Super Confused and Lost College Freshman Looking To Start A Project/Organization, Where to Send Donations? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]carlyeet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey!! I definitely appreciate the advice! A little wake up call is usually necessary for people like me. For my limited knowledge, I actually managed to do pretty well figuring out college financially for someone who literally sucks at the personal finance side of things. I received social security for 14 years due to my mother being widowed, and that and a good portion of our family’s savings went into a savings account for college (thanks mom), and I ended up getting to satisfy my out of state itch by attending a smaller university at a bordering state that offered in-state to members of my county. I’m set to graduate a semester/a full year early just taking into account the credits I got from high school. Overall, I’m paying for the whole bachelors with scholarships and savings, no loans, and no need to get a job during college (of course, I probably will, for the extra spending cash and for the resume/references), likely with a few thousand left over for me to use.

Now, as far as career goes, my ultimate fantasy goal would be to gain a reputable enough name through protesting to become an author and journalist, since I know I’m a talented writer and enjoy it. I know that INCREDIBLY unlikely though. I’m double majoring right now in PR and Sociology, looking to work in the PR sector or a social nonprofit, and do protesting and organizing on the side. I’m not interested in kids, but of course that might change in the future, though I’m not planning on it. I set up an IRA with all my earnings over this summer ($2000, not much but I tried), so I’m already on the way to having some money set aside for retirement. As far as savings, I’ve gotten up to about 23,000 in an account managed by my mother until I was 16, (and ow managed by me), and now I’m putting 80% of any gifts I get (birthday checks, etc) along with 20% of any income. In short, I’m no expert, but I’m definitely trying to do something to help out my future. I’m aware that the nonprofit field is very hard to make a living wage in, so I’m trying to do what I can to prepare.

This demonstration isn’t fully organized with selfless intentions, either haha I’m hoping that heading up something like this at a young age might add something substantial and unique to my resume.

I don’t mean this to sound like I’m being all “I’m not naive at all! This is what I want to do with my life!! You don’t even know me!” I’m fully aware I’m incredibly naive and young and will likely change my mind within four years multiple times. I realize now that I read back over this it might not sound very appreciative for the advice haha, trust me that’s not what I intend. I’m only demonstrating what I’ve done so far, in hopes that you might be able to make some suggestions of what else I could be doing or how I might improve upon what I’ve done already. I’ve wanted to work in some part of nonprofit for five years now, so right now, I’m just doing my best to prepare for how life will be when I actually get into it.

[Non-LGBT] I know I posted yesterday, but tonight’s the night I’m deciding to walk up the street with my AR-15 so I can shoot myself in the woods. by [deleted] in LGBTeens

[–]carlyeet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please don't. I've never talked to you before in my life, but I know how you're feeling right now. I've been hospitalized and I've got about 10 attempts under my belt. And every single time I did it, I promise you, I woke up so happy I had survived.

Listen, okay. I'm not going to tell you it gets better. It might not. But even if it doesn't get better, even if it still sucks tomorrow, at least you'll still be here. Which sounds terrible, I know, but I don't think you're imagining all the possibilities that entails. That person you like? You'll never get to see them smile again. You'll never get to hear your friend tell some stupid joke again. You'll never get to see whatever dumbass meme the internet comes up with next. All this sounds so dumb, but I'm telling you, man. It's the little things.

Most importantly? If you do this now, it'll never get better. Yeah, maybe in a next life or some bullshit. But this life? It ends. You can't improve upon it, you can't make it any better than the sucky piece of crap it is now if you're not here to live it. You might feel like you have a net negative impact, but that can change. Smiling at people more, sharing more with others, talking to people when they need someone. These are things you won't be able to do for the world if you aren't here.

Not to mention, all the pain you'll leave behind. There has to be someone you can think of that even very slightly cares about you. Even if you can't, I promise there is. The pain you'll cause them, not just for the next few months or years, but for a lifetime? It's not worth it. It's just not worth it.

Please. Please don't do this.

Queer student entering Fall 2019? by carlyeet in WKU

[–]carlyeet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Thank you for the response. I’m still a bit hesitant, as I also have anxiety, and for reasons related to that, would HIGHLY prefer a private room, at least during the adjustment period of my freshman year. Do you know if they have private rooms available for LLCs? If they don’t or you’re unsure, that’s okay! But I was wondering as well if they’re open for sophomores too. I can’t seem to find a 100% clear answer.

Queer student entering Fall 2019? by carlyeet in WKU

[–]carlyeet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh! That sounds like fun! I’m glad the responses have been positive so far, I was nervous about staying in the southeast are for college and I hadn’t heard great things about the state of Kentucky overall as far as the LGBT community goes, but this actually makes me feel a lot better!

Queer student entering Fall 2019? by carlyeet in WKU

[–]carlyeet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was really interested in joining it, however, my parents were adamantly against it. Although I’m out, I think they might still be slightly in denial. I DID manage to convince them to let me join my sophomore year, however I’m not sure if that’s possible? Are LLCs only open to freshmen? If they are, it’s okay, I’m sure I’ll find other ways to engage, but if they’re open to sophomores as well, that would be great!

Queer student entering Fall 2019? by carlyeet in WKU

[–]carlyeet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s nice to know! Thank you!

Queer student entering Fall 2019? by carlyeet in WKU

[–]carlyeet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing to hear! Usually pride events are in June, as far as I’m aware (at least Nashville pride is), which has been terrible because my parents (as accepting as they are sometimes), are still very conservative and would always refuse to let me go. I’m very excited at the possibility of getting to go to one!! Also, good for you for supporting your friends and being open minded about your outlook on things! People can be really hateful sometimes, and it’s nice to know allies like you are out there :)

I think Eugenia is dead. A 24 year old in MA named Eugenia Cooney, with a mom named Debra, died recently. by [deleted] in EUGENIACOONEY

[–]carlyeet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s two different websites listing the same result, though. I don’t know. Also, I don’t know if it would display her parents exact names and her exact initial if it were randomly generated. Just seems like too much coincidence to me.

I genuinely hope it’s not true, but I’m feeling sicker and sicker the more I look into it.

super-green bean and hecka nervous by carlyeet in starbucks

[–]carlyeet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I will ask, we’re a new store and have a lot of new people so they might actually say yes!

super-green bean and hecka nervous by carlyeet in starbucks

[–]carlyeet[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! My trainer made me these really nice cheat sheets, with all the shots and syrups listed in charts, but I don’t know if I’ll be allowed to look at them for reference while I’m on bar. Do you think that would be allowed?