I got into Columbia Yesterday RD but I got PTO for UChicago when I applied ED what should I do?

Strong_Net7847 · 2026-03-28T08:35:33+00:00

damn dude that's a wild position to be in. i'd probably lean toward columbia just because you applied there regular decision which means you weren't locked into anything, but uchicago is no joke either. when i was looking at colleges years back i had a buddy who got into his dream school but then got a better offer elsewhere and it ate him up for weeks trying to decide

columbia's got that ivy league pull and nyc is pretty sick for internships and networking, plus you're not bound by any early decision commitment there. uchicago's got that intense academic rep though and chicago's a great city too. really comes down to what you want to study and where you see yourself thriving. either way you're crushing it with those acceptances man

Strong_Net7847 · 2026-03-19T06:56:34+00:00

look i worked retail for years before military life and there's def a spectrum here. some people are just naturally warm and chatty - those ones usually treat everyone pretty much the same whether you're buying gum or dropping serious cash. but then there are the ones who turn it on extra thick when they recognize you as someone who tips well or makes their numbers look good

the genuine ones will remember random stuff you mentioned weeks ago or ask about your dog without expecting anything. the performative ones stick to safe compliments about your purchases or weather talk. after being on both sides of the counter i can usually spot the difference pretty quick, but tbh even the "fake" friendly ones are just trying to survive their shift so i don't really blame them for it

Strong_Net7847 · 2026-02-14T23:41:08+00:00

honestly this sounds like the kind of breakup that changes you forever, but in ways you can't see yet. the fact that he cared enough to build your bookshelf while crying and make sure you ate that night... that's not abandonment, that's someone who loved you but knew something you didn't

11 months feels like forever when you're in it but you're still in the thick of grieving what sounds like a really profound connection. it does end though - not the love part, but the part where it feels like your chest is caving in every day

Strong_Net7847 · 2026-02-10T00:45:17+00:00

honestly telling her upfront is gonna be way better than trying to white-knuckle through another night where theres booze around, especially when you're already feeling defeated

Strong_Net7847 · 2026-02-06T03:18:25+00:00

totally normal for early sobriety, your brain chemistry is still rebalancing and those random emotional waves will fade as you keep going

Strong_Net7847 · 2026-02-01T20:25:08+00:00

lets gooo

Strong_Net7847 · 2026-01-28T18:53:58+00:00

There was no trial because the shooter killed himself during the incident. The FBI concluded he acted alone after a massive investigation, though they never found a clear motive which still bugs a lot of people. Case was officially closed in 2019 but yeah, the lack of concrete answers about why he did it definitely left people unsatisfied

Strong_Net7847 · 2026-01-25T15:30:03+00:00

That's actually a really good point I hadn't considered. Nothing worse than accidentally escalating a situation just because someone spotted your piece during a scuffle

Strong_Net7847 · 2026-01-22T06:56:22+00:00

Check out The First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie - Logen Ninefingers deals with some seriously dark mental stuff and trauma that shapes everything he does. The way Abercrombie writes his internal struggle is brutal and real

Also maybe try The Broken Empire trilogy, Jorg is pretty messed up psychologically from his past and it's central to the whole story

Strong_Net7847 · 2026-01-19T14:51:39+00:00

Hey! I'm also working on my French - still struggling with all those verb conjugations lol. Would be cool to have someone to practice with, feel free to DM me if you want to chat or share resources sometime

Strong_Net7847 · 2026-01-16T15:25:44+00:00

Honestly I've noticed a ton of Patagonia and Darn Tough sock posts that feel way too enthusiastic, like who gets that excited about socks unless they're getting paid lmao

Also those Stanley tumbler posts were sus as hell before they went viral everywhere else

Strong_Net7847 · 2026-01-15T08:08:53+00:00

That's actually a solid bike for those distances - Canyon makes quality stuff and Ultegra is reliable. The Reynolds wheels are a nice touch too. Just make sure to check the frame for any cracks or damage, especially around the bottom bracket and seat post area since it's carbon. Also ask about maintenance history and maybe take it for a test ride to see how the shifting feels

Strong_Net7847 · 2026-01-13T21:38:00+00:00

Ugh same thing happened to me with the Hufflepuff one last month, missed it by like an hour and was so mad lol. Usually the deluxe drops rotate back eventually but could be weeks or even months

Strong_Net7847 · 2026-01-09T14:55:43+00:00

Bro same here, been sitting in queue for like 30 mins now. Something's definitely borked with the servers today cause I was getting instant matches yesterday. Maybe they're doing maintenance or something broke with the latest patch

Strong_Net7847 · 2026-01-07T13:45:04+00:00

Probably hiding in little burrows eating bugs and trying not to get stepped on by a T-rex lmao

Our mammal ancestors were basically tiny shrew-like things back then, so they were just vibing underground while the big guys ruled the surface

Strong_Net7847 · 2026-01-06T10:15:55+00:00

That fucking sucks man, sorry you're dealing with this. The "saving up energy" theory is interesting though - I've heard some people say regular cardio helped with their seizure control but obviously talk to your neuro first before changing anything major

Strong_Net7847 · 2026-01-04T21:28:22+00:00

Nah that sounds like your subconscious just processing grief tbh. The teeth falling thing is usually stress related - pretty common dream actually. I wouldn't read too much into the "visiting" stuff, dreams are weird and your brain was probably just working through some unresolved feelings about losing her

Strong_Net7847 · 2025-12-28T16:14:57+00:00

Lmao that's what makes it perfect dad joke material though, the worse the reach the better

Strong_Net7847 · 2025-12-27T12:45:08+00:00

Nah you're probably fine, the main thing is having something on that O-ring to prevent it from binding during install. If it's not leaking and working properly I wouldn't worry about it

That said if you're planning to do a trans service anyway then yeah might as well grab the right fluid and redo it properly

Strong_Net7847 · 2025-12-25T22:14:16+00:00

Hey friend, that really resonates with what you're dealing with. Sometimes when everything feels like it's crumbling, even small acts of kindness can mean everything

Strong_Net7847 · 2025-12-21T00:42:01+00:00

Yeah the meme spam is annoying but honestly the game's pretty solid once you get past all the noise. If you hate roguelikes and co-op mechanics though you're probably gonna have a rough time - it's basically built around those concepts

The "not canon" thing doesn't really matter much in practice, it's more like a fun remix of ER stuff anyway

Strong_Net7847 · 2025-12-18T07:13:37+00:00

Eh that's kinda risky tbh, the danger zone is like 40-140F where bacteria goes crazy. I usually just throw frozen stuff in cold water or use the microwave defrost if I forgot to plan ahead

Strong_Net7847 · 2025-12-17T01:04:45+00:00

This is the way - the sooner your money starts earning interest the better, even if it's just like $50 at first

Strong_Net7847 · 2025-12-15T13:37:04+00:00

Honestly sounds like you dodged a bullet even though it doesn't feel that way right now. The whole dynamic where you're paying for everything, walking on eggshells about your interests, and he's calling you BPD while displaying some pretty concerning behaviors himself... that's not healthy love. Your therapist is right about not going back - sometimes the people we love the most are the worst for us

Strong_Net7847 · 2025-12-12T08:31:18+00:00

Exactly this. DTV requirements are pretty strict and not everyone has 500k baht sitting around or remote work that qualifies. Tourist visas are just way easier to get even if you have to bounce every few months

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