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[theredphoenix2]

What to say? There will be things to change and those things are necessary to discuss. And that is why I discuss these things. It takes me forever to answer to comments so forgive me for not doing it. Internet here is like taking a shower with an eyedropper

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[pcjunkie]

"Internet here is like taking a shower with an eyedropper."

That, my friend, is an amazing metaphor!

I think you can handle the next big step, but I understand how it could be daunting. And I wouldn't worry about how other people go through tougher times, because really, all that you have to go on is your own experience and it doesn't matter how tough anyone else has it. Good luck and keep in touch!

[theredphoenix2]

Well, i don't get a chance to comment, but your trip sounds amazing...keep it up.

[ephysta]

I was just going to comment on the shower/eyedrop metaphor, but owen beat me to it! blast!

I miss randomly IMing you! Maybe we'll happen to have similar schedules in grad school and we can chat then! This 6 hour time difference with me in Germany makes it pointless for me to even get on AIM. Sigh. Can you e-mail or post your mailing address? 'Cause I have a postcard with your name on it!

[theredphoenix2]

As soon as I know such, I will do such. And yeah, us grad school people have to stay in some sort of touch, being we share the same inexorable fate.

[pcjunkie]

hahaha! I have a timezone advantage I think

[pcjunkie]

Also, its not pointless! I'm online sometimes in the evening here (early morning EST, prob afternoon Germany time).

[tribesman2007]

you'd better stay in touch!

and at least when you go up to psu you'll have broadband. maybe get yourself a webcam and freak pat out remotely. but don't worry about grad school. it'll grow to be a second home to you, just like w&m was. it's just a question of diving into something new, which is understandably unnerving. for the self esteem, it's hard to make yourself change. catch yourself trying to think negative thoughts and make yourself stop. that's what i try to do anyway.

pessimism is underrated. i can't remember who it was who said that being a pessimist is a win-win situation: in all situations you're either correct, or pleasantly surprised.

[ephysta]

very good point.

[pcjunkie]

Insecurity can also drive people to strive harder.

[tribesman2007]

yes, but does it make them happy?