The Update for Everybody Else

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Sitting here getting ready to take my last exam in about an hour.  It's a take home and I have all the notes/Powerpoints from the class so that;s alright.  Got my old job back for the summer: valeting cars over at the fancy restaurants near the mall.  Typically pull in about $20/hour, so the frustration becomes worth it.  Start tomorrow with a 12-hour day, naturally.  Made a really good cup of coffee this morning, never does it turn out that tasty.  

The Rangers lost last night, which of course is truly awful... but the girl I'm into is a Ranger fan, as well, and she made sure to text me after the loss.  Hearing from her took away the sting a little bit.  

Probably going to just chill in after the exam.  I starting watching a Youtube video of some guy completing Resident Evil 3 in less than an hour.  IMPRESSIVE!  I didn't think that could be done.  Definitely want to finish that.

EDIT: AND OF COURSE!  Moved back home for a few months before my best friend and I move into an apartment in Riverside.  So glad to be out of Camden.  Live there as an undergrad and moved back for my first year at law school.  Spent WAAAAAYYYY too much time there... change of scenery was absolutely necessary.  So glad to be back with my family for a little before I set out on my latest venture. 

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The Rangers lost last night, which of course is truly awful... but the girl I'm into is a Ranger fan, as well, and she made sure to text me after the loss.  Hearing from her took away the sting a little bit.  

Is that the same girl you were telling Uncle angus and I about?  Sorry about the Rangers. 

Indeed.

Latest update: finished my Criminal Law exam and my first year of law school is OVER! DONE!  FINI!  Sitting down with a cold six of Yueng and reveling in my joy. 

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First day back at work and I pulled in $220 in 12 hours.  Seems like the whole operation over there got more lucrative while I was busy with my first year of school.  Work again today at 11am, thankfully for just 5 hours this time.  Expecting to make $75. 

Happy to know my August excursion to Colorado will easily be paid for.

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In an opposite type of post to Duke's, I decided I am to be without booze, weed, or cigarettes for the summer.  No cry for help, just think I'd feel amazing by the time the 90 days is up.  Just want to get back in shape.  Encouragement is appreciated.  

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I just told a girl who graduated from my high school (also lost a parent) last year that I had a crush on her and still do.  She said she isn't in a position to be with anyone right now, but I'm glad I told her.  I also told her I plan on chatting with her more often and that we should meet up one day to reconnect.

Bravo, Scotty!  Never be afraid to tell a girl how you feel.  If it's reciprocal, telling her can only be beneficial.  If it's not, you can cross her off your list right away (and the dramalessness of it means you can remain friends if you so choose) and pursue more fruitful ventures. 

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I'm gonna have three hot dogs for dinner.

Are you going to put anything on those diggity dogs?

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I was talking to the girl I like (Liz) again last night about college.  Since I'm likely moving to the state she's attending college at, I wanted to know what things are like where she goes.  She said she was at a concert and that we could talk about it later.  I said, "okay."

Almost 24 hours later; no new messages.

Gulp.

Patience. Every reason you think is causing the delay is wrong. It's something completely innocent and normal. Fear not, puissant paladin.

That's what I'm hoping.  What I don't know is how long I should wait before messaging her again.  I don't want to come across as an obsessed stalker.

Don't get antsy.  Let her text you.

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As far as the Navy thing goes...

If I do well on the ASTB test and the board likes my resume, I should be heading out to officer training in Newport.

Not so much?  I'll go enlisted and try to request being stationed in Japan.  Of course, you go where they tell you, but you DO get a wishlist of three most preferred places to be stationed.  Japan would be AMAZING.  Later on, I would like to be around Jersey, but not before getting out there a bit. 

Briefly relaxed this morning.  It was nice.

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Finally got a date and time set to take the ASTB, which is essentially the Naval Officer's entrance exam.  Processing my info over in Philly was UNGODLY slow, but I take it Friday at 10am.  My results on this test will determine whether I'm a suitable candidate for the officer program and what my specialty should be.  This test is way, way, way easier than the LSAT which I scored in the 80th percentile on... so I'm quite confident. 

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So I have a friend who is kind of racist against black people, I really need to talk to him about it and get him to change. I hate this because I'm very non confrontational and rarely criticize people or call them out, but it has to be done.

Half my fraternity drops the n-word like it's their job.  I did my due diligence to change that culture, to little avail.  Apparently, suggesting people quit using offensive epithets is more elitist than using said epithet is horrible.   

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Started school again. Words cannot start to describe my new French teacher...

Really?

I mean because she is so beautiful.

nice

Very nice!

Since I pin Gramps at about 55 or so, and this Van Halen sludge came out around 1984... I give you 80s Gramps...

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Started school again. Words cannot start to describe my new French teacher...

Really?

I mean because she is so beautiful.

nice

Very nice!

Since I pin Gramps at about 55 or so, and this Van Halen sludge came out around 1984... I give you 80s Gramps...

I'm 54 motherf[inks]er. 

My accuracy notwithstanding, Gramps.  Is the picture accurate or not?  Or did you hang with the blacks and rock the jerry curls? 

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My first opportunity to volunteer in the Navy and go above and beyond and I TOOK IT!  I'll be tutoring some girl for the ASVAB, which is basically the entrance exam.  Apparently she is a dumb and can't get the requisite scores. 

Later on I'll be running and timing myself on a 1.5 mile run.  I need to be able to do it in 12:30.  Shouldn't be too hard, and it's quite a beautiful day in South Jersey.  I'll update you on my time later. 

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Ran my 1.5 mile in about 11 mins. flat.  That is my baseline, getting over a sinus infection, and running in DC skate shoes.  Kicked my ass, but that is an awesome place to start, considering the requirement is to do said 1.5 mile in 12:15.  

I have a feeling I'll be in amazing shape by the end of boot camp.  By then I will have done 13 straight weeks of strenuous physical exercise 6 days out of the week, all the food I'll be eating will be substantive (aka, no junk, sweets, or empty calories), and I'll have not touched a drop of booze or seen a lick of tobacco in all that time.  

I'll definitely be ready to just pop the shirt off at any time.  Hope all the ladies are wearing a pad.  

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I had enchiladas with Mexican rice for lunch with a tall glass of OJ.  Fantastic. 

Watching that stupid movie, Deep Impact, on HBO.  Such shlock. 

Gonna grab a shower and get my workout in for the day.  I have my running shoes back so I won't have to do my 1.5 mile run in DC skate shoes again, which killed my shins.  Gonna work chest and arms today and do some situps tonight. 

Anyone want to give me a suggestion of what to cook for dinner? 

Tomorrow is my 26th birthday and will be getting SUSHI FOR DINNER : D

EDIT: On a sad note, both of my major football teams, the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Diego Chargers will be playing on MONDAY night.  Alas, no games I really care about on tomorrow.  At least there's Breaking bad at 9. 

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Decided to go to homecoming considering its my senior year, still nervous about asking someone out...

Just do it.  If you don't ask anyone, you'll feel like [Inks].  If you do and they "no", you'll feel like [Inks], but [Inks]!  You took a damn swing, right?

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Officially well above my necessary physical training requirements for Navy boot camp. 

This is what I must be able to do: (male aged 25-29)
43 sit-ups in 2 minutes
34 push-ups in 2 minutes
1.5 mile run in 14:00

And this is what I'm can do now, 23 days from boot camp
55 sit-ups in two minutes (Rating: Good)
70 push-ups in two minutes (Rating: Excellent)
1.5 mile run in 11:05 (Rating: Good)

The ratings are as follows, starting with the best. 

Maximum > Outstanding > Excellent > Good > Satisfactory

I would have to bump my sit-ups to 84 to go from Good to Satisfactory.  Doubt I'll able to do that by the time I'm first tested at boot camp.  Maybe by the time I get out. 

Could I get my push-ups to 77 from 70 in three weeks?  Hell yea!  I could get a rating of Outstanding on my first push-up test.  This is my goal.

I only need to cut off 13 seconds from my 1.5 mile to get that rating from Good to Excellent.  Considering I'm nearly everyday, that will definitely get done. 

I won't have any issues with actually passing the PT tests, but the higher rating I get in each of those exercises can increase my chances of being put in a leadership position within my division.  This is obviously ideal, it's absolutely in my best interests to be impressing my commanding officers at every level.  Luckily, the last PT test will come near the end of boot camp, after 8 weeks of working out everyday Mon. - Sat.  No doubt i will be in the best shape of my life by the time it's all said and done.   

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10:48pm here on the East Coast.  Three weeks from boot camp, so I decided I'm getting good and drunk tonight.  Ya know, for the sh**tzengiggles.  You'll probably see some odd posts from me tonight.  Cheers!

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I have the flu. I feel like asshole and have no desire to leave my dorm for the next day or two.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/130827-bourbon-remedies-cold/

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10:48pm here on the East Coast.  Three weeks from boot camp, so I decided I'm getting good and drunk tonight.  Ya know, for the sh**tzengiggles.  You'll probably see some odd posts from me tonight.  Cheers!

yeah I think I remember you saying you were going into the armed services.  my condolences -- perhaps the only thing I fear more than being imprisoned is being conscripted into the military.

ummm... unnecessary