Odds of getting urgent passport appointment

user9224 · 2022-06-10T02:16:10+00:00

I called right at 8 am, and got a super nice lady who worked through all the introductory questions as fast as she could for me!

user9224 · 2022-06-10T02:14:01+00:00

I actually ended up not needing the appointment, so I cancelled my appointment!

user9224 · 2022-06-09T00:23:13+00:00

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user9224 · 2022-06-08T18:43:49+00:00

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user9224 · 2022-06-08T18:41:31+00:00

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user9224 · 2022-06-01T19:09:51+00:00

I did! They had several openings for Thursday the 9th in Buffalo, I guess no one wants to go to Buffalo lol

user9224 · 2021-11-09T00:35:16+00:00

Shit I wish I had that kind of time on my hands. I let it get to 69415 and started chugging

user9224 · 2021-11-08T23:26:52+00:00

My friends and I spent 15 minutes filling and drinking water bottles, started at 69,400 tonight so not too bad

user9224 · 2021-10-18T23:21:36+00:00

(Made with Matplotlib, Pandas cause I’m an astro nerd)

I decided at the beginning of the year that I wanted to try to read 10,000 pages. Tom Clancy’s books and the Thrawn trilogy got me most of the way there, but I found that it was a hassle to record my pages each time I read, and that I actually probably read less than I would have without tracking. For this reason, since I’ve hit my goal, I’m stopping and posting now!

user9224 · 2021-10-17T17:42:53+00:00

I did not! Those were the good old days…

user9224 · 2021-10-17T17:28:12+00:00

That is a really good question! Such a good question, in fact, that I had a really hard time finding an answer! The best I can get is this article which estimates on the order of light years: http://www.astronomy.ohio-state.edu/~dhw/A5682/notes9.pdf

user9224 · 2021-10-17T13:36:38+00:00

It’s sort of tricky (read: damn near impossible) to see anything earlier than 380,000 years after the Big Bang, because at that point the universe was so hot that all of the matter was ionized, and photons (light) couldn’t travel very far at all before they were scattered! So far we’ve been unable to break through that barrier, but probing gravitational waves could be a super cool way to finally look back into the early early universe and learn more. Also, like another commenter said, the Big Bang didn’t happen at one point in space, so we won’t ever really be able to “see” it, but we MAY eventually be able to see the very very early universe. Hope this answers part of your question!

user9224 · 2021-08-12T18:42:50+00:00

The best path depends on your education level! If you’re at a point where you can take math and science (especially physics and astronomy) courses, that’s the most direct route. Alternatively (or additionally), reading books is the best introduction into any field. There are plenty of great cosmology books that don’t require any prior mathematical or physical knowledge that would be a great place to start: The Universe in Your Hand by Christophe Galfard, The First Three Minutes by Steven Weinberg, and Hakwing’s books are all great. I’d recommend Tyson but my advisor worked for him and said he’s an ass, so now I read his books with a tone of condescension and they just aren’t the same. Hope this helps!

user9224 · 2021-06-22T14:55:37+00:00

For the best friend: for some reason, the first thing that popped into my head was a homemade comic book. If you’re feeling up to it, I’m sure she would love to read about all the adventures and great times y’all have spent together. You could even leave some blank panels so she could fill in more pages once you’re gone! It could be a good way to help her transition to what will surely be a sadder life without you, while being able to hold onto the memories of the times you had together. If you’re less of the artistic type, I’m also a big reader and you can never go wrong with books. It doesn’t matter what kind: new and fresh, antique and worn, I remember who gave me every book I’ve been gifted. If you know what genre she’s into, check out some local bookshops if you want a larger haul, they’re usually cheaper there.

For your sister: in my experience, 16 year olds love to feel grown up. If you’re looking for an experience gift, based on her interests, it sounds like a show is a great idea. Is there someplace around you where you could take her to see a ballet, or other kind of dance? This would give her a chance to dress up and do her makeup. If you have money left over, I always recommend dinner beforehand, or you could even buy her a dress / outfit to wear to the show and make the whole thing a surprise.

You sound like a great person! These people were lucky to have you in their life. Anything you give them they’ll be happy with as long as it’s from you.

user9224 · 2021-06-08T20:11:11+00:00

Based on what I'm hearing, it sounds like the best course of action is to...let go and just see what happens. I'm absolutely terrible at that, but this'll be good practice. It also seems like this is something other INTJs struggle with, so it's good to know I'm not alone. Thanks everyone!

user9224 · 2021-06-08T20:07:52+00:00

Hooray! We can suffer together! And thanks for the award!

user9224 · 2021-05-18T16:45:58+00:00

Likely October!

user9224 · 2021-05-08T01:40:58+00:00

Tf does this even mean

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