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I just mainly need to let everything out that I’ve been feeling today since it just hit me; I’ll try to keep it short so you guys can help. I feel so hopeless, so confused, so lost. Most of the time, I try to be happy and positive and I know who I am generally, but sometimes I just feel like I don’t fit in with society. Although I’m accepted and loved, and I definitely feel that way, I’m also different. I like to do my own thing and not care what other people think. I like to keep it real, whereas people around me can be so negative, fake and full of drama which I hate. I have my passions, but now that I’m 18, everything I mention that I happen to love gets turned into “Do you think that’s something you might want to do in life?” It’s like you can’t do things just for fun anymore; it’s all about the money and careers. Seriously, about half the time I turn around, it’s either “Enjoy your youth” or “You have to know about the rest of your life NOW at 18 years old.” I’m the type of person who, although I’m really ambitious and really want to live life to the fullest, I also just want a simple life; of making money being an online advice columnist and doing some volunteer work to get out there and meet new people. I’m on Social Security Income because of my disability too, so it’s not like making money will be an issue for me in the economy right now, especially since I’ll probably be living with my parents for a long time. It’s really weird sometimes, because everyone else talks about jobs and what field they want to pursue, but I really just want to take it easy throughout life and hang with my family and friends. Is there anything wrong with that? The other thing is, I REALLY want to go to college too (I’m in a college program now and want to apply to be a regular university student when I graduate), not because I’m being forced to or have bought into the hype of needing that bachelor’s degree for employment, but simply for personal reasons; so I can work hard and have fun with it. Sometimes, I feel like I’m spending time with the wrong crowd and feel left out and I just want to make some new friends, leave all the drama behind and start over with a few really good friends. Is that so wrong? I just want to keep being happy and I think that’ll help, but people usually either say college is holy and will get you everywhere, or that it’s a scam and not worth going because of the debt you’ll get into. I want to apply for scholarships and stuff, but I’m not sure if it would screw up my benefits if I did that, and I don’t know how I’d pay for it and still do everything else because my parents can’t do it all. I just…I’m not there for competition or problems or getting in trouble. I just want to be happy, that’s all, but it’s a crazy world out there and I just feel so helpless. What should I do? =_[ I know this is kind of long, and I’m sorry, but any genuine words of encouragement and support would be appreciated. Thanks….

Hi!
My husband and I love each other very much and to get over family hurdles (I have a very traditional family who restricted how often we saw each other) we eloped. It was a very simple courthouse ceremony but very special, with only our childhood best friends and siblings in attendance.
Our parents have gotten over the shock and love us both, so we’ve moved in with my mom.
Here’s my problem: we’re both college students, this is how we met, and we’re financially supported by scholarships, student loans and our parents. In addition, we’re young (20 and 23) and married quickly. We’ve been going strong for almost a year now though.
Will we have a tough interview with USCIS?! Help!
My husband is a US citizen and we’ve had affidavits of support signed by my dad, who supports us and our lawyer said this is enough to file the application.
I’m worried because people say to bring joint tax returns, leases, joint credit cards and assets to the interview to prove it’s a real marriage.
All my husband and I have are a joint checking account and a few credit cards. Then again being so young we don’t even HAVE the other stuff separately. Opinion?

I signed a Delayed Entry Program contract at the end of July. It was a rash decision, I had just graduated, I hated my job, and school at HBU was going to be too expensive. So I walked into a Recruitment office, it just so happened that the most successful recruiter in Houston was the one to sit me down and discuss my future. (His up most concern) He used the ARCA (Army Recruiting Compensation Advantage) and told me about the expiration of the Army College Fund at the end of July to get me to make a quick decision. So I went to MEPS, took the ASVAB, (Scored a 96) and Processed. My MOS was 19Delta, got a 3000$ bonus and my ship date is Dec 28. My cousin just shipped out this past month, he’s in basic now and is trying desperately to get out. He wrote recently and told me not go. He said, “Go to school and if you want to this after that then fine, but don’t do this now… I made a huge mistake.” So in turn I believe I’ve made a mistake. I did some research and found out about the Army ROTC programs in Houston and the scholarships that can be awarded. So, I want to do this instead: I want to get into the ROTC program at the University of Houston (It’s a hell of a lot cheaper than HBU) and attempt to go in as a commissioned officer, maybe M.I. or Infantry. What I really want is to go to Ranger School and I know I can try and get a Ranger Contract. (Depending on the availability and the MOS??) My biggest concern is that if I get of my commitment now, will it prevent me from going in the future? If that’s the case, if me not going now will hinder it, then ill stick with commitment and go. But I need to know, because if it won’t, if it won’t effect it at all then i’m staying home for now. I haven’t asked my recruiter due to the simple fact that the bastard will not give me an honest answer. Please if anyone knows, and i mean sincerely and honestly knows, not an opinion or a whim, if someone knows please tell me.

I have a very simple motto regarding money – make more than I spend and make it before I spend it. I don’t have a credit card. My bank offered to make my checking act as credit and I told them not to bother. However, I’m making a pretty decent amount for a college student and I’m spending most of it. I’m traditionally a complete saver (my parents never had a whole lot of money and I never got a job until after my freshman year in college). I pay for tuition room and board with scholarships/loans. I never decide not to do something I want to do (eat out, concert, sporting event) because of money. Thus far this year (sophomore) I’ve gained a wii package worth easily 600 used, xbox 360 package worth a good 500, a nice LCD HDTV, some bose computer speakers, and a macbook pro. That filled my electronic needs so I’ve shifted to clothes. I’ve spent about 500 on clothes in the last 2 weeks. Again I make all of this before I spend it, but should I be saving instead?
Oh, and I’m in the top 5% of a great school and I’ll have ZERO problem getting a well paying job out of college. Don’t bother saying that isn’t guaranteed. Trust me, it is.

I’m a college student trying to find as many scholarships as I could, I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to advertise a contest I joined that requires voting for my pet (lhasa-poo) without people thinking it’s spam? It’s from a website called brickfish and all it requires a simple click, doesn’t take much time. Please give me some ideas! Thanks!

http://www.brickfish.com/Pages/PhotosAlbums/PhotoView.aspx?picid=583468_974488&=PP_VoteConfirm_343_PPIMEMAIL&isep=1&pbapi=1076421&pbvi=34018039

Im 17 years old and im looking for employment just somewhere simple that any kid in highschool would work.this is the first resume i’ve ever written and i was just looking for some feedback and advice for areas of improvement. basically what i want to know is if you were a hiring manager and you looked over my resume would you call me in for an interview? . i recently graduated from the washington youth academy. (military school funded by the national guard) thats what alot of the stuff here is revolved around. here is my resume. alot of the font size, boldness and positioning is different than it actually is on microsoft word

Nathanael Blaine Wilson
55555 SE 5nd ST
Somewhere, WA 55555
(555)-555-555
nathanael_wilson@yahoo.com

Objective
Pursue entry level employment in culinary arts, retail, customer service and business management.

Summary of Qualifications
•Food handlers’ permit
•Basic First Aid/CPR certified
•Basic math skills
•Social/communication skills
•Able to carry more than 75 pounds
•Able to stand for hours at a time
•Works well with others and alone
•Optimistic and outgoing
•Motivated team worker

Work Experience
5/20/08 – 8/19/08
Landscaper, Arabian Horse Ranch
Duties performed: lawn mowing, weed whacking, raking, weeding, trimming, leveling gravel road, stacking hay, feeding horses, cleaning horse stalls and other tasks required.
11/1/08 – 2/11/08

Construction Worker/ Excavator, Krotzer Fencing
Duties performed: Constructing structure roofs, floors, walls and fences, measuring and cutting lumber as needed for building structures, clearing forest vegetation, digging ditches and post holes, constructing fences, clearing forests, digging ditches and post holes, removing large trees and roots.
5/19/11 – 6/18/11

Kitchen Patrol, Washington Youth Academy
Duties performed: Working on an 8 man team to serve breakfast to 116 cadets, staff and cadre between 0645 and 0720 each day, wash dishes, clean pots and pans, maintain hygiene of the DFAC dining room and kitchen, refill napkins, condiments and silverware, assisting cooks with any other required duties between 0600 to 0800.

Education
February 2010 – January 2011
Kentridge High School
Public High School

September 2009 – January 2010
Graham Kapowsin High school
Public High School

January 15, 2011 – June 18, 2011
Washington Youth Academy
Quasi-Military Leadership Academy

Volunteer Experience
While enrolled at the Washington Youth Academy I performed over 40 hours of service to the community in various ways such as the following:
•Improving trails at national parks and forests
•Planting vegetation at national parks and forests
•Helping staff at the Boys and Girls Club of America in Bremerton
•Clearing unwanted or overgrown vegetation at various places
•Feeding and helping homeless with the Salvation Army
•Improving cleanliness and organization of storage at the Salvation Army
•Improving libraries and elementary schools in Bremerton
•Cleaning up and recycling trash at various places
•Donating Blood

Awards, Honors and Scholarships
•Student of the Semester Award 2009 by Ferrucci Jr. High School
•Promoted to the rank of Team Leader or Cadet Staff Sergeant 1/30/11
•Promoted to the rank of Squad Leader or Cadet Sergeant First Class 2/13/11
•Promoted to the rank of Platoon Sergeant or Cadet Master Sergeant 2/27/11
•Promoted to the rank of Platoon Leader or Cadet 1st Lieutenant 3/13/11
•Awarded Cadet of the Month at the Washington Youth Academy for the month of March 2011
•Achieved Academic Excellence Award 3/24/11
•Achieved Academic Excellence Award 4/22/11
•Promoted to KP (Kitchen Patrol) Leader 6/3/11

Activities and Interests
•Construction
•Culinary arts
•Hiking/Camping
•Rock climbing/Repelling
•Physical fitness
•Performing arts

References
•Jane Doe (555)-555-5555
•John Doe (555)-555-5555

I am currently a junior in high school and I plan on graduating early. The only 12th grade class I have to take is English 12, and I have that on my current schedule. However, my GPA isn’t that high (i’d say its like 2.5) which is no where near acceptable. I want to become a famous actor, writer, director, and film producer when I get out of highschool but I literally don’t have a clue on where to start. I haven’t taken my SAT or P SAT yet, but I plan on it this year. I want to start applying for scholarships but I am afraid they won’t approve me due to my GPA. There is a community college that is near my neighborhood, but I don’t know if I want to go there. Does anyone have any advice?

Please no dumb ass answers like “just stick to what makes you happy” because clearly I wouldn’t be asking this question if the answer were that simple. And don’t say “stay in school” please give me legit advice.