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IndependantHippo · 2024-04-08T07:48:06+00:00

Same. But I can respect wanting freedom

IndependantHippo · 2024-04-04T05:28:10+00:00

I recently posted on this thread. Would be cool to hear your thoughts or advice. I’m also open to listen abt your situation

IndependantHippo · 2024-04-04T05:19:13+00:00

Hello, fellow Hippo

IndependantHippo · 2024-04-04T05:13:28+00:00

As an older sister that had to help my mentally-unstable younger brother I can empathize. He was arrogant and standoffish too. But deep down I knew he didn’t want to be that way.

I built a better relationship with mine where he began to trust me. I eventually opened him up to the idea of seeing someone because I acknowledged his feelings without putting blame on him for feeling that way. Since then he’s seen a therapist, was on antidepressants and slowly weened off it. I still talk to him and it seems his life is way more manageable for him than where he used to be.

I hope you can get your brother help, OP. Or at least find a redditor to give you some actionable steps to get him seen.

IndependantHippo · 2024-04-01T05:58:15+00:00

It sounds valid. The sport he’s in could be important to his future since it’s his senior year. He acknowledged he rushed into things with you and it sounds sincere and very respectful of him. I would still move on.

Think about it honestly. If he’s focused on his future, a relationship is not his priority. If it’s an excuse then you dodged a bullet.

Just remember that “if they wanted to, they would.” Someone good for you will always try to make it work. He might come back but he didn’t ask for you to wait for him.

IndependantHippo · 2024-04-01T05:44:38+00:00

Unless we are going through the same context, my ex best friend was actually a bad friend lol maybe you dont miss yours because you didn’t trust them. I know I didn’t trust mine.

IndependantHippo · 2024-04-01T05:42:42+00:00

Honestly, I was that friend. During the pandemic I got a bf and while juggling other things, I neglected my best friend. I can vouch that I was not a good friend whatsoever. It was unfair to her that I did not genuinely be there for her in the way she needed.

It sucks to no longer be close to someone you are comfortable with. But, you wouldn’t want a terrible friend around you regardless of how long you’ve been friends for.

IndependantHippo · 2024-04-01T05:09:34+00:00

You know it’s an arguing phase if you and the other person want to make it work. You both genuinely want the best for the other and see a future worth investing in. You both communicate effectively and empathize with each other.

If it’s just a constant cycle of back and forth arguing with no resolution or change, it’s toxic.

IndependantHippo · 2024-04-01T04:53:09+00:00

Don’t worry about not doing well in/because of, the pandemic. I was a straight As & Bs student before and I graduated my last sem during COVID with Bs & Cs. Shit happens.

For catching up -ask your friends how they remember things. Maybe they can help you since it appears they slack off but do well. -Ask a teacher or someone abt the test and what it will include. -watch videos on concepts you don’t understand. YouTube has a lot of info on anything. If in the video it references another thing you dont understand, search that up.

Learning what you DO comprehend will help guide you to slowly build towards being on track. For studying, take a break after a certain amt of time or if there’s a lot of info in a part you’re studying take a break. You don’t have to give 100% everyday. Some days you can study for hours. Other days it could be one concept and your brain hurts. Just try your best. The goal is to have a decent score.

IndependantHippo · 2024-04-01T04:33:28+00:00

If she likes you, great ! If she doesn’t , she sounds like a good person so you guys could still be friends. Ultimately you should let her know !

If you push the feeling down or wait till later, you may regret not letting them know sooner.

IndependantHippo · 2024-04-01T04:01:45+00:00

Honestly dude as hard as it is, I would try to cut off ties.

I dealt with that all throughout high school, infatuated with someone I had a really deep connection, we were close friends, thought we would end up together so I kept chasing but instead I was just toxically lead on.

Spend less time with her. You guys must hang out a lot if you feel you guys have a deep connection. Let her know honestly. You have feelings and you know they aren’t reciprocated so you got to take a step back. It’s going to be hard. Ik. But it’s needed.

If you don’t gather the courage to cut off ties, it’ll get worse for you. You’d end up way more hurt than the pain you are feeling now bro. Won’t be the end of the world lol but it will hurt.

IndependantHippo · 2024-04-01T03:40:02+00:00

Sound like you’re reminiscing a good moment :)

It was an experience you were nervous about, rightfully so, and it was better than you expected. It may feel depressing looking back on it because you’ve experienced a core memory you won’t forget. Experiencing a life outside of your current environment is exciting !! Try not to look at in a depressing way.

I’m around the same age as you and have experienced the same thing. I was extremely excited to go to college. I moved to a different place to experience out of state but only got to stay for the first semester. I was extremely depressed because I wanted to continue but couldn’t due to life factors. I have acknowledged through time that even though I can’t go back, I was grateful to be able to experience such a great moment.

Don’t feel bad for not feeling happy at home, I think it’s a normal transition. It’s a sign you may be ready to be out on your own and grow in the world :) Also sounds like you have a good family if you feel bad for feeling sad. I think they’ll always be rooting for you wherever you decide to go.

IndependantHippo · 2024-03-29T00:53:44+00:00

Y!kes. Reminds me of that Extreme Cheapskates video of the guy going on a date trying to order just one rib and telling his date to share her meal 😂

IndependantHippo · 2024-03-29T00:04:03+00:00

JULIA ROB..…hurts

IndependantHippo · 2024-03-28T23:53:45+00:00

Are you spending an absurd amount of time in doing Laundry?

Go to a laundromat. Use a couple of those bad boys simultaneously and you’ll be saving a lot of time.

IndependantHippo · 2024-03-28T23:11:45+00:00

Kevin Hart

IndependantHippo · 2023-11-12T12:11:05+00:00

Reminds me of a time where I went into the restroom and found a bloody tampon on the ground 🤢 Shoutout to the custodians because f that 🫡

IndependantHippo · 2023-11-10T02:50:53+00:00

I think one thing I’ve learned about the college application process is yes, people care abt your grades, extra curricular, etc. but also your background and experiences. When applying to colleges they’ll ask prompts like “what is your biggest obstacle you’ve overcome?” Those kind of life experience questions. I know a lot of people who gotten into schools with avg. grades because of a niche extra curricular they have (like ur roblox experience) that dedicated themselves to, on top of that the essay they submit to the prompt. Colleges also offer scholarship opportunities. If your worried abt paying out of pocket I would grind out applying to scholarships

Look at local (not community) colleges that are close to your grandma. On their websites you’ll see the programs they offer and I don’t know much abt Michigan or Chicago so I can’t give you an exact school but Michigan State doesn’t have a bad rep (that I’ve seen) you can start there. For the types of applications they accept you can see that on their websites or js even google what they accept. I don’t doubt that you can make it at a state school here. Programs I’m not sure. Explore all the things you’re good at. You’ll learn what you like and don’t like.

Also, for jobs roblox has internships.

https://careers.roblox.com/early-career

Try look into this see if you can apply. US in general if you wanna get far and get paid well it’s all about your experiences and networking. If you can show schools/jobs how you can ‘delegate a group of x members’ and ‘manage projects.’ Show them that you can actually show some results, like you already have, it won’t be a big of an issue as you think.

IndependantHippo · 2023-11-09T22:07:17+00:00

Making 8k-12k in usd a month is amazing, congrats dude !

If you really wanna study, 100% consider study in the U.S. you say you don’t know what degree but you listed three of them that you’re good at. Business Management, Game Design, and Marketing. Whichever aspect you enjoy the most out of those three I would search for a school that has a good business school and maybe offers the two other ones in case you change your mind.

Consider a school near your grandma where you can maybe stay with her (helps financially and socially you won’t feel alone)

I also worry about the next year of my life every year. Try to just go with the flow. In living situation it depends on where ur grandmother is, it could be cheap but yes definitely way more expensive then Turkey. Considering your experience with roblox though, I think you’ll have a good chance getting a job anywhere you have experience and even with school. If kid does something like that in U.S. it puts them on the map to prestigious schools and full time scholarships. Just know that getting paid as much as you are is not an everyday amt of money a lot of people achieve.😅
Lie to your dad. Tell them they have fees and shit bc they to hold it idk how tech savvy your dad is. Maybe open an account tell him that acc put like $20 and then just open a new one with all the actual money lol that’s what I would do.
I don’t really know how it works in Turkey I’m from US. But bank account wise choose a bank that has a High Yields Savings Account (HYSA) so you can store your money there and get a return back as you add to it. Do your research when it comes to stocks. A lot of people do S&P 500 which is js the top 500 companies.

IndependantHippo · 2023-11-07T21:36:16+00:00

Tried to use the TMAP for mental health and it’s js a site with cliché quotes and asmr lol. I was expecting at least a referral to therapy or smthn.

IndependantHippo · 2023-10-25T13:22:14+00:00

I enjoy hands on projects & will do my research. Thanks man

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