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Post by malibou on Dec 16, 2023 19:06:19 GMT
Ds22 was asked to be the estimator for a construction competition, in February, by a very large construction company that is sponsoring the group ds is in. They had him shadow their estimator, and ds showed their estimator a new trick. They immediately offered him a job when he graduates in May. He is quite chuffed to be wanted, and can now see that he is likely to have multiple offers as a result of the competition, which he fully expects to win. I'm pleased to see him launching in his chosen field, and so very proud of him. I love "he fully expects to win" Good for him. I did a lot of estimating in my construction career. It's stressful, but fun. He sounds like a great guy! He must have spent extra time in the confidence line while being created, because he certainly has a lot of it. And he is typically spot on in his confidence. Way back you and I connected thru the fact that we were women in construction, amongst other things, like I simply adore you. When you said you did estimating I was rightfully impressed as estimating isn't for sissies. When ds said he wanted to go to school for construction mgmt, I could easily see that estimating, bidding, and scheduling were going to be where he would shine and told him as much. Holy cats was I right! 😋 I'm thrilled that he recognizes that he chose his degree well. |
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Post by KikiPea on Dec 16, 2023 20:19:17 GMT
The pharmaceutical company changed manufacturers of the cancer drug I take and it messed up my insurance/ pharmacy/financial aid. The drug cost over $22,000 a month, after insurance I still owe about $11,000 a month. I have a rare cancer with so very few alternative treatments. I literally need it to stay alive. Yesterday I got my pills and the relief was immense. I’ve been so stressed out for the last six weeks or so. I finally feel like I can breathe a little. This thread is a really nice start to the day. Oh my! That’s a lot of money! I’m so glad you got some and are now feeling better, but sheesh! Big hugs to you! |
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Post by cat2007 on Dec 16, 2023 20:55:28 GMT
My youngest DD has gotten accepted to 3/5 colleges she's applied to. We're still waiting to hear from the last 2.
The really good news: 2 of the schools have offered AWESOME scholarships. She's very interested in one and her top choice is one of the ones she hasn't heard from so the waiting continues!
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Post by kkrenn on Dec 16, 2023 21:16:25 GMT
Thank you for all of your positive stories, you've quite literally lifted my spirits.
I lost my mom in April and am doing ok, just every once in a while it hits me that this Christmas is without her and it hits hard.
My special needs DD (26) made me a "Positivity Jar" where she wrote positive statements on post its, crumpled them, and I'm to grab one when I'm feeling down. She did it 100% by herself and they are such sweet things. I'm so very lucky to have her and she makes me smile all the time. Today her and my other dd (25) are at their childhood best friends house and keep sending me pics of the shenanigans they're up to, I love it!
I'm just feeling very grateful today for my family.
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Post by mikklynn on Dec 17, 2023 16:04:16 GMT
I love "he fully expects to win" Good for him. I did a lot of estimating in my construction career. It's stressful, but fun. He sounds like a great guy! He must have spent extra time in the confidence line while being created, because he certainly has a lot of it. And he is typically spot on in his confidence. Way back you and I connected thru the fact that we were women in construction, amongst other things, like I simply adore you. When you said you did estimating I was rightfully impressed as estimating isn't for sissies. When ds said he wanted to go to school for construction mgmt, I could easily see that estimating, bidding, and scheduling were going to be where he would shine and told him as much. Holy cats was I right! 😋 I'm thrilled that he recognizes that he chose his degree well. Yes, it was often all hands on deck when we had a bid to work on. Only once was I the person in charge on a small project. It was nerve wracking, for sure! I was usually just one of the grunts doing the labor, ha ha. I remember our previous discussion about women in construction. |
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Post by KikiPea on Dec 17, 2023 19:18:08 GMT
My youngest DD has gotten accepted to 3/5 colleges she's applied to. We're still waiting to hear from the last 2. The really good news: 2 of the schools have offered AWESOME scholarships. She's very interested in one and her top choice is one of the ones she hasn't heard from so the waiting continues! Such a fun time in life. Hoping she gets into the perfect school of her choice! Why does it seem the best one is the one that takes the longest? |
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Post by KikiPea on Dec 17, 2023 19:20:29 GMT
Thank you for all of your positive stories, you've quite literally lifted my spirits. I lost my mom in April and am doing ok, just every once in a while it hits me that this Christmas is without her and it hits hard. My special needs DD (26) made me a "Positivity Jar" where she wrote positive statements on post its, crumpled them, and I'm to grab one when I'm feeling down. She did it 100% by herself and they are such sweet things. I'm so very lucky to have her and she makes me smile all the time. Today her and my other dd (25) are at their childhood best friends house and keep sending me pics of the shenanigans they're up to, I love it! I'm just feeling very grateful today for my family. I’m so sorry you lost your mom. Love the idea of the positivity jar. I think we could all use one! Big hugs and prayers for you, especially as you make it through the holidays. May they be as merry as possible! |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 17, 2023 19:36:03 GMT
Let’s see… I have the kids still living with me and life is wonderful. DDIL and I are going out driving later because she needs practice. (She is an eligible but newer driver and DS drives a standard tranamission.
All my Christmas presents are bought. I need to get the dog some toys.
I have 2 parties to go to this week. I am getting my hair coloured and things are great!
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Post by crazy4scraps on Dec 18, 2023 4:12:06 GMT
One of DH’s vendors hosts a Christmas party for their employees and clients and we went to it last week. They always have a bunch of door prizes that they do drawings for and I almost never win stuff like that when all the names are in one big bucket. This year they did it a little differently and had us put our tickets in the basket for the thing we wanted to win most, and I won a $1400 Miele coffee/espresso/fancy drink machine! I don’t drink coffee at all but DH does, and we think we can use it to make hot chocolate too which DD and I would both enjoy.  |
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Post by deafpea on Dec 18, 2023 4:49:54 GMT
Saturday (12/16), I graduated with my Masters of Science in Deaf Education!!!! It was an online program, so I'd never set foot on the campus before. The university is in the next state over (about 2.5 hour drive) so we drove up on Friday morning so I could participate in the pre-graduation activities, then graduation was on Saturday. It was awesome!
Thank you to the teacher Peas who answered my questions about various things over the last 2 years. Thank you to the Peas who contributed to helping me establish my new classroom. I use everything I was given and I am soooooo appreciative!
Merilee
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Post by cat2007 on Dec 19, 2023 17:03:36 GMT
My youngest DD has gotten accepted to 3/5 colleges she's applied to. We're still waiting to hear from the last 2. The really good news: 2 of the schools have offered AWESOME scholarships. She's very interested in one and her top choice is one of the ones she hasn't heard from so the waiting continues! Such a fun time in life. Hoping she gets into the perfect school of her choice! Why does it seem the best one is the one that takes the longest? My post must have pushed things along....she got the acceptance letter this morning! Now time for the decision...I don't envy her in the least  |
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Post by lurker on Dec 19, 2023 19:09:04 GMT
It's SO nice to read positive posts. Hope each and every one one of you have a great holiday and the positivity continues in the new year.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 24, 2023 3:31:46 GMT
My quilting teacher is excited about starting up again in January! Yay!
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Post by karenlou on Dec 24, 2023 12:28:18 GMT
Saturday (12/16), I graduated with my Masters of Science in Deaf Education!!!! It was an online program, so I'd never set foot on the campus before. The university is in the next state over (about 2.5 hour drive) so we drove up on Friday morning so I could participate in the pre-graduation activities, then graduation was on Saturday. It was awesome! Thank you to the teacher Peas who answered my questions about various things over the last 2 years. Thank you to the Peas who contributed to helping me establish my new classroom. I use everything I was given and I am soooooo appreciative! Merilee This gave me goosebumps!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! |
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