chat, feelings, and random discussion thread

[6 Stringed Fingers]

Me going to work and study at the same time, I'll have to cut off on sleep time and go for caffeine. And my dad hasn't lost his job, yet. But he doesn't think he'll get to keep his research job for much longer.

I have one year of highschool left, after that two years of college, finally about 3-4 years of university.

 

[Rincewind]

Uhhhh....tough situation,really...well,I guess you can only keep fingers crossed and wait to see what'll happen...is there any chance he won't lose that job?

 

[6 Stringed Fingers]

There is, but I can't exactly live on hopes.

 

[Magrathean]

Ah.

No, caffeine is bad. Right now it will let you stay awake 24/7, but eventually your body will get used to it and you'll have to drink coffee just to be able to stay awake as long as you can stay awake now without any caffeine.

Edit: Hope is bad too. Unsubstantial, uncertain and unwilling to keep to reality. Better to have a plan which you're sure will work.

 

[Rincewind]

Well,you can't do much about it,unfortunately...hm,maybe if he loses that one might find another one where you live?!

 

[Zack]

Wow, I'm really sorry man. My best advice would be see if your dad can get another job till you get out of highschool (that is if he loses his) and if he moves back to china maybe he could send you some money so you don't have such harsh hours on your job.

 

[6 Stringed Fingers]

He's fed up about working overboard, so if he loses this job, he'll definitely move back to China, and my mom with him.

Don't worry about me, at worst I'll crash at my friend's basement, work to pay for the food or something.

 

[Zack]

Make sure to talk to him about wiring money to you.

 

[6 Stringed Fingers]

Don't think that'll happen either, the rates of the currency is like five to one, but I can try to make him leave some money here, at least enough to pay of the educational savings.

 

[Magrathean]

Well, at least you have somewhere to stay. That's good, since housing is always the most expensive thing.

 

[Zack]

Ah. Have you considered moving back with him, or is that not an option?

 

[6 Stringed Fingers]

I won't be able to survive on my own at all in China. It's been five, six years I moved out of there. All the values and thoughts I have fit the way of living here in Montreal. If I move back I'd just be making sure that I'll always be dependent of my parents.

 

[Zack]

O, well it looks like you'll be ok because you have housing. Really sorry about this, man

 

[Magrathean]

Well, think about it this way: 1) It'll make you strong/mature/whatever and 2) you and your girlfriend will be proud of you when it's all over and you have managed to survive.

 

[6 Stringed Fingers]

Hey, don't be sorry, I'm not. Whatever happens I'll live it, whatever happens. I'll live for my friends, for her, for you guys.

Yes, UC. You are absolutely right. It takes more than that to prevent me from even beginning my life. It may kill some emos, but not me.

 

[Rincewind]

Yes,I'm also really sorry for that all....but did you really thought about it and think that you can be in Montreal on your own,find job,live with that friend?

 

[Zack]

You have a good mentality, that's the best thing

 

[6 Stringed Fingers]

Rince: If I can kill someone by accident at the age of 8, I can do anything. Errr.. not a good example..

 

[Magrathean]

Who was the unfortunate victim?

 

[Rincewind]

Ha ha ha...nah,I get what you mean...as said before,good thing is that you have somewhere to stay...and I'm sure you'll get through this