Those Personal Triumphs No One Else Will Ever Understand

Postby **Dr. Mobius** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:15 am

I can't tie a tie. I keep my tie tied and hung on the same hanger as the rest of my suit. All I have to do on the rare occasions I wear the thing is tighten it around my neck.

Virlomi · Postby **Virlomi** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:12 pm

I got both internships!

I know I've never talked about them on here. I just... well, I'm excited.

BonitoDeMadrid · Postby **BonitoDeMadrid** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:52 am

Congratz, Virlomi!

(I finally finished the website! My copy-paste days from wikipedia are over for now =] )

Gravity Defier · Postby **Gravity Defier** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:13 am

Congrats, you.

When can we expect to hear some details?

mazer · Postby **mazer** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:41 am

congrats on the internship

what website?

daPyr0x · Postby **daPyr0x** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:01 am

I went out wearing a shirt that said something.

((Yes, I know that you're all like "wtf? how is that a triumph;" but the truth is that ever since grade school I've been scared of having any writing or logos visible on my clothing, for fear I'd be made fun of "what are you doing wearing nike? you ain't a baller"))

Virlomi · Postby **Virlomi** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:04 am

Thanks, y'all.

By the way, Cam, if (when?) I ever meet you IRL, the first words out of my mouth are going to be "you ain't a baller!"

daPyr0x · Postby **daPyr0x** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:08 am

I hate you.
:stonedkermit:

BonitoDeMadrid · Postby **BonitoDeMadrid** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:07 pm

what website?

It's not really a website, more like a website project for studying basic website making- HTML and stuff. So it's pretty ugly and useless, but it still runs. (Art isn't my stronger side)

Virlomi · Postby **Virlomi** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:47 am

I hung my junior gallery show, on 10 foot high walls, completely on schedule, completely straight, and completely without someone tall and burly.

As my mom would say... who needs a man.

Rei · Postby **Rei** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:58 pm

All you really need is a good tape measure and hanging tools. And, of course, the sense to use them, which all too many people lack.

starlooker · Postby **starlooker** » Thu May 01, 2008 1:15 am

I never have to write another stupid paper for another stupid class in the pursuit of my Ph.D. The only writing left to me now is my dissertation -- and I at least chose that topic myself.

Hallelujah.

zeroguy · Postby **zeroguy** » Thu May 01, 2008 3:48 am

I actually went to sleep before 4am a few days ago. Yay!

Rei · Postby **Rei** » Thu May 01, 2008 8:48 am

I got a B on my Language Acquisition paper... my poor little brain is breaking..

3nder · Postby **3nder** » Thu May 01, 2008 7:08 pm

well myns not really a triumph its more of a problem...

i have to wait tll 1:00am to read the new posts so i cant talk to you guys fluently i have to wait hours and hours just because i live in Australia

Gravity Defier · Postby **Gravity Defier** » Fri May 02, 2008 12:45 am

I have made it through the past month staying completely physically intact, and at least partially mentally/emotionally intact, with no thanks to a lot of people who said one thing about being there but showed no interest in actually being there.

I'm experiencing a little anger, today...sorry.

It's still about 2 hours and 23 minutes away, but with any luck, I'll have passed out by then or at least found something more productive to do.

Mich · Postby **Mich** » Fri May 02, 2008 1:17 am

As I pulled on the knob to release the hood of my car, so that I might jump it, so that I might drive home for the summer, the knob came off, followed by a cable that had apparently snapped.

See? Told you you wouldn't understand the triumph.

starlooker · Postby **starlooker** » Tue May 06, 2008 9:58 am

No more finals ever!

Also, I connected Aristotle to client work.

God my hand hurts.

Gravity Defier · Postby **Gravity Defier** » Wed May 07, 2008 2:13 pm

I don't know that this is so much a triumph, but it seemed the best place for the information: I landed a second interview on my first shot out the gate in two years.

starlooker · Postby **starlooker** » Wed May 07, 2008 6:49 pm

I have the high Pweb score on desktop towers defense (medium).

Supposedly I'm working on my dissertation, but who cares?

Mich · Postby **Mich** » Wed May 07, 2008 11:35 pm

I just created a marionette from a taken-apart GameCube controller.

Gravity Defier · Postby **Gravity Defier** » Thu May 08, 2008 7:53 pm

I don't know that this is so much a triumph, but it seemed the best place for the information: I landed a second interview on my first shot out the gate in two years.

And I one upped that.

Today I got offered the position out of the initial group of 11 or so candidates and second round group of 5.

Wind Swept · Postby **Wind Swept** » Wed May 14, 2008 11:53 pm

I is in a film.

BonitoDeMadrid · Postby **BonitoDeMadrid** » Thu May 15, 2008 8:23 am

After it got snapped today, I personally fixed my (much beloved) watch back to normal, without any help.

That might be the only triumph I posted here that I actually felt truely triumphant after accomplishment..

Young Val · Postby **Young Val** » Thu May 15, 2008 9:12 am

I have called every single major twist in LOST this season. Without reading any spoilers or theories. I'm awesome.

BonitoDeMadrid · Postby **BonitoDeMadrid** » Thu May 15, 2008 9:47 am

I have called every single major twist in LOST this season. Without reading any spoilers or theories. I'm awesome.

I have a talent similar to that- only I can forsee solutions to on-screen conflicts and problems (regardless of whether it's a movie, where it's easier, or a TV show). Only thing keeping me from forseeing an entire Prison Break season is the simple fact that I can't forsee the problems- which are the plot twist.

So, I suggest you and I unite for the mightiest theory team in the land.

zeroguy · Postby **zeroguy** » Fri May 16, 2008 1:28 am

I can't claim anything as great as Kelly's (I hear LOST is pretty crazy with the twists), but it reminded me of a proud moment of calling twists. A minor "R.O.D. the TV" spoiler below:

In R.O.D. the TV, in that episode with the fake Michelle in that weird town and whatnot, I remember instantly identifying her as a fake almost the moment she appeared on the screen. In retrospect it doesn't seem like a very difficult twist to call, but I was watching it with someone who had seen the series before, and they were a bit impressed at the time. It just felt really cool. :)

Gravity Defier · Postby **Gravity Defier** » Tue May 20, 2008 11:24 pm

I finished an application for a position I really want a full two weeks early. Now it's just a matter of other people pulling through for me so I can send it in on time.

BonitoDeMadrid · Postby **BonitoDeMadrid** » Wed May 21, 2008 7:54 am

I finished my first Finals exam- and I felt like I did it really well (disregarding the fact that it was extremely easy, of course). There's one subject I won't (or am not supposed to) learn anymore..

starlooker · Postby **starlooker** » Wed May 21, 2008 9:50 am

I am thoroughly enjoying my life right now.

Postby **Jayelle** » Thu May 22, 2008 1:28 pm

Today, I got catcalled by some construction workers. I don't think that's ever happened to me. I'm guessing they didn't notice I'm 6 1/2 mo. pregnant.

I really wanted to yell back "You're just reinforcing negative stereotypes!" but I didn't have the guts.

starlooker · Postby **starlooker** » Tue May 27, 2008 7:18 am

My cell phone bill is exactly what my plan says it should be. No overage charges. First month in I don't know how long.

Postby **Luet** » Wed May 28, 2008 8:44 am

I called and left messages for three new therapists. I hope I like one of them.

Rei · Postby **Rei** » Wed May 28, 2008 2:18 pm

I made it to the library today and both photocopied and took out books. And there's no one holding an axe over my head but me.

Postby **Eaquae Legit** » Fri May 30, 2008 9:33 am

I got up out of my comfy bed and made notes on what I was reading instead of having a nap. (I still want the nap.)

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