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I can't remember where this verse is from, I think it got removed from canon:
"I don't hang around with mostly men because I'm gay. It's because men are better than women. Better trained, better equipped...better. Just better! I'm not gay."
November 8, 2014 at 6:52 pm (This post was last modified: November 8, 2014 at 6:54 pm by Thumpalumpacus.)
(November 8, 2014 at 3:59 pm)whateverist Wrote:
(November 8, 2014 at 3:50 pm)Parkers Tan Wrote: From the chapter in my book where I discuss learning to play:
Didn't know you had a book out. Oh - and what's the name of your book? Are you a recording musician or more into performance. I tend only to consume canned music. (I know, probably missing out on a lot.)
It's not out, I haven't been published; I haven''t shopped it, and doubt it would sell if I did.
I'm certainly more into performance -- I reckon that each performance of a song is capturing a moment in time.
(November 7, 2014 at 12:21 am)rexbeccarox Wrote: In a heated thread elsewhere on the forum, a member has intimated that our community is lacking education. I had to laugh. So, I ask: what's your level of education?
I know too much for having never learned a thing in school.
November 10, 2014 at 1:53 pm (This post was last modified: November 10, 2014 at 1:53 pm by The Valkyrie.)
(November 7, 2014 at 12:21 am)rexbeccarox Wrote: Hi guys!
In a heated thread elsewhere on the forum, a member has intimated that our community is lacking education. I had to laugh. So, I ask: what's your level of education?
As for me, I have two Bachelor's and three Associate's degrees. Mostly, they're music related, but one of my degrees is in Communications- specifically radio and television news. I was on the path to get my Master's, then my PhD for a specific type of music analysis, but life happened. I wanted to write music theory textbooks.
Your turn!
I'm assuming this was either His Travesty or the recently banned Dim whatever?
Bachelorette in Biology
Almost a Bachelorette in Biochemistry (Should complete that one day).
M.D.
Soon to be getting a Mistress in Cardiology
My guidance counselor in high school asked me how I felt about digging ditches.. I think that was the first time I realized I was not going to be an astronaut. Much to her sha-grin I did graduate with a regular diploma, even if I couldn't read or write. I did go to tech school (to learn about shovels and such) I also picked up certifications in welding, soldering, wiring AC/DC, transmissions, brakes, frontend end alignment, auto a/c, diagnostic and repair in 6 months. (Normally 3 years of work, thankfully it was work at your own pace.) then got a job as a mechanic's helper/janitor at a car dealership, where I promptly (with in a month) got fired for fighting with the service manager. (I had to mop up after 15 mechanics everyday, and polish the floor once a week. Was not happy there to say the least.
Then found a job in the field I am in today (transport refrigeration) Started out the same way, but the guys there soon saw what I was able to do at 17 and put me to work, and sat me down in front of a library of books where I taught myself the trade. Got cocky again quit and started my first business at 18 or 19, took with a partner who robbed me blind, used my name and credit to run up big bills, and left me standing with a failed business 6 months later. With my hat in my hand went to work for a competitor. Stayed for a year, best job I ever had,.Was layed off, and went back to work for the first place in this field. This time I was well matured at 21, so I demanded one of the highest paying and one of the most sought after positions in the company.. So they gave it to me. One guy thought I could do it the rest said I would fail. The gave me the hardest route, with the least amount of support, and equipment to work on tht was not apart of refrigeration dealer I worked for catalog.
I was given the stuff no one else wanted to work on or knew how to.. I accepted this challenge for the next 7 or 8 years, and one day (amist internal company resentment towards me/because I was denied a parts commission for the parts I sold.. I began to fix equipment with discarded scraps from other broken components.) they put the service managers nephew (who two weeks before was a ceramic tile installer) on my truck in place of me.. To teach me a lesson.. So I quit again.. And started my second business with another partner, two years later God put 25k in my lap from a total stranger (who I only met one time before) to go out on my own, and 13 years later I'm still here. Along with a dozen or so other people give or take the time of the year. This year we sub divided the company, and I gave 1/3to a friend from high school (I think he was slated for ditch digging as well) he now owns our new and use refrigerated truck sales division. ( I helped him get a dealers license, and get started.) We still operate manufacturing, R&D/new equipment design, the service department, and our own brand of equipment sales department.
I say all of this to say (not brag/there is sooo much more I could go on about but as I am just along for the ride, it is not for me take credit for.) that is why I say that with out God I would indeed be digging ditches. Why? Because I know now my guidance consoler was trying to shock me into doing better, but in truth although sad that at the notion I would not ever fly into space, I was ok with my lot in life, so long as I had some one to share it with. I guess it was God who wanted more for me, thankfully all I need to do with be faithful to whatever I have been given.
All of it, from the technical stuff. To the religious stuff, was given to me. The only help I directly received from anyone in either case was how to look stuff up and how to make use of reference material. Everything else is given to me as a gift from God.
My guidance counselor in high school asked me how I felt about digging ditches.. I think that was the first time I realized I was not going to be an astronaut. Much to her sha-grin I did graduate with a regular diploma, even if I couldn't read or write. I did go to tech school (to learn about shovels and such) I also picked up certifications in welding, soldering, wiring AC/DC, transmissions, brakes, frontend end alignment, auto a/c, diagnostic and repair in 6 months. (Normally 3 years of work, thankfully it was work at your own pace.) then got a job as a mechanic's helper/janitor at a car dealership, where I promptly (with in a month) got fired for fighting with the service manager. (I had to mop up after 15 mechanics everyday, and polish the floor once a week. Was not happy there to say the least.
Then found a job in the field I am in today (transport refrigeration) Started out the same way, but the guys there soon saw what I was able to do at 17 and put me to work, and sat me down in front of a library of books where I taught myself the trade. Got cocky again quit and started my first business at 18 or 19, took with a partner who robbed me blind, used my name and credit to run up big bills, and left me standing with a failed business 6 months later. With my hat in my hand went to work for a competitor. Stayed for a year, best job I ever had,.Was layed off, and went back to work for the first place in this field. This time I was well matured at 21, so I demanded one of the highest paying and one of the most sought after positions in the company.. So they gave it to me. One guy thought I could do it the rest said I would fail. The gave me the hardest route, with the least amount of support, and equipment to work on tht was not apart of refrigeration dealer I worked for catalog.
I was given the stuff no one else wanted to work on or knew how to.. I accepted this challenge for the next 7 or 8 years, and one day (amist internal company resentment towards me/because I was denied a parts commission for the parts I sold.. I began to fix equipment with discarded scraps from other broken components.) they put the service managers nephew (who two weeks before was a ceramic tile installer) on my truck in place of me.. To teach me a lesson.. So I quit again.. And started my second business with another partner, two years later God put 25k in my lap from a total stranger (who I only met one time before) to go out on my own, and 13 years later I'm still here. Along with a dozen or so other people give or take the time of the year. This year we sub divided the company, and I gave 1/3to a friend from high school (I think he was slated for ditch digging as well) he now owns our new and use refrigerated truck sales division. ( I helped him get a dealers license, and get started.) We still operate manufacturing, R&D/new equipment design, the service department, and our own brand of equipment sales department.
I say all of this to say (not brag/there is sooo much more I could go on about but as I am just along for the ride, it is not for me take credit for.) that is why I say that with out God I would indeed be digging ditches. Why? Because I know now my guidance consoler was trying to shock me into doing better, but in truth although sad that at the notion I would not ever fly into space, I was ok with my lot in life, so long as I had some one to share it with. I guess it was God who wanted more for me, thankfully all I need to do with be faithful to whatever I have been given.
All of it, from the technical stuff. To the religious stuff, was given to me. The only help I directly received from anyone in either case was how to look stuff up and how to make use of reference material. Everything else is given to me as a gift from God.
Only you could write the longest post in the thread, and at the same time completely ignore the thread topic, Drich. It's mind-boggling.
Double major philosophy and history. J.D. Practiced 10 years. Quit to be a fulltime mommy. Currently self taught painter. Trying to decide what to do when the girls go off to college.
If there is a god, I want to believe that there is a god. If there is not a god, I want to believe that there is no god.
