised at how easy it is if you don't mind getting dirty sometimes, and guys think it's kind of sexy. Many, many problems with cars is just changing parts. You can do that.



    I second this. My father taught me how to maintain and repair my car growing up (I consider myself lucky) and it's not that difficult. Get your hands on a service manual and lean on your mechanic friend (or on-line forums) for supplemental support, if you need to.

    That being said, changing the oil and filter in my Mazda3 is a bitch :P... but I know how to do it, if I need to.

  4. I'm a little surprised at all of the YES responses.

    I'm also very grateful that my family (extended and immediate) members are generally pleasant people. Crazy perhaps but still, pleasant. :S

    It can not think of a single family member that I would consider cutting off ties with and there are a handful of them that just drive me absolutely crazy or frustrate me to no end.

    If your family isn't there to help you in a time of desperate need, who will be? And if the negativity associated with this particular family member is destroying you, maybe it would be beneficial to learn how to stay in control of how you feel about the situation / relationship.

    This thread reminds me of a quote: "Be kinder than necessary for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."


  5. Thanks for sharing this.

    While many of us know that most magazine images have been photoshopped and are unrealistic, I still believe that there is a disconnect between what we see and what we know - and that this disconnect often leads to unhealthy thoughts and/or behavior.

    Very sad, indeed.

  6. Last week, I screwed up... big time. And now my screw up has gathered momentum, involves a few more folks, and is eating away at my conscience. eekk. I hate hate hate this feeling!

    I've apologized to those involved but I've never been that great at apologizing so I'll probably be hand writing apologies this evening.

    When stuff like this happens, I tend to dissect the situation and analyze the commitments and priorities in my life (probably overkill, but that's what I do) to better understand how it all happened. Perhaps I need to make a few changes....

    Anyone care to share a situation where they personally screwed up big time?

  7. Ah, yes. This week is going to be brutal. :P

    Business Statistics HW due on Monday.
    Finance Exam on Tuesday.
    Stock Valuation Analysis Case Report due Tuesday.
    CUMMULATIVE business statistics final on Friday.
    Marketing Final on May 9th (Monday).

    I've literally been eating, sleeping and dreaming corporate finance since Thursday or so... corporate finance and Transocean, the company my team and I are analyzing, that is. :)
    I'm SO very ready for the summer!!!


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    All of our moms were right, go outside and get some fresh air and sunshine. It will make you feel better, if only for a few minutes.



    This.

    Plus, supplement Vitamin D. Not the measly 400 IUs that you get in a multi-vitamin, but 2000-5000 IUs per day.

    It's done amazing things for my overall well-being (during CA winters and almost year-round when I was living farther north).

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/357793-the-dosage-of-vitamin-d-for-depression/

    http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/depression.shtml


    Dare I second this post? :)
    My doctor says lots of people are vitamin D deficient and don't even know it. I'm taking 50,000 IUs twice a week and going back in a few weeks for a retest.

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    There was an NPR story on all the tragic eventts in Japan not long after it all went down. It mentioned a situation like this. It may be the same one. In the story, both dogs were rescuded. One is OK and the other worse off one will be OK. The big overall story is almost overwhelming but a specific situation like this is heart wrenching.



    According to the comments posted to this story, yeah, they're the same dogs you (and I) heard about on NPR. They were rescued and will both be fine. :)


    nice to hear! :)


    Oh, that's good news. :)