Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by Nevermore

So, I hate to admit it, but I went from being an A student in high school to being a C student in college because I went to a liberal arts college and nothing was worth a grade except papers and tests. I can't learn reading a chapter in a book. I'm a hands-on learner. There was homework, but it wasn't worth a grade. Without the incentive, I didn't do it, didn't know the material, didn't do well on the tests.


It sucks too because I could've gotten a better job off the bat if I had done a little better, instead I've been stuck in this hellhole for five years.


Oh, and happy hump day haha

C's get degrees...

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by AznKirby

I never understood this. Maybe some of the parents on this thread can shine some light on this.

How are you gonna buy your 18 year old kid a 30,000$ car? And have them call it "inexpensive" ? That hurts me.

Well, I bought a used car for each of my 3 kids (2 boys, 1 girl) when they turned 16. I put new brakes and tires on it and tuned it up. I paid for the insurance.

Now, they had to figure out how to make money to put gas and oil in it, how to service it and if it broke down ..... where and how to buy repair parts and install them.


humfrz

[cdrazic93]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Damn, late to the party. Thanks for filling in for me.

The most important first step is admitting ignorance. College was extremely humbling for me. When I started applying my vibrations analysis curriculum to real-world suspension design I realized there is a very small circle of people who can truly say they know what they're doing. I stand just outside that circle.

Yes, college is very humbling.

Im an engineering student with a minor in "Im pretty sure Im retarded".

I had to giggle a little bit, Im studying for a clac 4 test tomorrow, we already covered curvature (fuck that shit) and thought of a follow up question about that inner circle...lol

Im just simply waiting for Tcoat to say something about your vibrations analysis lol.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

Im just simply waiting for Tcoat to say something about your vibrations analysis lol.

I bet in will include something about jerk.

It should.

[AznKirby]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I bet in will include something about jerk.

It should.

A jerk nystagmus is an involuntary oscillatory movement of the eye comprised of two phases: a slow (pendular) phase and a fast (jerk) phase.

Yeah .. Eye nerd over here ...

[soulreapersteve]

My neighbor, who doesnt see me much since I started night shift, said "damn dude, you've gotten fat. Whats up with that double chin action?"

I pretty much was in agreement. Ever since getting the car and working nights, I've been foregoing exercise.

I do miss being able to effortlessly run 5 miles and lift heavy objects like it was cake.

Lets see how much gym memberships are now...

[AznKirby]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

My neighbor, who doesnt see me much since I started night shift, said "damn dude, you've gotten fat. Whats up with that double chin action?"

I pretty much was in agreement. Ever since getting the car and working nights, I've been foregoing exercise.

I do miss being able to effortlessly run 5 miles and lift heavy objects like it was cake.

Lets see how much gym memberships are now...

Too much

[AznKirby]

Originally Posted by AznKirby

A jerk nystagmus is an involuntary oscillatory movement of the eye comprised of two phases: a slow (pendular) phase and a fast (jerk) phase.

Yeah .. Eye nerd over here ...

Damn I said pendular, I meant pursuit movement

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by AznKirby

A jerk nystagmus is an involuntary oscillatory movement of the eye comprised of two phases: a slow (pendular) phase and a fast (jerk) phase.

Yeah .. Eye nerd over here ...

Cool, look what's on wikipedia. Would make a cool avatar if it weren't against the rules.

[themadscientist]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

My neighbor, who doesnt see me much since I started night shift, said "damn dude, you've gotten fat. Whats up with that double chin action?"

I pretty much was in agreement. Ever since getting the car and working nights, I've been foregoing exercise.

I do miss being able to effortlessly run 5 miles and lift heavy objects like it was cake.

Lets see how much gym memberships are now...

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by AznKirby

Too much

Looks like all the pricier gyms have more machines and "other amenities" than the cheaper ones.

Perhaps I can forgo eating out two nights at work to pay for a month's membership fee.

The small number of people I've told I paid off my car said stop being so cheap and live a little. "You make pretty good money and no longer have debt."

Kinda hard to open the vault when not so long ago, I was only making 100/week...

[Andrew025]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

My neighbor, who doesnt see me much since I started night shift, said "damn dude, you've gotten fat. Whats up with that double chin action?"

I pretty much was in agreement. Ever since getting the car and working nights, I've been foregoing exercise.

I do miss being able to effortlessly run 5 miles and lift heavy objects like it was cake.

Lets see how much gym memberships are now...

My schedule is pretty shitty with work/sleep/child care stuff so I basically have an hour (maybe) on the days I work.

It was hard for me to actually go to a gym or find something I could stick to easily.
I've been doing this "program" for about 4 months now and I think it's great.
Pretty simple and laid out well. Only have to invest a little if you don't have something available (pull up bar, bar for dips/rows).
It was a good stepping stone to help me get active again.


https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightf...mended_routine

[AznKirby]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Looks like all the pricier gyms have more machines and "other amenities" than the cheaper ones.

Perhaps I can forgo eating out two nights at work to pay for a month's membership fee.

The small number of people I've told I paid off my car said stop being so cheap and live a little. "You make pretty good money and no longer have debt."

Kinda hard to open the vault when not so long ago, I was only making 100/week...

That's a good way to live

It's better than living beyond your means

[themadscientist]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Looks like all the pricier gyms have more machines and "other amenities" than the cheaper ones.

Perhaps I can forgo eating out two nights at work to pay for a month's membership fee.

The small number of people I've told I paid off my car said stop being so cheap and live a little. "You make pretty good money and no longer have debt."

Kinda hard to open the vault when not so long ago, I was only making 100/week...

Or spend the money on some equipment for your place. You can easily fit a workout in when it's right there, open 24/7.