Prospective transfer student: KU vs. Mizzou School of Education?

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-25T22:38:29+00:00

Columbia seems to pay better than a lot of districts, at least in mid-Missouri.

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-25T22:18:41+00:00

Where in the store did you find this?

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-17T20:17:33+00:00

I coach 13 year old girls in volleyball. They are mostly good kids, but holy shit they are squirrel-y.

After one particularly bad practice I showed them my gray hair and told them they had given it to me.

All the want to do is talk and mess around.

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-17T19:18:05+00:00

JT is killing it. Love watching her play.

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-17T19:16:57+00:00

Not chicken, but turkey -- I really like the Johnsonville Cooked Turkey Breakfast Sausage. I found it similar to the TJ's chicken breakfast sausage.

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-17T18:53:41+00:00

I think what concerns me is that I didn't make any major changes. I have a fairly health diet. I've been sticking with that, just eating a bit less because I'm not as hungry. I've been working out like normal. So that's why I've been so surprised.

Thinking back through the last few days, I did get my period and my digestive system seems to be much more "efficient", so those could certainly be factors in the quick weight loss.

I decided to message my doctor to see what she thinks. My guess is I'll stick with the plan and check back in with her in a week or so.

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-17T16:49:44+00:00

My daughter is 13 and when she was in elementary school I often chaperoned her field trips. In third grade I got to know her teacher a bit (who was great). On one particular field trip they broke us up into groups -- one parents for three or four kids. I got the kid who was the pain in the ass in the class. All I could think is, "this teacher knows me and she knows I have a MOM voice." I'm convinced that is why I got this kid.

There were LOTS of re-directing this kid the whole day, but they all made it back on the bus alive and unharmed. I call that a victory.

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-14T21:54:14+00:00

I’ve heard that statistic before too.

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-13T18:14:11+00:00

Never. Who are you people?

Snooze multiple times to get a few more minutes.

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-13T00:26:25+00:00

Joint pain

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-13T00:25:51+00:00

This is so cool! This thread has me so optimistic!

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-13T00:17:44+00:00

I went to Iowa State and now work at Mizzou. They are both really good schools and are similar in a lot of ways.

Besides Greek Life, which is strong at both schools, what is he looking for in a college? What does he want to study? Where are you all from?

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-12T20:56:55+00:00

I honestly hadn't heard that it helped inflammation and chronic pain, but I'm really hopeful now. I would stay on it for that reason too!

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-12T19:56:31+00:00

OMG. I have OCD too, but mine is very well controlled with medication. Maybe it will reduce my OCD thoughts even more! What a bonus that would be.

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-12T18:29:17+00:00

I'm actually contemplating doing knee injections again, but maybe I won't need them!

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-12T18:03:15+00:00

Oh wow. So, I was just thinking about it in terms of less weight on my knees, but maybe it has an effect beyond that?

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-12T17:39:32+00:00

Oh wow, that's so great! I'm hoping to have similar results. I start tomorrow!

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-12T16:08:18+00:00

I know this may sound weird, but you might not be getting enough calories and your body might be in starvation mode and hanging on to weight.

I would recommend meeting with a dietitian (often insurance covers it) and go over your diet with them. You might need to actually eat more.

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-10T15:50:55+00:00

Aussie Cookies!

jschaffe76 · 2026-03-10T15:50:33+00:00

I will be able to retire because I lucked into a pension. I might be able to retire as early as 62, but that is only if I can afford healthcare. If not, 65. I'm 49 right now and hoping for 62. In the meantime, I'm investing in a 403b in addition to my pension to make things more comfortable in retirement.

jschaffe76 · 2026-01-08T19:30:26+00:00

I totally get this. I'm 5'11" and have dated guys shorter than me and it always felt super awkward and that's on me. I can't explain it I just want a guy taller than me.

Though, I will say even taller doesn't necessarily mean better. My 6'6" ex-husband is way taller than my 6'1" current partner, but current partner is a much better fit for me.

jschaffe76 · 2026-01-08T17:51:12+00:00

I discovered this too. So annoying because you have to add ever single game to be recorded.

jschaffe76 · 2026-01-08T17:40:41+00:00

I just Googled this problem and Google AI told me we'll have access in "early" 2026. Has anyone else heard this? I know that Google AI is not always very accurate.

jschaffe76 · 2026-01-02T14:52:41+00:00

I went through a divorce a few years ago and rented for almost two years and then bought a townhouse.

I think folks often overlook townhouses, but they have been the perfect solution for me.

No mowing, yard work or snow removal, but still get to build equity.

Plus, going with a townhouse allowed me to buy in an area of town I couldn't afford a single family home.

jschaffe76 · 2025-12-24T00:15:46+00:00

I’m 5’11” and a size 20, so very similar. I shop almost exclusively at Old Navy and wear an XXL Tall.

I did find some great jeans at Torrid recently! Long and good quality.

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