OT New Random Thread Pt. 3

[Ems]

I just can't with these cheese haters.

Is that even a thing? A meal without cheese is a meal without happiness.

Amen to that.

My dad is watching the Packers/Falcons game and I'm only watching to see if I can spot a triplet... So far I've seen the cheerleaders but not close enough to distinguish faces...

 

[Twinklestars]

They just showed the cheerleaders, but too far away and I don't have my glasses on.

Go Pack Go!

 

[omgitssydthekid]

14 finals in the next 9 school days. LOL hi fierce board. clearly i'm being productive. also - prayer to the weather gods that the impending snow storm is weak because if we have a snow day during finals our semester gets extended. and i just want to go home first time in my life hoping NOT to have a snow day. weird.

14?! [emoji15][emoji15][emoji15][emoji15] I thought I had it bad with 7 in five days. That's insane. Good luck! Sending positive vibes your way for sure.


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[TheVipersMom]

14?! [emoji15][emoji15][emoji15][emoji15] I thought I had it bad with 7 in five days. That's insane. Good luck! Sending positive vibes your way for sure.


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I have 5 in 3 days ...
3 down!
And two to go tomorrow and I'm done.

I'm not prepared and I'll probably have at least three mental breakdowns tomorrow.

Why why why .... Why do we have to take finals. My test every week or every other week should be enough.

 

[omgitssydthekid]

I have 5 in 3 days ...
3 down!
And two to go tomorrow and I'm done.

I'm not prepared and I'll probably have at least three mental breakdowns tomorrow.

Why why why .... Why do we have to take finals. My test every week or every other week should be enough.

That's what I'm saying! I had my first final this evening, then I have two on Wednesday, two on Thursday, and two on Friday [emoji28] I'm not prepared for them at all but I'm so ready to get this semester over with.


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[mamabear]

I NEED it to snow or flood or a swarm of locusts to hit my area on Thursday. Cp's school needs to cancel all events , including the graded concert that evening- so cp can go to the last practice before the first comp of the season.....ugh

I am so upset that she needs to miss it, but the concert is mandatory and graded

 

[emma_tuttle]

6 finals in 2 days. Not too difficult compared to some of yours, but my first competition is the weekend after. My first day goes French (which shouldn't be difficult) PE (my only really difficult exam since I can't run and part of it is a mile) English (which I should be okay on) and band (part playing part written that is the same every year). My second day is my good day though. I have my math exam (but I'm pretty good at math), then study hall, then history (this is the first year I've actually understood it) and then I get to leave because I'm exempting my science exam for perfect attendance and my teacher is extremely difficult and new, so I can't imagine how the exam will be. (On the last test, 2 people in my class got A's. I was the highest and I had a 91%. I doubt there were many more than one or two B's, probably 5 C's and the rest D's and F's) I'm so glad I get to exempt it. Somehow, I have a 100% on that class as of right now, and that will balance out the 88% I got last quarter.

 

[cheernerd5678]

There are 9 days left of school and only 1 teacher has thought it would be helpful to inform us when/what our finals are. AWESOME.
In other news, we got back from comp at like 12 last night, then I had a yearbook late night tonight (stay at school till 11), then I have practice till 9 tomorrow and get to be at school an hour and a half early on Wednesday to take my online PE fitness test, then another late night on Wednesday and practice till 9:15 Thursday. What a great week :banghead:

 

[jacqui_perez]

I jumped on the arm-knitting train today and made this scarf! It's so fun and so easy. I think all my friends will be getting scarves from me for the holidays

 

[BuegeSmalls]

They just showed the cheerleaders, but too far away and I don't have my glasses on.

Go Pack Go!

Amen to that.

My dad is watching the Packers/Falcons game and I'm only watching to see if I can spot a triplet... So far I've seen the cheerleaders but not close enough to distinguish faces...

Lol if you happened to see a girl tumbling and then slip and face plant then that would have been me, lmao. Anyways, you guys rock for watching the game, GO PACK GO


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[AllstarObsession]

I'm having a quarter life crisis and I need help.

So this whole raised rent business is stressing me the heck out. We haven't found any apartment we can move to yet :/.

About six months ago, I went and saw a recruiter for the Air Force. They told me I had to wait six months before we could proceed with anything. I just got a call from my recruiter saying that they're ready for me. I haven't signed anything, so it's up to me completely.

Here's the thing though, Rob and I are much more settled into our relationship now. He also has his kid that lives with his mom and comes to us on weekends so he can't leave the area. So if I do this Air Force thing, it would pretty much be the end for us and it's stressing me the heck out. The closest base to my town is still over an hour, and he's said that he's completely unwilling to leave the area.

Even if I didn't do the Military route, what if I get all the way through nursing school and can't find a job in the area..? He still wouldn't be able to leave and I'd be in the same situation.

A big part of me is all for going because of everything it would do for me. The military has so many benefits that can't even list them. I'm still 19, I shouldn't have the stressors that I do right now, like picking his kid up from school on time and going over his report card with his teacher because his mom didn't. I don't want to limit myself for the rest of my life, especially if our relationship ends up crashing and burning 5-10 years down the line.

Another part of me is worried that I'm just panicking because things are pretty unstable now. I would hate to end my frickin engagement because things got a little rocky and I freaked out. I love him a lot, and we have a great relationship. A week ago, I was saying that I didn't want to leave for the military anymore, so I would hate to take this huge step and regret it forever.

I just don't know what to do.

 

[12mowerd]

I'm having a quarter life crisis and I need help.

So this whole raised rent business is stressing me the heck out. We haven't found any apartment we can move to yet :/.

About six months ago, I went and saw a recruiter for the Air Force. They told me I had to wait six months before we could proceed with anything. I just got a call from my recruiter saying that they're ready for me. I haven't signed anything, so it's up to me completely.

Here's the thing though, Rob and I are much more settled into our relationship now. He also has his kid that lives with his mom and comes to us on weekends so he can't leave the area. So if I do this Air Force thing, it would pretty much be the end for us and it's stressing me the heck out. The closest base to my town is still over an hour, and he's said that he's completely unwilling to leave the area.

Even if I didn't do the Military route, what if I get all the way through nursing school and can't find a job in the area..? He still wouldn't be able to leave and I'd be in the same situation.

A big part of me is all for going because of everything it would do for me. The military has so many benefits that can't even list them. I'm still 19, I shouldn't have the stressors that I do right now, like picking his kid up from school on time and going over his report card with his teacher because his mom didn't. I don't want to limit myself for the rest of my life, especially if our relationship ends up crashing and burning 5-10 years down the line.

Another part of me is worried that I'm just panicking because things are pretty unstable now. I would hate to end my frickin engagement because things got a little rocky and I freaked out. I love him a lot, and we have a great relationship. A week ago, I was saying that I didn't want to leave for the military anymore, so I would hate to take this huge step and regret it forever.

I just don't know what to do.

You're 19? I'd say go in the military. If he's unwilling to move for you then why should you have to stay for him? If I was tied down at 19 I would've gone nuts.

I think you need to look at the pros and cons of both sides. It doesn't sound like you're very happy, especially taking care of his son.

I don't feel like I'm in any position to give you advice, but from an outsiders perspective, I'd join.

If I could go back in time one of the few things I would've changed is not limit myself because of my boyfriend. I missed out on SO many opportunities because of him.

 

[quitthedrama]

@AllstarObsession - here is some mom advice. Your posts bother me - not because of you as a person, but because you are so young and you shouldn't be playing mommy and housewife at your age and it makes me angry that you are. As much as I wanted to say something about it in the past, I have kept quiet about it, because you haven't asked for advice but now that you have I'm going to be straight up. You shouldn't be raising someone else's child at your age. I know love is blind and you don't see it, but from your past posts it doesn't sound like your man appreciates what you do and is much of a support system for you. It sounds like you work your tail off and are being taken for granted. I honestly wouldn't be the least bit surprised if a few years down the road you find yourself single. You are NINETEEN!!! You should be having fun with your friends, going on dates with your boyfriend, going away for weekends, etc. This is the only time in your life where you have that freedom, and you are more strapped and have more responsibilities than most 30 year olds.
As far as the Air Force, if it is something you would do if you were not with your fiance, then do it. It is a huge commitment though, so I would only join if you really have your heart set on doing so. It will lead to so many new opportunities for you! However, regardless of whether you join or not, please take a look at your life and evaluate if you are getting as much from your partner as you are putting forth. Your life shouldn't be so hard at this age!!
Good luck to you with whatever your decision is!

 

[Eyes On The Prize]

I'm having a quarter life crisis and I need help.

So this whole raised rent business is stressing me the heck out. We haven't found any apartment we can move to yet :/.

About six months ago, I went and saw a recruiter for the Air Force. They told me I had to wait six months before we could proceed with anything. I just got a call from my recruiter saying that they're ready for me. I haven't signed anything, so it's up to me completely.

Here's the thing though, Rob and I are much more settled into our relationship now. He also has his kid that lives with his mom and comes to us on weekends so he can't leave the area. So if I do this Air Force thing, it would pretty much be the end for us and it's stressing me the heck out. The closest base to my town is still over an hour, and he's said that he's completely unwilling to leave the area.

Even if I didn't do the Military route, what if I get all the way through nursing school and can't find a job in the area..? He still wouldn't be able to leave and I'd be in the same situation.

A big part of me is all for going because of everything it would do for me. The military has so many benefits that can't even list them. I'm still 19, I shouldn't have the stressors that I do right now, like picking his kid up from school on time and going over his report card with his teacher because his mom didn't. I don't want to limit myself for the rest of my life, especially if our relationship ends up crashing and burning 5-10 years down the line.

Another part of me is worried that I'm just panicking because things are pretty unstable now. I would hate to end my frickin engagement because things got a little rocky and I freaked out. I love him a lot, and we have a great relationship. A week ago, I was saying that I didn't want to leave for the military anymore, so I would hate to take this huge step and regret it forever.

I just don't know what to do.

I agree with @12mowerd - I'd go military. Her reasons are on point. The whole "he won't move for you" thing sounded off to me. If he is not willing to visit you when you're 1.5 hours away, it does not sound like he is ready to be engaged/married. I've seen relationships work between people further away and I've seen relationships fizzle out between people who are a lot closer. There are so many things you have to compromise/negotiate when you're married that a 1.5 hour drive seems like nothing. People travel much longer for cheer practice. If he can't at least do that or try to make it work, then why stay? You would obviously be making sacrifices or him, why can't he do the same for you? There are 8 billion people in this world. If he is truly your one in a million, then that means there are 8,000 of him in this world, 316 in the US alone. I don't see why he's not willing to make this work. It takes a lot of effort but people have done it. Military families do it all the time. And I'm sure the military has some sort of support group for both sides to deal with the stress.

I don't know the whole kid situation thing but you're 19. You are young. You don't need to be taking care of a kid who is not yours. This is the time in your life to do cool things and the military sounds like it could set you up to do them. The first and most important thing in life is you. In my opinion, starting your career at 19 is more important than an engagement. Relationships come and go - even when you've been together for 20+ years. But setting yourself up to be successful for the rest of your life is uber important. Someday you will be able to afford that $1300 rent because you pursued your career - not your fiancé.

It sounds like you are torn between your head and your heart. I know exactly how that feels lol. I was in the same position days ago. I think you'll find that you'll be happy no matter what route you chose and no matter what there is always going to be "what ifs" in the back of your head. But we do not live for the past - we live for the future. (That sounds wicked cliche but it's true). So what option is going to benefit you the most for your future? It sounds like the military will.

Good luck making your decision!

ETA - ok, now I remember your posts about his kid - the one that might fall in the autism spectrum? @quitthedrama is right. It sounds like you've put in a massive amount of work for the child and your fiancé with little appreciation. From what I know it doesn't really seem like a healthy relationship, especially with the possibility of marriage.

 

[ErinS]

Everything I wanted to say echoes what @quitthedrama said....verbatim. All of it.

You're too young for that kind of struggle. I have a 19 year old sister and I can't imagine her putting up with what you put up with. Heck I'm 29 and I refuse to play step mama to anyone's child.

Run girl. You're young. If the air force is your dream and passion, call up that recruiter.

Additionally I don't think the likelihood of you getting stationed near your home is all that high anyway, and why would you want it to be? If I were young and joined the Airforce, I would be like "Italy please".