"HBO, first look at Battleship on. Alexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx."

"Chemo? I didn't realize you went through chemo. I knew about the radiation. You've been through the wringer.

Well, so far I'm pleased with the surgery. I'm sleeping well, without having to sit up due to congestion, for the first time in years. Although I had a spell with bleeding last week. Apparently, even if you feel like you can exercise & heavy lift 6 days after surgery, you shouldn't. *shrugs* I've been on virtual bed rest since and I'm going fvcking crazy. Follow up appt. tomorrow. Hopefully I get "released" if I promise not to be an idiot. *crosses fingers*
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"Girl, you have been through way more than I knew. No wonder you have such a great outlook on everything! Is VIking Jr coming home for summer?
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"Yes, we picked him up from college yesterday. He needs to make a decision as to what he wants to do now. College was not a ringing success the first year. Perhaps military, or community college and live at home for a year. I hoping the first choice. I think."

"Some have a more linear course than others. For me, nothing linear about it, and I still ended up in law school with a good career. For me (just talking me here) my grades turned around when I started working full time. My parents discouraged it first year; I started just working a little and then increased my hours, starting waitressing on campus. Second year I moved up in catering, taking on more responsibility. My employers' confidence in me gave me confidence and I did much better in school - I finally cared about school. Saw a goal. *shrugs* Hopefully this summer he'll figure out the best course for him. Don't give up hope!
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"No, I am not giving up hope at all. I guess I always knew what I wanted to do and had a goal. At this point the best I can find out from him, is that other freshman were already making videos etc and he was stuck in basic courses of history and english and he wasn't having it. You know patience thing. Looks around. Don't know where he gets that."

"Can he load up on the basics through online courses over the summer and then possibly give another semester a try in the fall? What he is going through is not at all unusual, but everyone is different. And everyone is not suited to or even needs the four year deal.

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"Many high schools are now offering courses that transfer over for college credit. For instance, my son already has two college level classes under his belt that will transfer over to USC and a few other local state colleges if he decides to stay in-state. Although, I have to say, it does sound very strange that your sitter hasn't had Lit. How long has she been in? "

"For a certain member who likes owls:

http://truebloodwiki.wetpaint.com/photo/13669914/Owl+in+a+hat+with+a+monocle"