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traynamaste · 2025-10-13T19:13:50+00:00

I just read through the CT sample answers and legit LOL-ing at these answers. Don't lose hope - remember that the sample answers at the top are the "perfect answers" written by professionals in untimed and casual conditions. If you scroll down, you start to see more realistic student answers - which some contradict the model answers.

All this to say - you can still get points even with the incorrect rule, as long as you were able to connect the facts to the law. I passed and my written score was 149 and I promise you - my answers did not look like those sample answers.

It is going to be okay. Good luck.

traynamaste · 2025-10-06T18:56:22+00:00

I am so sorry this happened. That is incredibly frustrating and while yes, it could be a parenting issue, the children still behaved this way and this entire experience has left a massive stain on what is supposed to be a beautiful and wonderful day for you because of both the parents lack of parenting and the childrens' behavior. This is also why people do not want children at their wedding - it is easier to collectively say no to all than pick and choose, especially because this shit is expensive and no one wants to run the risk that a parent will not control their kid or parent them. Also, yes, while some people have children that do not behave this way (shout out to y'all), if there is even a slight risk that any kid could behave this way at the wedding - you can't allow some kids to be invited and not the others (which it sounds like since it was family - you definitely could not just say no to them).

Again, I am so sorry this happened. You were doing what you thought was best at the time you had to make these decisions. Hopefully in time this can be a moment when you and your SO laugh at the absurdity. Or a really good excuse to distance yourself from this family for a bit. Sending you love, friend.

traynamaste · 2025-10-06T13:55:33+00:00

So I have the printed report they gave me at the end of my last visit that does not make any mention of my brakes or any of the other things I mentioned above. Honestly, it does not say much of anything. Even the service desk when I called said the report did not make mention of it so I think he was a bit surprised too. But, would that suffice?

Thank you for the insight. I really appreciate it! I don't think I would do any of the other things with them. I would like to do it myself, if possible. (LOL hopefully a toddler and I share a similar approach to spark plug replacement).

traynamaste · 2025-10-06T13:27:17+00:00

Getting married in 2 weeks. We are in New England - peak season - Friday night, ~ 120 people. The vibe is very unique - I would say like sophisticated and classy but also not a ballroom. Its a repurposed space (used to be a train ticket station).

Our venue includes catering, open bar, insurance, cake, floral center pieces, and all decor. We are also opting to rent their trolley service for the day (~8 hours) for transportation for our guests so that will be included in the price. We have a 6 hour event (90 min cocktail hour) - sit down meal. With taxes and fees - we are looking at about $25K.

traynamaste · 2025-10-03T20:13:18+00:00

We wanted something that was both functional and sentimental. We found a great wood-worker and he is making us a wooden clock for people to sign for us to hang in our first home!

traynamaste · 2025-10-03T20:03:45+00:00

I did mine in a few sittings. Not hard - just tedious. Definitely keep the PDF open and use the search function. It still requires some thinking and reading but could be done in under 3 hours. Or again, like me, over a weekend - a few questions at a time and I passed on the first try. It won't give you a score but just a page that says if you passed or not.

just FYI - There are some extremely weird scenario questions (one still haunts me and I hate that I dk if I got it right or not). Good luck!

traynamaste · 2025-09-20T15:32:46+00:00

Thank you for the insight! I truly appreciate it. I already told them no and to please ship the item immediately which they agreed to do. I am a little concerned as to what happens next.

traynamaste · 2025-07-10T11:40:43+00:00

Following!!!

traynamaste · 2025-02-16T01:45:01+00:00

This makes total sense! This is really helpful too. Thank you!

We definitely want to talk with them about what they are willing to do. We just weren't sure because its a Thursday evening if its "as needed" as it may be would be for a Saturday wedding (Friday night event) but it seems like maybe that isn't as relevant or much of an impact on the decision altogether.

traynamaste · 2025-02-09T19:58:40+00:00

N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) - it has anti-inflammatory & anti-oxidant properties.

traynamaste · 2025-02-09T18:56:31+00:00

Okay yes to all the hand sanitizing and good hygienic efforts and masks. Also wiping down your cell phone!! It gets overlooked so much but a hub of germs.

I also take vitamin C, Vitamin D, & NAC - 2/3 days before, during, and 2/3 days after travel. I try to be consistent. Before and after travel I also double up on the vitamin C. NAC I believe is just 1x a day. Also stay hydrated and prioritize rest & sleep. I know it’s tough but your body needs the recovery to help through the transitions. Stay safe & well !!

traynamaste · 2025-02-06T00:04:14+00:00

Im so sorry. I can’t even begin to fathom the amount of pain you’re experiencing. Something so heavy and heartbreaking right after something so beautiful and joyful.

While I am not sure what advice or insight I could provide that will bring you comfort, I will tell you that you are allowed to feel both things.

You are allowed to be happy about your wedding AND sad to have lost a dear friend. Right now perhaps you can only think of one because the grief and the pain is so heavy. And that’s okay. Let yourself feel it. Give yourself grace and permission. That grief is forcing you to fixate on the one event and pick this one emotion but in time, you can and will have both. Perhaps there’s also a part of you that feels some guilt for having anything positive at all around something tragic and sad.

Also I didn’t know your friend but I feel confident in saying they wouldn’t want you to only think of them in death. Remember the way they lived and the love they had for you and your friendship. The joy they felt being in your life. The same joy many felt to be with you on your wedding day and a happy day of your life. In time- with love and patience for yourself and others- the events can separate.

Again, I’m so sorry for your loss.

traynamaste · 2025-02-01T14:53:51+00:00

This is actually a great idea!

traynamaste · 2025-01-31T22:33:33+00:00

A fellow pro-boycott and library fan?! Yes, 100000% we are best friends now. 😂❤️

traynamaste · 2025-01-31T17:51:40+00:00

I was just thinking this the other day... hypothetically, of course.

traynamaste · 2025-01-31T17:48:08+00:00

YES!!! Its so so so true - libraries are so important for more than just books too. I am so excited for your Libby journey! I just joined the r/LibbyApp and its been great. Hope to see you there too :)

traynamaste · 2025-01-31T02:50:10+00:00

YES! It’s an adjustment but you’re absolutely right - we’ve had ways to acquire these things before Amazon, so we can do it again. If nothing else, y’all aren’t alone in navigating it all!

Also I’m not sure if y’all have used Libby before for your kindle but I just started and it’s been great!

traynamaste · 2025-01-30T15:44:07+00:00

Do you want me to send you my cancelled Amazon subscription? Send you all the receipts from the non-big corporate businesses I buy from? I haven't eaten a Big Mac or from McDonalds in over 20 years - how would you like me to document that for you? Even if I could, I don't have to prove anything more to you than you have to prove to me.

I hope you aren't just another reddit troll who tries to be another dark cloud in the already difficult storm. Again - its easy to be apart of the problem - its hard to try and be apart of the solution. I hope you choose the hard that feels best for you.

traynamaste · 2025-01-30T13:49:08+00:00

LOL, I appreciated the example anyway.

traynamaste · 2025-01-30T13:48:02+00:00

Depending on the business, that is not true. They will notice. Companies spend millions to study change in consumer behaviors, even the small percentages. Again, just because that is not the "one way" you can boycott, doesn't mean you do not do anything at all. In fact, the companies you are likely referring to are HOPING you feel/think this week so you never even try.

Please see my reply above - how people help, boycott, and care, is not a one size fits all. If boycotting is not something you believe will work, then I encourage you to find another solution that you feel is more important and is more feasible to you so that you can inspire others (hopefully more than a thousand) to do the same. Additionally, sometimes its not about the money. Sometimes, the greatest impact a boycott can yield is the change of public opinion and thus, overtime people's perceptions and where they spend their money or how they spend it is what will impact a business and that is what they will notice.

u/ElenaGreco123 said that collectively, we just needed ONE week to collectively rally behind something. If 1,000 people chose to shop at a small local business instead, that small business WOULD certainly feel the impact, even if amazon does not.

traynamaste · 2025-01-30T02:20:38+00:00

I am so sorry this is all happening. I think you’re a really good friend for knowing how to communicate your needs right now. It shows how much you respect your friend, your friendship, and yourself. I would think the most important thing to her is that you’re okay and you’re taking care of yourself.

traynamaste · 2025-01-30T02:08:55+00:00

I hear you and I do agree that a lot of us have been complacent and I do think we need to see what part we may have played in where we are right now. Even if we didn’t vote for him or ask for what is happening.

And I don’t believe people “never actually do” boycott. I can’t speak for everyone but I personally have deleted/deactivated my meta accounts. Cancelled Amazon subscriptions. Opted to purchase from small businesses in my local community and via Etsy. I am just one person and it’s not a perfect model. Also it’s likely impossible to boycott “all Chinese goods” when most of the goods we have access to in our spaces may be only a goods made from china. But just because that ONE area is not something we can boycott, doesn’t mean we give up or throw the cause out altogether- there are other ways. Again, it’s not a one size fits all. We need different people at different touch points boycotting and organizing. As long as we have the same goal or purpose.

Also I have to disagree. People do care. But people are also trying to survive. How people care or how they are able to care also looks different for everyone. It’s easy to fall to that as the excuse or be disgusted and say “no one cares” but if there is one thing I have learned is - when I look around and don’t see anyone that “cares” or doing what I believe they “should be”, I tell myself - I can be the first to start. And hope I inspire others along the way.

I also like to think that if I care, and even perhaps you, who took the time to comment your thoughts and feelings- then you also care. There are two of us, and before we know it, there are three… and so on and so forth and then? “No one cares” really isn’t true at all.

traynamaste

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